5+ Years of wearing Barefoot Shoes

[@yoloni]

Finally got to see someone trying this out for a long time. Informative to see your feet/toes after wearing barefoot shoes for a long time. Gotta start wearing these shoes.

[@rubencohen2936]

We barefoot shoes people are different from most Americans and that's a good thing. Our feet love us now for doing what they were designed to do, feel the planet. 😎 👣 ❤

[@rubencohen2936]

Socks or no socks ? 👣

[@themodernpast8069]

Socks😁

[@SnikySnik]

The vapor gloves are made by Merrell. Vibram just makes the soles

[@slavasss2189]

made by MerrEll

[@SnikySnik]

@@slavasss2189 spelling mistake

[@sethknights3140]

Finally found a video without sponsorships! Thanks for sharing. Just ordered my first pair of Vivo's. We'll see how this goes...

[@recyclinggremlin6827]

I'm really glad I found your channel! I've felt like a lot of the barefoot shoe reviews are often sponsored by the company they're talking, If I'm paying £100+ for a shoe I want the real details! This was an honest and real video, Hope your channel continues to grow! :o)

[@themodernpast8069]

Wow! thank you for the kind words :D Much luck on your barefoot journey!!

[@MarkHorningJazzer]

I've been using barefoot shoes for over a decade now. Amazing the choices there are today. Not very many when I first started. Soft Star was one of the first and they are still in business and if you have the $$ and want a more traditional shoe that is designed to last a lifetime, Russell Moccasin company makes them as well and they are handmade to your exact foot measurements... hence the cost. Then of course there are the modern vivobarefoot, feelgrounds, merrell, etc, etc. thanks for the review!!!

[@onerider808]

Cool name for a channel. Love my Vapor Gloves; they changed everything. Good episode - thanks.

[@WiseOneSun]

I appreciate your insightful video. The white vivo barefoot shoe with the blue heel looks especially dope- please share the specific model of that vivo barefoot shoe since they have so many. Thanks-in-advance!

[@themodernpast8069]

Thanks! The shoes are called the "Geo Court Eco"

[@luukbrekelmans6020]

I can’t believe you don’t have any subscribers. Or is KZbin just not showing them? Anyways good video!

[@themodernpast8069]

Thank you! The numbers are right, but as long as the videos are helping someone!

[@four-x-trading5606]

I started wearing some Amazon knock offs (barefoot) well they started breaking and went to shit after a couple months so I had a pair of hiking boots that I bought from second hand store I put them on first day and twist my ankle I have twisted my ankle again today they have a little arch I never tear my ankle in barefoot shoes never again will a I buy any shoe with a arch the only shoes I never tear my ankle is zero drop so I will be spending a good penny on some wildings barefoot shoes

[@danielstalmeisters2528]

Thank you for the video - really enjoyed it and found it informative. I just have one question as the reason why I was looking into barefoot shoes was to strengthen my feet and my arches, however, I noticed that you have quite flat feet - is this something that you had before using these shoes and have been strengthening since using them or was this a result from using barefoot shoes?

[@themodernpast8069]

Yes! I've always had quite flat feet. I took my transition very slow for this reason. Slowly started with doing some ankle and feet exercises as well as walking barefoot at my local park every now and then. I wouldn't say my feet have become more flat more flat because of the shoes, but I have definitely noticed a change in my toe spread (but that's about it) Hope this helps some how! (Hope this helps).

[@nobady4830]

Hey I saw that you have flat feet. Coud you tell me how hard was the transaction for wearing barfoot shoes and did your overponate agravete more whith this kind of shoes? ps: lovely video

[@themodernpast8069]

I didn't find the change too difficult honestly. I started by wearing my BodyGlove toe shoes on the weekends for about a year(it doesn't have to be those shoes in particular, but the main thing is to slowly reintroduce natural toe spread and having less heel). On those weekends I'd try to stretch and expose my feet to whatever kinds of textures I could like grass, pebbles,and even cement if it looked clean enough. I think the zero drop found on most barefoot styled shoes helped with things like overpronation as well( I have no articles or studies to back this, I just personally feel like that was a big help). To sum it up, I think taking your time with the transition is the safest bet to help prevent anytype of aggravation. I hope this was helpful and thank you:)

[@nobady4830]

Thanks for sharing , I found it relly informativ !

[@Yogijoflow]

I’m wearing the vivobarefoot, love them!

[@scentybeast9531]

The Xeros look cool. Are they still your favourites? I've heard they're a little more narrow than other brands. I'm also looking into Freet, they seem to have a range of hiking shoes in leather which seem durable

[@themodernpast8069]

Yes! They're still one of my top favourites. I've heard those reviews about them being a bit narrow (made me warry of buying them at first). But I personally find them very comfortable and not narrow at all. As of to FREET; I don't buy leather so I wouldn't be to sure if I'm honest. Hope this helped

[@normanlumhee]

thanks for this, pretty insightful. I cut a sliver off a pool noodle into smaller chunks for toe spacers, really thinking about switching to barefoot shoes

[@themodernpast8069]

The pool noodle trick is such a great idea!! Just remember slow & steady if you make the switch!

[@ferdinand_WS]

I walk daily to stay fit and lose some weight. I'm now exploring to go the barefoot way as I do believe that's more natural and better. What's some advice you can give me as a newbie? How do I start, what exercises should I do to prepare my feet for barefoot shoes? How long will it take before I can do a 6km walk (that's the distance from home to my place of work) without getting injured?

[@rashb3994]

I love the golfball idea. I could just do that while sitting at the desk working. I'm already a barefoot wearer but I haven't found anything for basketball yet (that would last) other than Cons taking out the insole. So even with that I still have to massage my feet after a session. So this golfball thing is so useful. Thx!

[@TheHimebow]

Check out the Xero 360. It’s their court shoe.

[@rashb3994]

@@TheHimebow Oh sweet. I didn't know they made one. Thx!

[@WyldRhino]

It looks like you have really flat arches on your feet. The barefoot shoes made my arches more high or not flat.

[@petravazanska5707]

I started 3 months ago. I got wildling shoes. They are great but the soles are already scratched, which shocked me. But i am not going back to normal shoes. I am looking for some shoes for winter or walking on long walks on rocks. I guess vibram is the best?

[@themodernpast8069]

Hey Petra, Vibram makes great soles and they're often collaborating with other companies to make great shoes so they are a great bet! A couple others (just in case it helps), •Xero Shoes has a warranty on most of there shoes that will cover them for a year & assures that you'll get at least 5,000 miles of use from them. •Last but not least, My most recent pair is from VIVO Barefoot, they feel like vary well constructed shoes and they've held up quite well so far, But they are on the more pricey side. (Excuse the rant, but hopefully it helped!)

[@petravazanska5707]

@@themodernpast8069 thank you! I d like to buy the vivram sole shoes, i think you said Merell. The wildling shoes are amazingly comfortable but the quality is not the best i think. Id like to buy their Pegasus but i saw the Merell vibram shoes cost the same! Maybe they will be less comfortable but i need something that will last in time, i mean, its already so expensive! Thank you for your advice!

[@sidilicious11]

I love Xero Shoes!

[@GuyGiardSpeaker]

thanks for the video. How wide is the toe box on the Xero denver shoe? How does it compare to others? And you mention Lems that didn,t last long, but the toe box would be wider?

[@undercoverpossum5504]

Lol I have been going barefoot since I was a child so I'd get as much use out off shoes qs possible and have just kept going into adulthood but it's not socially acceptable at all where I live...

[@ramboppana]

Tanks for the video. I was considering lems colorado vs xero denvers. Your review helps.

[@onerider808]

Gonna try those Xero Denvers. Have you tried them in cold/wet/snow?

[@themodernpast8069]

The have a nice flannel type lining, so i think they're great for the cold! I've found they'll do fine in the rain but not so well if you go splashin' in puddles (wouldn't take them in the snow because of that unfortunately).

[@suzannakoning413]

Thank you!

[@DevelopingNL]

Are you fastest in barefoot shoes or cushioned race shoes?

[@themodernpast8069]

Barefoot for sure, makes me feel faster & more agile.

[@Planthier76]

Hello. I am a 100 & 200 runner interested in barefoot shoes. What model and brand would you recommand for that ? Regards

[@themodernpast8069]

Hey Paul! I'd recommend having a look at the running shoes on xeroshoes.com/ , My favourite ones have come from there and they have a nice variety of them ( lighter or more breathable etc. ) . I'm not sponsored or anything, but they're one of the few brands that actually have a guarantee on their shoe soles (which is great for avid runners). Hope this helps!

[@themodernpast8069]

*Guarantee on some of their shoes soles

[@Planthier76]

@@themodernpast8069 Thank you for the answer. But what would be the advantage of Xero shoes compared to vivoBarefoot which looks really nicely designed. And which shoes for sprinting ?

[@themodernpast8069]

@@Planthier76 I find VivoBarefoot to fall more under a casual everyday shoe for me, Something I'd wear on a night out. The shoe canvas is very thick, and the soles are quite stiff, So I wouldn't really want to run in my Vivos. Xero shoes tend to have a very flexible sole (and upper material), which I find great for running. I believe Xero shoes also just provided shoes to the USA archery & some Swimming teams for the Olympics if I'm not mistaken. Overall, most of the shoes from Xero are made with the athlete in mind, so that being said, I would recommend Xero Shoes. As of to the Model, I think that would be more of a personal choice and just having a browse on their site (since some people live and run in very different areas)

[@Planthier76]

@@themodernpast8069 I will try the primus lite III as casual shoes and the geo racer for running. What about the 5 fingers shoes for ahtletism. I will have a look for Xero shoes, do you have at least an idea of model ? regards

[@b-at8183]

how would this style of shoe perform for 10 hour shifts on concrete

[@themodernpast8069]

It depends on how used to them you are. I wear mine for work as well, which also requires me to be on my feet all day (concrete & tile) & I find them fine. Would much prefer these over something with a huge cushiony heel.

[@DevelopingNL]

How long can you run in barefoot shoes?

[@themodernpast8069]

I can do my usual hour or two, going to try and test myself this year and get a Marathon in hopefully!

[@praneshmohanlal1499]

How long did it take to first notice the baby toe separate?

[@themodernpast8069]

It seems like it was just over a year!

[@unique144]

Does anyone know any cheaper shoes? I want to try them out but I don’t have a lot of money to spend on shoes.

[@TheHairlessChimp]

Try Whitin shoes from Amazon. They're decent and around £39. You could also pick up some well reviewed water shoes from Amazon for less than £20. They mostly tend to have wide toe boxes and zero drop and are a great place to start if You're on a budget but want to try barefoot shoes. Another entry level shoe would be a pair of Feiyue. Flexible sole with zero drop but a more standard size toe box. These can be picked up for £15 and are a steal at that price.

[@themodernpast8069]

Hey there! only thing I can think of is check in on your local Discount Clothing store every now and then. You might catch a known brand at a good deal.

[@unique144]

@@themodernpast8069 will do! Thanks for the advice

[@harlequinherveaux8759]

Great video, thank you for sharing! :)

[@Adiusza]

Hi, great video, cheers

[@themodernpast8069]

Thank you! Really appreciate it

[@grantharper6033]

Wow, I just looked and these shoes are expensive! Almost £200 a pair 😮. Way outta my league

[@themodernpast8069]

Got my VaporGloves at a TJ Maxx for 60 :)

[@watchingmywasteline]

keep an eye for second hand. I got a pair of Vivobarefoots from someone local for £5 once!

[@berings12]

The guy has flat feet. I wonder if it's a result of wearing barefoot shoes for 5 years or they suit more to this condition or it's just a coincidence...

[@themodernpast8069]

I've had flat feet my entire life, so I'd say coincidence

[@aaron___6014]

I guess barefoot walking didn't build up your arch.

[@8sam666]

Love it thanks broh

[@Mote.]

👍🏻

[@gaylecheung3087]

Seems like you got flat feet

[@themodernpast8069]

Yes! My transition was a very slow and careful one. I now find these shoes more comfortable than others I've tried throughout my life:)

[@daviddawoo904]

​ @The Modern Past Yes but the fact that you have flat feet means that you don't walk in proper way, your ankle is not in right position, that means if you make a lot of steps or try to run.. oh god.. you are so dead :D But don't worry .. there are some excercises to strenghten the feet.

[@DSRT888]

@@daviddawoo904 Not really, Flat feet is not the problem. Clasped arches is the problem. Its hard to tell if his arches are clasped.