Are Barefoot Shoes Good for You?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@ChosenMJ]

I'm 57 and I bought some low end barefoot shoes for walking around the house. What I immediately noticed was my balance is significantly better inmy barefoot shoes than my padded shoes. I've been walking in my socks more than I ever had and on occasion my soles will become sore but the barefoot shoes are heaven for my feet right now.

[@Faforino]

Yes, they are absolutely amazing. My feet and legs have never been stronger, my posture has never been better, after a year of using them.

[@BHFFS]

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[@kitcraft9516]

What is interesting to me is that all of the possible injuries related to barefoot shoes that you mentioned, I already had, with regular shoes. Extreme ball of the foot pain and plantar fasciitis were by far the worst. I couldn't walk to the mailbox with shoes one. I noticed it basically over night with my left foot. Pain with shoes, no pain in the mornings without shoes. Flap cheap flip flops were fine. Running shoes, work shoes, boots, nope! Barefoot shoes were what I went to and there was no pain. But the issue wasn't gone because if I put regular shoes back on it still hurt. Four months later and the pain seems to be gone even when I put on regular shoes, but I think I'll stick with barefoot because it is working for me. I know that is anecdotal, but my feet feel better.

[@scottchapman3555]

When my niece was a little, I was amazed when she was walking on our gravel driveway barefooted, I tried, it killed my feet, her little feet were stronger than mine, I've been wearing bare foot shoes for about 5 months and I believe my feet are stronger, it's harder to wear regular sneakers and dress shoes on account of my toes are spreading out more and feel uncomfortable in regular shoes, I love barefoot shoes, I wouldn't change back!

[@serenitygoodwyn]

I'm middle aged, wonky, significantly hypermobile and overweight. I use barefoot shoes and have for years. Barefoot shoes for me mean less foot, ankle, knee, hips and neck pain. I've tried custom orthotics, they reduced foot pain (not as much as barefoot) but increased the pain in my ankle, knee, hips and especially my neck to the point of being unbearable. Less pain tells me that despite being all the things you warned about and a couple more, they are a good idea for me.

[@olil2542]

You used that opener in another video too, runners in super shoes win races over the natural runners. Sure, Motorcycle driver smoke Bicycle riders too. But whats better for the body? Nobody goes barefooot to be the fastest, obviously.

[@kulch-ey7sn]

Also those elite African runners ran to school barefoot so they have fully functioning strong feet and ankles. Unlike western kids they(we) put shoes on when we were not even 3yrs old, and never stopped wearing them, it's a big difference

[@SK-ut6tw]

Honestly. After I had my 5th baby my body hurt. My joints and feet and I just felt so heavy. Took up running. Kept getting injured. Finally just got so tired of shoes not fitting correctly I bought a 10 dollar pair of barefoot socks online and everything stopped hurting. My legs and feet are strong as hell now running is also easier.

[@boblatkey7160]

My favorite sport is riding electric unicycles where you stand on your feet for very long periods of time and are constantly making minor adjustments to turn and remain balanced. It takes many months months of building up your feet so they don't get sore. So barefoot shoes have been a huge help for me because all of my walking and hiking is now done in barefoot shoes and it seems to toughen up my feet and improve my balance when I'm riding my electric unicycle. And I'm almost 60 years old with my first time wearing barefoot shoes and I have had no issues at all walking 30 miles per week in them. I love them.

[@whewdoggie1]

Great advice! I am 55 and have been switching over for 5 months. My problems were all caused by shoes that just don't fit feet. Hammer toes, plantar, bunions. All improved since I've been switching. I agree with the commenter that said there would be fewer problems if we had proper shoes from young. I also agree it takes time. I started with shoes just to loaf around and doing some actual barefoot walking. I don't run, but I am active and fit for my age. But I still injured myself while wearing the very thin barefoot shoes and running around with my dogs. Too much agility, and I had a stress fracture. It takes some commitment and strengthening. But now I am using barefoot shoes all day but with a bit thicker sole. Really enjoying the benefits.

[@Kopetefish]

I started wearing barefoot shoes two years ago. Have the vibram five fingers, various zaqq, and various merrell vapor gloves. I’d say the greatest thing about them is the wide toebox. I didn’t really care that much about the zero drop or flexible sole. I’ve recently tried Lem’s and Altra shoes. I’d take those over minimalist barefoot shoes any day. They basically give you a super wide toebox but have plenty of cushioning as well. Walking long distances with the thin sole just puts a lot of stress on my heel, since I walk with a heel strike and that hasn’t changed over the two years as some people claimed it would.

[@TerpleDerp2600]

I’m glad I’m not the only one. I’ve had barefoot shoes for just under a year now. I still heel strike, and wearing the barefoot shoes while walking on concrete makes my heels sore. I’ve tried to adjust my stride consciously, but it feels awkward and I often get a sharp, pinching pain in my arch with a forefoot strike. I’ve walked barefoot indoors my whole life, and worked from home for almost 4 years. I unconsciously alternate between different strikes when walking barefoot indoors. I’ve been told I’m a very heavy walker when I heel strike.

[@KathrineJKozachok]

Those are my two go-tos. I started out with Lems for the extra cushioning; but, after a few years, I'm perfectly comfortable with the thinner soles.

[@kulch-ey7sn]

I've reversed a bunion and now my feet are like hands, super strong. I feel so young again. Never going back to narrow cushioned shoes they change the way you walk and run in an unnatural way

[@thedykshow]

Best decision I have made was going to a barefoot shoe, been wearing the Hykes Escapes and love them, soo comfy and my feet feel so good. Feel like I have been lied to all these years with regular shoes and Never going back to regular shoes.

[@GreasyFox]

It took me almost 3 weeks to fully transit to barefoot shoes and it is worth the effort. I rarely get foot sore now.

[@KathrineJKozachok]

Three weeks?! It took me three years!

[@GarthDomokos]

At my age, I'm not trying to improve strength. I wear a NB 4E longer length sneakers and my feet love them. My work shoes and boots have a wide toe box built in. My time spent at home I'm barefoot. This works great for me. No need to change. Be careful when listening to others who literally "do not walk a mile in your shoes", to tell you what shoes to wear. My NB shoes healed my planters, are great for my Achilles pain, and my bunions love these shoes. I walk at least 4 miles a day, and my job requires steel toe boots that have a wide toe box, and are longer than what I'm suppose to wear, but they work great for me.

[@scottchapman3555]

I've been working on concrete flooring for over 28 years, it has took a toll on my body, the human body wasn't meant to walk on concrete, there's no give to your feet, my body is in pain and I've paid the price, all I have to say is pay more for good shoes, our feet have to support our body, if your feet hurt, you hurt all over!!!

[@CMLLeukemiaStory]

I flip from vivobarefoot shoes too on cloud for walking. Sidewalks are tough with barefoot shoes on, better for forgiving ground.

[@jamez6398]

Yeah, but what about wide toe boxes? Surely wide toe boxes are good for everybody?

[@Anne-ox9xr]

I suffer with peripheral neuropathy. How do I find wide toe box walking shoes that aren't barefoot shoes and have sufficient cushioning for my 61 yo feet?

[@karls5474]

Take a look at Jim Green boots, nice wide toe box. Also Keens

[@bredemeijer9648]

Plenty with thicker soles. Extra inserts are an option.

[@nathanwaite9580]

If you find something please post your findings, I am looking as well. My feet are 6” wide at the widest point and 12” in length so finding shoes is pretty much impossible.

[@susieproffitt5897]

Altra’s would be a great choice - foot shaped, and zero drop but still cushioned

[@Anne-ox9xr]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@jadr5989]

Do yourself a favor, if you are in pain try all your options and take it slowly. Took me 2 years to get my wife to try barefoot shoes because she doesn't like the way they look. In her 40's and suffering from knee, hip and back pain most of her life. I've watched her struggle with it for 30 years myself. Finally got her to try them, and for the last almost 2 years, she refuses to wear anything but barefoot shoes now, even though she still doesn't like the way they look. Her knee/hip/back pain is 99% gone from the day she started wearing them. It's crazy. Of course, this may not be the same for you but might be worth a try. No, you don't need to be healthy first for them to help you. But you have to proceed with caution, I can say from experience, too much too soon can lead to setbacks. The last time I went to a foot doctor they immediately told me that barefoot shoes are really bad for you, no explanation, just blanket statement. There seems to be a stigma in the profession, maybe because they only see the people who had a problem with them, not the thousands of people who are doing well. That's just our experience. Appreciate the content.

[@DavidGBlair]

What do you think about barefoot hiking and backpacking? thanks

[@travisg2303]

Barefoot hiking is going to vary wildly. How are your calluses? What are you hiking on? Backpacking sounds like a bad choice. Increased weight, less dependable surfaces, bunches of miles from medical care. Depends again on a bunch of factors I guess, but I'm gonna put boots on. Too many things can go sideways for my liking.

[@bobbyellis5006]

The fact that the only people constantly telling me to wear barefoot shoes are influencers and KZbin commenters tells me all I need to know about how useless it is.

[@samchoate1719]

Both pairs of barefoot shoes I tried made my feet, knees, and back hurt. I’m all about super cushioned shoes for walking on hard surfaces like concrete.

[@PixelatedPiston]

Can I start using then at 13? I mean I already started and, I’m completely healthy, but I still wanted to ask.

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

The earlier you start the easier, the transition will be. I’m 28 and my mom is 55. We both transitioned around the same time to barefoot shoes. I was able to do it pretty quickly with no pain. She on the other hand, had to start off with Les aggressive, barefoot shoes. At 13, though you should have no problem.

[@helanna9843]

I go barefoot in the house because it makes me more stable when my feet connect with the surface I am walking on. I wear good shoes outside when I walk to protect my feet. Works for me.

[@Heeroneko]

You don't have to go full on 'barefoot' shoes. Most people should just go w a wide toe box shoe. (whitin is a decent cheaper brand) After they're used to those, they can decide whether they want to go w zero drop and/or true blue barefoot shoes. Whitin is a decent brand for a wide toe box shoe and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than custom orthodics.

[@popsmorris5887]

OK, I'm 68 years old, a practicing martial artist so I am barefoot on the mats a lot. Around the house, I'm usually barefoot, even though being a well controlled diabetic I should wear shoes all the time. In reality I wear shoes outside. I do not have any hip, knee or other issues and am in pretty good shape. Not interested in running, just day to day walking around. These barefoot shoes interest me but the information I am seeing has me on the fence. In your opinion and I a viable candidate for this type shoes. Any suggestions or comment would be appreciated.

[@Younghoon15]

What are some good supportive shoes with a wide toe box, but aren't barefoot shoes? I'm heavily considering barefoot shoes because I have wide feet and normal shoes don't feel like they every fit or feel right.

[@scooterpower59]

Honesty. Thanks.

[@WaWaZatt]

How can I get my gait analyzed with a bio-mechanical exam and get on a walking program? I’m active, but I’ve recently had a debilitating case of plantar fasciitis and now have occasional knee pain when walking. I’ve called, text and emailed your office, with no answer.

[@A.Bellini]

Even if a personal example doesn't mean much, my experience with bare feet is tremendously positive. I'm 56 and have been barefoot almost exclusively for two years.

[@jonathaneng2099]

Can people with PTTD wear barefoot shoes?

[@Zaekyr]

Sorry, but I think your wrong. If the barefoot ideal were utilized instead of stigmatized and shoes were made for feet instead of fashion, then from a young age people would wear them and have less issues throughout their lives. Certainly, shoes could be developed for extreme athletic purpose but for average people barefoot would be better. I do not believe humans just automatically have genetically ingrained foot issues.

[@KathrineJKozachok]

Yup. That's a no-brainer.

[@Zaekyr]

@@boblatkey7160 What do you mean false correlation? I made no correlation, what I made is a comparison between shoes built for looking at and shoes made to be comfortable. The industry and societal standard is wrong and that is the reason no one knows or understands what barefoot shoe means hence my problem is that when people see barefoot shoes, they say "oh you have clown shoes", because they are obsessed with the appearance rather than the effectiveness.

[@RamonMarais-k2k]

​I have been working on my feet for 34 years. First as a butcher in gumboots, for the last 31 as a woodworker. I whore safety boots for a long time, but got to the point where I had permanent pain in my feet. I started wearing veldskoene, and have very little pain now. It is a South African type of leather shoe. The brand I wear is made by Strassberger, they are loose fitting and fairly flat soled. Also they form to your feet after about a month from when you start wearing them. I am cheap, and the last pair I bought cost about 25 US dollars. Fair enough I should add. I dont run, I walk. Having worked on my feet so long and still doing so my legs, hips, ankles and feet are much stronger than most peoples. Lastly my feet are ugly and splayed, though I dont care.

[@bobbyellis5006]

Well, you believe it, so it must certainly be true, just like those people who believe the earth is flat.

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

When people talk about barefoot runners and other countries like Africa, they’re not trying to say that they’re faster than us. They’re trying to show that these people can run barefoot for miles without problems. We’re not trying to Usain Bolt here. They are showing what a natural foot looks like when you don’t cram them into a shoe your whole life. I think you completely missed the point. Edit: I noticed you replied to someone else about the same comment. Why bring up some thing that was talked about 15 years ago? Points that were made that long ago are irrelevant to what people are saying today. I have seen very few barefoot shoe advocates claim that it will make you faster or superhuman in someway. Yes there are some people that go too far but the vast majority of barefoot shoe KZbinrs we talk about the potential risks. One of the main things that’s brought up every time we talk about barefoot shoes is that vibom was sued because they made claims that they couldn’t prove. We’ve gotten past this and you’re acting as if we’re still saying this stuff. The vast majority of barefoot advocates give fair warnings that you should go slow and start with shoes that work for you until you’re able to fully transition. my mom wears Ultas. They are wide in the toe and zero drop but they have cushion. If KZbinrs weren’t giving fair warning, she would’ve went straight to barefoot shoes and hurt herself. But she didn’t because KZbinr warn you of the potential risks and older people shoe that they could use to transition slower. And I have even seen a lot of these KZbinrs tell some older people that it might not be possible. 100% being barefoot is better for you in the long run. But if you’ve put your feet into crush shoes, your entire life and you’ve walked in a weird way then of course you’re gonna have a hard time. People in those situations need more intense therapy. Of course you can’t expect a 60 to 80 year old to be able to do this when they’ve been wearing pointy shoes with a heal lift their whole lives.

[@boossersgarage3239]

yes

[@Boogiemann91]

i have tried contacting you for an appointment are you seeing patients?

[@GiopoloMtl]

Great video. I wear barefoot shoes, the Vivo barefoot, I also wear Altra shoes, both for the same reason, the wide toebox. I'm always barefoot at home, I have extremely wide feet and the regular 2E or 4E sizes in major brands do not deliver as the toebox remains too narrow. I'm weary of walking long distances with my Vivos as I have flat feet and I think a bit of support would be less taxing.

[@mkscott12]

I switched to barefoot shoes, wearing Hykes Escapes and yes they have helped my feet, took awhile to get used to them but now wear them all the time.

[@auricia201]

Isn't this video a reposting?

[@bredemeijer9648]

Yes

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

It surprises me to hear that some people get more pain. When I switched over to barefoot shoes, I almost immediately got rid of all of my knee and ankle pain. Now I did this transition at 28 so maybe that made it easier. But it’s crazy to hear that some people end up having more pain. Almost everything about my feet ankles and knees feel better than they used to. the only problem I’m having is that I have two little toes that point inward towards my middle toe. I could be wrong about this, but it seems to be causing some of my left knee pain and ankle pain. But my right leg and foot have never felt better and I have no pain. I agree that if you start barefoot shoes, you should probably do it slowly. my mom started off with wide to zero drop shoes, but they still have the cushion. She started this transition at 55 so she has a lot harder time. Personally I would recommend everybody to do barefoot shoes unless you’re so old and your feet are so messed up that you can’t do the transition. I imagine an 80 year-old is going to have a really hard time fixing 80 years of destroying their feet. If you do transition, just be careful. Assess how bad your feet are to begin with and go from there. There are options as crazy as the five fingers or normal options like the ones, my mom wears. Either way, I think everybody could benefit from at least some form of barefoot shoe. If you can get the very least get a wide toolbox and I think that’s better for you.

[@messybutmeaningful]

You're surprised to learn that people are different?

[@daltonhartwell]

The whole thing with barefoot shoes is the fact that they are shoes that are actually made for our feet not shoes that push our feet and toes in and when u have more padded shoes you don’t learn how to run lighter cus u can feel what ur touching.

[@ChristopheStrobbe]

I had been used to walking barefoot at home before i bought my first pair of barefoot shoes. I was able to wear them for entire days from day one. Most people are not used to walking barefoot, which makes a gradual transition important. I have watched many videos about barefoot shoes but none that perpetuate these myths. Most videos are much more balanced than what this video implies. In spite of this, this is the most informative video about barefoot shoes I have seen in a long time.

[@boossersgarage3239]

orthotics suck. they really do . ruined my feet, bad advice from doctors . sad. I'm fixing it myself....

[@redz3y]

We indonesian and maybe most south east asians are use to walk barefoot in our houses...we love it..wearing shoes (conventional) for a long time hurts me..😅

[@tentimetex]

Thing is...the idea behind barefoot shoes is that we're not made to be walking in man-made narrowed, hard, cushioned shoes...but why not take the logic further? We're also not made to be walking on hard. flat, man-made concrete. Barefoot shoes: Yes, but in nature, not in the city. A lot of barefoot shoe walkers have no problem walking for hours on flat, hard concrete, which cant be good. Walking on a hard flat surface, your foot does not have its full range of motion for obvious reasons. Therefor, this does not train all your foot muscles at all. Also, walking on hard flat concrete over the long-term cannot be good for your joints and back and knees. Best is walking barefoot in nature on natural ground which is uneven and soft (even hard earth is softer than concrete and its not flat). As for the city....i dont know what the perfect solution is, as the usual cushioned sneakers are just as bad long term!

[@manyBlessings2all]

Thank you, helpful to hear your info as it's an interesting tho confusing topic.. i love to go barefoot, also have some good shoes, as well as just-leather moccasins for Earthing .. my spine & knees & neck etc could do with more help after 54years & various injuries etc .. salutations & gratitude from UK🙏🫶

[@Kristina_152]

Thanks for the common sense advice on the barefoot shoe trend. 👏👏

[@gusmonster59]

I really can't see running on concrete in unpadded shoes. Concrete does not give and the impact can do a lot of damage. You can also just go barefoot as often as possible. I don't wear shoes in the house, I go barefoot outside as allowed by situations. I still don't see the point in buying these expensive, ugly ass shoes. There are a lot of 'flat' wide toe box shoes out there that are not so flippin' ugly. Vans sneakers, moccasins certain sandals brands have all the points made about barefoot shoes, look better and cost A LOT less. It is very nice to see someone who gives the pros and cons of these shoes and how its an individual issue, not across the board great for everyone.

[@travisg2303]

After doing personalized fittings for ski boot and running shoes for a hot minute, it's so strange watching videos like this. So much of this video boils down to putting a firm arch support in your shoe. Superfeet is good for 95% of users, REI sells it for like 50-60 bucks. A good (hard) insert/arch support/orthotic/footbed keeps the arch from collapsing and the heel centered. So the ankles don't get cocked, so the knees don't get cocked, so the hips don't get cocked, so the lower back doesn't get cocked.

[@dancan6622]

I do agree that those shoe commercials are totally misleading and are just like al others in the shoe industry out for profits and not your health. there ae very easy and safe ways to transition to walking or running barefoot as we should be but the problem is that most think they can switch instantly.

[@jerseycowboy1]

We all need to go back to comfortable sandals.

[@thechristisrisen4391]

I agree with the doctor to a certain extent. 1. He’s admitting that the people he regularly treats are elderly so adaptability is harder for them. 2. The injuries he mentioned are more common in elderly. My concerns are that he is looking at the symptoms and not the root cause. Thus extending the recovery time while also not addressing the common person. All the injuries he mentioned are possible but with improper technique and lack of exercising. Barefoot shoes are not meant to be a miracle shoe. There’s exercises that are meant to be accompanied by them to actually receive the full benefit of using them.

[@678boaz]

Make sense

[@pelosaldrete]

tell that to the raramuri people in Mexico.

[@stephaniesteve9579]

Can someone please guide me where to buy my first barefoot shoe, willing to give it a try.thanks in advance.

[@karrskarr]

When one goes 'barefoot,' it's hard to 'toe' the line! Interesting breakdown, thank you Dr. Tom, and Team MFD!

[@tz12346]

I'm wondering if Olympians wear super shoes because that's where the biggest sponsorship money is - and they only have a few years to cash in.

[@davoun5490]

Does this mean that if all children (except with inborn malformations) should wear only barefoot shoes? If they never wear cushioned shoes and have according time spent moving, will they develop healthy feet and preserve their knee and hip joints?

[@TechGorilla.]

can i see you this week?

[@dii-N-sd]

You should call his office to schedule an appointment.

[@johntay3831]

Barefoot training do straighten your legs even if you’re bow legged or knocked knees. I suffered a fracture which causes my feet to turn outwards. After training it, it straightened out. Just make sure you’re not heel striking.

[@vivian9803]

At age 66, I'm tired of squeezing my feet into shoes that feel like vise grips, especially as the natural padding in my feet thins out with age. Just tried my first pair of minimal shoes and I couldn't believe how immediate the relief was having my feet in a wide toe box. Having said that, I do notice sensations in my leg muscles and hips that were not there before. Not pain but the type of ache you feel when you work out a muscle you haven't used before. I think if the transition is taken slowly along with foot strengthening exercises, minimal shoes can produce good results. While I have no intention of ever running barefoot or walking outdoors in bare feet, I am never going back to "fashionable" toe boxes again.

[@hmelik3227]

C'est dommage que les grands marques font des chaussures trop serrés étroits et pas large cofortable ( comme barefoot ) . Avec le temps , les chaussures étroites provoquent une déformation des pieds entraînant ainsi un halus vagus avec des orteils en ressort et des cors nécessitant une intervention chirurgicale même en urgence . Dommagr que Les fabriquants ne pensent pas au Santé publique . Ils sont seulemeny derrière la beauté le marketing . On ne pense pas qu'il est possible de créer ded chaussures larges confortables et en même temps très belles . Je pense que la haute autorité de Santé doit s'occuper avec ce problème et mettre de standard même interdire par la loi de fabriquer des chaussures et des baskets étroites envahissant la population détruisant ainsi la santé des pieds . Je pense , quand les pieds sont déformés et on ne peux plus marcher normalement , on peux avoir aussi une douleur dorsale .

[@justinsane7128]

I used to walk barefoot in the Park, to much puppy and humanz

[@h.l.asolomonov7674]

Omg 😱

[@BamsenSlagbjorn]

You say the tribe members get smoked in races. That is hardly the point and you're being misleading and dishonest when framing it that way. A tool can be great for its purpose and still be detrimental to your body. You say the people who already have healthy feet and a healthy gait benefit from barefoot walking, sure, but the reason the people who have issues "don't" benefit is that they have been made that way by modern shoes and a modern lifestyle. They need physical therapy to train strength and mobility back, part of that will be barefoot walking.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

The only point I am trying to make there is that the book directly promoted for years how much more athletic and fast they were than us 😁, the hype has probably died down from 15 years ago though (which further supports what I'm saying, because if it worked, the trend would not have died down)

[@vzemmanuel]

Myth and lie #1. “Medical professionals” are the best informed and healing people is their primary motivation.

[@dinosemr8141]

💖❤️🙏💖❤️

[@Jack_Crenshaw]

A lot of the top altherles though, have terrible feet than a normal persons. Just look at Lebron James and Usain Bolts feet.

[@asakyuu]

barefoot shoes will have a hard time going mainstream, even Kawai got kicked out of Olympic team because he is not a Nike partner what more a small and new shoe company that goes against the going shoe trend

[@boossersgarage3239]

personalized approach. no shit sherlock...

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

To me it feels like you really just focus on older people only in this video. I think for the vast majority of people under the age of 40 barefoot shoes is better for you. I agree that if you have issues with your knees or your ankles or you have a weird walk, that’s causing you pain barefoot shoes is going to potentially cause more problems. But for the vast majority of people, I think it is a better option than normal shoes. To me this feels like you’re only talking about elderly people or older people that have feet and ankle problems. The vast majority of people that I see transitioning to barefoot shoes in their 20s and 30s. Talking about the negatives is important, but this just feels like fear mongering. And the fact that you literally brought up super shoes with insoles tells me that you already just don’t agree with barefoot shoes. Insoles and orthotics are terrible for your feet. That’s my grandfather lost all the strength in his feet. He literally can’t walk without shoes. But I know other people that are older than that walk barefoot all the time and have no issues. He has worn orthotics for so long that it ruined his feet. My grandmother has terrible bunions and it’s because she wore pointy heels her entire life. Even her sandals crush her toes in. I don’t think anyone will ever be able to convince me that a narrow pointy shoe is a good idea for people to wear. It doesn’t even make sense to think that would be a good idea when you really think about it. Also the reason they use super shoes for running faster is because they do make you faster, but they also are not good for your feet if you wore them all the time. Just because a specialized tool makes you run faster that does not mean they’re good for your feet.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

to be 100% transparent most of my crowd on this youtube channel and my patients are older people with foot, ankle and biomechanical issues. So yes. 😀❤🙏

[@TehLiquid]

5:58 by ancestors we mean 300,000+ years ago, not 3000 years. We were definitely not shorter back then.

[@Ancestors-of-the-4-Directions]

Has anyone in here had success with Barefoot shoes and vericose veins? Just wondering. I am not going to do "running."

[@boossersgarage3239]

I haven't heard half of these purported lies. are U making these up yourself....

[@KathrineJKozachok]

This video seems a bit biased and misleading unnecessarily scaring people away from making healthier choices for themselves that are contrary to the norm. (That's what the entire medical industry seems to be doing to maintain repeat customers) I feel amazing in minimalist shoes! I am more aware of, and connected to the terrain. I have more balance, control, freedom. My whole body's alignment is better, foot pain and problems are gone. I trust God's design and the ability of the body to adapt and heal. Let the body do it's job. Closest to nature is best.

[@Superstar-nl5tl]

Nobody is completely straight

[@Lektuerekurs]

bro, loose that horrible sound-effect, man. Please : ) It's way too much. thanks

[@vzemmanuel]

I hated everything about this video. I am disappointed in you as a professional and as a human. You revealed so much about your character in this video. I came across your channel because I recently had reconstructive ankle surgery looking for rehab advice. I will delete all those videos. You are not trustworthy.