Barefoot Shoes vs Running Shoes - What's Inside

[@barefootstrength]

Check out our New Barefoot Shoe Finder: bfs.fit/find-my-shoes

[@charlietube7165]

Can you do a sneaker video

[@Change-Maker]

Your patreon page is not working, it only shows your personal page under your name, but exercise health doesnt seem to be on patreon at all.

[@justinhalsall4077]

My pet peeve: barefoot shoes are so minimalist, but the prices absolutely don’t reflect that

[@barefootstrength]

It annoys me too. Which is why we will be reviewing a real value for money barefoot shoe brand in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned ;) Also we did a video on how to convert Vans into more of a barefoot style shoe kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZuwi3RmectpsLs

[@barefootstrength]

@@DavidKempe3 Thank for your comment. Yes, i've had a pair of them... however, i'm not a fan of wearing neoprene shoes... especially in warm weather. It's the main reason we don't mention them in our videos. Furthermore, the pair I had wore out after just 6 months of running and working out in them.... I guess you get what you pay for in some cases.

[@rickrwbarnes]

@@barefootstrength I've tried a pair of cheap barefoot woven shoes. Compared to my merrel glove the sole is not so stiff and had more feel and grip. I'm running up to 40k a week and have been using 1 pair for half of my runs since march. For £25 I can't complain about durability but finally seeing some sole wear and peeling at the edges of the sole. The gloves are more sock like but less grip and I won't buy again.

[@vaxick]

It's still a niche market unfortunately, but on the bright side, many of the minimalist shoes out there are incredibly durable and last longer than your average shoe. I wouldn't be surprised if prices go down in the future though as interest is clearly growing given the number of new brands popping up in recent times.

[@Pauline743]

I have some barefoot shoes from a German company, but I know they are produced completely here in Germany and the workers get a fair price. For that I am willing to pay the same price as for normal shoes, no matter wether it is minimalist or not.

[@herbalievemindpower3230]

I grew up sharing shoes! Which meant I have to go bare foot some days even to play soccer, and basketball. Barefoot shoes are the only thing people should wear! BUT MATERIALISM AND STYLE REIN SUPREME WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH. To put it simply, All athletes can add at least 5-8 in their sports carriers! I’m almost 52, I run, I ball, been installing flooring for almost 30 years and I’m most likely in better shape then most men half my age. Bare foot shoes or grounding shoes are the most natural thing you can slide your foot in. Most athletes if not all go through the same injuries, bad ankles= thin toe box, bad knees= thin toe box again, hips, Achilles tendon, lower back, You name it brother. None of these companies give hoot about their customers, and the detrimental damage that happens to the hole body for wanting to look good and stylish. How sad! GREAT VIDEO!

[@barefootstrength]

Thank you for your feedback and support. Its awesome to hear such positive long term feedback on barefoot shoes. I agree! The body is such a tightly integrated system, that any interference downstream at the feet, will reap havoc upstream in the rest of the body. We often take for granted that athleticism is built from the ground up.

[@pierfrancescolivolsi9600]

You are the clearest individual in explaining flat foot and it's consequences, you got a new subscriber

[@barefootstrength]

Awesome to hear such positive feedback! Thanks for your support! 🙏

[@fat.guy.fit.0655]

I am a walker, and I walk in barefoot shoes. I love them. The heel strike took some getting used to, but my body has adjusted.

[@lucaskellan4909]

A walker ? Wtf does that mean ? You're not disabled ?

[@ezzor197]

@@lucaskellan4909 it means you go for longer walks rather than running. I walk around 10 km a day. Mostly completely barefoot. It has helped me as running is not for me.

[@marjorielueker3563]

I have 2 runners and 1 sandal from Xero brand and absolutely love them. I wear the runners to Crossfit. Lift in them, run in them, walk in them, etc. I've always hated wearing shoes of any kind. I'm so thrilled to understand why now. I will never go back to regular runners.

[@markusopperman3489]

As a kid i started running bare footed from a jong age and i did trail running bare footed and now that i discovered barefoot shoes its much better than normal shoes and i had no problem switching over and its amazing

[@kpdelaney6460]

Wow! The teardown was so interesting. I was not expecting the vivo sole to be that thin and strong. That’s amazing

[@tim..t175]

Definitely the barefoot shoes make me feel better especially even lower back. My regular shoes for years have been flat soled as it is , skate shoes tend to have a better width , i had to do this because regular running shoes created ankle problems and other foot problems. So i wear barefoot shoes when i can

[@sronopa]

I've been running and using barefoot shoes for about 4 years now and there is no way I'd even go back, even with the high prices. I kept getting reoccurring running injuries while wearing normal running shoes.

[@barefootstrength]

I can relate. Once I spent enough time wearing barefoot shoes, there was no turning back. It’s so awesome to hear that barefoot style movement has helped you recover from and prevent injury! We have now received hundreds of comments from people with similar testimonials. I absolutely love it 👍😁

[@unknownmovement]

Hey, what shoe would you recommend im looking for a barefoot shoe thats good for running on concrete but also looks clean and is nice for casual use

[@magpietexas9475]

Thanks for the teardown! One of the side results of the pandemic - while working from home, I'm spending much less time in shoes! I'm buying new trail running shoes and found that everything is too tight at the toes. Never had this problem before. I think I'm getting that barefoot toe spread. Going to try Altra's - zero drop and wide toe box. Just the thought of barefoot shoes on rocky trails makes my soles hurt.

[@TheCârtiță]

I can not believe i found someone on KZbin who explains the natural way of running. I checked all the info reading some studies and books and it's all legit. All the time i thought i was running like an pinguin as acquaintances told me 😂 .

[@ricfraser7436]

Love this teardown. As someone that is completely bought into barefoot shoes, this is a great reassurance that I made the right choice. I'd love to get your thoughts on Berkinstocks.

[@AnimalbasedSG]

Seconded! I have both Vivobarefoot Primus Lite and Neckermann (a Birkenstock clone) and would love for his take on it!

[@michael7370]

@@AnimalbasedSG check out wildling shoes. My vivos are collecting dust after getting those. Especially for every day wear.

[@bloodorangemoon]

Yes please review Berkinstocks....maybe why some people might have problems with them. Thanks!

[@93trome]

@@michael7370 are wildling only winter shoes?

[@NerdTouchingGrass]

It’s crazy that barefoot shoe costs 2-4x what a regular shoe costs and has almost nothing to it if this hipster markup went away then more people would try this

[@mobutter2879]

Heyyy! No name calling!😂❤️ They are the only shoes I wear, my feet love them. I sprint and lift in various Vivo barefoot trails.

[@ducklingscap897]

Less buyers mean higher prices that's just natural. Besides many barefoot shoes are also produced fair while most other brands implore slave labor like conditions and child labor. Can't compete with this price dropping.

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I walk daily and I just straight up switched to Xero shoes a couple months ago due to having a lot of pain wearing my usual Brooks. My feet have only felt better since this switch.

[@Amanda.c91]

loooovvvinnnggg my virbram KSO EVOs. first pair! have been doing a lot of treadmill running in them but haven't gotten a run in them outside yet. but up to 8 miles on the Woodway with them! cadence has increased to 180, steps are shorter, quieter and forefoot landing for sure. I feel much more nimble and light. and its quite enjoyable. I just get this feeling of wellbeing around mile 5 or so. More than the typical runners high. Its just sense of calm, positivity, yet energetic. hard to explain. ill never return to traditional running shoes. Maybe some altras but would love to run my next marathon in my vibrams. :) thanks for all your content!

[@piranhajon]

I totally agree with everything you said in your video. However, I have been wearing minimalist shoes to work (Lems) and I run 3 miles 2x per week in the Saucony Freedom. For a few years. I love both shoes but I just can't get rid of the subtalar/heel pain in the morning. The more I run or am on my feet at work, the worse it gets. I noticed the new soft cushioned shoes I recently bought help a lot and I've also stopped running. I've come to the conclusion that in no time in the history of evolution have we ever walked on hard level cement, hard level flooring , hard level blacktop....let alone run on these surfaces and therefore need some cushion under our feet to make up for this. A little heel to toe drop may be acceptable as well because as the heel cushion wears more under the heel due to the smaller surface area of the heel compared to the forefoot, the foot would likely become more level with the ground as intended by nature. Those are my thoughts based on my experience. I am 47 years old......not old enough yet to not be able to adapt to a minimalist shoe and therefore I am still trying. Your video is so eloquently spoken and clear....I love it. It makes perfect sense, but I am beginning to doubt the practicality in the majority of the population. I get it, the more we brace and protect a body part the weaker it gets, however no time in history did we ever evolve to walk on such hard level surfaces as we do now. I would love a response! Thank you for putting out awesome thought provoking videos!

[@Bidouleroux]

You probably haven't corrected your walking/running form. It's absolutely not true that everyone "just knows" how to run/walk correctly. We all need to learn proper form, and if you've been wearing high-heeled highly cushioned shoes since you were a baby, you probably have a lot of bad habits to unlearn. In my case, I started having joint pain in my knees while walking during my mid twenties. At that point I had been walking everywhere since I was about 10 years old. Switching to barefoot shoes (FiveFingers) and relearning how to walk without striking my heels down has corrected my knee pain. But I still have to pay attention to my form, especially when I wear more "fashion" barefoot shoes because they usually have thicker soles that still allow for some heel striking and other incorrect movements.

[@gabrieltaba5930]

I agree with you 100%. We are not meant to run or walk barefoot on concrete and other modern hard, flat, surfaces. The barefoot crowd usually ignores this point.

[@biohita]

It's true, that's why horses that are used in cities, or work in man made roads, MUST wear horseshoes in their hoofs. Walking in grass, dirt, uneven terrain is not the same as flat concrete.

[@cherylcogan3542]

In general I agree, but have you seen old roads in Europe? Really old. the roads made of stone. While true, they weren't everywhere, like roads and concrete now, And like the tile floors at home, I do prefer walking barefoot, though in general I need a padded shoe because of my back and have found them much better than regular shoes. even barefoot is better than a hard shoe. Sounds strange to me, but it's true.

[@mezmerya5130]

@@Bidouleroux i corrected my running form, yet, when im lean i weight 94kg, and when i gain a bit of fat up to 100+. No form helps with that and concrete sidewalks.

[@towatannn6719]

Did you measure the thickness of the vivobarefoot, and also their insoles? Their website does not tell the thickness, some say 3-4 but i suppose that is only the rubber. The stack height seems to not be 3mm.

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

Excellent point on how there aren’t gymnastics shoes, they need max balance and mobility

[@a.l.alexander3668]

My first pair of barefoot cross trainers should arrive tomorrow. I’m excited and will need to restrain myself to prevent injury.

[@rkjelseth]

Great video guys! Currently in the process of switching all my shoes over to barefoot!

[@bullet_miata]

5:30 Also if you don’t allow your knees to go over your toes, you will also fall backwards because squatting like that isn’t a natural position to be in.

[@barefootstrength]

Exactly... tight Achilles’ tendons and triceps surae, caused by shoes with a raised heel, restrict the ankle joints and block the knees from moving forward. Which is why the tendency is to then fall over backwards or compensate with a butt wink in a deep squat position....

[@ZacDeclerck]

Nice video. I'm curious about flat feet being weak and flawed, and how to regenerate arches. I've been flat footed and mostly barefoot my whole life. I have very strong feet that have no performance, strength or pain issues whatsoever. I've also hiked several thousand kilometres in the past year in barefoot shoes. However my feet remain flat, and no amount of training or barefoot activities seem to change that. I'm convinced that is is genetic and it is not a flaw in my case. I would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!

[@gameslayer404]

Yeah it's definitely genetic, you can't cure genetic flat footedness through barefoot walking. You obviously can cure non genetic flat footedness (such as from only wearing shoes everywhere) through walking barefoot! You probably already knew that tho!!

[@BRAINFxck10]

It's not a major flaw because the foot has 3 arches, so if your two longitudinal side arches are flat then there's still a third arch that runs transverse across the ball of your feet & toes which provides enough mobility to maintain your performance & health

[@barefootstrength]

Glad you liked the video :) With regards to your question, there is no simple answer to it. Firstly, one needs to properly identify the degree of arch height present in the feet. While these measurements definitely vary from person to person, due to genetics alone, the expectation is to still be within a range where a distinct arch is present. If not, then one needs to evaluate things in other ways too, before jumping to conclusions. For example, some people may have excessive fat deposits under the feet, which give the appearance of flat feet. Furthermore, those who are habitually barefoot tend to have wider feet, which could also be mistakenly perceived as being flat footed. Nevertheless, flat feet can exist in those who are habitual barefoot movers or wear barefoot shoes. This could be due to other factors which could influence arch height, such as hallux valgus (big toe pointing towards the other toes), calf tightness and other factors. We will be dedicating some video to flat feet in the near future, where i'll cover things in greater detail... Stay tuned for that ;)

[@ZacDeclerck]

@@barefootstrength great response. You have listed a few factors I can relate to, and I'm eager to see you explain in further detail in the upcoming video. Thanks!

[@balthazardiarienzo]

Since I have the same pair of vivos (and i Love them), it was hurting me inside, to see how they get cut apart. 🥺

[@CplSkiUSMC]

I'm not a runner but barefoot shoes are the best thing one can do for long term health of our feet. There are times that hiking or work boots are just a necessity in a place like Wyoming, but the rest of the time I find it imperative to wear no shoes, minimalist shoes, or barefoot shoes to maintain foot strength. I've always had good strong arches but 10 or 12 years ago I found myself with plantar fasciitis. I was wearing regular shoes too much and paid the price. Our feet have to carry us through the rest of our lives and nature's engineering provided us with the means. Just remember... it's not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

[@barefootstrength]

So true, well said! I always feel delighted when I see the scientific evidence correlate with the anecdotal accounts of the people. In the case of barefoot shoes, this relationship is certainly evident. With regards to hiking shoes; my team and I will soon be reviewing a brand which make waterproof barefoot hiking boots. Stay tuned ;) You can also hit that notification bell to get alerted when the review goes live.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

@@barefootstrength As you review those barefoot hikers, you might take a look at the one scary thing that is really a problem for people in the west and parts of the south... the dreaded cactus needle. If they could resist puncture by cactus needles, I'd spend the extra dough to buy them because... OUCH!

[@Byromie]

@@barefootstrength xero shoes maybe? They have some hikers and trail runners.

[@chrisbates8943]

Watching this wearing my VivoBarefoot Primus lite III 😊

[@daaknait]

I'm in the transitioning phase to zero-drop and barefoot shoes. Man, it was tough to put my old 8mm drop trainers on after a short run in Xero shoes. It felt like wearing high heels and the lack of ground feel was pretty boring, honestly.

[@barefootstrength]

Ha ha, I love that! It’s so true.... regular shoes are so boring, once you have grown accustomed to barefoot shoes. It’s like listening to music through the wall, or through a pair of headphones..... the experience is totally different!

[@NOLETOTREINADOR]

Oh man, I wanted this vivo !! hurt my heart seeing this ! kkkkk good man, you channel is awesome

[@barefootstrength]

Honestly, It was tough to cut open a good pair of shoes. But, it was all done in the name of science my brother 😁 thanks for your support 🙏

[@mollyjasinski4780]

Right?! They are sold out of my size right now 😔

[@tiaanengelbrecht]

I own a pair of Primus Knit Vivo's and seeing you guys cut into those vivo's hurt to see! Especially knowing those prices lol! But a great and really fascinating video overall.

[@barefootstrength]

Ha ha, it was tough for us to do it... believe me. But, it was all done in the name of science. It was so fascinating for us too. Seeing the construction of the puncture resistant soles and feeling the robustness of the materials was really cool. We are also so glad to see that the audience appreciated the video. It’s made everything worthwhile 🙏😁

[@idkislands6742]

What hurt me is that they are sold out 😔, I'm thinking of going for the geo racers

[@tiaanengelbrecht]

@@idkislands6742 Did you want the Primus Lite or the Primus Knit? I HIGLY recommend the knit, my go to shoe for the past 4 months!

[@idkislands6742]

@@tiaanengelbrecht Yeah I would prefer to get the knits but the lites are good too.

[@se5594]

I wear mostly Vionic 🩴 sandals everyday and for work. For walking/hiking, i have Altra zero drop Lone Peak. I have bunions on both get, however the right foot is significantly worse. From a child i wore dress shoes, so this is most likely how they developed. I have never liked tight fitting shoes or heels.I have a plantar fibroma on my right foot also.

[@arno7303]

I was a heelstriker my whole life. one day i just got the worlds worst shinsplints and knee pain. COuldnt get past 3km mark before i had to lie down on the side of the road because i was in too much pain. I happened to come across a website talking about barefoot running back in 2009 and i thought, damnit ill try it. I got a pair of Vibram 5 fingers, got laughed at but could (after months of getting my technique and achilles/calves strong enough) run up to 15km. I just did my first half marathon with a pair of new balance minimus using this technique. Not the most minimalist there is but you can't healstrike in them. Not at all. I have had merrell gloves, NB minimus and 2 sets of Five fingers. I would say the 5fingers to be the best followed by the new balance. The merrells always feel loose on the foot so you slide around a bit. I had to tie it so tight it hurt to stop this. But every foot is different, you should try them on. But 5Fingers, its a glove, literally and they last. i did around 4000kms on my set of bikilas

[@Tcoldsteel]

Zero drop altras are fantastic to transition - expect initially aching calves as the muscles stretch

[@Tatusiek_1]

altra soles are too thick, i have 2 pairs. i have better shoes now

[@IT_Farhan]

You should use a pair of snips (safer and easier), that box cutter scares me when used that way 😬

[@jonahmordhaim2705]

Puss

[@hellsing0999999999]

You should try one of the amazon budget barefoot shoes options, the ones from Within or Aleader

[@curiouscolour8336]

I wish regular brands offered wider toe boxes without needing a "wide" version.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I’ve been rocking the vivo barefoot there sooo good I’m going to do a review on my channel too. 😀

[@barefootstrength]

Awesome! Great to hear positive feedback. I also enjoy my Vivobarefoot shoes a lot 👍

[@Juli-ge4yp]

Wonderful explanation!

[@michails.maipas814]

Congratulations! for your video, I was walking mixed by slow jogging 80 km per day for 60 days(Athens 15th international ultra marathon festival 2020 in age 64) I did 4750 kilometers! In total time 60 days, What do u think? Is that good?.😊😊

[@kathymalcolm6381]

Hi My concern is regarding arch support. Does the barefoot shoe have arch support or is the idea that our feet have the ability to take care of that. My feet feel more comfortable with arch support for my high arches, even in flip-flop sandals. Thanks

[@ThoughtsInVideo]

It's on the video, watch it

[@lisengel2498]

I love really soft and light shoes - and modern running shoes seem really stiff - then you do not have the sensuel joy of feeling the Ground and yet being a little protected -

[@tonyg1296]

It just feels wrong to wear regular shoes once you try barefoot running

[@barefootstrength]

So many people we speak to feel the same way. Once you have liberated your feet from the confinement of regular footwear and felt the freedom of barefoot shoes, it’s almost impossible to go back. :)

[@craigfamilymusic2728]

So true. I've been wearing barefoot shoes (Xero HFS) since August and I've been really happy with them. A few days ago, I ran some hard hills sprints without warming up (stupid of me) and injured my right foot. Nothing serious, but the podiatrist is having me wear an elevated immobilizing shoe for 1-2 weeks. In order to not be completely lopsided, I'm having to wear a traditional shoe on my left foot. This is no fun at all. Both feet feel worse. My posture feels messed up. My knees don't feel good. Not cool. I'm definitely ready to go back to barefoot!

[@zacmich6472]

Try walking or running with barefoot shoes if you have a herniated disk, you're not going to like it!

[@zacmich6472]

@@craigfamilymusic2728 I'm doing martial arts too. In Taekwondo so that we don't injure our knees we are advised to always keep the knee pointing in the direction where the feet go. Same principle should apply to you. Until your injury heals you should be wearing the same height shoes on each leg, so that there's no "slack" in the joints. Then you can transition to barefoot shoes. I wish you soon recovery!

[@deadlykitten3273]

so is it still bad if I wear thick sole shoes but strike with the fore foot? Also why the f are vivobarefoot shoes so expensive with little material like what the f! I would just run barefoot from time to time

[@idkislands6742]

Do you think you can do a review of the best looking barefoot shoes. I know some people with just say geo courts, but they just don't do it for me. Companies need to go for a more streamlined look while keeping the wide. They sides look great, but top view not so much.

[@Daltonchweenie]

I have the vivobarefoot primus 2 and they're in my opinion, the best looking barefoot aesthetically.

[@jeremyhershberger3012]

I love my barefoot shoes but I'm still looking for a pair I can ware on the construction sites where I work. I would appreciate any suggestions.

[@jimmyosalla8319]

What shoe do you recommend for Morton’s neuroma?

[@RezoUI]

Doctor.

[@Tatusiek_1]

Try correct toes, they will spread your toe bones apart so they stop pinching ur nerve. This happened because you wore tight shoes. Then buy some softstar shoes from their primal line, they are quite wide

[@mroz8952]

Hi, thank you for informative video. I want to ask, Do you think it is healthy for a person with flat feet to use barefoot shoes? Especially to avoid the overpronation and knee problems. Do we use something like Hoka One One, Asics Gel Kayano or barefoot shoes ??

[@gupta-vibhu]

Can floaters or Sandals serve the purpose of Barefoot shoes, specially in absence of affordable options?

[@GiMom19]

What about people who have a very high arch ? Where is the support for the arch

[@theresalanghofer209]

Question. I have very high arches. Can I wear the barefoot shoe?

[@barefootstrength]

Barefoot shoes are more naturally shaped, which means that they form to the foot. This design makes them unrestrictive to our body.

[@burned357waffles]

to show you the power of flex seal... I SAWED THIS SHOE IN HALF!

[@elijahturner8624]

What kind of barefoot shoe would one wear to play soccer or basketball? Saw a bunch of running ones or does that not matter?

[@Cre-Art]

Interesting. I've never liked "running" shoes. Something about the cushioning and soles always made my feet feel tired-no matter which brand I picked. They just feel weird to me.

[@RenzorTheRed]

Hard to find cheap minimalist shoes. $100+ is the norm. I've experimented with water shoes, etc., but they have very low durability. I make them last longer by spraying the soles with rubber in a can after going for a walk, but it would be nice to find some minimalist footwear for $20-40 that won't wear out in a couple of weeks.

[@ecalzo]

Hey .. super video here .. but i think you've taken inspiration By Weston from Rose Anvil Channel on youtube... gotcha guys ...

[@barefootstrength]

Honestly, I came across his content while researching the best way to cut open shoes. I ended up binge watching his videos... 😂😂 He has an awesome channel.

[@ecalzo]

@@barefootstrength yup agree..

[@ArianrhodTalon]

Is there a video talking about court shoes vs a minimalist shoes? Do modern court shoes aid with the fast directional changes required in some sports?

[@barefootstrength]

Vivobarefoot recently came out with a court shoe. You can check out our review of Vivobarefoot shoes down below and then follow the links to see their entire range:kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIrQkGx9rbWZors

[@Danielily1]

My problems I find in finding a barefoot shoe for my feet is that there isn't enough space for the height of my big toe especially, There aren't dressy shoes for women to wear with a dress for a wedding for example. Some of the running shoes have rubber over the toes that squish my big toe. So, I'm thinking of taking a course on making my own shoes. What do you think?

[@gabbechico8471]

is the newbalance really 20mm drop? just wonder.

[@barefootstrength]

Due to the wavy contour of their soles, It depends on where you take the measurements. We took the highest point of the heel and compared it to the forefoot (just below the base of the toes). Here are some images of the measurements we took: ibb.co/DDZXC05 ibb.co/9Y74KjH

[@gabbechico8471]

@@barefootstrength thanks

[@dragoncantor]

I have been wearing shoes with about a 20cm drop for walking around town. It makes sense to me to switch to barefoot shoes for running; I remember running that way as a child. How about walking? Do you recommend different shoes for running and walking?

[@poolse_uitkering109]

I don’t know how you selected the “running” shoe you cut open but running shoes don’t have a 20mm drop that often. More like

[@chrisbaker6826]

How well do these shoes handle the rain. They look like they would fall apart really easily

[@BadBoy-gg9hz]

What to do in the winter if you wear shoes with no sole?

[@juliecraig777]

What about those with high arches and have problems/pain without the arch support. I have that as well as bunion pain and arthritis. Seems that barefoot shoes would not be helpful for these problems.

[@Tatusiek_1]

slow transition

[@eliaspkay]

What do you think about Feyuie Shoes (cant spel them correct)

[@vce2103]

Can someone please tell me ‘honestly’ if you can do regular road running in these. I run about 30-50km per week. Realistically - can anyone recommend these for half-marathon or marathon over a slightly cushioned running shoe? The idea seems great, and I’m sure they will strengthen your feet, and good for general walking etc - But for running? Really? Any personal thoughts through someone’s experience would be greatly appreciated 👍🏻

[@SimonWoodburyForget]

I can't tell you about these shoes, but I can tell you about barefoot running. Once you start walking on your feet everyday, the skin on the foot thickens up within a week. I used to have this fragile cracked foot skin, and it just completely vanished after I walked on asphalt roads for a week, and yes it initially hurts, so I recommend starting very short, and then going out two or three times a day, until you feel comfortable and increase the distance you can walk. I'm still slowly adding up to my barefoot running, using the nicest roads to improve my form, and walking on the rocky roads to help make the skin get even stronger, and going crazy on grass to train my higher speed forms. I did not replace my normal running routine, which I do every other day, because that would obviously result in injuries, and everyone knows that running is the most dangerous sport for getting injuries. I can tell you that comfort of running and walking barefoot is incredibly high, and that I do not see any trouble reaching marathon length once you've corrected your form, built up the appropriate muscles, and adapted tougher skin to protect you from the little rocks you find on the road.

[@vce2103]

@@SimonWoodburyForget ooof 😅 - lekker Simon, thanks for the very detailed, and insightful reply!! This is good advice, as I am buying the Vibram Five Finger Running shoes, and was gonna try run in them immediately, but might walk for a couple of days first! I have massively transitioned to less cushioned shoes, and definitely find I am preferring the more-grounded feel... I have some old Nike Free Runs, and ASICS DS trainers, both of which I find too cushioned ( they are the least cushioned options I currently have unfortunately, all my others are higher stack heights, or rocker-type midsoles ), so look very forward to trying this whole barefoot vibe! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@jzeil6608]

I've run a marathon in Tadeevo barefoot style shoes. I've been running on all sorts of surfaces for over 5yrs now.

[@Change-Maker]

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[@FiliusFidelis]

which shoes that fit me best? sandals

[@RezoUI]

I have acquired forefoot flat feet(hallux valgus) and i have metatarsalgia symptoms when i wear shoes with 10mm heel drop(from heel to metatarsals). Barefoot shoes is good idea for me?:) I think my metatarsalgia won't let me to use such shoes without cushion on forefoot.

[@ducklingscap897]

How about visiting a doctor and getting a qualified opinion on your case.

[@RezoUI]

@@ducklingscap897 I did it, they advice me to wear shoes with orthotics or shoes with arch support. I feel great with arch support.

[@opogdans]

Humans are meant to run but not on concrete. Therefore I choose to wear cushioned running shoes with 0-4 mm drop to be able to run forefoot and still get the cushion. I only started to get injuries when I switched to zero cushioned shoes since it was too hard on my bones.

[@barefootstrength]

Habitual barefoot runners have shown to incur lower loading rates during the impact phases of running, compared to shod runners. While this seems counterintuitive at first, due to the lack of cushioning in barefoot running, it starts to make sense once one digs deeper into the research. You see, what many people miss is the fact that a well adapted barefoot runner has developed structures and a running style which is designed to absorb and transmit ground reactive forces very efficiently. So, even though they don’t have ‘shock absorbing’ footwear, their in-build structures, once adapted, have been shown to work better at modulating the impact of running.

[@pranay8227]

Has anyone tried the whitin barefoot shoes?? Are they any good?

[@AskMomChannel]

Beautiful and Elegant

[@barefootstrength]

Thank you 🙏 really happy to hear you liked our video 😊

[@rubencohen2936]

What a great video to explaining the Barefoot Shoe movement. I will forward this video to like-minded people. ♥️ 🆒️ 👣

[@janneljames8658]

I am not a runner. Will barefoot shoes be good for me?

[@lydiatheglimmermaid]

You can wash white shoes in the washing machine on a cold gentle cycle. Just don’t put them in the dryer.

[@adnaanu]

Agreeing with what this guy is saying...but watching it whilst wearing my chunky ass Hoka one one

[@barefootstrength]

😂😂😂 thanks for making my day 😁👍

[@xXDesignX]

I usually run barefoot, but then I have participated in a marathon with regular shoes... Guess what happened? Knee Injury. 9 month still not completely recovered.

[@barefootstrength]

Im so sorry to hear about your injury! Was it an ACL tear?

[@xXDesignX]

@@barefootstrength I don't know really. I did not check it, due to the pandemic. The injury is on my left knee, the pain radiate to the left of my leg. I can walk and run, but it ache with specific movement (sudden stop or turning around) especially if I carry something heavy.

[@supavarnkasemsri559]

Hi. I run and use both regular and barefoot shoes in rotations. 2 years ago I had my knee surgery due to meniscus tear (yoga - pushed too hard). On my recovery I couldn’t jog on even the softest support shoes (Brooks Ghost 12 to be exact) but when I tried Vibram Five Fingers it was a relief on the knee. I think it was due to my running posture had to be correct as all response from barefoot shoes. It took about 6 months to be back running non stop. Now I’m back running and due to the COVID lockdown back to base training using different shoe rotations including barefoot shoes for sure. Hope this helps.

[@xXDesignX]

@@supavarnkasemsri559 Thx for the reply. I have already recovered from the injury, few months ago.

[@leahkelly8306]

There are very wide toeboxes in some of the diabetic running shoes. Yes they do exist.

[@JB-1138]

I'll take some decent arch support any day of the week. Screw minimalist shoes.

[@ThoughtsInVideo]

Weak feet and proud

[@jamesis360]

review on xero shoes pls. they need shoutout too

[@barefootstrength]

Here you go ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/apvcZWmllN-Np6c

[@Killedby5349]

What about running on unnatural surfaces like pavements? Do barefoot running shoes account for this? Our feet weren’t built to run on that type of surface

[@SimonWoodburyForget]

Running on pavements is exactly what most barefoot runners are going to do, and it's probably the best surface to train on. Your feets are actually quite amazing, and can absorb the force of the impact perfectly, once you've carefully trained them to do so. Essentially the foot extends and then absorbs the impact by stretching out your toes, and storing all that energy into some tendon and fascia elastic tissues, which releases it to help push you forward.

[@IT_Farhan]

Difference between pavement and hard earth (clay) isn’t too big.

[@scentybeast9531]

Great presenter. Pro

[@stimmbildungonline]

I wear 100% Leguano. They are even more flexible than Vivo. And made in Germany, where I live... I better pay the higher price than support child work in Bangladesh...

[@michRobalino]

Wouldn't barefoot shoes make flat feet/over pronation pain worse??

[@SimonWoodburyForget]

Flat feet and pronation is caused by atrophy of soft tissues in your foot, and barefoot shoes force these soft tissues to actually work harder, which increasing their strengh and in turn prevents the arch from collapsing further. Supporting the feet is a temporary solution at best, and often makes the condition much worst, which is why so many people these days have flat feet.

[@michRobalino]

@@SimonWoodburyForget I see . Thanks for the info. The issue I have is, I have really flat feet (now I've even developed bunions) that walking barefoot around the house for a long time hurts the bunions so I thought these shoes would make it worse :/

[@adorablegodzilla5628]

I've never been able to do deep squats until switching to barefoot shoes.

[@elipalafox4852]

I love doing barefoot yoga, my balance is incredible♡♡♡♡

[@lanajantz2240]

Wow, I need . My feet are super wide!

[@nigelgraham8890]

Proprioception in Vibrams is compromised too much to be safe. Skin is best. Ask a surgeon if feedback is better withput gloves. How many nails stick up on a running surface? Small pieces of glass, grit etc are safe when running bare-foot. Millenia of evolution have perfected this. I wasted a lot of money on Vibrams and went back to skin.

[@roobookaroo]

The tone of voice is so grating, too fast, for a technical explanation. A more measured and calmer voice would have worked better.

[@timyatcak3292]

Nike gave us a pair of these hyperflexible shoes...NO LATERAL STBILITY and promotes ankle sprains and they wear out in only a few months

[@ThoughtsInVideo]

Transition takes time. No clue about these Nikes

[@mytransitselfbuildcamper1496]

Can you be to old to transition to barefoot shoes ?

[@julioramos3101]

I recommend using a jigsaw or bandsaw even to cut these shoes. Unless you're making a tutorial on how to cut with a knife 😜

[@barefootstrength]

Totally. I watched videos of ‘what’s inside’ and they used a bandsaw to cut into basketball shoes... it worked so well. However, I never had access to those power tools. So, I had to resort to the blade 😂😂 Surprisingly though, the blade worked well. I reckon with some practice I’ll be able to get a real clean cut with it. I guess we’ll just have to make more tear down videos 😉

[@pranay8227]

hey man do u have a reddit ?

[@VividBoi]

10:50 Im not buying a fucking book for something that should be FREE information. Just google "how to transition into barefoot shoes" and im sure you'll find an article for it.

[@paddywiggle]

Never heard of a 20mm heel toe drop before. Either that info is wrong or those shoes are high heels

[@jeremielessard6496]

You are right Paddywiggle, the first pair is New Balance 520 V6 and these shoes have 10 mm heel-to-toe drop.

[@barefootstrength]

@@jeremielessard6496 @paddywiggle Here is the proof of the measurements. Because of the wavy contour of the sole, we took the highest point of the heel portion and compared it to the point just underneath the forefoot. ibb.co/DDZXC05 ibb.co/9Y74KjH

[@mollyjasinski4780]

I actually bought those shoes online for an everyday shoe and couldn't believe how bad they felt. I returned them.

[@SantiagoLuz]

@@barefootstrength It would be better to take the measurements from the middle section of the sole. As you already cut it, you can take those measurements.

[@AA-wd2or]

So eassy to open it ...so these test show they are made for max one year of use. I walk hicke mountains 20 km allmost every day soo for me can be in use max half year... question is why barefoot are so expensive. Old sport shoes from 90s last 3 seasons

[@aweiss5206]

Rose anvil where are you?

[@idunsgarden]

The point about balance: I don’t know how many times I’ve tripped and fallend and sprained ankles in pillow shoes. Should be criminal to make them like that. 😅

[@eclipse_eternal8178]

If they were cheaper I recon most of the world once they hear about these would go barefoot in an instant

[@josefh503]

this is the reason why i wear vans

[@tyronrossouw44]

God does not make design errors. He designed our feet, we just need to rely on them.

[@2020-p2z]

Then why do we have a nerve for our larynx that goes down our neck, into our chest, loops around the aorta, then goes back up the neck to the larynx? If you take a close look at the human body, you cannot conclude that intelligent design had anything to do with it. I say intelligent design, because if the human body was designed, it was designed by a fool.

[@ThoughtsInVideo]

@@2020-p2z true but no other primates wear shoes

[@superfreeeeeak]

barefoot only - for 5 years. former beloved shoes feel like i m stuck in a trashcan plus someone put a bible under my heels :D.