Barefoot Shoes Won't Fix Your Feet.

[@Strengthside]

What are your thoughts on barefoot shoes? Have you found a brand that works well for you? Share your experience in the comments below-we’d love to hear from you! And be sure to check out Lems ► www.lemsshoes.com/ Use Coupon Code for 15% off Lems - STRENGTHSIDE15 (Valid Until Feb 1st)

[@csalt5235]

I like barefoot shoes & have 4 pairs but i do think they are overpriced. Here in the uk you will be looking at £160 plus for a pair. Times are tough for most people & the prices I think will scare a lot of potential customers away.

[@maxsmart9116]

After several years, they're the only thing I can wear anymore.

[@harrypottah8889]

Splay shoes - looks just like vans but don’t give you the clown look Vivobarefoot - decent style, for more hardcore barefooters I learned

[@Ramdapanda]

@@harrypottah8889 the Splays looks sweet and I do my vans. Do you know how the quality is in regards to how long they last before getting worn out?

[@TheDeepening718]

It won't fix your ego either because you'll get made fun of for wearing them too. Where do you shop at? Snake oils plus?

[@theworldsmostbeautifulman]

I have extreme injuries to my feet with multiple surgeries resulting in numbness, nerve damage, and extremely limited mobility. Switching to barefoot shoes and doing all the things mentioned in this video over the past few years have changed my life. One thing he forgot to mention is that it HURTS. Building calluses while fundamentally changing the way your feet move is so painful, but in the end it saves you more pain than it causes. Thanks for this video.

[@YunisRajab]

Yeah it's important to take easy and expect some pain or discomfort. A lot of people immediately switch back because it didn't feel good because of poor expectations. It's like no one goes to the gym and complains about sore muscles because that's expected

[@christianperi]

Yeah I am almost 2.5 years in and still deal with a TON of pain. I have made a lot of progress finally mainly over this last year but man the pressures and stiffness on the bottom of my foot (plantar muscles/tendons) is still quite a bit as I continue to get things to lengthen out and strengthen after 12+ years of narrow nikes as my daily footwear.

[@47Strong]

@@christianperi trying pulling a sled if you can find a local gym that has it. Start with 5 minutes and if it feels good shoot for 10 minutes at least 4 times a week. It worked amazingly well for me after some pretty serious standard rehab wasn't quite addressing stiffness and other issues. Strengthside posted about walking backwards uphill a couple of years ago, check it out if you have some convenient uphills nearby. But for me the sled pulls are still my favorite.

[@christianperi]

@@47StrongAwesome okay I appreciate the feedback. Yes I’ve started some backwards walking.

[@flowmovementtherapy2096]

As a movement restoration specialist, the main issue I see with people's feet, which they go to barefoot shoes for, is their feet are trying to do more jobs than feet are supposed to do. This is usually because other areas of their body aren't doing their jobs. Most commonly the hips, pelvis and ribs. Once I am able to get them to do all the movements their body is actually supposed to do, their feet can do the one job feet are supposed to do: sense the ground and respond to it. Feet need to chill out and be relaxed. Once their body can do everything it should, they can wear whatever shoes they wish. I use a mix of Anatomy in Motion and Postural Restoration Institute methods.

[@LucasH567]

Lems and Strengthside! I love it when KZbinrs plug a product that I KNOW they already use and love.

[@Strengthside]

Agreed. You can look back through our videos for years and see Lems around :)

[@c43pmurderson25]

I've had Xero, Lems, and Vivobarefoot. Vivobarefoot is my favorite of these, as they have put up with the most abuse as trail shoes and everyday shoes, including working both at stages and outdoors on set for tweleve to sixteen hours. To preserve shoes I recommend getting cedar boxing glove deodorizer inserts. They absorb moisture and kill bacteria.

[@mattgreen753]

The boulder boot has been my main footwear for 2 years - phenomenal shoe. I also have boulder boot summit for outdoor activities, bad weather, etc. I even bought my mom a pair of the laguna slip-ons and those are her go-to everyday shoe now. I've been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for 4 years - I used to have pain in my feet but that went away after I switched. It definitely took some adjusting though - you have to learn to walk/run differently and always make contact w/the ball of your foot (no heel striking). I feel like that adjustment makes you more agile and balanced (as well as protecting from banging your joints) so it's a win/win.

[@nitanice]

I grew up in the Caribbean wearing mostly no shoes or shoes that were flat because the terrain was steep and rocky and so you had to feel the ground beneath your feet. So moving to a warm place on the Big Island, I gravitated to shoes with thin soles where I could still sense the ground. Then I moved to a cold place on the Big Island, and all the shoes seemed to have pillows and marshmallows for soles. Then I discovered barefoot shoes which already had five pairs of, but I never really thought of them like that. I never got them to “fix” some problem. I just wanted to be barefoot. So Merrill zero-drops were my first. Xero was my next because I work in court and needed ballet flats. Then I got Xero slippers. Those are my go-tos, but my feet are fine. I just want to be barefoot as I can as it’s 20 degrees here tonight! Don’t know if it matters, but I’m 61. Being mostly barefoot my whole life, I have nothing to fix, no comparisons to make. Also got Steger Mukluks because, again, it’s cold here. Not barefoot but they are zero-drop - insanely expensive, but kind of a life-time investment if you live where it’s dropping below zero.

[@varendra5220]

Some in the comments are clearly missing the point- Trevor’s not saying barefoot shoes don’t contribute, but that they’re PART of the equation. It isn’t a magic potion fix like it’s being marketed as by some. You should combine it with other strats as he showed here. Stop falling for charlatans’ PR, use your brains & try listening to learn & understanding 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@HippieP629]

I've been rocking a couple of BFs for about 2 yrs now (I literally love them) and haven't thought to work out my feet like Trevor shows other than wearing them. Such an "ahhhh, ok!" moment. =)

[@gregzanchelli]

The title of the video insinuates that they are not helpful. It's attention grabbing on purpose. So, it's understandable why some would feel that way.

[@notjustforme]

Those people are replying to the ridiculous title and not the video. And rightly so. Clickbait bullshit like this intentionally creates conflicting titles and content. Most people get interested in some way. Rational people just skip it as being inconsistent and guaranteed to be wrong. If the title can't be correct, the video is garbage as well. Those are the people who dislike clickbait. It ruins the experience and makes it impossible to find relevant content. Just a massively growing blocklist. Pure cancer. It's hilarious, a channel about improving oneself that is using bully- and jock moves to succeed. And the worst thing is, it's out of greed. The channels start doing it way AFTER they grow to size. They grew politely and correctly up to 50k or whatever, and then the money creeps up, and suddenly it's about clicks and views, and little else. Just create quality content and hold up good standards. Don't use low-brow brute-force marketing bullshit.

[@flyflashydude]

@@gregzanchellithe point is to actually eatch the video before commenting….

[@smhhms2000]

@@flyflashydudeExcept it’s a borderline click-bait title and people react to titles.

[@InspiredByBrad]

After plantar fasciitis developed from conventional footwear, I was forced to transition to barefoot shoes. It was long and difficult, but now my arch muscles are much thicker and stronger. Here's some critical tips I learned: I found it safest to use barefoot shoes at first as an exerciser, and carry my conventional shoes with me to immediately switch back to as soon as I felt pain. I was shocked at how weak my arch muscles and foot fat pads became; both got significantly injured as I tried to transition too quickly. Bone bruising was also a problem on flat pavement, and took a long time to heal and adapt. I underestimated the transition time. I also learned that my toes were not being activated as part of the pressure points in each step, which put excessive load on my metatarsal bones. In retrospect, I would use the above method over a period of at least a couple of years to be safe. Also, I did have to use orthotics as a crutch to first heal the worst stages of the plantar faciitis, but for sure, they should only be considered a temproary crutch, not a long term dependency. The human foot is not flawed, just misunderstood and poorly adapted to today's shoes and hard flat surfaces.

[@RogueVisionary]

He said you won't be breaking the bank on those Lems shoes, but I didn't expect THOSE kinds of prices 😓

[@VudrokWolf]

This videos talks very good about how a foot ware is not going to fix your feet if you don’t put the work on, I had flat feet, the few first months on barefoot shoes was really hard, but now after 2 years my feet are super strong I no longer have flat feet, these shoes are not miracle pills everything needs you to work hard in order to achieve the desired result. And a lot of patience.

[@M077Y]

I have flat feet and would often get shin splints, ankle and foot pain. I managed to partially tear my Achilles a few months ago, so am getting back into harder workouts again, with a big focus on the feet to create strength, support and stability. I've been considering barefoot shoes for years, but never knew where/how to start..! This was super helpful, thank you so much for this video!! Merry new year! :)

[@mlorthio]

At 40, I just realized that I have moderate bunions from years of conventional shoes and a total lack of knowledge about how the feet are supposed to function. I have a lot of work ahead of me.

[@Spratdragon]

The lems Chelsea boot has changed my life. No joke as a tradie. I sometimes would take my boots off due to so much pain. Never have pain now. My feet and hips are almost perfect. I wear lems primal for exercise.

[@Ramdapanda]

Hadn't heard about Lems before and they look great. Price is pretty bonkers in Sweden though, roughly 50% more expensive than the USD pricing.

[@47Strong]

Great video. I totally agree about barefoot shoes. I am a fan but they are not the end all be all. In terms of walking on a bar or putting lots of load or too many reps while squatting down on your toes: please listen to your body and do not push too far in the direction of pain. Use discomfort as information and focus on the moves that soothe the discomfort. Do not feel bad if your foot is limited on what it can do at first. It will get there eventually, don't rush it but keep at it. It took me a very long time (a year essentially) to walk on a bar without discomfort. And I had to back off the bar entirely for months and do other moves that felt better. So please take your time and listen to your feet. Do fight for your foot freedom! it will pay back your whole body 💪💓

[@adamf386]

I started wearing barefoot shoes at work and on my daily walks. At first i didnt notice much difference but after a few months my feet started feeling way healthier. I used to have all kinds of pain in my toes from playing sports in narrow cleats, all that is gone now (i also switched to wide toebox cleats for sports). Funny part is, when i put on regular shoes now that used to feel comfortable, now they feel restricting, so it is a bit of a double edged sword, but im happy with the results overall.

[@the_flushjackson]

I've been doing barefoot and foot training for two years, and wouldn't ever go back. Remember to go slow (amount, not speed) when you're first getting into it, especially in any kind of running or even walking on hard, flat surfaces. Also, remember that you need to use pain as a guidepost each day -- similar to tendinopathy (like in the achilles) you need to increase your capacity by doing the correct loading and relative rest (relative rest is basically don't stop your activity, just dial it back a notch so your pain lessens and do your proper loading to increase your capacity). I will say that I've had great luck with Xero shoes for gym use, outside walking and running. I have had some Lem boots (two pairs) that the jury is still out on because they aren't something I've broken in completely (and I'm used to just wearing low tops). Regardless, keep in mind that you may need to try some different shoes to find what suits your feet.

[@olvegravklev1087]

1:40 I've heard that spreading the toes as much as you can while balancing is good for improving stability and strength in the foot as the width of the foot increases this way. Is it more beneficial to work on balancing with the toes upwards like this or do you think both serve a purpose? Overall great and to-the-point video!

[@ipv6tf2]

yup. when I swapped to barefoot shoes, I made a ton of prep beforehand and a ton of work to adjust to it. I won't get into detail (because that would be repeating most of this video's content) but the idea is to strengthen the muscles that were 'lost' to having the wrong shoes

[@Memymo-c8r]

Great to know! I’ve been wearing barefoot for years and run and hike and everything. Now I have a job that requires luggy safety boots. Have noticed weakness in my feet since. Great ideas about exercising my feet in different ways after work that will keep them strong and healthy

[@Strengthside]

I think of it as the more time I spend in shoes, the more foot care exercises I do. Hope it helps!

[@sarahdara0705]

I'm a no shoes ( or as little shoes as I can get away with), shoes vome off first thing when I walk into my house kinda gal BUT these shoes from Hike Footwear have passed my test! I have the Lorax summer shoes, the HF Cloud x, and the Lorax winter boots and I'll forget that I have them on and walk around in them all day! They are super comfortable and I've even had people ask me what kind of shoes they are and I tell them Hike Footwear. They tell me that they have seen them on ads and wondered if they are as comfortable as advertised, my answer is a resounding YES!!!! My knees don't hurt, my back doesn't hurt and I just love them. I even threw away all of my tennis shoes I previously had in favor of my Hike Footwear shoes!

[@almc9165]

I have worn quite a few pairs of Lems. They fit and look great! But I wish everyone would tell Lems to offer their winter traction oulsole for all of their models. I can't wear most of Lem boots in the winter because I slip more on the ice and snow in them. They offer some models with the winter traction soles. I just want the option for ALL Lems. Thanks for your great tutorials!!

[@rodbrakes4189]

Great video. Not so great title, but you sucked me in. I love that instead of just saying barefoot shoes won't fix your feet, you also gave options that will help. I discovered the long way. Barefoot shoes haven't fixed my feet; doing all the exercises has, and now you have shown a few more to add. And now a conventional shoe feels horrible. Also, Amen to Lems. I have two pairs of Lems and two pairs of Freet (UK company).

[@susangoldismagical]

Love the wisdom of the message, joy of the wedding and compliments to your mom for raising such incredible boys…wishing you well!❤

[@Matto_Harvo]

Gotta say, Vibram five finger toes are levels above your standard wide toe “barefoot” shoe. I liken traditional shoes to tight hand mittens; barefoot shoes to loose fitting, thin mittens and vibram five finger shoes are like thin gloves on your hands. These shoes allow your feet and toes to really move, and they keep your toes seperated

[@Strengthside]

great point. I've always avoided them because of the look haha. But that's silly. Might try a pair this year

[@AndreS_22246]

Congratulations Trevor! Although in some ways it seems a bit silly (because I'm just a KZbin subscriber) but it's so nice seeing the Hash family grow. The kiddies, now Trevor getting married, wishing you all the best 👍

[@Strengthside]

not silly at all we appreciate the love, thank you!

[@matttcameron_]

Been wearing my Boulder Boots for about 3 years too and just got their Chelsea boots last year. Love 'em too for work and hiking.

[@christianperi]

Yeah no kidding at 5:12 my heel and toe tendons still have so much more adapting to do even 2+ years later. I struggle a lot still today with the pressures of just standing in one spot, everything feels so tight on the bottom of my foot (plantar muscles/tendons).

[@zepols86]

congratulations on the marriage, good to see you back in the videos

[@MatchaLatte-wdl]

I have yet to do barefoot walks in nature. I have only tried it a limited number of times. But i love staying barefoot or in socks indoors. This helps relax my feet, although being a flat surface it does not bring the same benefits as an outdoors walk

[@Strengthside]

agreed. barefoot inside is th ebest

[@KVee12311]

Congratulations on getting married! Good video. I started running barefoot in 2006 so I do have a collection of barefoot shoes for work and such. I do need some hiking shoes so I will check out your recommendations from the video.

[@DogsDirtandDandelions]

I love that your body crackles too ❤️ love your shares to the world , logical and practical to my ears and nourishment for physical self, now my movement is a blessing 🎉

[@Strengthside]

thank you!

[@johnwesley2943]

If you guys are near LA, I hope you are both alright in light of the devastating fires.

[@kroygem]

Lems are great! I’ve also had a pair of Lems boulder boots since 2016-2017 idk … & still in LOVE! ❤

[@kroygem]

Edit: my first purchase was for a pair of boulder boots and a pair of primals, Oct 21,2016! 🎉 & looking into getting the breck boot waterproof, REAL SOON ! @lems

[@Skayla91]

Great video! Love my Flux barefoot shoes, but I’ll definitely be giving Lems a try. Also, a reminder that we should all parasite cleanse regardless, but it’s extra important if you’re regularly barefoot outside 👣

[@Immanuelm.8]

Congrats fam😊🔥

[@kevintelk4889]

Colorado mountains lookin beautiful 🙏

[@bensun432]

sweet been waiting for a lems code !

[@robb61887]

Beautiful backdrop. Love the mountains.

[@manishamalik3018]

Thank you for this video! Though I bought a pair,I appreciate you so much! Thank you,and most importantly, congratulations for your marriage! I hope your life is filled with joy and love!

[@Strengthside]

thank you!

[@jokesyfuntime4898]

Possible first step is to switch to speed with 0 offset from heel to toe i.e. no raised heel

[@ay2thekay]

Please give an update when you finally get to wear 'em. I wanna hear your true experience. Many thanks. Keep it up

[@gilgameshofuruk6361]

I never used bf shoes, but I do a lot of barefoot training outdoors, like running, primal flows, yoga, etc and it definitely helped me with balance, strength, and aligning my body for "better posture" I'd say you can forgo the bf shoes if you already do a lot of barefoot work. They can be a useful tool in your arsenal, but by themselves they're not going to give you the full experience you'd get from adding other factors.

[@Strengthside]

completely agree with you. If you're doing good barefoot time... you can wear some nike trainers or whatever and be fine. Problem is most people get too comfy in those shoes and never want to be barefoot!

[@lisaa6099]

Can you do a beginner video for over 55’s. Ive been unknowingly wearing very supportive arch support shoes for years and have weakened my feet. Whats the best place to start with and what exercises.

[@shawniscoolerthanyou]

I liked my Lems. Had the Primal 2s, but wore them out. I got some Xeros and Vivos, but when I need to replace my leather Oakley's, I'll probably go with Lems again.

[@Strengthside]

Something about Lems keeps me coming back

[@luvdemjets1998]

Congratulations Trevor!

[@oaschbeidl]

10.5 years of wearing barefoot shoes here, I've come a long way in fixing my bad flat feet I've had ever since early childhood. As of last year, I finally started running without pain, which is something I haven't experienced in all my life before that. I'm now up to 6-7km once a week (giving the connective tissue plenty of time to heal and catch up). Key points for newcomers from my experience: Walking form is key - no heel strike, parallel feet, catching the force with the ball of the feet! Yoga is perfect as supplementary exercise and I incorporate calf raises and tibialis raises into my workout once a week, that also seems to help a bunch. Take the transition slowly! Walk before you run, slowly increase distances, ideally start on mostly natural ground.

[@Strengthside]

awesome points thanks for the share!

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Awesome video 🔥

[@MattZeefy]

I walk barefoot everywhere in summer, but I live in Sweden and winter gets real cold. So i'm thinking of getting barefoot shoes for winter.

[@oumarh.gassama8063]

Thank you so much, awesome content, as usual!

[@Bjorn_R]

I cant explain how, but when I was 8 I could run anywhere on barefoot, my mother used to say I was born with sandals on my feet, because stones seemingly didnt hurt me. I started wearing shoes because bare feet was a bit weird in school. I have never come close to that feeling ever since.

[@Strengthside]

ah man if only we could keep the child lifestyle forever. shoes and desks wreck us

[@MirandaDeblauwe]

Wow your wedding photos are great! 😋

[@Strengthside]

dope photographer :)

[@NathanBradley-w1z]

Peoples lifestyles are killing their feet and no shoe will just magically fix that. We move less. A move it or lose it.

[@Strengthside]

great point! Basically the idea of the video

[@NathanBradley-w1z]

@Strengthside I use Barefoot to compliment my lifestyle and your content for workout ideas 👌🏽

[@NathanBradley-w1z]

@Strengthside My family are from Mauritius, they played in better. Not a sign of sore knees or feet. Funnily enough they live longer then my Australian side of the family. One side, eat well, have been through more and don't stop moving.

[@justinvaudo7224]

Dang. Just bought a pair of Lems. 15% would have been nice

[@lamMeTV]

love the PSA!

[@RagnarHoff]

Get fivefingers Kso Evo. That shoe is like an extra layer of skin wrapped around your foot with toe freedom. Best shoe out there if you are really set on trying being as minimalist as possible.

[@Strengthside]

will have to try!

[@UndoubtablySo]

Barefoot shoes literally fixed my feet, I had ankle pain that never healed for months, I got some barefoots and it healed in a week. Also, drop/narrow shoes caused me to constantly lose balance and roll ankle, but it never happened even once in barefoot shoes.

[@Strengthside]

Great to hear. Yeah the heel being low to the ground is the best way to not roll an ankle!

[@JohnDoe-tt5qc]

Honestly, I just like the feel of barefoot shoes much more than regular shoes. I got a pretty inexpensive pair of Whitins off Amazon and after about a week of adjustment, I don’t ever want to go back to normal shoes. The flexibility and ability to just feel the ground you’re walking on at any given time is great if you enjoy that extra sensory input. Shame almost all of them tend to look pretty goofy though.

[@chrissycorazon]

Our 17 month olds wear Whitins and they're the best! 😅

[@Gigusx]

Speaking of goofy... I came across this brand I don't remember the name of anymore (one of more popular ones in EU) when I was looking for a pair of barefoot shoes. All their models like some some kind of gauntlet for feet 😅Put me off the moment I saw them.

[@Strengthside]

agreed it always feels better to be closer to the ground. Check out Barebarics - pretty good looking

[@123pickles]

How about running on sand? I bought a huge tub and filled it with sand. Barefoot jogging is helping my balance too. Wasn't even able to skip when I started this new exercise.

[@broda769]

My experience switching to barefoot, first year I felt my feet get stronger especially through the mid foot. No other changes really after that. More recently I have had to work on improving the way I walk and focusing on my toes. My parents have terrible bunions and I'm trying anything to prevent or slow that down for myself.

[@Strengthside]

same here!

[@lukefromtexas]

I like the Lems Boulder Boot, but their primal 2 caused a lot of foot pain for me due to the wobble. They seem like they sit on an axis and are not stable. Switched to Vivo barefoot and the pain went away. I don’t know if they fixed the wobble with the primal 3, but I am a Vivo fan now.

[@wakjob961]

Though I agree totally with your video, the research has proven that just wearing a wide toe box (with toe spacers)-zero drop shoe will correct most foot AND posture skeletal problems.

[@Strengthside]

I had a client who wore barefoot style shoes for 2 years straight and still had very bad bunions, stiff toes and ankles. It wasn't until we introduced some of the stretches and exercises in this video that his feet started to change. Of course I've also heard from people who made the switch and their feet immediately got better. I think it's way too individual to slap a blanket statement on it IMO

[@Brandon-qp7gq]

lems are amazing, but honestly their shoes need to be a little bit wider in the toebox.

[@carolduvall111]

I have a question... What about socks can they be too restricting? Can they "wedge" the toes too? I am thankful for you guidance im using it to help change my life at age 45 and I believe I already feel a change I'm really liking your approach.😊❤

[@user-gw2zn9qk7g]

NOOOO why did you change the thumbnail ???? I don't even exactly remember it, but the first one was so much better !!! I honestly wouldn't have clicked on the current one!!!

[@jttj742]

Wouldn’t building callouses by going truly barefoot reduce the nerve sensitivity? That is, the last two points seem to be opposed to eachother.

[@lowflyingdonut]

Sadly, the primal 3 is nothing like the primal 2. It's much less minimal and your going to be sad. Please give some feedback to Lems.

[@zekielswheel]

I’m getting some new boots, thanks Trevor :)

[@Strengthside]

you'll like them

[@Gigusx]

Thanks for the extra suggestions for exercises! I've got my first pair of barefoot shoes recently (from vivobarefoot) and I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm not feeling that the sensations felt in my feet during walks are that much different, to be honest. Maybe it'll just take time for my feet to adjust and "activate", or maybe it'll take more varying surfaces since mostly I've been just walking since the weather is meh (rainy). Congrats on getting married!

[@Strengthside]

It definitely takes some time. Give it a year. And practice some of these exercises along with i :)

[@Jay_Hendrix]

That toe spacing stretch made me want to cry 😭

[@asr5657]

Have you tried all leather moccasins

[@DLFfitness1]

It’s probably best to see a podiatrist if you have foot issues. I have worn minimalist shoes, and they were great in a gym setting. I wore them to a fitness conference in NYC, and it was not a good experience. As a trainer I have always recommended cross trainers for ankle support. At 50 plus I prefer the support and cushion of a good shoe. You really have to ask yourself, what is the function of a shoe. Good marketing doesn’t make something true.

[@jensonjenson1521]

裸足で釘や錆びた金属欠片を踏み抜くと破傷風にかかる可能性があります。

[@michaelranney9430]

I have a couple pairs of lems.❤

[@squirrelfan5]

7:50 Source in the research on barefoot impact on "overall wellbeing"?

[@JeffSnowden1964]

Are you in Colorado? Looks like Long's Peak in the background.

[@Strengthside]

Boulder Area :)

[@rmbrown717]

Great stuff. Got a pair of Lems myself. I also had a pair of Whittens; basically Amazon's barefoot shoes. Super cheap, I took the soles out for good measure and they have a nice wide toe box. Wore the heck out of them for over a year. Do you guys have an opinion on them? Cheers!

[@Strengthside]

I like the Whitins. Inexpensive and do the job. They make a toddler size that my boys are wearing too!

[@PatrickGalbraith]

were all the scenic shots on John Muir? And that area where you were walking on the bar, is the in Colorado?

[@Strengthside]

Boulder area!

[@sophieh6674]

Already like Lems it’s just a shame the soles aren’t very hard wearing cos the uk price is £££. Cheap hobibears are supringly harder wearing and I’ve had mixed results with different Altra running shoes (for the wider toe box) but the materials are not the best quality.

[@Steeve2k19]

The best tool can not replace true body practice... but bareshoes aren't too bad. :)

[@Strengthside]

exactly!

[@steventh0massin]

Really useful info and exercises, thanks! I think I went too fast in adopting a barefoot lifestyle, and now one of my arches has been aching for several weeks. Would you have any tips on how to fix it?

[@Strengthside]

let them rest! re-enter slowly. massage the bottoms of the feet. Do some calf stretching. and practice some of the movements in this video :)

[@steventh0massin]

Understood, thanks :)

[@melvynabraham-hagan7674]

This might actually be ridiculous question however if walking around barefoot in nature is healthy for you does it also create calluses on the soles of the feet or after time do your feet get used to walk barefoot and maintain a relatively soft aesthetic?

[@Strengthside]

you would probably get more calluses the more time you spend barefoot

[@melvynabraham-hagan7674]

@ thank you

[@markohakkola5180]

Congratulations, bro

[@Dan-kr6to]

I've been looking for a good pair of barefoots for about a year now, my feet are very tall and I need a "Wide" size which none of these manufacturers do. Only fitting pair I've found are Olukai "Nohea Moku" with the insert swapped out -- they roll up and flex just like a dedicated barefoot show. Does anyone know a barefoot shoe brand that sells in wide? I've tried Lems, Xero, Astral, Whitins.

[@jidofole]

I’ve owned 2 pair of lems/ I miss them

[@mrRoverkane]

More than shoes, nothing is more important than the socks. It’s so overlooked

[@Pluvo2for1]

All the ideas you guys have come up with are amazing. I honestly think that doing a small fraction of exercises you recommend would be way better than 1.5 hour yoga classes.

[@timporter8886]

Great post! I've tried converting to barefoot shoes, but I think I've tried to do it too quickly and have plantar fasciitis, which is taking some time to fix. Any ideas about fixing this and future prevention?

[@peterhoatson]

Excellent!

[@greenmonk]

I'm so disappointed with the redesign of the Lems nine2five. they're my favorite shoes for having a nicer shoe and the new ones just aren't as versatile in look.

[@K4R3N]

I use a balance board at home. $20 off Amazon.

[@notjustforme]

Yes they do. Started buying them years ago, changed nothing else, and five years later there is massive improvement. The walk adapts on its own, unless you feel no pain in your feet. Walk 15km a day in BF shoes, five times a week. I can't even describe how well it worked.my little toes were basically fused to their next of kin. Couldn't even move them on their own. Now I'm watching them straighten out, bit by bit. another five to ten years, and I can die with straight toes. So not watching the video, the title is just ridiculous and it's not at all inviting. I already know that it works. And it works great. Halfway reversed 35 years of badly fitting shoes in less than five years.

[@Strengthside]

Yeah but does everyone have the same experience as you? And could you speed up the process if you actually did some feet exercises and not just switched shoes? The title is based on personal experience for some people

[@notjustforme]

@Strengthside the title says my feet. Or to whom is the your in the title aimed at? It says that they won't fix my feet, and they have. It's just semantics, i meant no disrespect. I'm just wondering about titles like that. Might not. I wouldn't have seen that as a breach of credibility. It's the absolute that bothers me. As you said, we are all individuals. I could have sped it up. But i saw no reason. I damaged them for over 35 years. I planned to give them ten to recover. I've got a few things to do, and speed isn't always that relevant to me. I plan to be around for a while :) Thanks for the response. Appreciated.

[@AatVandelay]

I live in a very urban city. What scenarios are best to baby step the sole development towards better acro yoga basing (eg less toe/foot cramping under load)?

[@Goggins-g4e]

Congrats on your new marriage. For years I have been searching for a steel toe work boot that is zero drop wide toe box. Can you suggest any?

[@TheJosephRamon]

Jim greens can make this for you

[@Plug042]

great video

[@ltorromcc]

Thank you!

[@NattyKing1]

Bro what's the best way for lower back pain, my spine is compressed

[@Djblois1]

Do they last long? because I use Xero shoes and they break down so fast.

[@Dan-kr6to]

I've used a pair of Olukais for about a year without the insert and they're still going pretty strong.

[@lowflyingdonut]

My experience is that Lems don't last as long as Xeros. I like lems a lot, but they don't last very long. The newest ones seem to last a bit longer, but are a bit less minimal. Still good shoes, will buy, but just so you know my 2c

[@Strengthside]

My lems last longer than other brands. But it's all subjective, depends on what you do in them. If you wear any shoe hard... it'll give up at some point

[@lowflyingdonut]

Maybe it just says something about my stride who knows. Or worse my ability to track time

[@ER-tj6xk]

Lems are ok but they are not fully barefoot as the toebox is narrow.