Xero Shoes Barefoot Shoe 6 Month Follow Up Review | How Did They Do?

I've now had my Xeroshoes HFS's for over 6 months, and it's time to let you all know what I "really" think of them. Did they rip, tear or wear out? Did they hurt my feet? Will I keep them around?
0:00 Intro
1:40 Special Guest
2:16 What was it like to walk in them?
4:06 What was it really like to run in them?
7:02 Helpful videos to assist your transition into barefoot running
7:33 Where did I like them the best?
8:18 How did they hold up?
8:45 What do I think of the design of the shoe now?
9:06 Are they the same price as they were when you first bought them 6 months ago?
9:32 What is my conclusion?
9:58 Pros & Cons/Final Score
10:26 Outro: Likes, Subscribes, Notification Bell & IG
Unfortunately, I can no longer include links to the articles where I did my research without it adversarially affecting my videos, so I will no longer be doing this.
/ curtfitfi

[@johnshaw3208]

Thank you. You've helped me with your clear, honest, add informative format.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Glad it was helpful John!

[@barefootshoeguy]

Great recommendation on the video research. The video behind exercising health is one of the best I've seen.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Barefootshoeguy...thanks for the compliment!

[@hypedmma9974]

Fantastic video. Appreciate the follow-up and additional videos on running form and gait.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks Dana. I'm learning as I go!

[@michaelkim9993]

These videos are incredibly high quality and in depth. I expect your channel to blow up in the near future. Good work!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Michael...thanks. I appreciate the kind words!

[@Conditioning-for-Combat]

Most underrated channel on KZbin, love the content! Keep it up!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks Avrg Joe...appreciate it!

[@vincentryan5326]

Xero tweeted this video. Checked out some of your others, and now you got yourself a new subscriber!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Awesome! Thanks Ryan!

[@calisthenicswBin]

i love this review, amazingly done

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks a ton!

[@derrickbrent350]

Great long term review. Love the concept of minimal sole shoes. Used to love the Nike Free shoes for training and walking around. Body definitely adjusts to feet being closer to ground, proprioception gets better. 👍🏽👏🏽

[@GoandLove]

I have the grey/white ones and often hear people saying how cool they look. You’re spot on in terms of walking with them. They’re easily my favorite walking/daily wear shoes of all time. I keep saying they’re basically a really comfortable sock with a little padding. Great review!!! I’ll be making my own review of these soon also 👍🏻👍🏻

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks Go and Love. Looking forward to seeing that video!

[@maureenk1635]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Your welcome Maureen K. Glad I could help!

[@Krilin84]

Great resource. Many thanks

[@johnweimer3249]

Interesting an excellent video. And again I’m finding what you said in this video to fit my form. When I am just in socks and running around the house my heel barely touches the ground I naturally run foot forward. So like in my last review maybe that’s why these shoes are just perfect for me. I’m a little older now so I don’t run as much but when I do my heels barely touch the ground. I love them. Thank you

[@joelhawk7399]

I burned through my Hana shoes in 9 months (2000 miles) and they very quickly replaced them. Great customer service and absolutely love their shoes. The ground feel is so much better in xero than in vivos. Just my opinion

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for the info Joel. Good to know Xero replaced your shoes right away which means they stand behind the promises of their brand!

[@rauliuxaa]

they replace shoes if they don't last 5000miles?

[@joelhawk7399]

@@rauliuxaa yes

[@rauliuxaa]

@@joelhawk7399 Damn that's kinda sick tbh

[@user-xh4xg1jf8c]

You could take out the insoles in xero shoes idk about other brands

[@jstraighttothepointJ]

Great video enjoyed it nice and informal! Definitely worth a like

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Glad you enjoyed it j22straighttothepoint J22!

[@alexandreazalesny7356]

Great video, I just ordered a pair of the Dillon for every day wear as I want to start with something to walk in every day before I incorporate it into running. Thanks for all the great info!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching. Make sure you transition slower than you think. I got injured by trying to run too early with them.

[@aftabbukhari]

Great review. I figured they added the gray colored option as per suggestion of your previous review. As for your achilles tightness, i see that your running with very sharp form, but when you're landing on your forefoot, you aren't relaxing your foot to allow your heel to touch and recoil from the ground (dorsiflexion/windlass mechanism). I think that rigid foot landing may very well be what is causing the achilles strain. Happy New Year!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Aftab, thanks for the tip!

[@WhiterockFTP]

seconding this from the clip in the middle.

[@staycurious3954]

I ran on the balls of my feet as a teen. An old man who runs around town took notice and told me I had great form. He was a coach or something when he was younger.

[@aCountryVegan]

Good tip, I had to start reminding myself to allow the heel recoil to happen until it became a habit.

[@christophe9602]

Of all the barefoot shoes I've tried, I have to say XeroShoes soles hold up the best imo. I used to wear Merrels and go trough a pair about every 6-9 months (wearing them a lot, hikes, gym, everyday wear...). Nice design, extremely groundy feeling, not overly pricey, but the wear was noticeable very quickly (even though they were vibram soles). Then I got a good deal on a pair of Leguanos, those lasted longer but that was probably on account of their soles being a lot thicker to begin with. The wear is very noticeable but the sole has a few mm's to go yet. Still, nice shoe, their retail prices are horrendous though. Then I got a XeroShoes sandals because, well, I wanted a barefoot sandal. And man, even though it's just a "flimsy" sandal, it has probably outperformed all of my Merrels already. I have had them for over a year (wear them constantly in summer) and there is little to no noticeable wear on the soles. Bought some winter boots since then, same story. I'm sold on XeroShoes (and the fact they offer decent clearance sales on their website, because I still think barefoot shoes are a bit steep).

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Cheers Christophe!

[@scentybeast9531]

Great review! Such a huge number of minimal shoes now popping up that even look good :-)

[@FitnessFinance4u]

I agree. It's hard to sort out all the barefoot offerings right now, and I'm liking these. I'mm going to review some more brands down the line.

[@scentybeast9531]

​@@FitnessFinance4u Belenka, Wildlings and Zaqqs are a little less talked about - gotta order and see if they’re wide enough. If Germans make shoes as well as cars, the Zaqqs are going to rock :-) Mostly casual styles there though. For training, Topo Terraventure, Inov-8 Terraultra and Altra Lone Peak seem like the ticket. It gets impossible to go back to squeezing into the old shoes now after feeling the difference

[@richardfrausto]

Hey Curt, extremely helpful, appreciate the research and insight! I've heard about these type of shoes before, but with the help of your research and reviews, I'm going to jump in and grab a pair of HFS shoes. My usual approach to when getting new running shoes is to immediately upgrade the shoe inserts. It doesn't sound like that would be necessary here, but wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks again!

[@ilegor365]

Hi Curt. Great video! Sounds like chi running (Danny Dreyer) and barefoot running shoes are a match made in heaven. Good luck running injury free.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks Inaki!

[@ilegor365]

A recent podcast with Danny Dreyer kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKOrqodjeZamm5o

[@AJ_Gonzales316]

Great followup review! I just purchased the Xero Prio and they were too snug up front on the big toe so I've made an exchange on Zappos for a 1/2 size larger. I've been walking and doing short runs in flatter shoes in preparation for my first run in the new Xero Prios. I'll most likely do a couple long walks before my first run.

[@alfromtx245]

Great video! I've been wearing Xeros HFS shoes since 2020. Running in them does take some time and work to properly transition. I tried to make the transition 3 different times and it didn't work out. But for some reason, it just worked this year. I'm up to around 35 miles per week, all in my Xeros. Everything feels great. I did notice one thing when observing your form. It looks like you're not allowing your heel to hit the ground at all. Maybe I'm just not seeing it, but that's what it looks like. I did the same thing and it was killing my calves and achilles. You definitely don't want to be heel striking or slamming your heels down, but I think you can afford to relax a little and let them gently hit the ground. That's what I've done and my calves feel so much better. Anyway, thanks for the great video! All the best with your training and barefoot running!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate you sharing your story and the running advice. A couple other viewers pointed out my form issue as well, so I will correct it in the future!

[@ToJoMayer]

Can’t say that Xero shoes have done miracles, as I have done a lot of physical therapy for my bad knee during the same time span that I have been wearing the shoes. However, I am now playing pickleball in my Xero shoes after six months of layoff due to the bad knee. I love the shoes and the changes I have made since purchasing them.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Glad to hear you are out there again after the injury!

[@levi_athle]

Thanks for the video and thanks for being honest and not putting the blame on the shoes. Yeah actually technique is very important. I can see that at 5:35 when jogging, you have a proper heel strike. When sprinting, you actually do not touch the ground with the heel, for posterior chain recovery, so that is of course putting pressure on the back of the leg, including Achilles tendon. The mixture of this two is a great recipe for disaster. Straining the tendon, then hammering to the ground. Anyway, you recognised it and I hope that you worked on it since. Take care and run well !!!

[@hugodesjardins6911]

Hey Curt, ever considered reviewing inov-8 BARE-XF 210 V3? Heard great things about them for cross training. Also heard good things about xoskin toe socks. Would love to see you review those. Funny how it comes around, came across your channel because of your bare fitness program review and always smiled seeing your comments on every workout of his bodyweight program. Stumbled upon it again now that I’m looking towards barefoot shoes. Love your channel, great in depth reviews. Earned a follow from me. Keep up the good work! Other users are also right about the running technique. Try to lend on the middle of the foot with the heel barely touching the ground and then explode. Used to run like your are and my calves were always smoked, not sustainable long term. Cheers!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Hugo, thanks for watching and for the sub! I'll check out those products. And you are right about the running. I was all wrong and learned the hard way. Appreciate the tips!

[@johnnyjohnny7204]

i'll just say quickly that you nailed it regarding these shoes' use for running: you need to know what you're doing. these are full on minimalist shoes and as such could destroy your body if you are not ready to go full minimalist. i know, it took me 5 yrs to transition from nike air max, which caused me to be a heel striker and ruin my back, to this shoe. but for minimalist running this is one of the very best. the transition time was, as you say, strengthen my calves and achilles tendon...plus to strengthen my feet, which got beat up because i run on asphalt and concrete in the city. i used a great transition shoe, the newton distance, but at a certain point those have too much sole protection so that you cannot feel the ground as much, thus causing harder impacts than you'd do in a thin soled shoe. plus they had a 2mm drop, which caused me to touch my heel more than i wanted, and added some to the impact. i used these for most of my 5yrs of transitioning, and when my back started to hurt from the pounding even in these, i decided it must be time for a true minimalist shoe because i was becoming so used to the newtons that my impact was increasing and hurting my back. after one run in the HFS my back pain significantly lessened. after 2 runs, it was mostly gone. i was told i'd need surgery and to never run again years ago, but instead i changed my lifestyle, including losing the heel striker nike air max shoes, and today in the HFS i run 3 times a week for 65min straight on concrete and asphalt. it wasn't until i began pounding too hard in the newtons that i knew i should go to full minimalist shoes. even tho i had injuries years back from going to them too quickly, i knew that by now my legs could handle it and i was right. the point of this long story is that when you suggest you need to know what you are doing to run in these, that's an understatement. more than brain learning, your body needs to be ready and strong enough to be a front foot runner. there is no way to run in these and heel strike. for tennis and other uses, you will not need to be as careful or physically prepared as when you run. good videos on this shoe.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with the HFS’s!

[@mattdelsanto5108]

For calf tightness and Achilles pain I recommend stretching on a slant board. I will sometimes just stand on it for a few minutes while I’m watch tv or do computer work. Has really helped me loosen up.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Appreciate the tip!

[@chopwoodcarrywater49531]

They actually just had a fall sale and I bought the grey pair of HFS for 72 bucks. The closer the sale was to ending, the cheaper they were depending on the color. I liked them so much, I bought a black pair for 62 bucks. I haven't ran in them, but I love using them when I'm at the gym or walking. I run in some whitin trail running shoes from Amazon. Those were my first pair of barefoot shoes and were more budget friendly(around 45 bucks). I think I'm going to commit to the lifestyle change and get rid of all my air maxs and Jordans. I also have no more back pain. I wish my toes would splay more, but hopefully that will come with time. I encourage everyone to try at least one pair of barefoot shoes. I know they don't make a lot of good looking shoes, but the comfort and relief I feel makes it worth it. I don't want to be in a wheel chair or use a cane when I'm older so I prioritize longevity. Great video and you've earned a subscriber! Solid review.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching Chase and I'm glad you've had such a good experience with your barefoot shoes!

[@waynemccormick4773]

I spent several years in Nike Free before New Balance/Vibram. I also had access to dedicated asphalt running trails as well as dirt and gravel trails. When I tried Xero it wasn't such an extreme transition. I think I do not run as fast in minimalist shoes; however, I have more awareness in minimalist shoes. I do occasionally return to traditional running shoes especially if I have to take more than a week off.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for sharing!

[@guusjuh97]

Hey Thanks for the great review! I myself own a pair of xero prios for both running and casual, but the durabillity on those hasn't been as good unfortunately (granted that I've been wearing them every day for 8 months including marathon training :) ). If I may I would like to give one tip on your running. In your running clips I see that your heel never touches the ground. If you relax a bit more and let your heel touch the ground you put a lot less force on your calves. You're body will always make sure that you don't hit your heel into the ground too hard, so that might be something worth to experiment with.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching guusjuh97, and I really appreciate the tip. I was really afraid of hitting my heal, thus started my achilles soreness...ouch. But what you are saying makes sense. The body takes over naturally without us even thinking about it, right? Cheers!

[@guusjuh97]

@@FitnessFinance4u Exactly! You just have to trust your body, try to get in a flow of running where you don't think about your footstrike and your body will adjust automatically. Off course this will not eliminate achilles soreness entirely, as it still takes quite a while for the body to fully adjust to the new forces. But it will reduce unnecessary load on the achilles tendon.

[@skyethewylder]

I just put 6000 miles on my first pair of Xero Mesa trail shoe. I could send them back for a great discount, however, I very attached to them and they are now for mowing the lawn. I've worn nothing but the Xero since I bought those Mesa's five years ago. Live in the Genesis sandal all summer and trail run in it. I own about everything they have. The only I don't like is the TerraFlex II as it is not minimalist/barefoot enough for me. The Speed Force is great for all day wear, like socks. I can't pick a favorite. They have some great new colors now, too.

[@beyond40.restored12]

True story. I'm in transition right now. My weekly milage is 10 right now. However, no more knee swelling, throbbing, nor pain. Also, as I'm learning how to transition to using my hamstrings and glutes to take more of the impact and drive my stride from my foot strike, my calves are not so sore/ tight.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@mr-triathlon]

really interesting to see your footage of running in them. Yes fore foot can be a good way to run, but the best advice i had was to still let the heel "kiss" the ground. From the clip i see your heel quite elevated, so not surprising your experienced some tight calves and achillies. I would aim to run in them allowing the heel to "kiss" and you should be more relaxed while running. Good luck!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for the advice. I had another viewer say the same thing.

[@mr-triathlon]

No problem and great video, keep providing excellent advice and content

[@akamanonthemoon]

Coming from a person who has suffered with plantar fasciitis in the past before using arch support inserts or shoes I’m quite incredulous with purchasing a shoe like this? So agree that there needs to be a process of working into using these so that my plantar fasciitis doesn’t return! Definitely would take a ton of stretching gastrocnemius/Soleus muscles religiously! Foot strengthening/balance activities as well!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Andy...I would definitely consult your Dr. first before trying this shoe if you have plantar fasciitis.

[@nathancragg6202]

I like the Speed Force slightly better for walking, but the HFS is super comfy. Might try Knee Over Toes Guy work to mitigate the feet, ankle, calf issues

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for the tip Nathan!

[@user-kd1ho9bu6g]

I replaced all of my shoes with zero shoes. Before the price hike. I got 14 pairs for 600 on black Friday 2020. Definitely worth the money.

[@Tom-lf7zw]

Interesting that you like them for walking. They’re my go to running shoe but my feet feel pretty tender in them compared to sandals for walking

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Tom, I don’t “pound the cement” when I’m walking as much as I do when I’m running, I think that’s why. Glad you like them for running though!

[@pensfan718766]

Yep, it's amazing how just a few millimeters of heel-toe offset can make a difference. It can take months to acclimate from a shoe that's 8-10 mm to 3-4mm. Going straight to zero mm is a very bad idea. Glad it's all worked out for you!

[@mindaugasv85]

I had issue with glueing: peeling soles. But it was very small, maybe just because I have used washmachine. Fixed in local service for 5EUR 😊 I really like the feeling of the ground while walking. To run with them it was just too hard for me (tried onle 1 time) 🙂

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Sounds like you liked them, just not for running. I kinda felt the same.

[@michaelholland5774]

Brilliant review! Thank you. Do you think HFS's would work well with tai chi on grass, carpet, wood surfaces? Have had flat feet and orthotics for years. Recently tried tai chi bare foot, which is so much better, my feet are strengthening, knees better, etc., but want some protection.

[@cknight4281]

Great review. I still prefer vivos over xeros. I really like how you perform longterm reviews. I am getting close to wearing out a pair of xeros soles, so I will let you know how the process goes. In the past dealing with them, their customer service has always been excellent.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

C Knight, thanks. Looking forward to hearing about how the 5000 mile warranty really works!

[@abraxashueseman6231]

thanks for the video, it looked to me like you could increase your cadence and maybe shorten your stride a bit to take advantage of the natural elastic recoil and spring effect. if you have access to to a nice concrete path try barefoot to perfect your technique

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip!

[@kenankaptanoglu9194]

I've noticed while you're running your heel never touches the ground. And that puts a lot of excess strain on the calf. Granted this was a year ago so I'd be curious to hear how you're doing now! But just in case you're still having calf problems, try letting your heel "kiss" the ground as you run so your calves don't have to do ALL the work. Great video! Thank you!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

@kenankaptanoglu9194, thanks for the tip! I got the same message from another viewer a while back and it was too late. I hurt both my Achilles and had to go through PT. It was a rough 6 months. Better now, thanks!

[@bugginyaear]

Great video. I enjoyed it. I just started wearing my Prio and this is day two for me at work wearing them. One key thing to help adjusting would be to do a good hour or so per week of workouts exclusively for calves. Prior to starting to wear these shoes, I had started developing plantar fasciitis in my right foot and one night i took my time and trained calves, kept massaging calves and feet inbetween sets, and the following day, all the sharp pain upon first getting up was gone, and the pain dropped below 5-10% by that point. So my pain did mostly subside prior to starting to wear the Xero Prio. That being said, i already love the room these shoes give me and the flexibility and thinness of the sole is great.. I definitely feel more feedback from the hard pavement which i feel i could get used to actually.. and although my symptoms subsided before these shoes arrived, my feet dont start cramping up when im halfway through my shift like they usually do in my Vans skate sk8 hi.. so i am already impressed with Xero. I ordered the HFS when they were on sale for July 4th sale while listening to an insightful discussion of the owner, because that’s how impressed i was, even before trying out the shoes

[@superjbrass]

funky colors is a pro.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

ha ha John, it just proves we all have different tastes....

[@natesilvers2166]

Hi mate great video, I noticed others pointed out to let your heel kiss the ground when running and that is correct. There's a video on here of an elite African runner Moses Mosop running if you search his name he wears minimal shoes and grew up running barefoot, it helped me run a lot better so check it out and thanks for the review.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ayla750]

I’ve bought a few pairs of these zero shoes and walk in them all day in a warehouse. Other than the occasional soreness I feel after a lot of walking I love them. I’d love to hear more suggestions for zero shoes or other brands of barefoot shoes.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

👏🙌...I am exploring other barefoot options to explore as well!

[@ayla750]

@@FitnessFinance4u oh yay can’t wait to see

[@MinhThu.buddhist]

Hi Ayla, I'm on my feet all day long too. what Xero shoes do you recommend? please lmk. Thanks!

[@ayla750]

@@MinhThu.buddhist the prio model is my favorite

[@ayla750]

@@MinhThu.buddhist HFS running are one of my faves too!

[@Turmoil999]

Keep in mind running on dirt and sand is very different due to traction and durability

[@FitnessFinance4u]

True Sean!

[@jeremypritchett6630]

I watch the shark tank episode, only Kevin made an offer for 50% of the company. The rest dropped out and several said that they could have the same product make in less than a month. Thats not taking away from their products performance.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

👍

[@spencergill848]

Do you prefer these or the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III for every day casual use? I have the Primus Lites for the gym but I wanted something I could wear outside for every day use, with the occasional outdoor run with the dog, and these seem perfect. Or am I better off just taking the Primus lites outside and getting another pair when they’re destroyed?

[@domoclessword]

i ordered some xero shoes yesterday, the shipping cost is 4.99$ in continental US

[@erinrankin9993]

I found it took about a year and a half for my calf muscles to get used to zero drop shoes.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Wow, that's a long time. But, after my experience with them, that sounds about right!

[@audreypots]

Great content, thank you for sharing! How are these on wet roads during a rain, are they slippery at all? I'm trying to find an alternate shoe when it's raining, my Prio's are too slippery when the road is wet

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Maurice…I’m not sure about the grip on rainy day as I didn’t test them. The soles on these might be just as slippery.

[@skyethewylder]

Try the Mesa Trail. I like to road run in the Prio, too, but for grip, there are times I need the Mesa for roads, rather than the trails due to this very reason.

[@deetv.fb.]

It’s like running in track spikes

[@iamjoar]

Hey! Great video thanks! I've been looking into purchasing my first pair of barefoot shoes, but also noticed in your most recent videos you're still reviewing "normal" shoes, have your views on barefoot shoes changed since you made this video, or do you still like to wear barefoot shoes in some situations? Anyways keep up the good work sir!

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for watching. I realized that running in barefoot shoes was not my thing. It takes a lot of times to transition from running in normal shoes to running in barefoot shoes (some of the viewers have said it takes 1 to 2 years). I also injured my achilles tendon on both legs from trying to transition to barefoot shoes too fast. That being said, I am back to more normal shoes with a less "heel to toe" drop when I walk and run. However, I don't mind wearing them every now and again to workout in, as I find that they are great for gripping the ground when weight lifting.

[@iamjoar]

@@FitnessFinance4u thank you for the response! I'm still thinking of trying some, it's just nice to see also someone honestly say that it didn't "magically solve all their bodliy issues" that some ads might want me to believe. So in other words, they might be good for different things. If what I get is correct. Might be nice for weightlifting or if you're standing all day. But will require a change in technique if you are used to running in normal shoes seems to be how I understand it. Thanks again!

[@exothermic8525]

How does the width of the toe box compare with your vivo's? I also have a pair of Primus Lite II and was considering getting a pair of Xeros.

[@Penfold__]

Your right [and to a lesser extent, your left] foot is on tip toes - important to stop this. Do 200m bare foot on a track, then the same with shoes on. Rinse, repeat these sets until the motions are very similar. You will find that when you are bare foot, you won't dare to go onto tip toes - you will run almost flat footed with a very very slight initial touch down using your forefoot but it will look imperceptible, but in bare foot, you will notice it. With barefoot shoes on, you do not notice this very subtle initial landing, which is why people exaggerate the motion by going onto tip toes. This is wrong and dangerous. Let your bare foot gait be your guide to the correct technique, hence alternating sets in quick succession. Remember that the floor and your bare feet is the best teacher.

[@lafamillecarrington]

Grey shoes now - they do listen to you!

[@jorgeandrescoppiano.5715]

Nice review! Check out Pose Running for better barefoot technique. Makes the change much easier

[@FitnessFinance4u]

cheers for the advice!

[@tiffanybecker8789]

I am a CNA so I am on my feet for 8-12 hours a day. I am new to barefoot shoes, but I am tired of all of the bulky shoes. I have a thin foot, but then my feet widen substantially in the toe area. I feel my feet straining to expand and grip. I am wondering if these shoes would perform well for me while I work. They need to be a shoe that won't let me slip and slide on a wet tile floor or I can't use them. I deal with a lot of water and random fluids at work.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Tiffany, they are worth a try. I have to stand for long periods of time when I'm on film sets, and they really helped me out. No more sore back! The soles have been sticky for me on the pavement, but I've never tried them on a hospital floor. If you are not looking for barefoot shoes that look like running shoes, and you want to save a few $s on your first pair, you can also look at a different manufacturer "Vivobarefoot" and their recycled site revivo.com. They are a bit more stylish. But you can't lose either way you go. Let me know how it goes and keep up the good work during this trying time!!!

[@tiffanybecker8789]

@@FitnessFinance4u Thank you! I will update after I have found a pair and worn them to work for my 12 hour shifts!

[@laurab5013]

Tiffany, Xero now has the Prio All-Day SR.....SR stands for "slip-resistant".

[@timgoodliffe]

can you do a video on your suplimintation as well as your recomendations?

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Tim G, do you mean what vitamin supplements I take every day and which ones I recommend?

[@timgoodliffe]

@@FitnessFinance4u yeah I feel like that would be interesting, I looked through your supplement playlist and didn't see a vid on it

[@FitnessFinance4u]

@@timgoodliffe i'll look into it

[@wojciech5588]

Hi, which one would you choose if you have to choose only one? Xero or Vivo? Thanks ahead.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Wojciech...that's a tough question because I almost feel like they are two completely different shoe companies. If I used them for running, I would choose Xero. If I used them for training in the gym and just walking around, I would choose Vivo. I think Vivo is a more "stylish" shoe and can be used for everyday wear.

[@wojciech5588]

@@FitnessFinance4u thank you for your response. Appreciate it.

[@gro16]

i enjoyed your video. The background music is very distracting. I wish i could sit through the whole video and learn.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Appreciate the constructive criticism. Still learning this video stuff.

[@jerrymaushard3835]

Not happy with delivery and customer service. Ordered them 8 days ago and haven’t heard a word on when they will ship. They haven’t answered my inquiries about it either.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Jerry, sorry to hear about that! Hoping you get your shoes soon!

[@jgsk78]

Hey man, but you can't run on tippy toes!! That's not the way, you'll get hurt.. at some point the whole foot has to have contact with ground. It's about how you get to that position. ... When it comes educating oneself on running form I haven't seen anybody better than coach Lee Saxby. ... great video btw

[@FitnessFinance4u]

jgsk78, you are right! I injured both my achilles running on my toes (like in the video). Fully recovered now, whew! Thanks for watching.

[@jgsk78]

@@FitnessFinance4u oh seriously? Wow, Glad to hear you're ok.

[@Ducksnuget]

None of the investors wanted in excluding Kevin who didn't take their initial offer of 8% for 400k and countered 50% for 400k. Thats why they declined. I understand this is an old video, I hope you've done better research now.

[@yodaiggy4343]

Hey bro , xero shoe good for golf?

[@isaiahmacadam]

Only Kevin O’Leary wanted to buy into Xero, but he wanted to take 50% of the business

[@FitnessFinance4u]

👍

[@ngcastronerd4791]

I would recommend you take it a step further and literally walk Toe to Heel in your home.

[@autumn1231]

The color options are really bad on their entire line so I'm hoping they can improve on that.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

@autumn1231, yes I concur. Although they did recently come out with a "dawn grey" version that I think is the best looking of the bunch.

[@autumn1231]

@@FitnessFinance4u agree. I'd stick with the grey or black.

[@jeroend1899]

Nice job making reviews that go beyond the unboxing and first mile run. I've only just begun transitioning to barefoot shoes but I did notice in your running examples that you only run on your forefoot, your heel hardly touches the ground. Maybe that's intentional, and it is good for sprinting, but it puts tremendous strain on your calves and is not efficient for longer runs. Footstrike technique is probably very individual, but I found this video a great starter to find a way that works best for me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYa4lYydfdupbZI I hope it helps some.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks Jeroen. I also appreciate the tip on foot strike when running. I think that’s the cause of my sore achilles and tight calves. I’m working on my technique and hope to remedy it. Cheers.

[@jasonthompson9893]

I would like to second this, but I also understand how hard it is to make the transition to minimalist shoes for running. It took me maybe two years to really dial the technique in. Your heel should definitely touch the ground on each foot strike, (land FF > Heel, lift off heel > FF). this loads up the elastic parts of your foot (arch and Achilles) which you can then utilize to spring your foot back off the ground. What really helped me finally pull it all together was the Older yet faster book from kzbin.info Keith Bateman. The ebook is really cheap, and has accompanying tutorial videos on the website, that break down the basic techniques for a healthy and safe barefoot stride. One that can reasonably see you running into your 60s... Great video, good luck!

[@arne.munther]

When I started out running i Vivos I used to do (and is still doing) squats. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppDLaWSLZtSoZ5I He also have a video i calls flexi feets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGm5eqlmeKmea9U (Sorry the text is in Danish, but still worth watching.)

[@annonymouse4309]

The tongue of shoe is too long and/or stiff. It hits against the top of my foot. The tongue needs to be shorter or softer material.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Interesting…I found them amazingly comfortable. 🤷‍♂️

[@sirdudeness1386]

Ummm…imma pass.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

fair enough

[@baasbaasje6960]

You are toe-running and are likely to injure yourself. Try midfoot or forefootrunning instead.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Good call. I did injure myself and had to go to PT for a while. I learned my lesson.

[@rayman1611]

Most (all ) of the viewers will not remember “Earth Shoes”. They literally ruined your posture, back, and feet. Now, decades later they have returned. These suck. Do not waste your money.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

I didn't mind them for walking. I did not use them for running after my initial tests.

[@danielcielmaee3642]

I agree a little. The didn’t know about earth shoes but, I tried merel and new balance minimalist shoes. No support plus a crowded toe box was a disaster. It was worst of both worlds. Plus the sole was hard and it felt like running in thin wood planks. I tried again with barefoot shoes. I made sure the toe box was wide. I play tennis in xero prio (probably switching because the sole wore quickly). There was a break in period where I had a lot of pain and had to really use massage balls hard on my feet to relieve it. Now, I feel so uncomfortable in conventional shoes. I will say that for running, I prefer something like altra zero drop shoes that have some padding. Also to be fair, a pair of ASICS with a smaller sole and in 4e wide gives me the same benefits as barefoot shoes.

[@cw4623]

Xeros are some of the WORST barefoot shoes in terms of quality (can be subjective) and are objectively THE worst in terms of foot shape and toe-box width. WAY too narrow in the toes. Even Vivos (which also run on the narrow side) are a little wider. Better brands are: Freet, Vibram FiveFingers, Belenka, Ahinsa, Topo Athletic.

[@boblarsen7984]

Great information, thanks. I am 74 and dont run do to a disability but I do walk 12-14,000 steps a day. How would you rate these for that much walking. I walk barefoot in the house most of the day and only put shoes on to go outside which at my age is less than more. My feet do feel better walking barefoot for sure. I have been doing this for the last 6-9 months. Would the barefoot shoe be a good option for me. Is there a better barefoot option? Thanks for your time and consideration.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

Thanks for checking out my video. 12-14K steps a day..wow...that's amazing. You must be a former long distance runner! I would test them for about 5K steps and see how you feel, then go for longer distances. I really liked the shoes, but they can take some getting used to.

[@boblarsen7984]

@@FitnessFinance4u Thanks for getting back to me. One other question if i may. I wear new balance 4E width. Which barefoot shows would handle that wifth. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks again

[@nelsonmorales6157]

yea this makes no sense. if youre struggling this much to have to get adjusted to something the human body does naturally, there is a problem. Thoise indians probably don't run 30 minutes a day, they sprint for need. but if it feels unnatural to the body and you have to "learn" to run, its probably not correct. I understand people like to run to exercise, but you cant over do it. if its causing problems to calves or legs, that's your body's message telling you you're an idiot. when you walk naturally, you don't walk on the front of your feet, you hit the heel. period , when a baby learns to walk, he hits the heel first. Hence. nature. if you're walking on man made hard floors, and concrete, common sense should tell you you need to cushion if you want to go longer. that constant impact is not good. but that's the way we walk. so unless you need to learn how to walk, learning how to run is BS. you know how to run. and were not horses, were not designed for long distance running. period. look at all the problems this guy experienced trying to "learn" to run on the front of hs feet. SMH. that's your sign.

[@FitnessFinance4u]

I have to admit, they don’t work for running for me personally, but if I walk in them, it definitely alleviates my back pain.