I Only Wore Barefoot Shoes for 30 Days

[@k.constantine]

PRO-TIP (after 2 years of only wearing barefoot shoes): Flat barefoot shoes like Geo Racers are ideal for grass, dirt and indoor environments like gyms. For hard and flat surfaces like concrete, asphalt and sidewalk tiles, it's actually better to get a "trail" barefoot shoe that have thicker rubber lugs on the bottom. Those are intended to give you grip when walking or running in trail environments, but the stiff rubber lugs actually provide some cushion which is ideal to protect your feet from unnaturally hard and even surface like roads and sidewalks

[@bdurushia]

I agree. It was a little nicer running on pavement in my vivo Magna Trail FG's than a primus lite's at first. However, I've worked a lot on my form/technique and now the concrete doesn't bother me when running in the primus lites (same sole as said georacers.) What gives? The hard ground or one's soft body? It's the body. It takes time but it's okay to learn to run on pavement in the thinner shoes, too. Although more natural surfaces will always be better cause it provides a huge variety of loads to the muscles, joints, and ligaments in the feet. Feedback our body loves.

[@lightzpy8049]

Would you say running on a treadmill is similar to hard surfaces with no absorption force ?

[@k.constantine]

@@lightzpy8049 No. At my gym, I use a treadmill for conditioning also with lots of incline running, and there I wear the Primus Lites (slimest Vivobarefoot sole). Those machines are easier on the foot than concrete in most cases. Still worse than natural surfaces but not as bad as roads. Mind you, this is only really a problem if you're running every day or for very long distances. I've done 5k and 10k in the unpadded shoes before and it only started being a problem when I did it more often or for longer. Another thing to consider is that road surfaces like concrete or asphalt are pretty rough on the rubber, so an exceedingly thin sole will get worn through much faster than a trail sole, which is why I use trail shoes for the road and the thin-soled ones for the gym.

[@mauriglisson6954]

Would the trail also be good for a very overweight newbie that want to walk/jog eventually in the yard?

[@k.constantine]

@@mauriglisson6954 Yup! It's intended for natural (trail) surfaces anyway, I just find that it also does quite well on concrete. You can think of barefoot trail shoes as just heavier duty barefoot shoes in general. I use a pair of Vivobarefoot Primus Trails as my main walking around shoes these days and I also have a pair of Primus Lites for indoor use.

[@JEAGERlST]

As someone who walks barefoot every day, I'm honestly glad to see others experience what it feels like.

[@dildobaggins2759]

Same i walk barefoot to work and to gym, then to get my groceries and approach women. Everyone i know avoids me and thinks ime a weirdo but you know its all for those barefoot gains bruh....

[@yomomshouse100]

Barefoot is so overrated. The human body adapts. Just get in your 8200 steps each day, 1 plyometric/sprint day per week with you 2-6 sets of excercise for each muscle each week and you are golden. Just pick shoes that fit your needs dont create problems that dont exist.

[@user-gq3eq5bf9t]

as a asian that walks barefoot same

[@robertomacari501]

@@yomomshouse100 that’s the problem though. The human body adapts to wearing cushioned shoes, so it starts to use the wrong muscles and even run/sprint less efficiently. Heal strikers are the example of this, largely caused by wearing healed shoes, or deeply cushioned shoes. I’ve been wearing barefoot style shoes for 2 years now and it’s insane. I don’t get joint pain anymore whereas before with cushioned shoes, my knees and hips would be destroyed for two days after a 5km run. Barefoot shoes force you to run on the balls of your feet, use you calves rather than hamstrings and glutes. I’m really seeing the benefits now getting back into sprints. I’m faster than I’ve ever been. You are right in saying just go with whatever suits you though 👌 I wouldn’t force the idea of barefoot on anyone, but also no point in knocking the idea Edit addition: Barefoot isn’t really an “idea,” more so just going back to basics/natural. Doctors prescribe walking on sand barefoot to people with bad feet for a reason 👌

[@yomomshouse100]

@@robertomacari501 all i said is its overrated. Not that it has no value. If it fits your needs great, buts its definitley not as amazing as its hyped up to be. For example stephen curry of the nba started wearing ankle braces after chronically rolling his ankle over 25+ times and now hes hes a 4x nba champion at the pinnacle of a athletic sport all while wearing while ankle braces and those ankle braces saved his career 110%.

[@estherisawesome5331]

The reason you got back pain would have been because you went straight into it, going from all your life in tall cushioned shoes, to minimal support. It's best to start wearing them for only a few hours a day and work up to full time. There are also some good exercises out there to help prepare your feet

[@mdahal4132]

If he jumped like a monkey as in the video, shoe/running may not be responsible..

[@recinese]

Like what!?

[@wickywills]

@@recinese Perhaps try Googling for "exercises to prepare feet for barefoot shoes"..

[@StevDoesBigJumps]

​@@recinese what do you mean what? You practically go from swimming your whole life to walking in an instant if you do a hard switch.

[@porkcutlet3920]

@@recinese The best exercise to acclimatize is walking.

[@Addzaye]

I've got vivos and Skinners. Both are amazing. I've been in barefoot shoes for over a year. First 3 months were an absolute struggle. Developed pain in the arch of my foot, calves and knees. But I stuck to it, didn't bitch out. Developed strong feet, stronger calves and tendons.. now I can't step into traditional sneakers. I run on concrete now with no issues. Glutes and hamstrings fire perfectly with barefoots (develops over time) The concept of barefoot shoes is weird in today's society.. but it's the most natural thing for us. Fuck what people think and do what's best for you.

[@A7XHellBlaze]

Exactly. And what's best for me and probably for the future of all mankind is for us to have our feet adapt to all kinds of grounds, meaning creating a rotation of different kinds of systems. Barefoot, cushioned, stable, rotate, adapt, evolve.

[@ajalshehab]

@@A7XHellBlaze adapting to infinite pavement unfortunately

[@KelliRivers]

I just switched 2 weeeks ago to barefoot shoes and walking on forefoot at same time. I am in so much pain I can’t walk my normal 5-8 miles a day. My Achilles tendon, both feet, knees and back are all hurting.

[@fajnu20]

​@@KelliRivershow are you now?

[@KelliRivers]

@@fajnu20 I’m much better! My right foot sometimes hurts, but not for long.

[@WotanSkyFather]

I switched to barefoot zero drop shoes in 2008 along with Paleo and switching to a standing desk. Best health decisions I've ever made in my entire life.

[@izakrobles]

After years of experiencing knee pain that essentially ended my high school running career. I switched to barefoot shoes a year and a half ago and I just ran my first half-marathon two weeks ago pain free. If you give them time and take time to research and practice appropriate running strides with a barefoot shoe you can definitely reduce injury and have a good time.

[@ivand8531]

Thats weird.. because my ortho doc, wont suggest barefoot shoe. But maybe because im got plantar fascitis.. so i need good cushioned shoe

[@sneakybanana_]

Wow! I've had runners knee for years now since a meniscus tear injury over 5 years ago. What brand did you get?

[@spitalhelles3380]

u must have been a heel striker?

[@Damian-rl7bz]

ye its actually the opposite that u need. orthopedic are not good and they dony even know whats indeed good coz they are programmed to sell u cushioned over cushioned so that u can keep having problems and coming back like a good sick client.

[@jeaninesilva5055]

I've been a hospital nurse now for 36 years and as you can imagine have feet/shoe issues. I now wear these barefoot type after many years of trying all kinds of cushioned specially designed shoes. I only wear these at the hospital walking on hospital floors and yes your legs seem affected by them in a good way and my feet are fairly comfortable most of the time. I do occassionally towards the end of my shift get a little heel pain..we will see.

[@candidob8683]

These maybe worth a look, the 360 from Xeroshoes and the Prio is also a great one. Lems shoes also offers options like the Primal Zen or the Primal 2. Hope this helps.... Xero Shoes 360 Review | Best Barefoot Shoe for Cross-Training? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZK7dZ2rqtZjfqs Lems shoes Primal Zen review - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqSVcpWamrRkbKM

[@snuscaboose1942]

I know a hairdresser who had knee and leg pains, switched to barefoot shoes and is now pain free. Hairdressers are on their feet all day on hard surfaces.

[@estherahn1513]

​@candidob8683 initially i was taken aback at how different the comfortable toe healthy shoes were. Thank you so much for sharing the zero shoes. They look so cute and stylish.

[@lucasmm3llo]

I switched to a barefoot shoes about 3 months ago and I can't go back to regular shoes anymore, my feet change so much. Also, I usually run on sidewalks here in my city, changing terrain, and I feel great.

[@конец-м7о]

Turns out they just released the super bare shoe. They're free, and they get equipped right when you wake up. Just say "abra cadabra" and you will have 24/7 barefootedness.

[@azizinanc]

How to go on a public toilet?

[@devmishra3813]

@@azizinanc dude using a toilet is mid

[@SpencerBRandall]

Who's they

[@PoodleParti]

@@azizinanc Don't eat off your feet.

[@ThomUdin]

yes but you have to require the calouses for comfort

[@Mathijsvanderbeek]

Your ankles have a much better posture on the before / after photo!

[@WotanSkyFather]

I noticed that too! Far more muscle tone in the midfoot

[@Alex-hv3ir]

Yep, I looked back and it is surely noticeable, like the anke is much more straight completed to the note where it was obviously too arched, it looked strange to me ngl.

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

How can they have better posture in both photos?

[@BigO161107]

@@Alex-hv3ir imagine if he uses them for 2+ years🦵

[@danyuzunov]

Delusional.

[@tanzilhossain2693]

Dude when walking or running, internally rotate ur feet and have no heel strike. Maybe that’s why ur back is hurting. Barefoot shoes supposedly align ur entire body properly. ❤️

[@batmayn]

exactly.

[@gowanlock]

Everybody walks differently. Skeletons arent uniform, musculature isnt the same. Your advice can lead to injury, rather than prevent it. Heel striking is not in and of itself bad

[@roderickclerk5904]

@@gowanlock true. When I run I run more on my midfoot letting my calves just carry me along. I do this when coasting. When I accelerate I’ll go heavy on balls of my feet pretty much on toes really driving with the glutes

[@tanzilhossain2693]

@@gowanlock k

[@gowanlock]

@@tanzilhossain2693 You're welcome. I just love correcting stupid online fitness advice.

[@Nurg1982]

damn, your flat feet problem (ankles angling inwards) has been reduced significantly....that's amazing. still skeptical before, but this is making my mind go slightly more in favor of barefoot now. (I also walk barefoot/socks in the house a lot, so I'm not sure I need these for outdoor use) Thanks for experimenting it for us viewers!

[@corail53]

For another point of view here - i am barefoot most of the time and in 0 drop shoes the other and still have flat feet. It isn't a miracle cure that so many seem to make it out to be.

[@goretdylanrf6366]

@@corail53flat feet aren’t necessarily to blame in knee/hip/ankle/feet pain, weak feet are … Usain Bolt has has what we could consider as flat feet , but nobody can deny he has good strength /stability in his feet.

[@NIN_THUG]

​@@goretdylanrf6366 sprinting doesn't require full lateral ankle mobility

[@aduder]

@@corail53 right.. i went to a podiatrist for my plantar fascitis and she told me i have flat feet, she told me never go without sneakers, even indoors, and don't wear the flat skater style sneakers i always wear, like vans, converse. yea I didnt listen to her.

[@Еремен]

May be you don't run when you are barefoot

[@swalscha]

No matter the shoes you wear if the arch of your foot is flattened, your bone structure starting from your ankles is not aligned anymore and you lose your natural shock's damping. Potentially causing pain in knees, hips or lower back. To test your feet/reinforce your arch, you can do the following exercice: Stand on one foot, straight leg, and with the other foot in the air, also straight leg, trace half a circle starting from behind you to the front. Reset the position by going in a straight line with your leg. It's important to NOT go from front to back in an half a circle trajectory because this will flatten the standing foot. Always do it from back to front. You should be able to do 20 of these without losing balance. To do this as an exercise, you can increase the movement speed, put weight on the moving ankle, do the exercise on an unstable surface or a combination of these.

[@sinu9226]

no.

[@georgelane6350]

Or, you can just walk barefoot. You'll strengthen your Arch by just trying to absorb the shock on your feet

[@Hunty49]

I think the back problems may stem from the fact that you actually have to learn how to walk/run/jog barefoot. Years of heel striking with straight legs has been trained from watching others and the types of shoes. I used to be a distance runner when young and would do it barefoot on the grass oval tracks. But once I started wearing running shoes, succumbed to knee tendonitis injuries. I have discovered barefoot running and have found that after some initial training, the knee injuries are non-existent. My confidence has gone so high that I'm researching fun runs etc to see if I can get back into running.

[@HydreiJD]

When i saw how he run 💀

[@stephgreen3070]

Going to zero drop runners (I wear Altras which aren’t really a bare foot shoe but close) and it totally changed my stride from a heel strike to a forefoot strike without really thinking about it. It did take a couple of weeks to adjust, but it wasn’t hard. I’d have perineal or post-tibial tendinitis at least once a year with my old Adidas runners. I have had zero issues since I switched to zero drop.

[@Hunty49]

@@stephgreen3070 My calves have been my only issue since the switch. Wearing heels shoes has shortened them, so trying to get them used to be lengthened back out again causes some soreness.

[@leolego2]

Bullshit

[@jeanbaptist6255]

I started running in bearfoot shoes. And man, the activation of muscle on my legs. Balance is way better too. First 6 months I had crazy gains to my legs

[@DeletedDenizen]

Calves do go crazy 🔥

[@Tate525]

Mine went bulbasaur lol, been packing some meat on calves lately.

[@Fr4nkSanchez]

I twisted my ankle using my "running shoes" adidas 22 ultraboost. I tested them previously in a treadmill and I did not have enough balance and ended with peroneuos longus pain due to forcing my body to stabilize. Anyway I only use them for going out casual, then the other day I wasnt expecting to play but I ended throwing the football ball and when trying to catch i twisted my ankle. it has been maybe 1 month and I still feel a little pain in my ankle, so looking for a barefoot

[@Damian-rl7bz]

lets do a feet wrestling with the amount of muscles u got on them now haha

[@EKiNG06l]

@pigmie When you’re gait changes from heel striking to the more efficient ball of foot push your posterior muscles are stretched a lot more. The calves, hamstrings and glutes are a lot more active. If you had a previous posterior injury/weakness/imbalance you lower back will start to hurt because the psoas is also trying to stretch against those muscles. The spoas connects to the back. There’s a lot more to this but that’s the simplified version

[@dillogdall1]

Is it more effective? The last time i read about this, professional marathon runners used different styles, but heel strike was the most used, if it more effective, shouldn't that be shown among professionals? At least if the difference is of any size that matter for regular people?

[@EKiNG06l]

@@dillogdall1 it is more effective because you are not losing any momentum in you leg/hip/foot stroke when you don’t heel strike. The heel is part of a breaking mechanism in the human body. When you toe push, your entire strokes energy is used to push you directly forward instead of absorbing impact and then regenerating energy for another push.

[@dillogdall1]

@@EKiNG06l So why do so many of the best runners in the entire world have a heel strike?

[@EKiNG06l]

@@dillogdall1 this is false. This is Husain bolt in slow motion. Arguably the best and faster sprinter we have ever seen. He never once heel strikes in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmQZJZ-rb10gZI. The heel strike i a complete and total misunderstanding that new runners pick up under the illusion that it will make them faster, or cover more length with less leg strides. Depending on your running goal the heel strike can be used in certain situations, but if you are only heel striking based on no factual information. You are running straight into injuries.

[@andydtkd]

Been wearing Vivo's for a few months. Biggest difference for me is being able to feel my toes in contact with the ground, and actually use them as nature intended. Game changer in the gym for any lifting that involves balance.. Squats, overhead press, dead's, split squats, lunges etc. Only downside is that my normal shoes just feel weird now?!

[@benl8962]

Not a downside when u replace your normal shoes with barefoot shoes

[@ducklord5105]

makes since sense modern day shoes aren't built for our feet just mostly the size, when wearing barefoot shoes your foot is actually to its true shape and it goes back to normal

[@corail53]

Just go barefoot then as nature intended.

[@StevDoesBigJumps]

It's the drop that gets me in normal shoes. Feels like every surface is a hill.

[@kuroon7553]

I think that if you're not used to walk barefooted or at least on flipflops, you shouldn't go from 0 to 100 in barefoot shoes since your body isn't ready for it. You need to get used to it first, going bit by bit. You can run on cement barefoot if you're used to it, same for these shoes. Just give your feet some time Edit: yes, you can see a bit of difference in your feet. But also, 30 days isn't a lot of time for things to dramatically change

[@BACKROB]

Must admit, the geo racers aren't designed for trail running... Slipping is to be expected😅 They are really more of a weight training/short run/casual trainer. For your purposes, the Primus Trail would be better... Also, I would warn anyone else away from just jumping right into barefoot running. You need to transition slowly for several weeks/months, it might have contributed to the back issue. Otherwise I have personally found far less injuries since transitioning, but I also realise its not for everyone. So give it a try if you aren't happy with your current shoes, getting injured for no reason, or feel like changing things up. If your happy and running fine, then stick to the usual. To note, mine last for about 1000-1300km of running on asphalt, which is fantastic, so well worth the investment in my opinion.

[@christianperi]

Yeah definitely transition slowly. I was someone who wore super tight toe box, arch supported, high heel drop Nikes all day everyday for the previous 12 years, literally never took them off. I thought it was a good idea to switch straight into some altras 100% for my normal daily walking and standing. That was a big mistake as I have had achy/sore feet pretty much all day everyday for the last 5-6 months straight. It’s slowly getting better and slightly starting to ease up. Use me as an example. I highly recommend the SLOW part of the transition. 1-2 hours a day for probably the first 3 months, then maybe 4 hours a day for the next 3 months and/or until you feel good in them most days.

[@seaniedub227]

Same, except my pain is mostly in my Achilles tendons

[@viktorthevictor6240]

Bro showered with the nikes

[@muhaiminzulkarnain5628]

I’m researching about Barefoot shoes and was thinking about wearing them every day for 2023. Then your video came up. Nice timing! You earned yourself a subscriber!

[@christianperi]

If you’ve never walked barefoot, take it slow when using the new shoes, I have learned the hard way!

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

You’d try Altra shoes. Zero drop but with a nice cushion… I’ve purchased some lately and I’ve never be happier while running!!!

[@econautx]

After years of running barefoot, in barefoot running sandals and especially Vivos I just tried many Altras in a shop. Unfortunately, their toe box is not big enough for me and several models were also quite slim, and I don't have wide feet at all. The only one that was ok was the escalante racer, but they didn't have the perfect size for me. Might try again some time.

[@RastadasPT]

My guy, there is a clear difference in the before and after. Your feet and ankles look much more straight and muscular! Obviously the lack of padding and support made your body adapt in only 30 days!

[@christianjaggi2709]

I have exactly these shoes, and wear nothing else then them since about 2 years. Absolutely love them. At the beginning a little getting used to when you're standing for a long time, but just at first

[@kevinnikolov4418]

Did you get some arch in the foot for that time?

[@Dario__]

Thanks for sharing your experience, i really want to try barefoot shoes too, but also i know this kind of shoe everyday might be a long time knee pain, so i keep going both barefoot and regular shoes

[@israel.s.garcia]

@@Dario__ You don't really address joint pain by avoiding it. But by doing exercises that challenge them enough for you to recover and get progressively stronger.

[@gabriel23anderson]

@@Dario__Yea but there’s something called “knees over toes”. Ya know, ATG workouts. Ben Patrik. Do that stuff and your joints will be just fine.

[@Dario__]

@@israel.s.garciawhen you get older muscles become progressibly weaker right?

[@imm0rtuspap466]

there is the middle choice as well. zero drop cushioned shoes are great for running on cement or whatever hard surface you want. they are especially good at running downheel.

[@miramcclanahan7663]

Try Altra if you want a foot shaped shoe with a bit more cushion for running on concrete. I love my Altras and will never go back to shoes with a narrow toe box.

[@claybowser698]

I wear Xero shoes. I love them. I will never wear regular shoes again. It just amazes me how much I can feel the ground I walk on. I really enjoy walking on asphalt. With regular shoes I always thought asphalt was just flat. It's totally not flat, I can now feel all the little subtle changes in the surface. One surface that totally does suck to walk on is the hard concrete floor of a large box store. I really don't think humans were ever meant to walk on such a surface. It's no wonder to me now why I've heard so many people that work in such stores complain of foot, knee, and hip pain. Wearing regular shoes I just was never able to actually feel how crummy concrete was to my feet.

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Maybe you’ll eventually get stronger for it and Xero Shoes are more like regular shoes

[@Idaho_Greg]

I'm really looking forward to getting barefoot shoes. I love working out barefoot

[@benl8962]

Started using barefoot shoes for parkour, slowly implemented them into calisthenics training, and now i use them almost everytime i go out the door. Really love them now that ive gotten used to them

[@armoule8596]

Can you guys give me some references ? I’m looking for some cheap ones

[@Idaho_Greg]

@@armoule8596 I'm looking at getting a pair of speed forces from xreo shoes

[@soullight2932]

@@armoule8596 splay shoes

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

@@benl8962 I can’t even wear shoes/gloves for parkour/calisthenics anymore, but obviously if I’m forced to, I would wear Vibrams

[@kronnickusrex7832]

I have been in barefoot shoes for about a year and had some semibarefoot for 9 months prior that basically conditioned me to barefoot shoes. No more knee, ankle, and back pain for me. I tried to go back to my regular boots after I wore the first shoes that do not present themselves as barefoot shoes, and it was immediately full body pain. My feet felt great while I was in the boots, but towards the end of the day, my feet would feel a bit smothered and contained so I would take my boots off and my feet would join the pain party. It wasn't until I heard the 'I don't wear comfortable shoes' commercial and it all clicked. Once I went back to the shoes and walked the appropriate way, the full body pain went away.

[@jimmyreinstein9993]

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes for 18 months now. And it’s been one of the best decisions of my life!

[@4stringbazooka]

I mean you saw the difference in the before and after of your ankle angles, right? You after was soooo much more upright and/or correct! So I'd actually saw yes. Those shoes caused your back pain. Your body is becoming much more aligned. Your feet/ankles started off very pronated and ended nearly aligned. Which is huge in just 30 days. I deal with a great deal of pain all the time and have to pay waaaaay too much attention to my posture in order to make it through most days without ending up on my cane. Lot of physical therapy. Probably why I noticed the big difference in your angle. Great video! Love your content. Keep it up!

[@demostheneslocke4788]

For the back pain, I've been switching from my old more cushioned shoes to my barefoot shoes. I THINK this helps me ease into it AND it lets my shoes air out not wearing them every day. I wish I had known about the back pain from going straight to barefoot shoes though. I already have degenerative disc disease where my spine ALWAYS hurts, but this pain added to it was waaaay worse. Also agree the pain is less on other surfaces that are not concrete. Even gravel! (Though running on gravel is not ideal 😅 feels a bit slippery. Walking on it though is actually comfortable imo - just don't step on the particularly large sharp rocks.)

[@PixelatedPiston]

I think maybe his back was hurting because your body needs to get used to it so you can’t start running or doing tremendous jumps etc.

[@Thornwalker.]

I love my Vibram five fingers! Wear them around the house, to workout or riding my Evolve electric board. Calves & foot muscles will be sore the first few days but they're getting stronger.

[@craigomalley3622]

Try lems. They have more cushioning than those but not the 35mm and 10-12mm heel drop of regular running shoes. They have 10mm of cushioning and zero drop. Plus the toe box has more room.

[@markrichards6863]

I can't stand wearing shoes. If I'm home my feet are bare, or in socks if it's cold. One benefit is great dexterity in my toes, which are quite long relative to my foot size, and being able to move my toes independently from each other. It's a fun trick in yoga class. On the topic of yoga, don't forget to request foot exercises. I walk 4 miles a day. I think it's necessary to actively stretch, flex and relax muscles and connective tissue in your feet. Also, check out some reflexology massage videos. Keeping your feet on good condition will have a positive impact on your general health and activity level. I find it helpful to roll a tennis ball under my feet while watching TV.

[@GusTaJooJ_OFC]

I just watched so many of your videos yesterday, now I got recommend on your most recent one in 50 minutes

[@differentone_p]

big companies just need to make wider shoes but with some cushion to walk on hard cement.

[@viridiangreengoddess]

Wow!!! Totally gotta get on this wave~ I definitely feel a depreciation in my feet nowadays and wanna change the flare ups of plantar fasciitis

[@ashkansheikhi4420]

Merry Christmas Lucas and everyone

Regarding the natural area vs cement or man made areas, I was watching a podcast with Dr. Emily, podiatrist, and she mentioned that the movement/vibration of when we walked/ran is absorbed by natural surfaces, like dirt, grass or wood, vs cement, which absorbs none of the vibration caused by our moving body. That could explain why your back hurt while running in cement, you have nothing to absorb your energy/movement.

[@eddieangelmorales8885]

Your videos are great man been watching since 2015

[@thomasmooney5653]

10:18 - 10:29 lower shin enlarged just above the ankle; may be camera distance. 📝📝📝📝📝📝 ❌ cement ✅ concrete Thanks for well informed assessment 👍.

[@dougconley]

I'm 57 years old and recovering from a Plantar injury. Should I try these shoes??

[@johnfosty5196]

Love your videos please do a video on using muscle activation techniques. Using the MAT and see how old injuries change and see how much more power you get. Pro tip try the nxpro RXMAT, core strength will increase alot solving any back issues and increasing flexibility

[@BigO161107]

Your ankles doesn’t collapse inwards as much if you look at the before and after photo. It’s minimal but you only used them for 30 days. Also you do have a larger arches under your feet, also minimal but noticeable. Continue to use them for at least a year and do a comparison then.

[@canuckcrusader5037]

Running heel first on a hard surface drives the impact through the leg, at the back. Running on the ball of the foot has more springiness that absorbes the shock from impact.

[@jonathaneby1440]

Running on hard surfaces, (with barefoot shoes or straight barefoot) takes a lot of time. You can do it, but don’t rush it.

[@ParanoidBishop]

Thanks, this explains why I got back pain, just from rucking to my local nature reserve (5 mins) on pavement. Also, up and down hills caused minor foot pain (extensor tendonitis).

[@JakeLeary]

Unexplained back pain, especially in a very athletic person, is often stress related. (Emotional stress.) The book Healing Back Pain explains this in a way that changed my life.

[@seppev.7470]

I just need to think about doing/trying something and this guy makes a video about it. Love you man!

[@sapien82]

ive been wearing my vivo barefoots for a couple days at a time to get used to them , my feet do hurt and cramp afterwards , i also play basketball in them for a couple hours , just to get used to them , my feet do hurt at night after a while of wearing them but my feet do really feel better. My heels are pretty sore afterward , my back however feels great i normally had a sore lower back but its much better in the morning , and my plantar fasciatis has gone as well. I just turned 40 and have had my feet squishes all my life by tight toe boxes I would recommend these for people who want strong feet

[@Braillechickenwhisperer]

I have only been wearing barefoot sandals for the past week and a half and I’ve already noticed huge differences in the way I stand and my scoliosis. Barefoot shoes are definitely the way to go when you frequently go places where you cannot be barefoot.

[@MultiParallelGirl]

Your scoliosis improved? I have scoliosis as well which can get very painful at work. Not only in the back but in the hips and knees sometimes. I didn’t have a lot of hope for barefoot shoes to help with my scoliosis, but I really hope that it does help. I haven’t gotten my barefoot shoes yet though I just ordered them yesterday.

[@Braillechickenwhisperer]

I would encourage you to try it, ease into it slowly though. I really ended up in a lot of pain pain in my feet because I went much too fast and wore them every single day. I am now 10 months in and yes there has been improvement in my spine. I’m still having a little bit of trouble with my neck, but that’s nothing that my chiropractor can’t help me with. It really does make a difference! It a cure, just a difference.

[@Colonist83]

Definitely need more time to see the benefits. I've been wearing these type of shoes for about 4 years now. At first I needed time to adjust but after about a year I was comfortable wearing them everywhere. Oh I also have high arches now because of it 😂

[@Veterans2009]

I agree with you, I have been wearing my merral barefoot shoes for 1 year and a half now and first 2 weeks pain and now I can not live without them. I am going crazy trying to find a pair of barefoot cycling clips shoes but non are there. All cyclying shoes are stiff and not comfortable.

[@junbug1029]

I thought my feet were looking like Fred Flintstone feet because I’ve gained weight and am a senior citizen but now know it’s because I haven’t worn regular shoes for 4-5 years. I’m barefoot or wear slippers or Birkenstock knockoffs. I recently discovered minimalist shoes and from the first time I put them on they are the most comfortable I’ve ever worn!

Bro your before and after on the back you can SEE how your ankles where tilted to the outside (overpronation, which causes flat feet, no arch) before and how after they were more aligned and that’s why the arch looks better!!!!

[@jameslippincott7440]

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes to do running for Bodyweight beast 2.0 and I like them more than other shoes. I like the camera fade on the trampoline, cool stuff.

[@420_24seven]

I got a pair of vibrams bare foot shoes about 7 years ago. Haven't turned back once, I walk around 6 miles a day cross country, woodlands etc. No transition was needed, just switched, and off I went . The way I walked improved, my lower back pain disappeared. Running became much better, 5k 3 times a week on concrete, no problems, I started to run properly.

[@KelliRivers]

Have you always walked on forefoot?

[@420_24seven]

@Kelli Rivers no I always had bad posture and walked heel first, I have collapsed arches in my feet, knock knee and pelvic tilt. Not anymore though , much of which I can attribute to barefoot shoes. Running is much better when not heel first to the ground .

[@filipl.8418]

The price is mostly for hand work and traceability of the product.

[@falafelking4060]

on 10:24 the right picture shows straighter feet and more arch. look at the left foot in the picture especially. the ankle doesnt pop out as much. but youre not stamding the same way, so maybe its just the stance

[@FrancesBedoya89]

I exclusively wear barefoot shoes now. My first pair was also from Vivobarefoot. I got the Primus Knit. Very comfortable, but the quality is questionable - especially considering the higher pricetag compared to other barefoot shoe brands. My second pair of barefoot shoes, and what I'm currently wearing, are actually from Xero Shoes. I have the Kelso in white. Highly recommended over Vivobarefoot. My only regret is not going barefoot sooner.

[@TobiasHolmberg]

Barefoot shoes are great, really helped with my back/knees, can't really go back to "normal shoes". But I do think you should have conducted the experiment much longer, at least half a year. Personally I wouldn't advice with going straight to Vivobarefoot either, a good middle ground are something like "Lems shoes" which have more cushioning. But otherwise a great video.

[@czgunner]

Going to barefoot shoes was the thing that finally helped my back injury from the Army.

[@user-pj5ju9sm5r]

not just feeling the ground but also fix your walking and running postures. Always run in your forefeet,, your toes mostly and use heels when stopping. also your arch got more straight compared to the old bend one

[@samkite8028]

I think barefoot is good, but were not made to run on asphalt or concrete. So the impact injuries make sense.

[@brianoates2410]

Hey dude, nice vid! Enjoyed your humor and the way you communicate? Just one question: what's you "9-5" job? Or is this it! Thanks.

[@101personal]

Great video !!! Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@fireninja5460]

if you're worried about the price, I got my barefoot shoes that look, work and feel just like the ones he had for $20 on Temu, so if you wanna try them out, you can find good quality cheap ones. PS. I absolutely love my barefoot shoes and I ware them EVERYWHERE. Also I noticed that they help with the growth of the tendons around the foot, especially the achilles tendon at the back. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to get stronger and more resilient feet and legs, and doesn't mind a bit of aching at the start. Now I only feel discomfort after about 4 hours of continuous walking. (I've had them for about 2 months)

[@eirikrfischer]

@10:28 the (significant) pronation of both your ankles improved markedly.

[@bernardjameswilson]

Never had ingrown toenail for my first 27-28 years of my life but once I got passed that age I started to experience minor cases of it. Even after getting it removed by a doctor it comes back. But after I started using crocs in my work place and barefoot shoes for physical activities the ingrown toenails never came back.

[@conceptualll]

That's cool, continue!!

[@sebastianbomb2156]

U can also buy whitins the shoe is the exact same and u can buy it on Amazon for $40

[@robinlewis5396]

They would not work for me as I over pronate, would have to put a in sole, which defeats the object of the shoe in the first place

[@CombatBanana]

I started with Amazon Whitins and at first they caused pain but after months of wearing them I cannot stand cushioned shoes. And yeah I wouldn't waste my money on Vivos or Zeros they just aren't durable enough for the money.

[@ashkansheikhi4420]

Only Lucas,thanks for all helping video and contents,please more post video about flip and tricks,good luck

[@willroos98]

There are shoes with slightly ticker soles too that get you the same toe freedom (letting your foot work as it should) but work better for harder surfaces or for beginners, you should try it out! Examples: Lems primal Zen, Xeroshoes HFS 2, Joe Nimble Addict Road

[@TheTyrial86]

There are barefoot shoes with some padding. I would suggest them because it makes the transition so much better.

[@NothingHereForYou]

My doctor told me to add extra padding in my left shoe. Apparently my left leg is shorter slightly and it had my hips out of alignment causing lower back pain. Also running barefoot causes a sharp firey pain in the arch of my foot. I don’t know I wanted to try these but it seems a bad idea for me

[@antomat85]

Watch out, your shorter leg could just be a complex problem of muscle stiffness over the years, which make it look like u have a shorter leg. Also, if u have this problem u should not absolutely run barefoot, but just walk barefoot

[@NothingHereForYou]

I stopped with the sole and just make sure to watch my posture. Also sleeping on my side caused back pain so Im back to sleeping on my back. After talking to a foot doctor it seems I need extra arch support because I lean inwards. Arch support seems to help the time of foot I have. Now I just need wide toe box shoes with arch support so I can walk at work all day.@@antomat85

[@Arthur-ph5qr]

Are you still doing the challange to get you're wrists biger? Really enjoyed that video, especially now when Im trying it for myself.

[@hellfrozen3678]

I've been running in barefoot shoes every 2 days for over a year now and I run on cement and hard surfaces all the times,you get used to it with time,at first it did feel weird,but months later I would never look back at normal shoes again,I used to have a pair of shoes which I ranked as legendary and I thought they were the best shoes ever,but now when I put my feet in them they feel so heavy,so restrictive and I feel the risk of injury in real time while running in them,I feel my knees getting more pressure and my hips and ankles as well

[@differentone_p]

about running - i agree. feels like i can sprinting more... concentrate. I don't know what to call it. just i can feel my muscles working properly i guess.

[@sam8007]

It feels like a perfect functioning clockwork. I know that feeling and it happened to me after switching to barefoot.

[@AnHoKuka]

You should try Ecco biom. Just try it for 30 days. I have injured meniscus and for me two shoes are very comfy, Ecco biom and ASICS 360

[@BatEatsMoth]

You could just wear properly sized flat soled shoes like wrestling shoes, hightops, moccasins, or deck shoes. That's all I used to wear, but most companies don't make them in wide sizes (and making custom fit moccasins is a pain in the ass), so I had to switch to work boots. I hate wearing anything with a heel.

[@zdenekdolezal9646]

You have a lot straighter ankles if you see them from begind. You had them tilted a lot. And little bit stronger arch.

[@LosDoyerss]

After time these shoes will do damage to your joints, specifically ankles, knees and back. Since you don't have as much cushion and support that regular shoes provide. When walking and running a shock is sent through the lower part of the body with every step you take. The most damage will happen on hard surfaces like rock, concrete and tile.

[@thorzyan]

I wear xero brand barefoot shoes and am absolutely in love with them. Life ch sing but not bank breakin

[@terrellloeppky]

Yep, altras for out and about and vivos or xeros for trail running and lifting

[@joesterling4547]

just got myself a pair of these for Christmas super excited to start wearing them

[@portall1220]

Where can I get such shoes? They don't sell them in Poland, what about the UK? There are some sold online, but I'd like to try them on first and see how they fit before I buy. Any physical outlets that have those that you know guys?

[@SubirSengupta1]

It's an English company and they have a store in London. Just use the store locator on their website to find stores.

[@Call23456]

There’s a few stores in the uk Naked ape have a shop in Sheffield that sells fivefingers They allso have a shop in London And I believe vivobarefoot have a shop in London aswell

[@johntay3831]

One benefit he didn’t add is the increased thickness in his Achilles’ tendon and fascia as well as a vice grip anterior tibial tendon

[@c.f7611]

I think people have said that you’re supposed to get used to walking in them and to avoid running or sprinting in these shoes for a while. I could be wrong about that, but if someone has just started wearing barefoot shoes, it takes time for the body to get used to them.

[@gabriel23anderson]

30 days isn’t long for wearing barefoot shoes. But hey, Pigmie you should do a video about you eating an animal based diet for 90 days. (Meat, organs, fruit, milk, honey…)❤ 🎉🔥

[@johnatyoutube]

The problem is once you've experienced natural foot flexion and toe splay and proper walking and running, there's no going back if you want to protect your foot and back health over the long run. Keep wearing the old ones and look forward to the joy of bunions, knee and hip trouble, and back problems when you get older. Watch Northwest Foot and Health videos and you'll learn a lot. Dr. Ray MaClanahan has been largely responsible for dramatically changing runner's health and the field of podiatry through a natural approach to foot health. Btw, I have Freet Feldoms and they have extra tread for trail running. Love them. And they're great for wider feet than Vivos. Do some research. There's lots of info on the barefoot minimalist shoe movement and foot health out there and many barefoot shoe brands. Btw, you have great toe spread. Your feet haven't yet been ruined by conventional pointed toe shoes. But, you have the beginnings of what looks to be a tailors bunion on your little toe. That's from wearing tight shoes. You might try Correct Toes toe spreaders when you wear shoes for a while. They'll help correct that over time. And make sure that you wear shoes with a natural wide toe box. It takes time to adapt to minimalist shoes, but once you do, regular shoes feel cramped, weirdly forward leaning, and mushy. But, it's important to transition gradually and do mobility exercises to strengthen your feet so that they can work the way they're supposed to. It's especially important if you're running since regular shoes cause an unnatural jarring heel strike rather than distributing the force of landing through the natural spring in the arch and forefoot. Your feet have atrophied in places and your Achilles tendon shortened due to wearing inflexible shoes with the toes immobilized and your heel lifted. You might have also developed postural alignment problems which led to your back injuries because of that. It takes time to regain natural foot strength and form. Here's a video on transitioning to barefoot shoes. Every part of our body depends on our proper foot function and alignment. Here is a great summary intro to foot health and shoes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZywdWp6l6uUf8k I've also found that the Grown and Healthy channel gives fantastic advice on alignment, mobility training, and barefoot running.

[@steve9377]

whether it be the knee and hips with a higher drop shoe or the lower leg, foot and ankle with zero drops shoes, the stress has to go somewhere

[@johnatyoutube]

@@steve9377 Yes, exactly. So things need to be properly lined up and working optimally. What I've learned is that conventional shoes preclude that. The shift to barefoot shoes and mobility focused lifestyle has made a huge difference for me.

[@caroldouglas9508]

I was really interested but sorry, there are so many ads in this video, I needed to switch off.

[@MrDubjay123]

Looks like your landing on the center of your foot for tge road running and heel on the forest running. Tge clip two thirds in also showed your arch is perhaps a little flat and your left ankle is starting to roll in. Curious if correcting the above would help your reoccurring back injury. Ex activly paying attention to running on the front balls of your feet Thanks for the great video

[@greatchunk3394]

Tennis shoes are meant for running, so it makes sense that you have more soreness and injury. I think wearing padded shoes for running and wearing the barefoot any other time is best. For example, l was more achy after running a lot in minimally padded cleats than my running shoes

[@QuinB916]

Walking and running barefoot is alright on concrete or harder surfaces, it just takes stronger tendons and muscles to absorb the extra load, it’s actually really good to learn good form

[@ryanlewandowsky2077]

Interesting video I would suggest that everyone try to limit their running on pavement regardless of your shoes but it does make sense that heavily padded shoes on pavement absorbs some impact.

[@Marchautowerks]

Hey man I’m a new subscriber, like the stuff. I saw an older video from you” 3 challenges I regret doing”. That’s all fine and cool but I want to know if any challenges have been worthy enough (beneficial) to be worked into your daily routine after the challenge!