One week in Barefoot socks | Power socks review

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I know not everyone is into barefoot shoes but these are legit and so cheap so you may as well give them a go. I am not getting a commission, I just like the product. 😊

[@Criticalmaze]

These or skinners for running on s treadmill?

[@markg99]

Fair play for trying these in public mate. I'll fight anyone who says you look a pillock 😂👍🏻

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha, cheers Mark! Glad to know you've got my back next time I venture out with these. 😂

[@PavelKrotovFit]

Great video but not too keen on walking around my local Tesco in socks 😀 not fully converted yet, converse still sounds like good option for me. Great editing

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha, you got to embrace the sock life mate! 😅

[@lorettaslittlelife]

Cute ballet slippers 😉

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Thank you.

[@kennethckralick]

I love love love my Barefoot Socks! I carry them in my running belt, so I have the confidence to run unshod, for long distances & difficult terrain (trails/climbing). Having them with me, gives me the ability to slip them on (which I've done) when my feet need some comfort. They are just awesome!!! Huge thumbs up! 👍

[@deemcdonald6738]

I bought two pairs which arrived a month ago. I've worn them every day since then and absolutely love them. I haven't been brave enough to leave my property in them but I have a varied/muddy/rocky property and they've been wonderful throughout. I'm also in the UK but find putting a pair of bamboo socks on under my barefoot socks keeps my feet as snuggly as can be. I grew up in South Africa where we often went barefoot and these come as close as I remember my barefoot life. I just wish they came in other colours.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

New Years resolution, wear the socks outside 😀

[@davidjones6470]

Excellent vid Pete and great review 👌 Don't mind wearing no shoes or socks but imagine standing in 🐕💩💩!!

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Cheers David. Haha well at least you can chuck them in the wash if you did 😅

[@davidjones6470]

@@PeteOnPurpose 😂😂

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

What a coincidence! Just discussed this with ya! Loved the song cut, by the way 🎵🦶🎶 great calves, by the way!

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha I was editing the video when I was messaging you so it was on my mind. 😅 I think my calves grew during lockdown as I was skipping all the time.

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

@@PeteOnPurpose well I guess it’s time to start jump roping!!

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@tomlazoriksuccessfitness haha double unders are the key, I use them for my warm ups and they obliterate your calves 😅

[@Cara84de]

Thanks a lot for that review! I'm in barefoot shoes for over 7 years already, also had different sock shoes, even made some myself, so I'll give them a try now! will be my all day all year shoe 😁

[@PeteOnPurpose]

7 years that’s awesome have you noticed any major differences over the years with your feet?

[@Cara84de]

@@PeteOnPurpose yes, I have very problematic feet, they are very wide (even too wide for any kind of orthopedic shoes, too wide for most barefoot shoes as well - sounds crazy and it really is xD) so I always had to look for shoes with a soft fabric/stretchable material..lately I figured out that a lot of "China" water shoes from Amazon are perfect for me and I got like 8 pairs already... before I started with that I had a lot back pains, knee pains and after walking longer also strong feet pain (because I didn't know every shoe was too narrow I thought that's normal... 🤨).. all of those problems are gone, also my toes are more straight now... but for everyone who's starting, it's important to do that slowly, it's like with every muscle we didn't take care of a long time, so doing that too much too suddenly can also cause problems.. greets from Germany :)

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@Cara84de wow that’s an incredible story, I find the longer I wear my barefoot shoes the wider my feet seem to get to the point where I can no longer wear regular shoes even if I wanted to. Yes you are right it takes years to reverse decades of improper foot wear but I am glad to hear that it has paid off for you. 😀

[@Cara84de]

@@PeteOnPurpose yes, it's great and also why my kids only getting barefoot shoes of course :) my older one even preferres to wear the skinners in school and if others wonder why she's wearing socks, she's explaining those are SOCK SHOES 😂

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@Cara84de wow shoe socks in school that’s very progressive 😀

[@typicalducky970]

Hi Pete. I wouldn’t worry what way people looked at you. The people that were looking at you funny were properly thinking “wow I should of thought of that I’m going to pull a weird face so he doesn’t think I’m jealous” Love your videos Pete.Is there any Christmas talks going around you house!🏡

[@PeteOnPurpose]

haha, never thought of that to be honest maybe you are right! No talks of Christmas yet, I will be asking for the same thing I ask for every year and that is some gainz. 😂 What are you guys getting?

[@typicalducky970]

Lego sets are at the top of the list along with some sweets and chocolates I’m easy to please as you can tell 😅

[@microcolonel]

The more fit you become, the less people care what you're not wearing.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

😅

[@donaldbeachler8112]

Have you tried them on a synthetic running track in the summer? I live in the desert and running barefoot on a track is a no-no. Thank you for the video. Was wondering about these socks for a while.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I have worn them in the summer and they get incredibly hot so not sure how good they would be on a track?

[@carrioncrow8191]

I want everyone to know the greatness of barefoot shoes They are just SO much better

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I just wish they made barefoot Air Jordans 😂

[@FatherhoodAndFitness]

Here in my rightful spot again!

[@PeteOnPurpose]

haha, about time mate. 😂

[@FatherhoodAndFitness]

@@PeteOnPurpose 😅 Hope you're having a killer weekend, my friend!

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@FatherhoodAndFitness Cheers mate, we usually have our weekend during the week! 😂 Hope you're having a good one. Any chance of converting to barefoot yet?

[@FatherhoodAndFitness]

@@PeteOnPurpose not yet, man. Lol I have to budget carefully this time of year. Gotta make sure to give the kiddo the Christmas he deserves 😁

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@FatherhoodAndFitness Get them a pair of baresocks they are cheap and will prevent them from losing their natural walking gait. win-win 😊

[@callmeswivelhips8229]

I just received mine, and I love them. I've been wearing Xero shoes for a long time now, and I feel ready to move to the next stage to further develop the strength and form of my feet. I'm very comfortable wearing them outside. Yet I'm not confident about wearing them into businesses. So that's the stage I'm at. I do love how you can feel the ground wearing them. Help the soles of your feet learn how to get used to feeling the environment so you can use your feet for what they were evolved for.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Yes mate they definitely get some looks as it looks like you are walking around in socks which I think appears even weirder than just being barefoot. The only negative I would say is they don't enable your toes to splay, though someone did suggest to me that you could wear a toe splayer underneath?

[@callmeswivelhips8229]

@@PeteOnPurpose What _are_ you talking about, my toes can splay the most out of any of my foot ware in these baresocks. As for the weird looks, I don't care about that. Seems like an insecurity type thing, and whatever. I'm simply not sure if they would _count_ as shoes according to the business. Perhaps you bought a size too small?? The _reason_ I bought these sock-shoes is _because_ I can splay my toes and grip the ground with them so easily while wearing them.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I thought I got the biggest size but maybe not? I no longer have them they were in our van that broke down in Germany. I remember them being like wearing regular socks which also push my toes in? Im happy they work well for you. 😀

[@callmeswivelhips8229]

@@PeteOnPurpose It sounds like you hated them. I can't understand that. Though granted, the van thing mustn't have been fun

[@PeteOnPurpose]

No I liked them, I’m just saying my feet felt a little restricted in them.

[@pwrpoppoppy1954]

Don’t worry about people looking at you. Be proud of what you do. Keep up the good work (The time to be worry is when people come running up to you asking for autographs)

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha, I don't think anyones going to want my autograph but you're right we shouldn't worry what others think. 😊

[@AidenMorton]

0:25 not sure if 12 conwy close is your address but if it is you might wanna remove this part of ur vid haha

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha, it's all good we are moving soon and I am not too concerned about fans kicking the door down. 😂

[@swedneck]

I think by far the biggest benefit of these is that they're so cheap that you can just try them out and if you don't like them you can just give them to someone else and not really feel bad about it

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Yea exactly a good starter shoe for sure

[@WillowWalksTheAT]

Thanks for the review. Do you know how much they weigh (per pair or one on it's own)? Thanks!

[@PeteOnPurpose]

150g per pair

[@WillowWalksTheAT]

@@PeteOnPurpose thanks. That is a lot lighter than the others we have seen

[@menosproblemos6993]

Seems great. I enjoy walking barefoot but with glass and stuff I rather not while in town. If one wears those sturdy socks often enough people will get used to it. Someone else will try em out and after you know it the strange looks will become normal ones again

[@imaakillaa]

I've been wearing Feiyue's as my daily shoe and really like them. They are extremely cheap and feel like slippers. You should do a review on them.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

They look really cool man, I don't think they are barefoot shoes though and the toe box doesn't look wide so I don't think my fat feet could fit into them! 😂

[@imaakillaa]

@@PeteOnPurpose you are correct. they are more minimalist zero drop shoes. But they are definitely a good entry into low padding "flat" shoes.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@imaakillaa yes they look really cool and are a great price. 😀

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

I never got a pair of anything barefoot, that being said I HATE wearing anything on my feet. I wonder if I get flex seal and spray a pair of sock to DIY it.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

DIY bare socks sounds like it could be a revelation 😅

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

@@PeteOnPurpose I'll say!

[@menosproblemos6993]

Your feet will get used to rough terrain. You should see me tippy tapping barefoot in my summer house for two weeks compared to just walking about only flinching when getting a bruise

[@microcolonel]

They might be minimal enough to wear straight through airport security lol.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha could be an airport hack 🤔

[@neilloffhagen4670]

They look very similar to Skinners and I’ve worn them through UK to France airport security without being asked to take them off.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Nice and also very brave

[@georgecataulin907]

Hi, are these barefoot shoe socks in line with being foot shaped as well? Is the toe box area wide to let your toes splay out just like barefoot shoes or barefoot sandals?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Hey George, the toe box is not very wide so your toes are pulled in like when you are wearing socks so they are not ideal.

[@georgecataulin907]

@@PeteOnPurpose Thanks for letting me know. I'm thinking about purchasing a pair, and wear them over a my pair of "Correct Toes".

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Oh cool, I've just checked out correct toes I may have get some of those.

[@donaldbeachler8112]

@@PeteOnPurpose Maybe some Injinji toe socks. Thought of that during your video. I wear 5 fingers but like barefoot better.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I’ve just got some belenka socks to try out first 😀

[@joshuamoore1091]

Do they dry out pretty quick? Would you recommend these for kayaking?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Depends how you plan on drying them? I used to chuck them in the dryer for a spin and they would come out toasty

[@tunaman2200]

Curious, did you dry them In a dryer or hang dry?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Just hang dry, because of the material they dry really quickly

[@amalgam5107]

These are my shoes cracked me up lol.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Easy mistake 😅

[@ShannyPaltoeNL]

Is the sock loose enough for toe spreading?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Not really

[@friheten9081]

I’m buying them and I can’t wait to embarrass my parents by walking around in these

[@PeteOnPurpose]

One of the many benefits of the socks

[@enyioma8]

Liked your vid. Bro are these socks wide toe boxed. That's the important thing to me. If I wear them will my big toe be straight not bent in the direction of the side I'm wearing? Like right to the right, and left to the left

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Cheers Jeffrey, they actually do close your feet in a bit like wearing heavy socks so they would be a problem for you.

[@Jimbosreptiles]

Hi pete are these “shoes” quick drying ?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Yes they are, however they do get very hot

[@Criticalmaze]

@@PeteOnPurposeWhat are the differences between these, skinners and the whitin shoe sock? Besides price? And which one do you prefer?

[@macmonkie7265]

where were the 16 pound?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

huh?

[@neilloffhagen4670]

@@PeteOnPurpose I'm wondering if they're wondering where you got them for £16 as the website is now selling them for £23. Maybe didn't realise your video is over s year old. I guess inflation has caused a price increase?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Oh yes, everything has increased rapidly over the past year.

[@גבריאלמומחהלדיקורסיני]

@@neilloffhagen4670 can you write the website...

[@nyinfamous2k2]

thinking of getting these for the gym. do you find your feet slipping or rolling INSIDE the sock against resistance? like if im standing and pulling against a cable machine the socks will stay in place bc of the grip but would your feet slide forward in them due to the resistance? if that makes sense. Like if you were on uneven terrain, a steep hill or large rock would your foot roll or slide around inside the sock? I just started working out bare foot and I love it (home gym lol) I do alot of resistance work and my feet slip with nothing on. if I wear socks the sock my stay but my foot slides in the sock so I dont stay planted. I think these might work, I dont really like the finger shoe things buy that was my other option.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Your feet should stay pretty well in one place with these, the only issue I had is your feet can get pretty sweaty if you get hot and then you can start sliding around.

[@superwellplayed]

How is the sizing?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

True to size

[@benbua5521]

Hey Pete i have a muscle desease. i can only get up from the couch with my legs stretched out. do you have grip on the outside of your foot with the baresocks?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Hi Ben, yes the socks have grip on the outside it’s all the black material part of the sock.

[@benbua5521]

@@PeteOnPurpose is rubber down there and on the side?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@benbua5521 yes exactly

[@alienatedbeing7513]

It’s a good idea but I couldn’t wear those in public! If I lived out in the wilderness far away from civilisation I could see myself wearing these

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha, I wear them around the house in winter 😅

[@benbua5521]

Hey Pete how long was the delivery?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I am not sure exactly as I pre-ordered mine but they came pretty quickly.

[@cantavoidtrite]

Are they safe from sharp objects if you are running in the outdoors?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I wouldn't say so, you can feel stuff poking through when you are wearing them so you do have to be careful.

[@cantavoidtrite]

@@PeteOnPurpose Thank you

[@Phil_J]

It looks like you got the XXL - what size feet do you have?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

I wish I could say size 15 as I am wearing a XXL however I am actually a humble UK8, so the socks must stretch if you have bigger feet but they fit me great.

[@Phil_J]

@@PeteOnPurpose you haven't found them to slip around or feel loose then?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@Phil_J no they fit like a glove, on my foot. 😊

[@Phil_J]

@@PeteOnPurpose cheers Pete

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@Phil_J you’re welcome bud

[@lorettaslittlelife]

Grubby socks on my rug 😡😉

[@PeteOnPurpose]

you must have missed the bit where I put them in the washing machine?

[@lorettaslittlelife]

@@PeteOnPurpose that clip was after the yoga one....... 😜

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@lorettaslittlelife Through the magic of editing, not everything you see is in real timeline order. 😂

[@davidcolumbia5792]

Do more sock reviews?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Are there many more?

[@davidcolumbia5792]

@@PeteOnPurpose Yes, do have any more or planning to make more sock review vids?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

@@davidcolumbia5792 I haven't seen any more barefoot socks about but if I do I am willing to give them a try.

[@cameronparr5776]

are you the guy from married at first sight

[@PeteOnPurpose]

haha not that I know of mate

[@WorldWhiteSocks]

I just go out in my socks lol

[@PeteOnPurpose]

haha whatever works for you mate

[@stephenkeppie1308]

Great video. Looks like these are exactly the same as PWR Socks. I've done 15 weeks in Merrell Vapor 4 since moving from regular trainers and getting 2 pairs of PWR socks for Xmas. I'm gonna just suck up wearing them in public 😁 Wondering how they compare to Skinners?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Thanks Stephen, I’ve never tried skinners but they look like a pretty similar design to me. 😀

[@stephenkeppie1308]

@@PeteOnPurpose exactly what I thought!

[@TheWeekendYogurt]

I got some Joomras and they fuckin slay

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Oh nice I will have to check them out

[@TheWeekendYogurt]

10/10 recommend

[@xXMarkWadeyXx]

Wouldn't relish the thought of wearing these in some grubby public toilet if you get caught short.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha that’s what separates the Boys from the men 😅

[@eclipse_eternal8178]

I really wanna get a pair of 5 finger socks and shoes, people and my family might think I'm weird but who cares. In like 30 years when they have back and foot pain, I'm gonna be judging them like they were me. (also my feet are rlly cold and I wanna get as close to barefoot as possible but I need my warmth man so I gotta wear socks)

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Nice bud, i have some finger socks on the way. 😀

[@Call23456]

I’ve been in fivefingers for a wile now shoes and socks Best thing I did You do get some strange looks and some good conversations from interested people 17years of back pain has gone since marking the switch

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Love hearing stories like that 😀

[@Call23456]

@@PeteOnPurpose I know they won’t work for everyone some people will give up when they get calf pain ect But if you stick it out definitely worth doing the switch I feel so much better since doing it

[@dampvillage]

Like and share this great content

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Haha, cheers mate 😀

[@your-my-exp7730]

As much as a litre of petrol 😂

[@PeteOnPurpose]

The socks?

[@buffalomind6838]

Thanks for an excellent review. At first they looked funny as your girlfriend said ballet shoes, but at the end of the video they looked good from on top as well as the side view. Bare feet is unquestionably best in the house, but walking outside with no shoes, or normal socks is not the best idea in my opinion as they would feel slippery, and the filth of the outside world would not be enjoyable whatsoever.😆

[@PeteOnPurpose]

They are very good the only downside is it does look like you are walking around in socks which can get some funny looks, especially during winter in the UK.

[@buffalomind6838]

@@PeteOnPurpose that is insanely hardcore walking around in winter with them on if the weather is “freezing” I would opt for 2mm shoes if the temp felt like it was below zero. Unless these shoe socks also had had a warming device which would be awesome. 🙂

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Oh I haven’t walked around in winter just saying that would be a down side.

[@Lastvieh90]

I consider buying these for the gym. How slippery are they at the bottom?

[@PeteOnPurpose]

The bottom is actually really grippy, however they can get quite hot when wearing them to work out in.

[@Lastvieh90]

@@PeteOnPurpose thank you. I’m currently wearing Skinners 2.0 but they are already pretty worn off at the bottom and slip slightly e.g. during leg press. I think I’ll give power socks a try

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Oh interesting i was thinking of giving skinners a try 😅

[@Lastvieh90]

@@PeteOnPurpose they don’t have that many sizes and mine don’t fit perfectly so they sometimes slightly twist around the foot while working out but overall I like them. They came with an inlaid sole that would get tangled up all the time but it could easily be removed. Since they are quite expensive I will give the powersocks a try before I experiment with the size for the Skinners

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Yea power socks are good, i am sure they will work out well for you. 😀

[@jacinthasoundhealerdancer8438]

with toe socks on your feet stay warm in the winter.

[@PeteOnPurpose]

😊

[@emperorarasaka]

There's this even more modern and resilient walking gear called barefeet walking. Once you start you'll never have to replace your barefeet again

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Oh cool, never heard of them

[@AndreSilva-qm3zv]

All fun and games until you find a little nail on the floor 😂

[@PeteOnPurpose]

😅

[@gamtoszinios1336]

😢plz help i need something in winter i dont want freeze feet what socks or shoes can handle -10 celcius

[@PeteOnPurpose]

Have you checked out the winter boots from Feelgrounds?

[@jepcozenith40]

Might have been that hat they were looking at. Lulz. Lighten up. Nobody was looking at you. Negatively that is. Nobody is going to notice what is on your feet.

[@arifmammadov736]

DILF

[@PeteOnPurpose]

hahah I'm not a dad, I take you mean I just look old. :P

[@arifmammadov736]

You are not a dad, you are a Daddy! 😅

[@PeteOnPurpose]

haha