The TRUTH About Running Shoes!🤯

[@SquatUniversity]

Are cushioned shoes a HORRIBLE idea? Well in the context of long distance running - not really. Stack height padding can be a helpful shoe feature for some - BUT we want to make sure the shoe has zero drop, a wide toe box and no rigid toe spring. This allows your foot to function optimally. Interestingly, the longer a runner uses good shoes, the stronger their foot becomes and usually the less stack height they desire - some even run barefoot! . Shout out @alexfilitti for the opening stitched video & Dr. Ray McClanahan of @correcttoes for the education on shoe stack height!

[@ImSpartacus811]

The phrasing I liked is "you have to earn the right to wear unhealthy shoes." If you're into climbing or certain other sports, your footwear is really harmful to your feet, but it's necessary for that sport. As long as you wear healthy footwear at every other moment in your life, it's ok to wear high stack shoes on a marathon or narrow toe box shoes when you're climbing.

[@guilmon999]

I think you should clarify that most people can't go straight to zero drop. Most people have been wearing high drop shoes their entire lives and if they go straight into a zero drop shoe they may run into problems. I had problems going straight into zero drop and running. My ankle lacked flexibility and the zero drop running led to overstretching my tendons and injury.

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

@@SquatUniversity you don’t know what you’re talking about, bruh. No good running shoes are zero drop, if you want to run with any speed at all.

[@normalguy9865]

Where can we find such running shoes? Pleasee

[@RunNerds]

It's disgusting to see DPTs like this person. Spreading dangerous ignorant information just to support your biased claims of zero drop shoes. Zero drop shoes are not for everyone, infact most runners will get injured using them. Just plain stupidity coming out of your mouth. 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@butterkan3584]

Barefoot shoe mfs when their shoes got a 0.2 mm drop: 😡 😡 😡

[@mx62455]

no joke i wore down the tread on the toes of my shoes and i can feel the difference

[@chrisogrady28]

Me

[@maybachjack3050]

🤣🤣🤣

[@reventiodafirenze1728]

💀💀💀

[@ApeBoy1787]

My shoes have 5mm drop 😵😵😵😵😵😵

[@jjhbball]

The key is to understand the difference between a performance shoe and a training shoe and an everyday shoe.

[@coffeebean4356]

It all applies relatively the same. Majority of those shoes aren’t properly structured for the foot.

[@xTRUExiNsANiTYx]

@@coffeebean4356​​⁠no, but they do provide competitive advantages based on their design. Any actual competitive athlete would trade ergonomically correct design for that competitive boost.

[@feilko2170]

so what's the difference ? I'm curious !

[@dovekie3437]

@@coffeebean4356 So? The tradeoff for the foot is: running faster, causing less damage to the legs, delaying fatigue while racing longer distances, and increasing recovery speed. Maybe there is this delusional world where everything is perfect-but it exists in the minds of dreamers. 1000 out of 1000 top pro runners use carbon plated shoes with a high heel drop. Even a mediocre athlete will feel the difference in a good racing shoe like this.

[@wild_cub_times]

The majority of people are using sneaker shoes with heels for everyday stuff (for easy comfort maybe), but then use other shoes for events. Skate shoes are flat, but it doesn't have much toe room. Better than average sneaker tho.

[@titaniumtitan7093]

most of the running shoes showcased in this videos are maximalist pro runners, they´re ment to be used only for running on your toes for ultimate performance.

[@tomashgrey2211]

Omg, not a single pro athlete runs on tòes 🤡

[@believethatyoucan92]

@@tomashgrey2211 Was going to say this....unless they're running uphill of course haha

[@Leo-st9ti]

@@tomashgrey2211balls of your foot is what he meant, many people call that general front area of your foot your toes, and the whole general back area of your foot the heel

[@Leo-st9ti]

@@tomashgrey2211 yes but point of contact does not happen on your heels but on your forefoot, you don’t place your full foot on the floor at once, your strike starts first with the forefoot then moves further back, you feet shouldn’t be pointed but flexed (Dorsi flex), but you still strike on the forefoot

[@shamrock73]

​@tomashgrey2211 i hope you don't mean running flat footed. The fastest sprinters run on the balls of their feet. This is not debatable. Anything else is a misconception.

[@TheBoyka]

Foot is not designed for running 40km on concrete. Yes, you need much cushion if you run long

[@fercules2]

Do you know how humans used to prey animals before the invention of weapons and shoes? Chasing them until they dropped dead from exhaustion. But some people made a great observation that it was not in concrete. Totally agree with that.

[@giselaperezmunoz2788]

@@fercules2not on concrete though

[@deucevault7850]

@@giselaperezmunoz2788 the level of cushioning provided by natural surfaces in no way compares to these shoes. it probably compares to barefoot shoes, tbh

[@batobalaganov5494]

​@@fercules2that assumes we're evolved and came out of Africa where animals are chased 'till they drop dead from heat and exhaustion. As a creationist I do not agree with that argument. Also, assuming you're right, the selection pressure without the enviromental and lifestyle conditions has long ago promoted other types of bodies and abilities.

[@fercules2]

@@batobalaganov5494 thanks for your opinion.

[@fpupesh]

when someone runs 2:01 marathon in wide toe box, zero drop shoe then we can talk.

what do u wanna talk about?

[@kaufmanat1]

comparing yourself to the professionals is a bad idea. their bodies genuinely are built different. they're most likely significantly lighter and have a significantly more efficient stride and have god given genetics wr couldn't dream of. not saying barefoot good or bad. just saying that your logic of, "if the pros dont use it, no one should use it." is very bad logic. pros aren't concetned about their health or their longevity. they only care about winning.

[@dessislavastankova5075]

​@kaufmanat1 Your average Joe and Jane running a couple of half/full marathons a year are an avarage version of a runner such as the 2:01 human, not a different species that doesn't consistently work on this stamina and running form. The average age of the top 10 out of this world elite runner currently is 33+ years. These men and women are not the kind of athletes that peak at 18 and are out of the game by 21.

[@whataboutdragonsguy5175]

Like our hunter-gatherer ancestors did in a daily basis barefooted or with leather sandals?

[@fpupesh]

@@whataboutdragonsguy5175 yeah, they really walked on them paved asphalt roads, didn't they

[@bloodmoon920]

I felt the pain of a sprained ankle, just by watching this.

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

Those shoes don’t cause sprained ankles

[@bloodmoon920]

@@kieransoregaard-utt8 It literally just showed how one could do such. Lol

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

@@bloodmoon920 nope. There is no more risk for ankle sprains running in these shoes than any other shoes. Do some research.

[@bloodmoon920]

@@kieransoregaard-utt8 for the same reason one might sprain their ankle wearing elevated shoes or even heels applies here. Your feet aren’t glued in this shoe and moves inside of it therefore the higher the elevation from the ground the higher the risk of rolling or spraining your ankle. Do you want me to google that for your “research”?

[@lionelgrisbane]

@@bloodmoon920 lmao. You just don’t understand foot and ankle anatomy. Stack height doesn’t cause ankle sprains.

[@Tritiuminducedfusion]

I'm starting to think most of these people in the comments know nothing about the intricacies of marathon running.

[@bobabola3399]

Nah, they want you to run barefoot to get injured faster

[@Tritiuminducedfusion]

@@bobabola3399 😂🤣🤣😆

[@adammiller9179]

@@bobabola3399 If you never started wearing modern shoes, you wouldn't have to worry about getting injured. Of course you will get injured if you go from big heel drop to zero without a transition. It's really not that hard to understand. Do you think 4 year olds need to worry about running in bare feet? They haven't f*cked themselves up with modern shoes yet.

[@yefremjr]

@@adammiller9179 do 4 yo run marathons?

[@Zeemac]

Barefoot VS non-barefoot is the new XBOX VS Playstation. If people want to run marathons on their hands or on 12-inch platforms they can do whatever the hell they want. FS

[@Orangetong]

BUT THEN WHERE ARE THE SHOES WITH WIDE TOEBOXES

[@2D_Stranger]

Altra and Topo Athletics

[@Eddie276]

“Barefoot running shoes in my location” 🫵🤡

[@Flippidyflops]

@@2D_Strangeraltra doesn’t make 4e shoes though, so unfortunately they still pinch my forefoot

[@Therealmathilda]

@Orangetong I have found several pairs of shoes on Amazon with a wide toe box that have cushion on the bottom.

[@foolishlyfoolhardy6004]

I have LEMS casual shoes. Which aren't barefoot (because no). Very comfy

[@andrewleaming759]

I ran a marathon in Xero shoes without the extra insole, so I was essentially barefoot. I didn’t have any problems. Most people don’t understand that you have to run differently when you don’t have padding on your shoes. You can no longer carelessly run on your heels. Heel-striking causes knee pain that you can’t feel right away when you have cushion which is why it develops overtime for most people. But when you have barefoot shoes you can feel it instantly and it forces you to fix your form.

[@skiziskin]

Thank you for this. When you run barefoot or in barefoot or minimal shoes, your muscles have to do a little work to absorb the impact rather than your skeleton, which is what cushioned shoes promote. Letting your skeleton absorb all the impact puts a tremendous amount of force directly into your joints and that is what causes injury. Running barefoot does not cause injuries unless you try to run like you would in cushioned shoes. I tried Hokas before I went all the way in on minimalist shoes. They were so unstable my knees were constantly being tweaked. That never happens in zero drop minimalist shoes.

[@kondratov8269]

Clickbait video from a guy who knows nothing about running shoes

[@currycel470]

He coaches Olympic athletes. What's your credibility?

[@kondratov8269]

@@currycel470 How many olympic athletes did you see wearing barefoot or zero drop shoes while competing?

[@tejakarri7574]

​@@kondratov8269 he was telling about health.olympic athletes live longer?

[@h4xi0rek]

@@kondratov8269 ever heard of spikes? :p

[@slenjamiah]

This mug knows fuck all about running

[@Real28]

Its not cushion. Its for rebound. Its about energy transfer. Thats ehy we have shoes with carbon fiber mid soles. That energy transfer being efficient means you use less energy when running.

[@TessHKM]

Aren't rigid materials best/most efficient at transferring energy?

[@JJ-zr6fu]

@TessHKM you’re dealing with the human body which would break down fast with stiff hard surfaces

[@BillyViBritannia]

​@@TessHKMdepends on where you want to transfer it. A rubber ball is going to bounce a lot longer than a steel ball but the second is guaranteed to transfer some energy into your floor.

[@tomashgrey2211]

Who you trying to explain to? Barefoot shoes is a cult, like vegan, carnivore, yoga, intermittent fasting, you name it.

[@kampfkoloss9687]

Lol you really believe this commercial crap

[@321Tdog]

Bros got Moonshoes

[@Nix6p]

My man has some pretty strong running opinions for an oly lifter. Maybe I should go and ask some runners what they think about squat depth?

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

I just used leg press

[@Empathy-and-resilience]

He’s a physical therapist not just a oly lifter. He also didn’t say that cushion was bad if you are running long distances. It would be super cool if there were more shoes with a wide toe box and enough cushion for running long distance!

[@Nix6p]

@@Empathy-and-resilience There are loads. My Asics Gel Kayanos are a good example. Tons of padding and support, and a wide toe box. The contentious part of this video is zero-drop shoes.

[@PenneyBack]

The statement about zero drop being better (in the context of running) is actually retarded and has zero evidence. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely benefits to wearing zero drop shoes, but they won't make you faster.

[@jette0808]

Asics do not have a wide toe box. The only shoes I can think of are from Altra and Joe Nimble who combine cushion, zero drop and a wide toe box.

[@bread6085]

These are not shoes meant for everyday casual runners. These are race shoes which place speed above everything else.

[@StomachAcid]

I’m not able to leave my house or go anywhere, and sometimes it is really hard to get things done in a chaotic environment. I find it really helpful to wake up early before the other people in my family to get really important stuff done. I think it’s really fun to wake up at the same time every day. I loved this video! Keep up the great work!

[@ItsEmmaBear89]

This understanding of shoes as related to anatomy misses the fact that humans didn’t evolve to walk around on flat concrete-like surfaces 24 hours a day. It makes sense that our footwear has changed to accommodate the environments we live in. That doesn’t mean cushioned shoes are optimal all the time either, but neither are flat shoes.

[@JamielsMu]

​@@ckvon9644 ok, but we are talking about health here, so let's stick to what works, no matter if that's "the truth"

[@ckvon9644]

Mankind didn't "evolve".

[@ckvon9644]

​@@JamielsMuJohn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[@yayayayya4731]

"flat" surfaces like you say. That's why you don't need as much cushion as you think. Because many types of "natural" ground can be almost as hard as concrete. But flatness is generally a problem

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

@@ckvon9644 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shvabicu]

My man, different shoes for different applications. I walk barefoot at home, lift in barefoot shoes, squat in weightlifting shoes and you bet I will run in max cushioned, heel drop shoes on concrete.

[@Incan_The4th]

once u get used to it u can run barefoot on concrete i do it all the time, i even run faster barefoot

[@ericmalitz]

Do you think there’s something unique about concrete? Try walking barefoot on some of the hardened surfaces our ancestors would have walked on. It’s much much worse than nice flat concrete.

[@JacobChenn]

@@ericmalitz Concrete is one of the most unforgiving surfaces, running long distance completely barefoot is not recommended, I have ran regularly with 3mm soles on concrete for the last 5 years and it's really not a good idea. I run with zero drop 22mm soles these days and it feels just right on concrete. I still wear barefoot when appropriate, just not for long distance road running. Mainly park walking and occasionally to the gym.

[@ericmalitz]

@@JacobChenn Who cares. What is the purpose of this long distance running? Your ancestors may have “jogged” for one reason or another, but not wearing something like what you wear.

[@JacobChenn]

@@ericmalitz I'm just replying because your comment suggested concrete was no big deal for running so I shared my experience

[@neomarioism]

zero heel drop on a shoe youre using to run 26 miles in just isnt cohesive to anatomy at all. i agree that every day shoes should be as minimal as possible and all shoes should have space for your toes. but youre putting yourself at a major disadvantage if your shoe doesnt have some kind of roll and is actively working against you and your stride.

[@mr.castle]

Sounds right but is it? 👀

[@RadDadisRad]

Have you ever ran in a zero drop shoe? I have in my Altra Olympus 5 runners and they feel good.

[@bingorfm724]

I agree. My everyday shoes are zero drop, wide toe box, etc. but I refuse to wear something like that when running marathons. No thanks.

[@SkyForceOne2]

@@bingorfm724 because your muscles are not used to proper anatomical functions

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

@@RadDadisRad you’re not running a marathon or half marathon in those if you’re fast or smart

[@iglanshu1k]

Nice shoes 👟 perfect for running

[@Ria-xl7kz]

As a flatfooter-- i wholeheartedly agree!!

[@chasingmoney9428]

Idk if I can agree with this video too much. I personally live with back/ hip/ knee pain and it has decreased dramatically since I’ve switched to high cushion shoes (Nimbus 26) as my daily shoes. Maybe for people with perfect feet/ knees/ hips can benefit from regular flat shoes but definitely not me.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Don’t tell barefoot people they believe cushion is the cause of all pain. It’s no suprise max cushion shoes took over after the barefoot fad

[@tomashgrey2211]

Cushion is a life saver for a people with any foot back problems. I have plantar fasciatis (idk how to spell it properly), basically my heels hurt when I'm walking. And barefoot shoes would kill me in 20 minutes of walking, and worsen my problem. Also all this barefoot will fix everything narratives have zero evidence.

[@rosaleesantamaria7673]

Gotta say, I am one of those weirdos who need a flatter, less cushioned shoe. I tried Nimbus. Had to gift them because my knees killed me. Just too padded. We all have different mechanics. What I see now is people making sweeping statements about what shoes are 'best' The best shoe is the one that is best for you.

[@chasingmoney9428]

@@rosaleesantamaria7673 This is the correct statement. And for many things as well like diets/ eating patterns, workout routines.

[@penguins.227]

Yeah I got the Nimbus this year and my plantar fasciitis is improved. Idk if I can go to zero drop.

[@ranuelallencaabay6221]

I use zero drop foot shape shoes in most of my easy running days, walking and gym sessions, but i found out that for me, this type of shoe cant perform well when im doing longer/faster running efforts and hard running uphills. So occationally, i switch to my 6mm or sometimes deeper drops speed shoes designed to perform for specific purpose. There are speed day/ racing shoes that are toe friendly. As a runner, it is common to have lots of shoes in weekly rotation. toe-socks also helps, it prevents bilsters and allows toes to spreadout while inside the shoes. I also do exercises for the feet and walking barefoot accasionally to keep em healthy.

[@LaitoChen]

"the shoe can't perform well" 😂😂. My guy, YOU can't perform well. Barefoot shoes are zero support. Tonnes of people run marathons in barefoot shoes. And our ancestors didn't wear Nike's when chasing antelope 😂

[@tacit5057]

@@LaitoChenyou know nothing about shoe mechanics and racing

[@2wheels1guy25]

@@LaitoChenmaybe if our ancestors got Nikes they would catch the antilope a lot sooner. Maybe not, point is you don’t know. I think toe spread is useless and even counterproductive when running straight for miles on smooth tarmac. Running more dynamicly (like footballers) added balance from toespread is a huge plus.

[@drkrpr155]

Yup agree it’s a good idea to have multiple pairs of shoes especially if you do different activities. So far work/walking & gym/run & recovery works for me

[@kaufmanat1]

​@@LaitoChenhow many olympic runners have you seen wear barefoot shoes? think before you speak.

[@albertnoyalk.t71]

Bro speaks in clickbait😂

[@RivBank-o3j]

Where did you get your education?

[@albertnoyalk.t71]

@@RivBank-o3j explanation for the educated people : in this comment i metaphorically compares the term clickbait as a language and states that the narrator speaks in clickbait

[@albertnoyalk.t71]

​@@RivBank-o3jand by the way it's a copied comment 😂

[@RivBank-o3j]

@@albertnoyalk.t71 i’m gonna ask again where did you get it?

[@RivBank-o3j]

@@albertnoyalk.t71 is Podiatry click bait oh my🤡🤡🤡

[@roshunepp]

My ankles are dying at that cushion. Almost as much as my eyes were dying when I saw those spread toes! Lol

[@thenext9537]

I love my glycerin 21 brooks for long running, but I have these water shoes that have a wide toe box, are flat and I sometimes run in them. Super grippy, knobby for water and rocks whatever but I ran in them and I really really liked them. So now I’m looking at barefoot shoes.

[@gideonkerr841]

Altra make my favorite zero drop, wide toe box shoe that still has a variety of options for comfortable padding.

[@te1ephraq]

In running, you land on forefoot or midfoot. What happens if you land on a heel? The knee is locked, meniscus is already compressed and you hit meniscus with all body weight! Heel landing is a way to meniscus tear and arthritis! So, no heel landing! More extreme - no heel touch of the ground during running! But when you do forefoot/midfoot landing your heel is hanging in the air. This is the natural drop. I prefer to have some padding on a heel and do not hang it in the air. So, I do my runs in high drop well cushioned shoes - Adidas Boston 10 (8mm drop according to internet).

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

@@te1ephraq exactly

[@FreddyD177]

Hokas or Onclouds any opinions?

[@te1ephraq]

@@FreddyD177 Never used but would buy Hokas to try. Looking for Hoka Speedgoat since my trail running shoes are worn off. But for trail running I prefer flat shoes with no drop since when run downhill I land on a heel and stability is important. Oncloud - no opinion.

[@ScuffleYT]

@@FreddyD177 both good brands, but go test them out (preferably at the end of a day when your feet are tired and/or just a bit swollen).

[@koolaidman239]

How ur ankles doin

[@Hindu.jogendra_baghel]

I ran a marathon in Xero shoes 👟 with the extra insole,so I was essentially barefoot i didn't have any problem.most people don't understand that you have to run ..🏃🏃 ❤I am from India ❤

[@apexkilla]

Absolutely WRONG that a running shoe should always be flat.

[@AB-nb2ic]

Sorry, but you should look into that a bit more and understand why it's actually correct, for better running form, and joint health and skeletal alignment all the way up to your neck.

[@apexkilla]

@@AB-nb2ic nonsense

[@fercules2]

@@AB-nb2ic I don't think you understand the biomechanics of running at a competitive level. No one will break the marathon world record using flats.

[@BeFr-vp7ot]

Yeah, I agree. For short easy runs may be, but not for performance. I love wearing my barefoot shoes in everyday life and on walks. But I use mostly completely normal (i.e., non-flat) shoes for running. Once in a while, I will take off my shoes completely and run a mile entirely barefoot. I might get myself a pair of flat running shoes to wear occasionally at some point. But I just cannot imagine running a road marathon at maximum effort in flat shoes. This video feels dogmatic especially as it ignores every pro runner and running shoe engineer ever.

[@masterimbecile]

Shoes truly are a feet of engineering

[@LordRahl11]

That shoe seems like it could make rolling your ankle easier.

[@Ruffian71]

I now wear ‘Xero’ shoes as my workout shoe. It’s zero-drop & has greatly changed for the better how I lift. I don’t run anymore too much wear/tear over the decades…

[@emyabara3371]

What zero drop shoes with still enough cushion for marathon?

[@DA-lk5np]

zero drop is for working out, not running

[@liakze]

Please make a video about what shoes would be best for people with flat feet. I recently went to Roadrunner to get my feet checked and walked away paying $225 for custom insoles and a pair of the Brooks Ghost 16 shoes, but hope this isn't the only option for alleviating the feet and knee pain I've gone through most of my life, especially after intense sports and workouts.

[@LisaCulton]

I have flat feet and have run multiple marathons and what you described is basically what you need. It's not cheap but your joints will thank you.

[@zepho100]

Cushion is so needed. I can’t run without it as my knees get wrecked

[@brandonb.5304]

These are running shoes for very specific applications--half and full marathons. They're not everyday shoes or shoes you wear for a jog. The stack height is specific to energy transfer and most running shoes have drops because you want to be running on your forefoot, so a drop helps you maintain that running posture. You can't just make a blanket statement that all drop shoes are bad and stack height isn't ideal. There's a reason why marathon times have gotten so much faster over the last ten years with the technology in these racing shoes.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

So you want less energy transfer when running marathons? Why do you want it to be more difficult?

[@brandonb.5304]

@@ricardocabeza6006 tf are you talking about? Read my comment again. I said these marathon super shoes provide more energy transfer

[@ricardocabeza6006]

@@brandonb.5304 So a football helmet has cushion so it transfers more energy to the brain...? Just think about it... Cushioning absorbs energy, it doesn't transfer it.

[@brandonb.5304]

@@ricardocabeza6006 the foams used in these shoes bounce back, they don’t sink down, otherwise runners would sink into them and not be able to take normal steps. They’re not memory foam mattresses. Use your fucking brain, genius

[@brandonb.5304]

@@ricardocabeza6006 not at all the same kind of foam in a helmet and in a shoe, genius. Try again.

[@Gabizzle3]

That said, modern footwear’s toe boxes are awful which cause us to underuse our toes when we conduct any activity, where products such as barefoot shoes remind us of. If your toe box is good and you engage your toes during exercise, the other shoes are still fine to use.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Try that with lateral movement your foot will slide in your shoe and if it’s really bad will cause injury

[@fujifilm5127]

I wear boots and am autistic so I walk on on my toes at home. I have never worn running shoes my entire life. I ran and won in track in field in hiking boots once

[@daashikii]

Okay this guy knows what hes talking about for a normal person. These shoes are for elite runners

[@Syro-k2h]

Amazing Podcast! Loved every bit of it. Very mature and Candid Conversation.

[@maxglass6077]

Can we get some examples of good shoe models?

[@Superdada]

For serious, high mileage runners, Flat shoes put too much stress on your Achilles tendon. You want around 8mm of drop. The “cushion” isn’t for cushioning. It’s for rebound for more performance in running. These are very focused race shoes in the video. Not intended for everyday jogging around to the grocery store. This video is clickbait.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

The cushion is for cushioning... We don't put cushion in helmets for rebound or more energy transfer like the shoe marketing teams claim...

[@azlizzie]

Close. I would argue this video is rage bait.

[@meganmosur8246]

YES! So happy your promoting barefoot shoes!! I’ve been wearing them for 2 years and my whole body has changed, my feet grew, I feel more energized and strong.

[@TrevorPhilips]

shoes with a bit more cushion than that are BANNED from racing cuz they’re too fast 🏎️💨 they’re not for casual comfort 🤦

[@Super-soldier98]

From experience i think our feet will adjust to the bare foot shoes the longer you wear them. I'm 26 now and I only started using bare foot shoes around June/July of this year and at first when I'd run in them my calves and ankles felt as if they were being used in a way they haven't before. Before I used regular running shoes and dress shoes whenever I left the house but now I use barefoot shoes 95% of the time when I leave my house. It's helped me with my knee pain and I think it added strength to my legs when I do the leg extensions in the gym and other leg exercises. I did my 2nd marathon in the barefoot shoes and the only time I felt soreness was when I was running on rocky surfaces

[@zukzworld]

I’m with you. ❤

[@BlitzKupo]

0 drop shoes being the only answer is bogus. This is probably an indirect Altra advertisement or at least a silent endorsement (wide toebox + zero drop? come on). Firstly, there is no "one" right body type, people have different body characteristics, and this translates to their running form, i.e. someone might be a heel striker or may slouch forward. You bet it's because we're sitting around all day, and yeah we also wanna run. But this video is like claiming that people like this should not be running. Because these heel strikers benefit from 10mm drop shoes or even 12 mm drop shoes. So please don't misguide them. 0 drop shoes are almost exclusively useful for midfoot striking, otherwise they lead to overextensions of the leg and are frankly dangerous. So before posting a clip full of contentious ideas, please also share some disclaimers, like the physiotherapist you are.

[@captainnutzlos3816]

This is BS !! I weigh 110 kilos and 196cm tall and have a conditon of a so called flat foot. Testes everything from sport to shoes inlets. The only thing i dont get pain in my foot nerve, is a shoe having this much buffer 😊

[@ricardocabeza6006]

So when someone exercises for the first time, and it's painful because their body isn't conditioned for it... they should just stop exercising?

[@flaviomongiovi8105]

If you have a "muscular" flat foot, you can fix it with good foot posture and barefoot shoes, and I know you can cause I did. If you have "bone" flat food, just get surgery, the quality of life improvement is worth it, I know it's expensive, but it will fuck your whole body up and eventually you'll need multiple surgeries.

[@WYKLO]

That's literally a result of relying on foot deforming shoes all your life.

[@zacariasnelson5753]

What about folks that work jobs that make them get a lot of mileage on flat concrete floors? I feel like the barefoot shoes would hurt from no cushion

[@disarchitected]

On vacation, sightseeing, I’ve done 25k to 30k steps a day for a couple of weeks in barefoot shoes without any problems. I need to use the insole though, otherwise I find it too harsh. On my Vivobarefoot shoes, the sole is 2.5mm thick, the insole about 3mm.

[@TessHKM]

You'd be surprised. Your feet are their own cushions. Barefoot shoes were the only kind I could tolerate when I worked at the roundhouse.

[@zacariasnelson5753]

@@TessHKM that’s a fair point. I ask because I work in a factory and my toes still aren’t used to engaging during walking and it gives me foot cramps very similar to hand cramps when your hands get pushed beyond their limits

[@chaosengine3772]

I stocked shelves in one of those big food club warehouses overnight on smooth as glass concrete wearing (zero drop, 4mm sole) Xero Speedforces. Never had any issues with my feet. In fact, marveled at how connected and planted I was doing that job.

[@Jack_Gatsby]

@@zacariasnelson5753 i guess different solution for different people. I think you should experiment by wearing different set up. But i guess you can use solid outer sole, but more midsole cushion. Or, you can modify your shoes by applying softer insole with your current shoes.

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

If you run a _lot_ and you only have access to pavement, you _really_ need some cushion for the long term health of your joints.

[@Saavys]

Goggins it out. You’ll be alright 💪🏻

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

@Saavys Goggins runs with shoes most of the time, and he frequently runs on trails. Furthermore, Goggins does not deny that he is destroying his body.

[@Sin_Dee]

Good concise video 👍

[@PenneyBack]

Terms like 'good' and 'optimum' need to be qualified. These kinds of shoes (such as the one at the start of the video) are extreme examples specifically designed for running. In that context, they are good and are about as close to optimum performance as possible. Why do you want a zero drop shoe for long distance running? Most elite runners do not use zero drop shoes. They also use shoes that point at the end and curl up slightly. You have not made the case for such sweeping statements. I'm not arguing that running shoes are the best shoes in every situation, but you can't deny there's merit to their design. They're made that way for a reason. Come on Squat Uni - you know this!

[@noelscuba3423]

title is for overy hyping for the views naturally

[@juanpinca1716]

Flat shoes always hurt my feet. maybe cuz I'm a modern human always walking Ang running on concrete.

[@adammiller9179]

Or maybe because you're a modern human that's been wearing modern shoes for years or decades. Modern human anatomy is exactly the same as humans 10,000+ years ago. And we evolved in the plains and savannas of Africa... Flat ground.

[@Incan_The4th]

are you making sure your fully engaging all the muscles within your foot?

[@kronik9317]

⁠@@adammiller9179flat ground with give. let those same mfs from 10000+ years ago run constantly on concrete and harder surfaces and i reckon they’ll want padding too. stop glazing the ancient humans. we’ve evolved, most of us have become smarter too, you not so much

[@ricardocabeza6006]

@@kronik9317 All the ground on the planet was flat with give 10,000 years ago? Fascinating.

[@patrickkalin4437]

The alphas aren't for comfort, they are for speed. You don't drive the Ferrari to work every day 😂😂

[@ricardocabeza6006]

Man, driving a racecar everyday would suck. They have the stiffest suspension so all the energy goes into moving the car as quickly as possible. So yeah... looks like all that cushion in the shoe is for comfort.

[@patrickkalin4437]

@@ricardocabeza6006 they are comfort for the length of the marathon on race day. Just jogging in them is odd. Not too many people do all their training in them as you lose the extra propulsion of the new carbon plate.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

@@patrickkalin4437 The extra propulsion of the carbon plate...? Do you think a carbon plate is generating energy?

[@patrickkalin4437]

@@ricardocabeza6006 the way the carbon plate flexes it definitely helps to push you along.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

@@patrickkalin4437 You do understand that the carbon plate doesn't create energy... correct? Energy that the runner is generating is going into the carbon plate instead of the ground, which the plate releases back less energy than it took in due to entropy. There is no "extra propulsion"... In fact, it's actually reducing energy efficiency.

[@DAicon24]

Just how cars are built for different purposes, the same goes with shoes. If you want to move faster, get the shoes with the point.

[@PennyMan123]

Bro for running there are different needs. None of this is factual. The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 which was pictured is pinnacle of running technology. Cushion is required to prevent injuries in runners.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

So all the people around the world running around barefoot all day are constantly injured? Or do you just mean the people in western society that have spent their entire life in a foot cast?

[@custardtart1312]

The dude is utterly clueless isn’t he.

[@PennyMan123]

@@custardtart1312 I would have to agree

[@ricardocabeza6006]

@@PennyMan123 Didn't Usain Bolt grow up without shoes in Jamaica...?

[@PennyMan123]

@@ricardocabeza6006 he’s a sprinter. Not a distance runner.

[@SamuelEduardoHernandezReyes]

Ankle breaker 😂

[@Victor-rx4kh]

The shoes shown at the beginning is seriously an ankle breaker!

[@andenwest4871]

That’s a purpose built road racing shoe. It’s only purpose is to run races on a road

[@nineteenninetyfive]

People get problems with excessive use of these shoes, but using them for occasional running is fine.

[@andersonmarcelo455]

What you said is true, if we're talking about everyday shoes. For running shoes, we need that shape to increase our performance!

[@ricardocabeza6006]

Is that what the marketing team for the shoe company told you?

[@LisaCulton]

Our bodies weren't designed to be standing, walking and running on hard surfaces all day, every day, though. We need cushioning.

[@GuiltySpark347]

Only thing you can do with these is run straight. Please do not wear these running shoes playing basket ball, football or any other port that requires quick turning. I had a horrible ankle sprain one time

[@Dr.shahrukhkhan8743]

This shoe definitely can cause ankle sprain 😮

[@Ravn1]

Are there any sources that shows that zero drop and barefoot shoes are better for people?

[@chris19907]

i dont think this channel knew what they talking about

[@ricardocabeza6006]

Just thousands of years of evolution. We exercise because we are suppose to move. We eat fresh foods because it's what we are suppose to eat. We wear high cushioned footwear because it's comfortable...

[@deucevault7850]

im convinced people like shoes like this because it makes them seem 2+ inches taller than they are

[@paulabner201]

Target Audience Shoe: Competitive Runners This guy: weight lifters

[@miked0611]

The goat of ad segments 21:05

[@nathantripathy]

While I have come to appreciate flat shoes with a wide toe box (I usually wear Xeros), when I worked 12+ hour days on a hard floor in a nursing home I developed debilitating knee pain. In response I purchased Z-Coils which were a wonder for my knees. Nowadays with my Xeros I don't wear them everyday, but they are great to switch to for a few days if my knees do flare up.

[@akashnarayanan4199]

Your answer did surprise me as it's not clear and simple 😡

[@camerondawson9205]

RIP to my ATFL ligaments

[@danschaefer2450]

Been running for over 5 years. From 5k's up to marathons. Tried all types of shoes from 0 drop to max cushion. My personal experience is the more cushion the better for my feet, legs and body.

[@denilla8034]

That cushion is a shock absorber for runners. It's not about giving you spring to help you run faster. It's to lessen the impact from running.

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

That used to be the case, which is why "race flats", thinner running shoes for race day were the norm and people trained in thicker soled, more dampened shoes. Nowadays, the foams have changed and along with a carbon plate are designed to give the runner a spring that returns energy and very high stack shoes are used for race days.

[@Necrozatus]

Ankle breaking to the next level 🔥

[@Karamarika]

Getting shoes with more cushion was the best thing I ever did for my feet. Barefoot shoes sound like a nightmare of pain for me. I think it's insane that people push for that.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

This is like when a person tries exercising for the first time, and says they don't want to do it again because it's painful.

[@Karamarika]

@@ricardocabeza6006 huh? I had plantar fasciitis and was recommended to get cushioned shoes and to not go barefoot anymore. It was the single most helpful piece of advice I got to help with the pain. The "pain" from working out is the best part.

[@WYKLO]

Land on the middle of your foot, not the heel. I guarantee that's basically your entire issue

[@Karamarika]

@WYKLO plantar fasciitis and residual difficulties from a prior broken foot are my issues. A normal gait is heel first. It would be incredibly awkward to try to walk while landing on the middle of your foot.

[@WYKLO]

@Karamarika I was thinking more about running, but yeah I suppose with walking you're right. In any case, narrow toe boxes are just indisputably bad for you

[@audioostrich]

One thing that isnt mentioned often enough with stack height is the increased lever on the ankle. That extra distance increases the frequency and severity of rolling your ankle. This is a huge reason i reccomend people hike in lower stack trail runners and get rid of big hiking boots when traveling on uneven terrain

[@MKMT3481]

That some next level comfort

[@boscoblack]

Not everyone needs a massive reduction in pronation. Your subtalar joint needs to evert for your tibia and femur to internally rotate and activate the glute max

[@ralphwoodruff]

Timely and helpful.

[@Neogentronyx]

That marshmallow cloud shoe looks crazy😮

[@julibrown6984]

😂😂😂Ithis is hilarious 😂😂😂the kutambula and closed goods hehehe thank ladies.

[@Hako箱]

Never thought shoes could have jiggle physics

[@alexanderblum7602]

Love your content !!! Thanks!

[@maiden5427]

I sprained my ackle watching this

[@DavidSmyth8439]

You should wear a variety of cushion levels. The Ground in natural environments varies alot

[@riaanpotgieter475]

This one should be called "Ankle Twister" 😼 😎

[@Ascendedninja6]

I use Brooks for canyon running. Best track I've ever been on.

[@ArildJakobsen-zn4zl]

I am a hippie, barefoot runner, but very science based. I have tested barefoot versus Hoka Clifton 8 versus Nike Vaporfly 2-3 years ago on asphalt and track. Both track and asphalt 6x1.2km. Nike 5” faster than barefoot; Hoka 15” slower than barefoot. But running with shoes gives me radically more knee pain because my body keeps my knees almost straight to leverage the spring in the shoe.

[@juannavarro3343]

I worked for Altra for many years. They used this design, trash... Gives lots of foot pain

[@smellysam]

I agree with the wider toe box, but zero drop shoes are “meh” when actually running. Lower drop is good, around 6mm - I understand why we got injured all the time in the old fashioned tight, high drop (12mm!) minimally padded “racing flats”.

[@sebvettelF1]

I didn't know i needed this information today...

[@Major.Tom.1973]

it's a horrible thing that these specialist niche designs are being marketed to the average joe for general wear

[@mikepaulus4766]

I was 24 when I joined the military. My running form was naturally toe to toe. After a couple years in the Navy they taught me that natural running form was the heel strike. So I started doing it. A couple years in I started having problems, but I couldn't get back to my toe to toe form. It doesn't feel right anymore. 😢

[@ricardorivera6543]

Though your points are valid. Zero drop, minimalistic shoes aren’t always the best. Personally ran high nileage in a couple pairs last year and i suffered achilles tendinitis. Yes there were exercises I did to prevent it, but you cannot combat the pounding on your feet with more exercise. A little bit of stability and cushion does not hurt especially if you are suffering ached and pains.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

If someone that doesn't run at all, suddenly runs a long distance... Do you think it could cause injuries and pain? That's what you did with your foot. And you can combat the pounding on your feet with more exercise... that's exactly the job the calves were evolved to do.

[@CoolDeep-vl4qz]

More cushion means more rebound leading to lesser inpacts on joints

[@kennynakawaki]

I’m happy SquatU finally opened up my eyes to the poorly designed pointed toe box shoes that caused my hallux valgus on both of my great toes for so many years. The last 2 years I’ve been wearing toe spacers and shoes with wider toe boxes. Hopefully not too late to reverse the damage, but I’m definitely not making it worse to a bunion anymore thankfully 🙏🏻

[@MR_Jaysial]

The ankle snatchers 💯

[@davidb2142]

Most running shoe manufacturers do not make zero drop shoes. Have you ever considered why?

[@ricardocabeza6006]

Because we live in a society were the majority of people have essentially spent their entire life in a foot cast and want a high cushioned shoe. Major shoe manufacturers are interested in number of sales, not the health of your foot.

[@davidb2142]

@@ricardocabeza6006 agreed. Which is a big reason anyone interested in barefoot running needs to take it slow getting into it to avoid injury.

[@ricardocabeza6006]

@@davidb2142 Oh yes, I absolutely agree with that. I actually had to re develop my running mechanics too.

[@WYKLO]

Cause people don't know how tf to run anymore, they're slamming their heels on the ground and locking their knees instead of landing on the ball of the foot and letting the leg itself absorb the shock. You're being sold weak legs.

[@stefangreen3770]

This is why I like New Balance specifically the 2002R’s

[@Trainzer_]

I switched to a pair of vibrams fivefingers last year. They're not the prettiest but the look kinda grows on you as you wear them. If your a runner looking to wear barefoot shoots for running as I was expect to spent 3 months of retraining as there a bunch of muscles in your lower leg that now have to trained/retrained as your old shoes didnt really allow you to use these muscles. The first time i ran with my barefoot shoes i was done after a milr and a half as my lower legs were on fire. I eventually got back to running 5 miles no problem. Just remeber to take it slow and not push yourself too hard when switching over.

[@iker7853]

With these type of shoe you are supposed to run fast and only use the fist part, and never the full sole! They dont even have grip in the back. Flying shoes are good for flyers not runners under 4.30 min/km

[@capnmoby9295]

Sketchers walk never failed me yet