The TRUTH About Barefoot Shoes! (You NEED To Know Before Buying)

[@MovewithDrMike]

Hope you enjoyed this video! Comment below if you currently use barefoot shoes? What shoes do you have and how do you like them?

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

Is it best to wear socks while wearing them or not?

[@MovewithDrMike]

@stickshiftdriver1832 thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Wearing socks is totally based on preference! You’ll receive the benefits regardless of whether you have socks or not! I sometimes wear mine that way too!

[@FullofCrapp]

I know Im commenting a year late but I picked up a pair of Xero Prio today and they feel great on my feet so far very light and comfortable. I will revisit this comment In a few weeks. 😂😂😂

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@FullofCrapp wow that’s fantastic to hear! Amazing! I appreciate your support and for watching!!!🙏🏻

[@swoper2]

I am 62 and switched to barefoot shoes about two years ago. I won't go back to putting my feet into constrictive shoes again and many of my minor foot issues have disappeared. This video does a great job of explaining why people wear these shoes as well as some good advice at the end on how to make the switch.

[@MovewithDrMike]

I’m so happy to hear the step you’re taking to improve the health and longevity of your feet! This is so important for all of us! Thank you so much for your support and for stopping by the channel to watch! Take care !

[@Dinu-desculţ]

I'm now 65 years old, I am already retired and I never liked to walk in shoes. Maybe only in winter, in flip-flops. Sincerely, Dinu, barefoot hiker from Romania.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed this video!

[@xxFR12]

Great informative video because you show the important stuff in a short amount of time. Correct me if you did but I do miss strength training as an essential tip. Interesting because you do show a strength(/flexibility) excersise right after, which I think is an effective way to train strength and flexibility at the same time. I mentioned to someone that my transition to barefoot shoes was instant and without pains and he asked me if I wear shoes indoors. I realized I have been walking on socks indoors all my life but didn't really think about it being good for strength like that.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Hey Bob thank you so much for stopping by and watching! Its great to hear that you were able to transition smoothly with these shoes because I feel everybody's experience is a little different! No pain or soreness is always nice! Do you mind me asking what brand you ended up choosing? I've been trying out a few different ones of my own! And yes I agree with you even though I didn't highlight strength I do believe that continuing to focus on both flexibility and strength in your feet is crucial. Thats why I show the eccentric calf raise which is one of my favorites for strengthening calf muscles but also getting a good stretch on the ankle joint. I am currently working on a video about foot health and exercises to improve strength and flexibility which I think you will find informative! Take care!

[@xxFR12]

​@@MovewithDrMike Yea sure I can tell you which brand. I'll give you my feedback as well, might be of some use to you. My first pair was the HFS from XERO. I ordered the Prio's from XERO shortly after because I was that much satisfied with them. I've exclusively worn these two pairs for the past 1.5 years. The prio's are my most comfortable shoes and the HFS is my favorite for sporty activities because it's so damn flexible and light. Do bear in mind the toebox on the HFS is less wide than some other brands like Vivobarefoot, but I have small feet in width. One flaw of the Prio's is durability though. The shoe has fallen apart in a major way. I have done a lot of atg split squats in the Prio's, an excersise where the toes flex to full rom every rep. This probably has sped up the decay of the shoe, but IMO it should be able to tolerate that. it's not a cheap shoe too. However, XERO has a pretty big warranty on their shoes, so apparantly they do believe in the quality of their product

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@xxFR12 Thank you so much for sharing your input and feedback! This is very helpful to know and I've been wanting to try out various brands to hopefully give my feedback and reviews on future videos! The Xero HFS was definitely on my list but I ended up going with FeelGrounds. Feelgrounds have a very wide toe box which I appreciate for my feet ;) I've been wearing them for about 1 week now and I love them. I mainly train in my vivobarfoot Primus. I do agree with you though... most of the minimalist shoes are not cheap lol. here are some other brands that I will eventually look into trying based on the research I've done: Splay Athletics, Icarus, Ahimsa, Wildling, and Belenka. Thanks again for input and for stopping by to watch! It really means lot!

[@garydrainville3986]

Thanks for posting this! Around the house I wear Crocs but I’m thinking that maybe I should give myself a break from them.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching! And yes I think giving your feet a break could be a great start to improving your foot health!

[@Pamandmanny]

It’s funny because I have always hated brand shoes like it took so long to wear them down until I could tolerate the over squishing feeling throwing off my balance, always preferred being barefoot any chance I get

[@MovewithDrMike]

I totally understand this and I use to feel the same exact way everytime I purchased shoes! Our bodies are smart and provide us with feedback whenever we are uncomfortable! Thanks for stopping by to watch! I really appreciate your support!

[@grzesiekniemogecipowiedzie7142]

@meditationstation1924: When getting a brand one I used to choose the ones with mesh material on top before I found out about barefoot shoes, at least they minimised the damage but would not go back to them even if they pay me to

[@FitByEnergiana]

Thank you for sharing this useful info!

[@MovewithDrMike]

I appreciate you for stopping by to watch!! Thank you!

[@healthy-natural-10]

I am wearing Hykes Pinnacle barefoot shoes and will never go back to regular shoes.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I might have to give those a try! I love Feelgrounds!

[@n4th4niel100]

Question: Is barefoot shoes actually good for you ? No doubt they are more "natural" but due to the way evolution works we are not designed. We have several dedign flaws. Question is if "normal" shoes, designed by smart people with many years of research and money, are worse than nothing (which is what barefoot essentially is) I generally do not know what to think here

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for stopping by to watch. That’s a great question. The truth is “normal” shoes were designed for comfort and looks not really considering the anatomy or biomechanics of the foot. And these days barefoot shoes are being researched and there have been studies to show these benefits so it’s not like they are just a trend.

[@thedykshow]

Hykes Escapes for me, love the barefoot lifestyle, best decision ever.

[@MovewithDrMike]

I couldn’t agree any more! Thanks for watching!

[@vdpoortensamyn]

What happens if you already practise a sport which is performed barefoot would this reduce the possible transition problems? I'm a traditional jiujitsu practitioner for over 30 years now.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Hey thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! That’s a terrific question! I would say yes if you’ve spent a great deal of time performing hobbies or activities barefoot then you will likely not encounter many transition problems! A sport like jiujitsu requires extensive amount of mobility in the ankles and in the feet and can be so beneficial for overall foot health! I did jiujitsu for about 3 years and it was a fantastic sport. I’m hoping I can sharpen up my skills again and get back out there!

[@robinsierra1029]

Which barefoot shoes do you recommend for a walking on very hard cement surfaces?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you for taking the time to watch this one! Hope you enjoyed it! Here are my top favorite minimalist shoes: FeelGrounds Vivobarefoot Altra Xero Splay Athletics Lems Belenka Wildling

[@coatedinacid]

Nice video 🙌

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this one! I appreciate it!

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

Thank you!

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you for taking the time to watch this one!!

[@2ndamendment176]

Can you tell us what shoes you were wearing please?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Yes of course! The shoes I am wearing in this video are Vivobarefoot and Whitin. You can find both of the links in the video description of this video to check them out!

[@robinsierra1029]

@@MovewithDrMike Whitin shoes have very bad reviews on Amazon

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@robinsierra1029 They might have bad reviews but for someone that is not willing to invest a lot of money upfront these can be a good start and introduction to what minimalist shoes will feel like! Great point!

[@clayowens4176]

I wondwr if this will help my foot pain and hi arch ..

[@MovewithDrMike]

A more flexible and pliable shoe can definitely improve mobility in those who have rigid and high arches! Regardless I recommend starting off slow and increase duration in the shoe over time. Your feet will definitely start to change! Thank you 🙏🏻 for watching!

[@guy6331]

would you recommend barefoot shoes for someone that has nephropathy?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Barefoot shoes can be beneficial for all individuals. Everyones feet are different and will respond differently. The key is to slowly transition into them to see how your feet tolerate walking with less support. And give your feet time to adapt! Given your condition it would also be good to monitor and observe for any skin changes (redness or callus development) in your feet especially if you lack any sensation. This could be another way to assess your tolerance. Hope this helps.

[@guy6331]

Thank you...I have the needle-pin neropathy not the walking on pillows as some describe. I love walking around the house barefoot but need protection because stepping on something/anything can be very painful. I'll give them a try (slowly) and see how I do...thanks for the response@@MovewithDrMike

[@dontecrenshaw9213]

Your making me want barefoot shoes more

[@MovewithDrMike]

Hey thank you for watching and commenting! I think it would be a good investment for your health! If you do let me know which ones you decide on and how your experience was! I’d love to hear about it! 🦶

[@batman1169]

Can someone just post what is the best shoe? Overall?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Here are my top favorites if you're looking to transitioning to minimalist shoes: Vivobarefoot FeelGrounds Xero Splay Athletics Lems Belenka Wildling Barebarics Altra

[@batman1169]

Perfect thanks and Happy New Year!!@@MovewithDrMike

[@claudiaferdinand4633]

I am super flat footed, must have an arch.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one!!

[@jasonungacta3328]

My feet are famous!

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you for helping out with this video!

[@flydopekidd11]

🔥🔥

[@SimonSezSo]

Dude, a LADYBUN? Just...no.

[@marcel665]

bad vid

[@WishQuitting]

Bet you have flat feet lol

[@notthistimenet]

Is this guy trying to say he is 15% femal with that hair bun?