Why Your Feet Will Be SORE When You Switch to Barefoot Shoes

Dr. Aaron Horschig is a physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, speaker and writer. After graduating with his bachelors in exercise science from Truman State University in 2009, he then went on to receive a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Missouri in 2012. Aaron now works at Boost Physical Therapy & Sport Performance in Kansas City Missouri.
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[@aniz40]

Thank you Mark :)

[@thomasokon8657]

Neo: "Why do my feet hurt?" Morpheus: "You've never used them before."

[@flat-earther]

LOL BTW Thomas I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@cthide]

I have the flattest feet on earth. Podiatrists loved me. Custom orthotics since as early as I can recall. A few years ago I changed over (gradually!) to minimal “barefoot” shoes (mostly Vivos but some Lems and Xeros) and once I had fully transitioned, I had much less foot pain, knee pain, hip pain, back pain etc than I ever did with orthotics and big “motion control” or “stability” shoes. If you have flat feet or low arches: you can do this. It will help. Despite what any podiatrist or physiatrist etc tells you.

[@JulesLife]

I’ve used customs for 7-8 years and stopped 2 weeks ago. 🤞

[@drewpfeif5028]

I used to have very flat feet. Key words are "used to" after about a year of running in minimalist shoes, I was shocked one day when I walked out in the rain barefoot and saw my wet footprints. 2 years later and my feet ankles and especially knees are mostly pain free. I'm never going back

[@flat-earther]

cthide, guess what's flatter than your feet????? The earth!!! I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@anthonyfletcher8053]

@@flat-earther damn bro, you’re really late getting on THAT bus..

[@jere0099]

This happened to me! I have heavy flat feet and been wearing nike's for over 10 years, bought another pair last summer without realizing they were barefoot shoes. My feet were in so much pain the first week just from my daily walks and I couldn't understand why, I thought they were just a bad pair of shoes haha! But after about 1-2 weeks I noticed the pain was gone and I was walking a lot lighter on my feet, putting weight more on my mid-foot to forefoot instead of my heel. I was able to shift this to my running form and it has helped me a lot to minimize pain/injuries!

[@lurpjewul]

I have been wondering if barefoot shoes would help me with my flat feet, you just answered my question. Thanks!

[@rickjones5399]

What shoes are you running with? Low or high drop, and are you running on a track/terrain or concrete/asphalt?

[@jere0099]

@@rickjones5399 I'm currently running in Hoka Clifton 7's as my daily which is a bit more on the cushy side, might try Mach 4 next! And for speed workouts I wear Saucony Endophin speed, the shoe is a bit tight so I leave the laces pretty loose. They're all around 5mm for the heel to toe drop! I'd say 80% of my runs are on the road and 20% on the trails!

[@flat-earther]

Jere I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@aniz40]

Thank you :)

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Merrell makes a great shoe with the vapor glove series.

[@xxFairestxx]

Xero is the shit. Literally the only shoes I have worn for years. For sports, business, everything

[@commentingisawasteoftime7195]

I finally got a pair of Zelens and I love them.

[@flat-earther]

wonderland I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@tyrelharris1615]

Squat University Love this guy. Well informed. Good videos. Straightforward actionable intelligence. Effective methods. Really hope he gets on Joe Rogan one day so even more people can learn of him.

[@flat-earther]

Tyrel Harris I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@HannahSquats]

Switched to Barefoot shoes in 2009. Best decision I ever made for my body! I've slowly purchased barefoot shoes for every occasion (just can't find something to replace my cowgirl boots/yardwork boots).

[@flat-earther]

Hannah I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@marcofemto9417]

I have always ran around barefoot and didnt really like conventional shoes. Until I found the barefoot style shoes around 5 years ago also and can never go back to regular shoes. It feels awesome actually, you can balance better and more naturally cause your feet adapt to the terrain. What sucks about the barefoot shoes tho is that a lot of them arent very durable and it's hard to find affordable ones that arent quirky bright hipster colors made of vegan materials that make your feet stink. I know they will grow in popularity and hopefully they come up with some good leather work-ish boots. Or more rugged shoes that actually hold up to hardcore hikes off the trail

[@JetVLB]

I worked in HVAC with the boots vivo makes. I loved it.

[@leeknivek]

I wear wolverine boots, they still have a heel and a rubber sole, but they only lift about 3/4” and the sole is very flexible. I work in construction so I have to wear heavy steel toe boots constantly. For about 10 years now daily, and so I actually bought some ugg boots (because they’re like 4wd slippers, and good in the snow, and slip on) and got some pretty serious foot pain as those have very little support. But, it was sort of a good pain, not like something was broken but like muscle growth.

[@flat-earther]

Marco Femto I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@IronMayne]

Content is always appreciated ! Much respect to you guys ✊🏿🏋🏾‍♂️🏋🏾‍♂️🙏🏿

[@flat-earther]

Keith A I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@super_heroes]

I’m 20 and I started wearing Vivo’s nearly a year ago and I can attest to my feet being stronger! Also, my foot pain I used to have after taking my old cushioned shoes off is gone and so ever since I started wearing these barefoot shoes, I’ve been a lot more happier in terms of walking long distances as before I used to hate the anticipation of all the pain I would’ve gone through while wearing my old Adidas Ultraboost shoes

[@flat-earther]

Super heroes I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@johto]

Nice! as you are 20 years old, you have much easier time to reverse the damage of wrong shoes, i my self woke up to this issue at 45, still not too late and i already see improvements in just a few weeks. Sure, gott take it slowly at first 👍

[@Je66384]

I started wearing barefoot shoes daily back in October, i didn't realize how loud i was stomping my feet. Now i have more control in my feet when i walk

[@flat-earther]

Joshua I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jbonomo]

Used to have significant knee pain... hated running. Switched to vibrams for everything but work and it's amazing. Took 6 months to get to running miles in them but was worth it. All knee pain gone. I found the transition was easier walking/ running on grass or a soft surface before asphalt and concrete.

[@flat-earther]

Joseph I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@Not-so-cool-name]

I switched to barefoot shoes in my mid 40’s with Achilles enthesopathy, plantar the Dino patchy and OA of tarsals - my feet are much better now. Thanks!

[@flat-earther]

Nicholas Usui-Crook I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@guilhermesampaio5318]

A thing that I've been doing that is making my feet stronger in a gentle way is to workout barefoot. As it's only like 3 hours per week, it's kinda slow transition. I'm also using feiyue as my daily and walking shoes.

[@flat-earther]

Guilherme I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@5rylie]

Been on the barefoot shoes for over a year now. This is the best talk I’ve heard over the subject so far.

[@flat-earther]

Rylie I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@kronnickusrex7832]

I got adapted into barefoot shoes from a minimalist steel toe shoe. It does not advertise as a barefoot shoe it isn't but it is very close. No heel, super bendy, and a sole that, while being thick, transfers the ground feel extremely well. I tried going back to my hiking boots and couldn't. Now I have xero and vivobarefoot shoes and I love them.

[@jamiefanger]

What shoes are these? I need them for work. TIA

[@flat-earther]

Kronnickus I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@namesake7139]

Shoes are like casts for your feet

[@Eric-of5ex]

"If I am home I m never in shoes", Dr A says... Do people in general wear shoes inside their home in the US? I m always barefoot inside my home,sometimes I wear socks, but never shoes...Where I am from (Scandinavia) people don't wear shoes inside their homes...

[@jpizzleforizzle]

Currently going through this process of foot toughening and strengthening. I have had soft-ass baby feet my entire life. Even 12 hour shifts in boots never really caloused my feet. If anything, it made everything worse, from back problems, knees, weak ankles, etc. Been wearing Xero Prio 100% of the time for about 2 months or so. Slowly getting better. Toes are spreading more, arches are stronger, toes stronger. Sore as a mofo some days, tho. Now I'm relearning how to walk, trying not to heel strike so hard. At the moment, my heels are taking a beating, but overall this has been a game changer for me. I live in the desert so there's no shortage of hard, irregular, and pointy surfaces to walk on. Nice video guys. I hope people get some really good info from this.

[@christianperi]

How has your soreness been? I switched to wearing Minimalist Altras almost 100% of time about 5 months ago and still find myself pretty sore everyday and dealing with discomfort. I came from wearing “normal/traditional” Nikes with heel drop, arch support, crammed toe box, etc. I sadly used to wear my old traditional shoes from the moment the sun came up to the moment I put my head on my pillow at night

[@jpizzleforizzle]

@@christianperi well, I went all in. Haven't worn a "regular" shoe since putting my Xero Prio's on the first time. I get a little soreness on top of my right big toe sometimes, and a little bit of sensitivity on my left fibular sesamoid (had to look that up) just inside the ball of my big toe. But most of the overall soreness is gone. Muscles are strengthening, bones are getting used to making more contact on hard surfaces like concrete, toes are splaying out more, arches are stronger, and my right pinkie toe doesn't sit underneath anymore which is hella nice cause I've had nerve damage on the outside from years of long hours in bad shoes and boots. It's changed the way I walk for sure, more midfoot and forefoot than heel-toe as before. Definitely still an ongoing process with a lot of new neuromuscular connections to build over time. Benefits clearly outweigh any initial discomfort. I mean, there's days where I'm like "damn, I really want to jump into my Vans with those ultra cush insoles", but I know my toes would hate me for it. Unfortunately I haven't skated at all since the switch, but I'll figure that out when I pick up my new midlife crisis hobby (skateboarding) again soon. One thing to remember: don't neglect foot massage and stretching every day, or at least when you're really feeling it. Use toe spreaders or lacing your fingers through your toes and moving stuff around a bit every day feels really good, keeps everything mobile and gives your toes a good lateral stretch.

[@christianperi]

@@jpizzleforizzle Glad to see its been going good for you! For me its just been on and off soreness and discomfort for months and months. My feet were super weakened by the chronic “normal” shoe wearing. I’ve been doing strengthening exercises for my feet and walking more barefoot. My feet have just been so sensitive and hate all the new pressures and sensations. I’m constantly getting weird pains in different parts of my foot. I also never took my socks off until it was time to change them each 24-48 hour period, even wore them to bed. So that may have contributed to my brain turning off all the unused nerve endings in my foot (my left one is the one with these issues, right has been great with the process). I made the switch back around September 1 so its been 5 months now. Ive now decided to switch between my old shoes and my new altras and whitins throughout the days to sort of give myself a break. Were you barefoot at all before your transition or did you at least take your shoes off when returning home? That’s something good to have done beforehand that has helped alot of people through quicker transitions from what I read

[@jpizzleforizzle]

@@christianperi I never really walked barefoot much, even as a kid, unless at a beach or a pool, rarely anywhere else. Ive worn shoes of some type inside for a long time unless it was evening or I was in bed. My feet were baby soft, and super sensitive. I still don't walk outside barefoot much. Mostly because for the last 1.5 years I've been in Arizona and the desert here is full of critters, thorns, and sharp rocks. Not to mention for a good bit of the year the ground is hot enough to literally burn you. So tl;dr... No. This is all new to me. I take my shoes off whenever I can, do my stretches, massage, etc. Just being patient with the process.

[@christianperi]

@@jpizzleforizzle Yeah sounds about like me. I think I was more barefoot as a kid, but stopped being as much once I started my early teens. Now I know that was a bad idea. It’s definitely taking a long time to adjust. I’ve been trying to be patient with the process but the chronic mild soreness, sensitivity, new pressures, etc. has been rough for me.

[@JulesLife]

I just gave up my orthotics 2 weeks ago.

[@flat-earther]

Jules I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@GR7O]

Great content guys. Found your channel this year! Love it. Very informative

[@flat-earther]

El Flaco I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@MathiasonBoxing]

Done my first 10 min walk in Vivo today and my heal is feeling scuffed up!

[@aroncampos5720]

Hope you still wearing them bro

[@MathiasonBoxing]

@@aroncampos5720 still wearing them - completely ruined the insoles but still going! How you doing in them?

[@flat-earther]

Mathias I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@ib6ub986]

That staredown though

[@flat-earther]

Kyle Farrell I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@toddbot5726]

How long should it take for the foot pain to subside after switching to barefoot shoes? I've been in them for about 9 months and I still have constant pain in my front pad and my 3 middle toes feel sore regularly.

[@Vatsuggggg]

Minimalistic shoes are the best! Game changer

[@flat-earther]

Vatsuggggg I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@thebruceborn]

Jesus loves you!

[@flat-earther]

Bruce Born I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@leroyk6169]

My Xero shoes are hands down the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever wore, once I adapted to them.

[@flat-earther]

Leroy I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@christianperi]

How long were your feet sore and take to adapt? I’m 3.5 months into wearing my altras and my feet are still pretty sore everyday

[@J0lisses]

Took me 6 months until I got used to wearing my Vivos all day (for most activities) w/o any feet soreness. Had to REALLY get used to sore feet in the beginning, haha. However, since then I’ve had zero feet issues and it completely reversed some posture issues I had had for my entire life as well.

[@christianperi]

I’ve been dealing with tons of foot soreness as well in my Altras. Did you switch back and forth between the vivos and your supportive traditional shoes?

[@J0lisses]

@@christianperi Nah, I did not. I gutted it out and only used my Vivos.

[@christianperi]

@@J0lisses yeah I haven’t done the whole switch back and forth between them thing as you see being recommended on a lot of articles. My foot has just been super sore since I’ve switched out of my conventional shoes that I wore for the last decade and I’m trying to figure out how to ease the soreness :/

[@J0lisses]

@@christianperi I feel you. Well, the game changed for me when I started to walk differently. Not heel strike, but mid-foot strike. That was when my feet adapted with supersonic speed. Loads of content online how to approach it.

[@christianperi]

@@J0lisses Okay I will look into that, thank you!

[@frederickoparah1669]

Once you wear zero drop, you will never go back to heels, it is insane that something so bad (heels) is the norm, not to mention narrow toe boxes....

[@flat-earther]

Frederick I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@drewswomley7787]

With these short clips, I can never find a link to the source/original podcast so I can go listen to the whole thing. Am I missing it somewhere in the notes?

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

We’ll get better at this, but for now, here’s the full length ep: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gabHmoRnrsaqoqc

[@flat-earther]

Drew Swomley I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

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I want to know where to get that Goku and Frieza shit from!!

[@flat-earther]

Sebastian I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@tongla9447]

My soreness went from the shins to the arches and finally hills. Now I'm doing fine.

[@flat-earther]

Tong La I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@christianperi]

How long did you have soreness? Im 3.5 months into wearing my altras and my feet are still pretty sore everyday

[@tongla9447]

@@christianperi are you sure it's not shin splints? Even though altra shoes are wild, their soles not thin at all. My soreness used to last a week when I first started. Now, it is days like regular soreness.

[@christianperi]

@@tongla9447 It could be a little bit of shin splints, not really though. How many months were you sore?

[@tongla9447]

@@christianperi just days.

[@Hoozpoppin]

I didn’t have foot pain per se, more a numb feeling after long walks. Feet have gotten phenomenally stronger tho and that’s after having plantar fasciitis, 2 moderate bunions and 2 flat feet. Morton’s neuroma is also better.

[@flat-earther]

Gets I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@Davidfishchuk]

I recently switched to barefoot shoes and I cant go back! For those that like simple casual looks.. check out Splay shoes. they look like vans and are sub $100. but vivo's are the best!

[@flat-earther]

David Fishchuk I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@bababoey1433]

So if I have a size 11 Male or 44 in EU standard; should I expect them to still fit as my feet hypertrophy with Vivo barefoots?

[@HoopstrongCoach]

Good question

[@goon009]

Yes,because they will feel a little loose at first

[@mykeydoingit]

i’m a size 10 in nikes and in vivos (i have 2 pairs ) first one i got was 10 and fit a lil to big but still fit and the 9 fit perfect

[@richielavey1565]

I’m 13/46 and it worked fine for me

[@commentingisawasteoftime7195]

I'm the same size. 44 feiyues were great for me when they were still cheap and the French company didn't eliminate the Chinese ones from the market. The size 11 Xeros that I just bought for running are comfortable. My feet are slightly wide. I don't know how vivo's are, but I would assume they have the same kind of wide toe box. I would probably stick with an 11 if I were you.

[@Oldtimenattylife]

Literally just started running again and immediately got posterior tibial tendonitis, I used to run barefoot and it fixed a lot of things so I’m going to have to transition back again

[@flat-earther]

old-time I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@georgea6438]

Thoughts on wearing a pair of Vivo’s on a Disney trip? Too ambitious?

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Answered this on today's recording. Episode drops tomorrow, be on the lookout for your answer.

[@phoenixakari]

Do you have the link for the answer?

[@flat-earther]

george a I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@Spartacus-sx3ni]

I have severe heel bursitis in both heels. Will this help?

[@johnmichaelloggins8006]

I wear vivo’s and a pair of xeroes. Hey are the only thing I wear unless I am playing sports. I did recently buy a pair of altra zero drop shoe for long distance running. The bairfoot shoes work great on gravel or grass but on the pavement I am not a fan for long distance.

[@flat-earther]

John Michael I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@520gosiga]

I have tried this type of shoes, but my feet are super skinny the bone at the bottom always bruised. What are the options for people like me

[@wkeyx516]

thick socks ?

[@louisvuitton1859]

Wear thick socks, and take it slow. Push just enough to where you’re starting to hurt. Then stretch and rest. When walking, focus on your steps, for me I was heel striking too hard. Now I “glide” like this video mentions. But take it slow, after a few weeks you’ll notice being able to go longer. It’s like progressive overload when weight training. Can’t go too fast, otherwise it’ll be detrimental. Let your body recover. Don’t be afraid to “take a day off” and wear regular shoes for a day or two to rest at first.

[@angelquizhpe2473]

Start walking barefoot in your room and house, For weeks, then progress to a minimalist shoe but progress slowly to wearing them all the time too.

[@flat-earther]

520gosiga I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jonathanthomas3143]

what your saying about muscle being built on the foot ....check out ROB BRED the bare foot bushman Australian chap that had a tv program check out the guys feet ..just from being bare foot all the time....loads of clips of him on youtube...

[@flat-earther]

Jonathan Thomas I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@Bryansahupala]

@Nsima Inyang brother I have to ask where did you get that T-shirt?

[@flat-earther]

Bryan Sahupala I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@michaellk2254]

Been wearing feiyues everyday the past month and whenever I put another pair of shoes with cushioning I actually felt uncomfortable

[@flat-earther]

Michael LK I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jfreck]

I use vivos for gym, and am barefoot mostly all day. Typically wear vans regularly for social circumstances. Been aware of the feet development for years. My question is, what about cycling shoes? I'm using lake cx238 with custom fit insoles.. should I be using the insoles?

[@flat-earther]

Jason I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jfreck]

@@flat-earther no

[@flat-earther]

@@jfreck Okay. That's fine.

[@kylemckinney_22]

I'd think that zero drop shoes such as Altras would have similar results.

[@Vatsuggggg]

They are my best buy since I could buy my own shoes. For real! Altra ftw

[@toastededavis8626]

Let me know if I’m wrong but I bought zero shoes first, I liked them but the quality was junk, my next pair was from lems and I fell in love as it stands I will only buy lems, but I’m open to suggestions if there is something better or there

[@flat-earther]

Toastede I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@carfuen1073]

I have pain in the base of my fifth metatarsal because of running in barefoot shoes any tips ?

[@carfuen1073]

@@flat-earther yeah they have a long time ago haha but i just use the shoes to walk I never go running. and im not gonna watch your series I travelled arround the world and know for a fact that the earth is round haha

[@calholli]

I stay barefoot 90% of the time. It's so bad that I have some mean calluses. The ball of my foot, and the heel, look like a dogs paw pad.. lol. Looks like a dried up lake bed with all the cracks and wrinkles. It's a very thick and rough pad-- but I don't care. I love being barefoot.

[@flat-earther]

LoL BTW calholliI suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jzhvy333]

Should I wait for plantar fasciitis to heal before transitioning to barefoot shoes? I transitioned too fast before and damaged the fascia even more.

[@azielross4684]

Maybe wait about a month, and while you wait do stretches to heal your plantar fasciitis faster, I had it too and found out through a KZbin vid that plantar fasciitis can be caused by tightness in your calves, look into it

[@flat-earther]

JZHVY I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@ridenm7748]

Do sled pulls then stretch your calves immediately after. Cured my fasciitis. The ATG for life book by Ben Patrick has the protocol.

[@xxFR12]

i switched over night with no aches or pains

[@flat-earther]

Bob Vance I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@christianperi]

Im guessing you were mostly barefoot in the house beforehand as well right?

[@xxFR12]

@@christianperi yes man you are right. always on socks indoors

[@christianperi]

@@xxFR12 Yeah that makes more sense then. I unfortunately never walked barefoot even in the house and now I’ve been dealing with aches and pains for the last 8 months as I transition.

[@davidrosenthal5795]

I wonder why no world class road/track runners wear minimal shoes to train in? Maybe they haven’t heard the power lifters talk about minimal shoes.

[@flat-earther]

David Rosenthal I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@ridenm7748]

Probably because they put an unnatural amount of mileage on their feet and actually need the cushion. For most ppl the cushion just makes their feet weaker.

[@aniz40]

I've been wearing barefoot shoes for 2 years now, different brands. Since 2 months my Achilles tendon has now thickened considerably and also started to hurt. Before wearing BF shoes I had rather hollow feet. Maybe the stretch is too big now to walk on flat soles from 4 to 6mm all the time...? Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this or what causes this and what I could do...???

[@flat-earther]

I'm sorry Mi Goossens I don't know but I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@christianperi]

Calf Raises are found to help and even get rid of Achilles Tendonitis. There’s a good amount of KZbin videos on it.

[@aniz40]

@@flat-earther thank you :)

[@flat-earther]

@@aniz40 Sure

[@jbloggs751]

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[@flat-earther]

Bloggs I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jocaingles8464]

I've been using no innersole flat shoes. Fuck that, I still use them, but the cushion helps with walking a lot. You WILL be sore if you walk/run too much, no matter how long you "adapt"

[@flat-earther]

Joca I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@DeepThinkerSociety]

I’ve actually been told that my feet are super alpha. I worked my way to 30lb dumbbell big toe curls. I actually hit a 55lbs weight big toe pull up the other day not to brag, but it was no heel involved. I don’t think my feet need anything like this actually maybe these shoes can learn a thing or two.

[@flat-earther]

Brian Grill I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@thinkal9618]

Half this video is talking about sponsors...

[@flat-earther]

Think AL I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@joegreene7746]

Vivos taking a long time to deliver for anyone else?

[@TheBswan]

Yeah they always take awhile. I've ordered a few pairs now

[@joegreene7746]

@@TheBswan awesome. That eases my worries, appreciate it.

[@andrewlomas5796]

Same experience here, but they came

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

They’re out of the UK so shipping does take a little while longer than we’re used to, but it’s so worth it.

[@joegreene7746]

@@MarkBellsPowerProject Oh trust me I can't wait. Love what you guys are doing for the world.

[@TheSubieFan]

I know they are a sponsor but honestly barefoot shoes are kinda bullshit. Sure they can train your feet a little and help a marginal amount but it's not like it's an around fix. If you look at most top level runners none of them use barefoot shoes because regular shoes are better.

[@flat-earther]

Subiefan I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@ridenm7748]

Pull a heavy sled in barefoot shoes then do the same in a runner. Sometimes the cushion is a good thing sometimes it's bad. For anybody with Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis cushioned shoes are not better and make those conditions worse. Barefoot shoes have basically cured those issues for me until I wear a raised heel shoe.