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how thick is the sole. is that one like 15mm or something?

They might get more flexible once they’re broken in.

Barefoot shoes are a joke long term, barefoot means grass sand etc... not concrete, wearing barefoot type shoes on hard pavement will cause issues IMO, makes no natural sense,

I just got the Xero Prio Neo a month and a half ago and have been wearing them every single day (RIP to my shoe collection). They are the most comfortable shoes I've worn, and in general I'd super highly recommend them, even over the slightly cheaper Prio because the Neo has a softer upper that doesn't rub against the top of your foot / toes. With that said, there are two issues. The first really major issue is that they are dangerously slippery on wet surfaces, you will actually risk death if you happen to walk on something wet with water or oil, so don't even think about wearing them in a kitchen. This is really the biggest issue and I think it should be Xero's top priority to redesign the out sole to be more grippy, even at the risk of lowering durability. The second issue is that they're not very wide for barefoot standards, which hasn't affected me because I have narrow feet, but if you're a big lad and you're used to Vivo or something, they might feel too narrow.

Would you size up for Feiyue or Velho?

Hykes Flex for me

Read that the Feiyue with the red circle, with Feiyue bag, tongue that says Feiyue are not real. True?

How would you not heel strike while walking though...? Personally I love my pai just because they don't look like 16th century peasants shoes, they just look like trainers, but they're nice and wide, zero drop, and flexible enough. The ground feel is only really a consideration for me when I'm running and obviously you'd be daft to run in these.

Do you make the music that plays in short bursts? I like the vibes

If the toe box on the Prio is wide enough for me, will the toe box in the Prio Neo be also wide enough for me?

Best decision I have made was going to a barefoot shoe, been wearing the Hykes Escapes and love them, soo comfy and my feet feel so good. Feel like I have been lied to all these years with regular shoes and Never going back to regular shoes.

I love barefoot shoes, been wearing the Hykes Vivo and love them, sooo comfy.

Review of a sandal alternative. I also don't want the most minimal ever jesus sandal. I want something wearable that has a good look. What about the other zeros, they seem bigger. Also some people complain the whitins sandals are not that minimal. I think that's a good alternative I'm gonna have to see them and there cheap.

Heel striking isn't natural. Barefoot shoes emphasize that

I get what you’re saying but you can’t really rag on shamma because they were built for people who ran actual barefoot during competitions but need a little protection. I believe I have the super browns too and I agree that anything thinner would be too much. I started out using them for running but the thong was uncomfortable so I switched to xero shoes for that but recently I loosened up the strap system and now they are basically my everyday shoes. I would go for a thicker sole shoe if it had an easier and diy way to replace the sole.

Yeah, standing on concrete is absolutely miserable in barefoot shoes. Walking on concrete is not so bad, but gets uncomfortable after a few miles. My issues with "normal" shoes are: too narrow, heel elevation/toe lift, and arch support. I do like minimal padding, but not if I have to stand on concrete all day.

the new Xero Denver might change your mind. 😉Greets from Europe.

I'm gonna take it a little farther and say that 90% of the benefits of barefootware come from the wide toebox. There are benefits with a larger stack height, especially for heavier people and runners, and there are benefits for some heel drop, especially for people with longer femurs. But there is no benefit for a narrow toe box.

A little hyperbolic in presentation but overall agreed. I don't really think most barefoot shoe companies or wearers advocate as "little of everything" as possible, beyond personal preferences. My most used/loved sandals are from Luna and Bedrock which are thicker and more structured, but I also have thinner ones. Same goes for shoes. I like super thin for workout and a little more cushion for road running or long walks (not always but usually).

Thanks for the video. My favorite barefoot shoe is splay or maybe Jim green. I love them both.

yup, mostly agree with you. My go to sandal is a diy huarache with a 4mm sole and it's definitely my favourite, but they really aren't fashionable and can be annoying because of how thin and minimalist they are. Walking in them all day is fine since my walking style has adapted, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. I always have my Wildling Tanuki for more "fashionable" moments and working as a gardener and hiking is definitely more comfortable with the thicker sole on the Vivo Forest Tracker ESC. So just like with "normal" shoes it's best to adapt your footwear to whatever it is you're doing. Just one thing I don't really agree with: "Just go barefoot if you want it to be the most minimal possible thing". Yes, the thin sole doesnt provide a lot of protection, but it's better than nothing. As long as you watch out and don't go walking through nails or glass shards it's completely fine. Especially because one of my favourite things with barefoot shoes is the ability to really feel the ground. I made a thicker pair with 4mm sole and 3mm leather on top of it and it's just way too heavy and stiff for me. But if that's what you're looking for, go for it. Footwear isn't the same for everyone, so just find the shoe that your feet like the most :)

I use my tanuki shoes for the gym. Have had them for 3 yrs they’re still good. And I am doing leg day with them. I’ll do machines and squats. Why don’t you think they’d be good for leg day? I like that they don’t have any sort of heel.

Way too narrow

I've been wearing the Xero Prio Neo for a year now and didn't expect the issue with the width to become a problem. My little toe feels like it wants to scream every time I walk. Even without the insole, the shoes still don't feel wide enough. Yeah for me i still can accept this, but some times for a long walk i just prefer wear sandals

I just picked up a couple pairs in different sizes and I’m returning them. I find they’re just too narrow. I have some cheapo Whitins that are less than half the price and have a wider toe box. I’m looking into other brands now but I liked the style on Xero especially for the price 🥲

Love those schoes. Got them after your video. I've been wearing them for 5 months. Took them to a trip to Scotland, walked 33000 steps per day in them, and they were amazing. Comfy held well, and feet did not hurt. Thank you for this review.

Can you do one unless you did one for waterproof boots. Tnx

I've wanted these for a while but they are always out of my size. The vivo motus flex has a similar outsole.

I thought this model was the best looking overall shoe made in a minimal shoe but only problem is my size is sold out

I love that you showed your phone homescreen, I never even thought about that before and I immediately started moving things around/deleting things while watching this vid

Can you check out the BeLenka Moccasins? They like, the only barefoot loafer on the market that seems worth a damn for men. They seem really really cool, but there aren't any good videos on them yet, thanks!

I used to wear big shoes, chunky skater shoes etc. Now I am disappointed when something is bigger than Vivos. 🤣 PS: Heel striking is only bad when you're running. Walking heel striking is preferable.

Vivobarefoot's Asana model is a great alternative where they aim for a more sneaker look on the upper without the chunk and still keeps the sole as is. There's plenty of barefoot companies that does the sneaker look, but no idea how they feel as i havent tried them. But i see Splay, Ohne, Origo follow the trend.

I really appreciate this review but I cannot tell when it was. Can you tell me the date?

I tried the Feiyue and they gave me blisters like none other on a run. Went back to Xeroes.

i think these new balance shoes are Good to wear onc or twice a week.

Shoes do tend to get wider when you use them a lot because the shoes stretch. I didnt wear my prios for 2 months and i thought they were super tight. I wore them for everday for a few days and then they felt great. You can stuff a some sock in your shoes if you wanna stretch the toe box without having that more constrictive feeling for a few day.

So happy for you. The Navy Tanukis were my first Wildlings and I love them. I ended up getting the brown and black Tanukis as well. I also typically wear mine without an insole. I use random objects to stretch parts of the toe box because I like a little more width in my pinky toe area. Currently have a a soap dish stretching the discontinued Zoras that I just found online.

yes, I wish they were wider

Velho is finnish and it means a wizard. 😅

Thanks!

I can recommend the Freet’s. They are my favorite barefoot shoes.

I love my shammas and they are worth every penny

What happened to the white shoes?

Bought the newborn to run and get a small blister under the inner side of foot under the big toe bunion area. I don’t wear socks ( uncomfortable). Shoe is great I own the HFS1 and 2. These shoes are great for the track. I have original Prio, Prio Neo and winter boots.

I just ordered the Prio suede. I'm hoping it feels good. I usually use vibram toe shoes and love it. I just don't feel comfortable wearing it out to just walk around. I'm hoping the prio suede will fit the bill.

fei yue is way more better dude

Have you tried Freet? In my opinion best shaped barefoot shoes.

I think the problem lies in the usage of the word: 'barefoot' I'v had this discussion also with friends, when do you call it 'barefoot'? Under what stack height? In my opinion; zero drop + low stack height + good ground feel + wide toebox + no arch support = barefoot Are my 20 mm stack height Topos barefoot? I sure feel more from the ground then on my Meindls? What about Altra's Lone Peak with 25 mm stack height? Pretty flexible, lots of toe space, no arch support, zero drop. My freet Flex are really barefoot if you ask me. I think they have my complete list of 'barefoot shoe' characteristics. So maybe we should make - and use - other categories? Like the existing 'minimalist'. Softstar calls their shoes 'minimal' instead of barefoot, but they are very barefoot to me. I think the young market doesn't agree yet on what to call the different styles and thicknesses. 'Wide shoes' tend to be wide fore the forefoot, but do not necessarily offer space for the toes to splay and move around. What about 'natural footwear'? Maybe someone big shoe brand need to take the first step here? Come up with some different names for different styles, sure will make the searching for a specific shoe a lot easier. I know people who are specifically looking for a wide toebox, but not for zero (or low) drop. Not so easy to find. Anyway, the Zings are sold as barefoot, but it seems that you don't agree, what should they call the shoe otherwise, if not 'normal'. (there is not so much information on their website about weight and stack height I saw).

yo do you wear toe spreaders and do you think they work