In case anybody was curious, Xero came out with an all-leather black Prio called the "all day." I am a new RN and just ordered a pair, which is great for persons who need a non-permeable upper to keep biological nasties out. I'm about to get some of the Xtenex XH200 in 30 inch length.
Katie, please update us on how you like the all-day doing your work. Those hospital floors are hard on feet! Thanks for what you do! - Doc at Neuroathlete
@@glhIII Hi Doc, unfortunately I had to return them. They weren’t wide enough in the toes for me. I would say they are on the more narrow end of the minimalist shoe spectrum. When I sized up to the mens to get some more width in the toes, the heel was too wide. I’m now wearing Be Lenka’s and the lowest cushioned Altra’s I could find. The Be Lenka’s are only 4mm so they don’t work on hospital floors but they are my daily drivers, so to speak. Thanks for what you do as well and educating people about natural movement!
@@sublimesamoyed wish there was a good looking barefoot shoe for RNs. Especially ones that are leather/synthetic material that's water-resistant and easy to clean.
Great info I haven’t switched over to Xero shoes yet but I’m in the process of waiting for my 360s. I’ve been watch lots of videos to make sure I made the right decision lol my wife is tired of me watching videos about shoes. I hope I like them.
Already had my Prios on order when I found this video but had no idea that shoe accessories like these had advanced so far. What an eye opener. I recently picked up a pair of cheap water shoes that without the insole on them allow me to feel every little nub on the bottom of the sole. The feedback even walking on a hardwood floor was shocking at first after decades in traditional padded shoes and safety boots with a steel insert cutting me off from the ground even farther. After wearing those shoes for just one day I found on my next barefoot walk that my feet felt wonderful with each step. I could feel the nuances as various parts of my sole touches the ground. They must have started to wake up those nerve endings again. So I can clearly see the value in the insoles you featured. The water shoes also have elastic lacing which I knew I’d be missing once my Prios arrived. I had no idea replacement laces like that exist, and the design seems brilliant. allowing such individual tension control at each eyelet. I’m sold, off to do some searches and decide which version suits me best 👍 Thanks so much for the detail in your reviews. I learned so much. Fantastic job!
First of all, thanks for the review of the review! Secondly, I am really glad that you discovered your feet! It’s amazing how when feet are working well how much better you can feel and perform. You’re lucky, after working for years in safety boots and steel toes, a lot of guys are destroyed. So you’re quite blessed to be doing so well. It is definitely a message to get out to the rest of the brotherhood of the working class. So many of those guys are suffering back pain and knee degeneration unnecessarily and if they only knew! ….
This was nicely done. I learned some things about this shoe I was not aware of. I was considering this shoe for a few weeks now, and the laces and insoles would be a great addition. Thank you for a very comprehensive review. You should include links to the products, I hear they could sometimes pay commission on some items using the platform, take advantage of it.
I got the Prio All-Days. This was my first ever zero drop shoe but I’m a person who was barefoot for about 6 months out of the year growing up; though I don’t have that luxury in the city, I still am barefoot around the house and in the yard. It took me about an hour to get used to the Xeros; they just felt great immediately. I also noticed that my posture has changed the same day and has continued to improve. Running in them is a slightly new adventure - I was getting into running several years ago but stopped because of knee issues and had to give it up. I started again with shorter distances but once again had problems, even trying not to heel strike. With these I’m taking it slow. I heel struck the first time I ran some short distances and was aware of it, and paid for it the next day. 😖 After that was done I tried again and overcompensated a bit in the other direction, and had burning calves for a day. Watching more coaching videos I’m learning to correct my stride and foot fall, and it’s starting to feel really good, and very little knee issues thus far. I’m not doing any long runs yet and still strengthening my calves but it feels like I’m remembering how I used to run as a kid. Even had a dream about that the other night. :-) So I’d recommend these to anyone; the benefits go way beyond just the feet. If you’re going to be running, take it easy and don’t rush it.
Excellent story! Thanks for your contribution. We like to say, you have to "earn the right" to use a shoe like this. Most people's feet move poorly and are under-conditioned. Your initial response is very common, but you stick with it, and you can see great results from shoes like this. You can do mobility, strength, and conditioning drills to speed the transition successfully and repair your feet. Sazji, again, thanks and great job! - Doc
@@glhIII Thanks for your response! Honestly I feel that other than the heel strike issue in running that first time, the feet were the least of my issues. For example I used to have sore feet after really long (practically all-day) walks, or after being on my feet 8 hours at work. That stopped immediately with the prios, probably because I never completely stopped going barefoot. (Do people really wear shoes all day at home? 🤯) But running, even short distances, was a wake-up call. It brought home how much conventional shoes had affected my leg muscles, posture, and especially ankle-calf strength and flexibility. As I work on that, it continues to positively affect my walking. The increase in calf strength has been amazing, and even before short bits of running, I started feeling lighter on my feet. I find myself looking for excuses to run at work. :-) I’d love to find people where I live (Seattle) who are experienced in barefoot/minimalist running to get a little critique from but every local online resource/forum seems like it’s been inactive for years.
Thank you. I really do like Xero Products. I just got their newest version of casual dress shoe. Super happy with it as it looks snazzy and it feels great. - Doc Higgins
Tyree, Don't miss their 20% off PLUS an extra 5% off if you order more than one Fall 21 styles. The new Prio All Day in my new Favorite! xeroshoes.com/go/DrHiggins/dec48519
Don't miss their 20% off PLUS an extra 5% off if you order more than one Fall 21 styles. The new Prio All Day in my new Favorite! xeroshoes.com/go/DrHiggins/dec48519
xero shoes the fit is off for me, it take a long time for customer service process my order, can't wait to have my money back, they gave a sale and now it takes 2 weeks to return email or phone call...so 2 weeks to get the shoes since they send it and now 2 weeks waiting to return them plus the shipping played 14 dollars shipping and now return shipping who know how much it will cost? i Learned a huge lesson never order from them!!!
I am having trouble with spurs on top of the foot. Would these with an insert be worth a try to help alleviate the pain? I am wearing Birkenstocks in the house for now with a bit. less pain. Would the insoles you show in the video help at all?
Rhonda, great question. Spurs on top of the foot are usually associated with tarsal joint dysfunction. How do your arches move? Are they high or flat? - Doc at Neuroathlete
@@glhIII kind of high I think...the pain is not much fun. I had PF a few years ago but wearing arches helped and there is no pain from that. I 've started doing the "alphabet" exercises again...any suggestions appreciated.
Great Question. The less between you and the insole the better. There are very thin sock that would work like you are truly barefoot you can by that would be perfect.
This guy seriously thinks these are wide in the toes? Delusional. Xero shoes are the narrowest barefoot shoes (in the toes). There are MANY other, better barefoot/anatomical shoes out there: Peluva, FiveFingers, Belenka, RealFoot, Freet, Wyde Footwear, SoftStar, etc.
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We have thousands of comments that are the opposite. Can you drop me a line with more specific details so I can look into your complaint? Email support@xeroshoes.com and say that I asked to have your email forwarded to me: Steven Sashen, CEO
@@stevensashen6956 Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do at this point. The damage is done. I will be shopping elsewhere for my minimalist shoes in the future.
@@josephbaumann292 What we could do is improve for the future. But I'd need something more specific in order to do that. We're simply humans trying to do the best we can... sometimes it doesn't go the way we, or others, might like it. And, again, the only way to improve is with actionable information. So if you ever choose to share that info, it would be most appreciated.
@@josephbaumann292 Correct me if I'm wrong, but our Customer Happiness Team told me you were upset that when you bought "replacement laces", you received the ones for our DIY kit and not ones for your shoes (which are the only replacement laces we had on our site). If that's correct, my apologies, and thanks for the heads up so we can update that listing. We haven't had confusion about that previously, but I can see how we can make it more clear. If I'm incorrect, again, we're always open to getting feedback so we can improve.
In case anybody was curious, Xero came out with an all-leather black Prio called the "all day." I am a new RN and just ordered a pair, which is great for persons who need a non-permeable upper to keep biological nasties out. I'm about to get some of the Xtenex XH200 in 30 inch length.
Katie, please update us on how you like the all-day doing your work. Those hospital floors are hard on feet! Thanks for what you do! - Doc at Neuroathlete
Stay safe out there Katie!
@@glhIII Hi Doc, unfortunately I had to return them. They weren’t wide enough in the toes for me. I would say they are on the more narrow end of the minimalist shoe spectrum. When I sized up to the mens to get some more width in the toes, the heel was too wide. I’m now wearing Be Lenka’s and the lowest cushioned Altra’s I could find. The Be Lenka’s are only 4mm so they don’t work on hospital floors but they are my daily drivers, so to speak. Thanks for what you do as well and educating people about natural movement!
@@sublimesamoyed wish there was a good looking barefoot shoe for RNs. Especially ones that are leather/synthetic material that's water-resistant and easy to clean.
@@dratorak1 I totally agree! I will certainly keep my eyes peeled for some!
Great info I haven’t switched over to Xero shoes yet but I’m in the process of waiting for my 360s. I’ve been watch lots of videos to make sure I made the right decision lol my wife is tired of me watching videos about shoes. I hope I like them.
This is Dr. Higgins, have you been wearing minimalist shoes already?
@@NeuroAthleteClinic
After seeing this great video, I definitely will order.
Already had my Prios on order when I found this video but had no idea that shoe accessories like these had advanced so far. What an eye opener.
I recently picked up a pair of cheap water shoes that without the insole on them allow me to feel every little nub on the bottom of the sole. The feedback even walking on a hardwood floor was shocking at first after decades in traditional padded shoes and safety boots with a steel insert cutting me off from the ground even farther.
After wearing those shoes for just one day I found on my next barefoot walk that my feet felt wonderful with each step. I could feel the nuances as various parts of my sole touches the ground. They must have started to wake up those nerve endings again. So I can clearly see the value in the insoles you featured.
The water shoes also have elastic lacing which I knew I’d be missing once my Prios arrived. I had no idea replacement laces like that exist, and the design seems brilliant. allowing such individual tension control at each eyelet. I’m sold, off to do some searches and decide which version suits me best 👍
Thanks so much for the detail in your reviews. I learned so much. Fantastic job!
First of all, thanks for the review of the review!
Secondly, I am really glad that you discovered your feet! It’s amazing how when feet are working well how much better you can feel and perform.
You’re lucky, after working for years in safety boots and steel toes, a lot of guys are destroyed. So you’re quite blessed to be doing so well. It is definitely a message to get out to the rest of the brotherhood of the working class. So many of those guys are suffering back pain and knee degeneration unnecessarily and if they only knew! ….
This was nicely done. I learned some things about this shoe I was not aware of. I was considering this shoe for a few weeks now, and the laces and insoles would be a great addition. Thank you for a very comprehensive review. You should include links to the products, I hear they could sometimes pay commission on some items using the platform, take advantage of it.
Noboso and those laces are perfection. Great video. I have a pair of these in black on the way aswell.
I got the Prio All-Days. This was my first ever zero drop shoe but I’m a person who was barefoot for about 6 months out of the year growing up; though I don’t have that luxury in the city, I still am barefoot around the house and in the yard. It took me about an hour to get used to the Xeros; they just felt great immediately. I also noticed that my posture has changed the same day and has continued to improve.
Running in them is a slightly new adventure - I was getting into running several years ago but stopped because of knee issues and had to give it up. I started again with shorter distances but once again had problems, even trying not to heel strike.
With these I’m taking it slow. I heel struck the first time I ran some short distances and was aware of it, and paid for it the next day. 😖 After that was done I tried again and overcompensated a bit in the other direction, and had burning calves for a day. Watching more coaching videos I’m learning to correct my stride and foot fall, and it’s starting to feel really good, and very little knee issues thus far. I’m not doing any long runs yet and still strengthening my calves but it feels like I’m remembering how I used to run as a kid. Even had a dream about that the other night. :-)
So I’d recommend these to anyone; the benefits go way beyond just the feet. If you’re going to be running, take it easy and don’t rush it.
Excellent story! Thanks for your contribution. We like to say, you have to "earn the right" to use a shoe like this. Most people's feet move poorly and are under-conditioned. Your initial response is very common, but you stick with it, and you can see great results from shoes like this. You can do mobility, strength, and conditioning drills to speed the transition successfully and repair your feet. Sazji, again, thanks and great job! - Doc
@@glhIII Thanks for your response! Honestly I feel that other than the heel strike issue in running that first time, the feet were the least of my issues. For example I used to have sore feet after really long (practically all-day) walks, or after being on my feet 8 hours at work. That stopped immediately with the prios, probably because I never completely stopped going barefoot. (Do people really wear shoes all day at home? 🤯)
But running, even short distances, was a wake-up call. It brought home how much conventional shoes had affected my leg muscles, posture, and especially ankle-calf strength and flexibility. As I work on that, it continues to positively affect my walking. The increase in calf strength has been amazing, and even before short bits of running, I started feeling lighter on my feet. I find myself looking for excuses to run at work. :-)
I’d love to find people where I live (Seattle) who are experienced in barefoot/minimalist running to get a little critique from but every local online resource/forum seems like it’s been inactive for years.
Nicely done! Great suggestions! 💪🏽
Thank you. I really do like Xero Products. I just got their newest version of casual dress shoe. Super happy with it as it looks snazzy and it feels great. - Doc Higgins
Tyree, Don't miss their 20% off PLUS an extra 5% off if you order more than one Fall 21 styles. The new Prio All Day in my new Favorite! xeroshoes.com/go/DrHiggins/dec48519
Great overview! Thank you
Thanks for the feedback. Anything you think needs more review, I'd love to do. Shoot me suggestions.
Don't miss their 20% off PLUS an extra 5% off if you order more than one Fall 21 styles. The new Prio All Day in my new Favorite! xeroshoes.com/go/DrHiggins/dec48519
Excellent info
sold on the xtenex
You won’t be disappointed! I have them on every shoe now and every shoe feels great now.
Do you regret getting them?
Why are zero shoes half an inch shorter about the shoes of the same size rating. It's really annoying
This is genius. Thanks a lot 😊❤
outstanding video, just made up my mind for me
The insoles does not trigger blisters or hotspots? I want to try and that is what I'm worried about.
Dr. Higgins., did you find if I have a High instep are the front top tight??
xero shoes the fit is off for me, it take a long time for customer service process my order, can't wait to have my money back, they gave a sale and now it takes 2 weeks to return email or phone call...so 2 weeks to get the shoes since they send it and now 2 weeks waiting to return them plus the shipping played 14 dollars shipping and now return shipping who know how much it will cost? i Learned a huge lesson never order from them!!!
I am having trouble with spurs on top of the foot. Would these with an insert be worth a try to help alleviate the pain? I am wearing Birkenstocks in the house for now with a bit. less pain. Would the insoles you show in the video help at all?
Rhonda, great question. Spurs on top of the foot are usually associated with tarsal joint dysfunction. How do your arches move? Are they high or flat? - Doc at Neuroathlete
@@glhIII kind of high I think...the pain is not much fun. I had PF a few years ago but wearing arches helped and there is no pain from that. I 've started doing the "alphabet" exercises again...any suggestions appreciated.
Do you wear socks with the Naboso insoles?
Great Question. The less between you and the insole the better. There are very thin sock that would work like you are truly barefoot you can by that would be perfect.
ELYFER Women's Thin Bamboo: amzn.to/35hTaRS
ELYFER Mens Crew Socks - Bamboo: amzn.to/3nQE5xb
I hope these links help. Banboo tends to be very soft, breathable and very thin. Let me know if these are helpful. - Doc
@@NeuroAthleteClinic thanks Doc, will take a look!
What size shoe in like Nike or Asics runners did you wear? What do your feet measure at?
Mine are typically 11.5/12 in Xero and 11/11.5 in Nike
@@NeuroAthleteClinic thanks for the reply. I ended up getting a 12, same as Nike/Asics.
Which model did you get and How have you liked them?
🕊️💕
This guy seriously thinks these are wide in the toes? Delusional. Xero shoes are the narrowest barefoot shoes (in the toes). There are MANY other, better barefoot/anatomical shoes out there: Peluva, FiveFingers, Belenka, RealFoot, Freet, Wyde Footwear, SoftStar, etc.
Great shoes but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We have thousands of comments that are the opposite. Can you drop me a line with more specific details so I can look into your complaint? Email support@xeroshoes.com and say that I asked to have your email forwarded to me: Steven Sashen, CEO
@@stevensashen6956 Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do at this point. The damage is done. I will be shopping elsewhere for my minimalist shoes in the future.
@@josephbaumann292 What we could do is improve for the future. But I'd need something more specific in order to do that. We're simply humans trying to do the best we can... sometimes it doesn't go the way we, or others, might like it. And, again, the only way to improve is with actionable information. So if you ever choose to share that info, it would be most appreciated.
@@josephbaumann292 Correct me if I'm wrong, but our Customer Happiness Team told me you were upset that when you bought "replacement laces", you received the ones for our DIY kit and not ones for your shoes (which are the only replacement laces we had on our site).
If that's correct, my apologies, and thanks for the heads up so we can update that listing. We haven't had confusion about that previously, but I can see how we can make it more clear.
If I'm incorrect, again, we're always open to getting feedback so we can improve.