The 10 Best Shoes for Bunions

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  • In this video we review the 10 best shoes for woman and men with bunions. Each one of these shoes have a wide toe box that can accommodate natural toe spread and splay, thereby eliminating hallux valgus.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Start
    0:01 How we chose the best shoes for bunions
    0:42 Crocs
    1:51 Vivobarefoot
    3:07 Birkenstock
    5:08 New Balance running shoes
    6:13 Altra running shoes
    7:43 Vibram FiveFingers
    10:06 Feelgrounds
    11:19 Splay athletics
    12:49 Saguaro
    13:40 Skinners
    15:10 Wildling
    15:36 Naboso inner soles
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  • @joyjchen5496
    @joyjchen5496 2 роки тому +19

    Wow this is another amazing video! I’m so grateful I found you. I’m a dog walker and in the recent months have developed pain and bunion. I just can’t give up walking which is my livelihood. Having worn bad shoes for so long as I’m cheap, I’m now looking for shoes that accommodate my bunion pain. The first video I saw of yours yesterday led me to this one and they’re like godsend. I’m now pondering to purchase one. Thank you so much! I’ll continue to follow you… I love how your baby stretches her toes!

  • @tesscot
    @tesscot 2 роки тому +4

    Great show. I liked the Vivo and the Skinners best. The Vivo for their organic cotton, suedes and leathers, plus the style to wear for work and the skinners because they are like barefoot but with protection.

  • @deefee701
    @deefee701 2 роки тому +8

    That was so interesting and informative. I have two Altra shoes and a pair of Feel grounds on the way in the mail. Love to try some others.

  • @scentybeast9531
    @scentybeast9531 Рік тому +14

    Awesome content! Worth looking at the ALTRA Lone Peak 6 and Topo Athletic series for a wide toe box running shoe. Probably the best in the market right now, as far as reviews go

  • @littlegreenliza
    @littlegreenliza 10 місяців тому +12

    Very interesting for me having suffered from bunions for 50+ years. I wish you had reviewed Arcopedico brand soft shoes which give me support and bunion relief. I wore out a pair or two then got my first Birkenstocks which are letting my toes spread. I now wear both brands alternating from one to the other. Whether it was the double arch support of the Arcopedicos or the toe spread of the Birkenstocks, I now can walk barefoot nearly painlessly which I could not do for many years. Thanks!

  • @LMinem
    @LMinem 7 місяців тому +16

    These shoes seem all to be for good weather, walking on dry surfaces. However, my winter is cold and wet early on, progressing to bitterly cold (-15F/-26C, so ice, not wet) and snowy. Frostbite is a concern. The summers can also be very muddy. None of these shoes seem to be very good for those more extreme environments.

    • @tomquinn7974
      @tomquinn7974 15 днів тому +1

      Jim Green Barefoot ranger is a boot with a wide toebox that is very hardy

    • @GeeNoniGee
      @GeeNoniGee 14 днів тому

      I live in the Pacific Northwest. I wear Crocs with wool socks in the winter, but boots for working.

  • @richardjackson7624
    @richardjackson7624 2 роки тому +257

    As an avid Vibram 5 finger shoe wearer, now almost 5 years, I feel you downplayed these shoes. Yes, I had dorsal bunions for over 30 years, yes, I had periods of plantar faciitis, yes, I had repeated between the toes fungal infections, yes, I develop periods of tendonitis, muscle cramps, and yes, grew once again my muscles to spread my toes, yes, I experience shin muscle pain early in the day, yes, I can walk again 10 miles/day, yes, I can stand for hours on concrete with NO pain. Ok, the shoes look funny, but I think I will live now well over 100 years. I am 73. Forget all the other shoes. Tough it out, I DID!

    • @abi2270
      @abi2270 Рік тому +9

      Thank you for sharing this. It would be great if you had it in a youtube channel. These Vibram shoes are hard to come by. I have one foot a half-size bigger than the other and since a kid, my parents bought me shoes that only fitted the smaller of the two feet....and I continued doing that into my adulthood....hence my bunion on my left foot developed.

    • @jimjamthebananaman1
      @jimjamthebananaman1 Рік тому +9

      @@abi2270 shoes don’t cause bunions: it’s a structural issue that was inherited. Usually hypermobility of the TMT joint, sesamoid bone instability, pes planus or arthritis of the MTP joint cause bunions.

    • @nowster
      @nowster Рік тому +35

      @@jimjamthebananaman1 As a person with joint hypermobility and a wearer of Vibram FiveFingers for a decade, I would totally disagree with you. My feet have strengthened such that they're no longer flat and I now have a neutral running gait. My toes have straightened a lot too. I can no longer wear "normal" shoes as they're far too cramped and any heel raise feels very unnatural.

    • @janeflip1
      @janeflip1 Рік тому +4

      Not much of endorsement.

    • @xdave4277
      @xdave4277 Рік тому +4

      Does anyone know some good wide boots?

  • @sven_the_giant
    @sven_the_giant Рік тому +30

    Another great shoe for bunions are Lems, based out of Boulder, Colorado. Their extra wide toe boxes accommodate the silicon toe spacers too.

  • @feleciawallace8420
    @feleciawallace8420 Рік тому +5

    Great video... I just found your channel while search of shoe ideas that'll help my left side bunion problem... I cancelled surgery today for a bunionectomy, so I thought I'd better find proper shoes now that I've decided to live with the bunion.

  • @iandownes3130
    @iandownes3130 Рік тому +56

    As a vibram rep, wear them for a few hours and rotate with other shoes and build a comfortability with them. I have been wearing 5 fingers since I was 13... after a few weeks and you get comfortable with spreading your toes you can get right into them. Just when you get close to the toes (putting them on) inch worm your (wiggling) toes as you slide in. The kso are a great weight training shoe, and my favorite is the v-trail 2.0. I've been back packing in vibrams for a while time, I have back packed 36 (out of 46) Adirondacks peaks in vibrams. You get tons of grip and being able to grip your toes helps!

    • @ArcheoLumiere
      @ArcheoLumiere Рік тому +2

      As a frequent vibram wearer, can you pass on a request for a wide layout model? I tend to wear through the seam between the big toe and the second toe on my right foot, and the layout of the toes has them too close to each other for my fat toes. I'd love to wear my vibrams for longer, but this issue has plagued my experience for every pair I've owned.

    • @GreasyFox
      @GreasyFox Рік тому +2

      It took me a month of continuous using the toe shoes before fully adapted to them. Been wearing them for a decade now.

    • @ArcheoLumiere
      @ArcheoLumiere Рік тому +1

      @@GreasyFox I got about six months of near continuous use out of my last pair before breakthrough.

  • @jeremybentham7447
    @jeremybentham7447 Рік тому +94

    I transitioned too fast into barefoot shoes. While they helped me resolve foot weakness and plantar fasciitis issues, they also seemed to trigger a painful episode of sesamoiditis. The ticker midsole of the Birks and Altras that didn't work for you, actually ended up allowing me to heal the sesamoiditis without surgery. The first two shoes I moved into after the orthopedic boot (prescribed for the fracture), were a Finn Comfort Stretchy shoe with a cork footbed and a tick midsoled Altra Paradigm. Finn/Birk Sandals worked well too, Chacos were close but had too much toe spring and heel lift. Slowly, I transitioned from the Altra Paradigm to the Torin, and also to Finn Comfort Vassa. Camper Peu Sneakers were also useful, they allow you to play with different footbeds. Removing the footbed temporarily to strengthen, then replacing cushioned and supportive inserts for long hours standing (museums, subways). It's a journey, you have to try what method works for you. For me, concrete floors, city sidewalks and parks with completely minimalistic shoes were a no-no. A footbed with a few milimiters of latex or cork usually prevented a flare up. Trails, rocks, grass, sand, gravel...I can walk all day with nothing but a thin rubber out sole. YMMV.

    • @annej5699
      @annej5699 Рік тому +6

      I feel for you with the sesamoid pain! Several years ago I had strange pain in my foot only for the sports medicine doctor to tell me, after x-rays, that I managed to break a sesamoid bone. I had never heard of them before that!

    • @agnieszkasojka4379
      @agnieszkasojka4379 9 місяців тому +3

      I transitioned too fast too and have problem now with quad tendonitis other results articular cartilage changes, thickened lateral colateral knee ligament. My feet are stronger but as a hypermobile will probably never be strong enough to go barefoot again. I added now arch support. When people have bunions they should think about arch support as it might mean they don't have arches strong enough and this could be the cause of bunion in the first place.
      Never mind it is difficult for me now to get out of the injuries I got from barefoot shoes!

    • @sharonmitchel1377
      @sharonmitchel1377 4 місяці тому +2

      I recently bought Altra Torins for aerobics. I have been doing these classes for a while in New Balance shoes but started getting MTP joint pain behind my big toe. My dr thought it was gout, but nothing showed up on the xray, or bloodwork. Now I’m wondering if it was from the shoes, exercise, bunions, or a flare up of sesmoiditis I had years ago!
      How did you like the Torins? I’m looking for a better aerobics shoe, either zero or minimal drop, but flexible toe box so I can wear them for heel raises.

    • @jeremybentham7447
      @jeremybentham7447 4 місяці тому

      The original Torins had a good concept but many flaws. I had to modify them a bit. However, they have kept improving them; by the version that had the plush (2-3 years ago), they were close to perfect for my feet and intended use (hike, mild run, walks). I bought a couple of the same model.@@sharonmitchel1377

  • @Korgon2013
    @Korgon2013 2 роки тому +26

    Vibram 5 Fingers- YES! Plantar fasciitis sufferer for years, they really helped along with the bunion from boots. Also had a plantar flexed first ray - all solved from 5 fingers.

    • @jimjamthebananaman1
      @jimjamthebananaman1 Рік тому

      Plantar flexed first ray isn’t going to be corrected with shoes. It’s a structural issue from either TMT hypermobility, inflammatory arthritis which weakens the tendons/muscles or more importantly you have a pes cavus foot type which was inherited from your parents.

    • @Korgon2013
      @Korgon2013 Рік тому +3

      @@jimjamthebananaman1 I also wear toe spreaders in the evening, it’s a lot less than it was.
      Stronger feet also meant able to walk more, lose weight and all the compounding problems from that.

  • @divakingsley9020
    @divakingsley9020 Рік тому +6

    I’m glad that you called out New Balance’s false advertising…I do wish that there would’ve been a brand/model for the office work shoe (non business casual).
    THANKS for posting though for this was very informative.

  • @janethankinson8849
    @janethankinson8849 Рік тому

    Another most helpful video. Love your work. Cheers

  • @danielc.1169
    @danielc.1169 Рік тому +5

    Vibram 5 fingers are by far top 2 , for toe separation and they also sell full cover non toe flat shoes also.

  • @jklfds85
    @jklfds85 2 роки тому +44

    Very surprised Merrell zero drop trail runners were not mentioned, even though they have been modifying their model to add more midsole😕. Should have mentioned Merrells instead of New Balance. On a positive note, I am glad this video introduced me to more brands of minimal shoes.

    • @gloglos100
      @gloglos100 Рік тому +1

      I have merrell vapor glove 3 and keep buying when see them.I always walked hugely not a runner and barefoot at home,so no problems with barefoot all just relief. Better than the $3 white Chinese flat plimsolls which outraged women around me who said they would ruin my feet, no, a relief and my feet are flexible well shaped and strong. Very hard to find excellent leather shoes with appropriate shape, even many sandals pull on big toe.

  • @risemahadeva
    @risemahadeva Рік тому +1

    Yes to the Birkenstock modification tutorial. Thank you!

  • @hansanieriverapomalaza9498
    @hansanieriverapomalaza9498 2 роки тому +1

    It came exactly wen I needed, thank you!

  • @tamdurand1673
    @tamdurand1673 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this video even though I do not have bunions. I was just told by a podiatrist that bursitis in my forefoot is what she suspects. I had been to 3 podiatrists 15 years ago and j learned to wear the shoes that made my feet the most comfortable...Anyway, the current podiatrist suggested Birkenstocks will become my best friend while working on the inflammation in my forefoot area. Within 4-5 days of wearing Birkenstocks my feet do not have any pain, except when I walk around without them...then they start to get agitated again. And bonus, since wearing the Birkenstocks my lower back has become pain free since feeling agitated as well the past 5 years. I am currently waiting for the Altra Paradigm to be delivered to me. The other shoe she recommend. I am hoping this is THE shoe I can wear so I can get out and walk for exercise again!

  • @antonpohrebniak5704
    @antonpohrebniak5704 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing information!!! Thank you very much!

  • @richignacio81
    @richignacio81 2 роки тому +11

    This is the best review I have found and discovered Splays. I love em! I have HUGE bunions and there is plenty of room in the toe box. I read that the bunion may be irritated by the seam and I found thats not the case with me. The bunion does touch the seam but doesn't irritate it but again thats just me. They do stretch out after a short time. Also, my foot has actually splayed out more just after wearing these a few times and when wearing toe socks it allows your toes more freedom. Thank you for sharing the reviews!

    • @JoeZUGOOLA
      @JoeZUGOOLA 2 роки тому +1

      Bro they look like 30year old virgin shoes

    • @mamabear9389
      @mamabear9389 2 роки тому +1

      I also love Splay shoes. I have big bunions and they do not bother me at all.

    • @nycbearff
      @nycbearff Рік тому

      @@JoeZUGOOLA So the health of your feet is less important to you than the look of the shoe. You must be young, with healthy feet.

  • @Gigi-sf9gz
    @Gigi-sf9gz 7 місяців тому +4

    After years of wearing high heals, I had to stop after bunions started popping out. I've had great success with Alegria Shoes, specifically those with rocker bottoms due to a fallen metatarsal and high arches (flat shoes cause pain). I add Solemate™MicroLifts in both shoes. Can walk miles with this combination. 27,000 steps in Europe one day and no issues!

  • @babigirljay
    @babigirljay 2 роки тому +16

    My bunions were mainly the result of having flat feet. Because I have a poor arch and so my feet roll in, is having an arch support not what I need.
    I understand why the presenter keeps saying that having thin soles allows the feet to move naturally, but with flat feet, that natural movement is not great as it my foot naturally want to roll inwards.
    I cant see my arch strength improving by having no support.
    Any thoughts?

  • @duvessa2003
    @duvessa2003 Рік тому +10

    I have bunions and NEED ARCH SUPPORT. I also need my heel to be higher than my toes to be comfortable. The type of Crocs you showed wreak havoc with my Morton’s Neuroma because they have no structure. I literally just threw away a pair and can now walk again in Danskos, Ariat, and other well-made shoes. That said: Croc makes some extraordinarily comfortable sandals which I wear all summer and even use for easy hikes when it is too hot for hiking boots.

    • @stevej.6674
      @stevej.6674 3 місяці тому +2

      Millions of humans have been in the process of evolution over millions of years and SUDDENLY people “NEED” arch support, ankle support, cushioning & elevated heels.
      Looks like you won the timing lottery to be born in time where people felt the need to have such requirements. What would you have done if you were born a mere blip too early in the scale of things where arch support & heels never existed yet???

  • @sheilasmith1109
    @sheilasmith1109 Рік тому +1

    I can’t believe this video came up! I’m so excited to look at the channel!!!! I’ve suffered severely from my feet, my entire life! I hope I can find answers here!

  • @carolr4871
    @carolr4871 Рік тому +6

    I watched one of your other videos (on fixing bunions) a few hours ago and am happy to report that I ordered a pair of Whiten barefoot shoes and a silicone toe separator. Can't wait til they arrive. I'm also doing my toe exercises. Thank you for all of this!

    • @karenbennett9464
      @karenbennett9464 Рік тому +6

      I just received my Whiten shoes and love them..I also use “Correct Toes” toe spreaders and love them, I wear them pretty much all day long in the house but take them off to sleep, I use a single toe spreader if I go out when using my regular shoes..( but now will wear the CT’s in my Whitens ) I took a before picture before starting the CT’s and will take another pic in about 6 months, and then again in 1 year….from what I’m reading and watching, it will take that long or longer to correct foot alignment, so fingers crossed.. bottom line is my hip and leg pain is gone and I do feel more stable on my feet!

    • @carolr4871
      @carolr4871 Рік тому +2

      @@karenbennett9464 I love my Whiten shoes too. My toe separators arrive on Wednesday. I plan to take pics of feet too. Hoping to get rid of my bunions. but if it doesn't happen, I'll settle for having comfortable shoes at last.

    • @DictatorOfCandyland
      @DictatorOfCandyland Рік тому +4

      @@karenbennett9464 How are you getting on with this after 6 months?

    • @ThisisLalo
      @ThisisLalo 9 місяців тому

      how is it going ?@@karenbennett9464

  • @pmbluemoon
    @pmbluemoon Рік тому

    I had your channel recommended to me in my feed, and I have to say, I'm glad it was suggested! I just started watching tonight, but will be catching up on your newest ones later on. I have bunions, loved to be barefoot most of the day but had an unfortunate accident with a broken glass bottle when I was in my teens so haven't wanted to be barefoot since. I have been to the podiatrist and they gave me the most awful hard inflexible plastic insoles, they actually made my feet hurt worse! I went back to wearing slippers pretty much, but now that I know about barefoot shoes, I will be hopefully trying a pair in the future once all the snow melts!
    *Side question: which barefoot shoes are the most latex free being I'm allergic to latex?*

  • @tentimetex
    @tentimetex Рік тому +7

    The best shoes for bunions are Mephisto, which make literally the most comfortable shoes in the world for problems like bunions, gait pronation etc.

  • @justme8649
    @justme8649 Рік тому +4

    One thing to add. It's very important to have the feet breath often, especially the toes/toenails, as bacteria and fungus thrive in the underside of the nail cuticle in dark and damp conditions (closed toe-box compounded by dirty sweaty socks). Let those toes breath. Stretch em out. After a swim, bath or shower... dry those feet/toes real good.

  • @sandilobianco6734
    @sandilobianco6734 Рік тому +1

    If your shoes don’t fit or are too tight. Buy shoe stretchers and keep your shoes on there for a as long as possible. It will help.
    Some shoes I feel might feel good and come in 2 x wide are mens Saucony Phantom and Mens on Cloud.

  • @diannedelledera3096
    @diannedelledera3096 2 роки тому +33

    I work in the food service industry and found crocs years ago and have worn them nearly every day for the past 11 years. I have had to glue the bottoms back together a few times, but I am on my feet usually on concrete floors for hours everyday. I have to wear something that is slip resistant and protect my feet . They are not pretty, but I wouldn't trade them! I have been doing the bunion exercises you suggested. My problem is trying to find a pair of dress shoes that don't hurt and that I can afford!

    • @AWholeVibe96
      @AWholeVibe96 Рік тому

      THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO 💕💕💕💕 I’m working on being a restaurant consultant after 8 years in the industry. And my main goal is to amplify Restaurant peeps. I believe my bunions also showed up during my time in the industry. Please rest your feet 🥺 and I hope you were able to get the money to find better shoes. I started to buy my shoes a half size up and it’s helps a bit. I also wear a silicone toe separator now.

    • @emjay1983
      @emjay1983 2 місяці тому

      Lem's has nice shoes that are more dress up

  • @maryloudelossantos1624
    @maryloudelossantos1624 2 роки тому

    Thank you the informational & educational video. Nice to pay heed to.

  • @peterhunt5890
    @peterhunt5890 11 місяців тому

    Thank you very informative ❤

  • @mdbenoit
    @mdbenoit 11 місяців тому

    Hi, just recently found your videos and they're so informative! Thank you so much for making them. I do have a question about barefoot shoes: I usually have to wear orthotics in my shoes. Would I have to wear them in barefoot shoes? It seems to defy the purpose of the shoe since I lose some flexibility in the arch with the orthotics. Thanks!

  • @paradise_garden1421
    @paradise_garden1421 2 роки тому

    Excellent topic!

  • @mbmb77
    @mbmb77 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this!!! ❤👏👏

  • @hippybecca
    @hippybecca Рік тому +1

    This introduced me to new barefoot brands I wasn't aware of. Thanks.

  • @indiafoxtrotbravo
    @indiafoxtrotbravo Рік тому

    This is a great video. Thank you!

  • @familywellbeingcoach
    @familywellbeingcoach Рік тому

    Fabulous information. 👌

  • @hayleycoles5100
    @hayleycoles5100 2 роки тому +6

    I have bunions but also have excruciating pain from plantar fasciitis. The advice for PF is to have arch support and thick soles, are barefoot shoes something that someone with pf should transition to? or should we stick with shoes like crocs?

  • @G.G.8GG
    @G.G.8GG 7 місяців тому +1

    I tried expensive knit fabric top shoes bc of bunions but my feet always shove forward in them. Very uncomfortable. Will consider some of these others. Thanks for the list!

  • @javiersebastiandelosrios371
    @javiersebastiandelosrios371 2 роки тому

    Muy interesante. Gracias!

  • @SmallBobby
    @SmallBobby 2 роки тому

    Excellent video; subscribed! 👍🏽

  • @quimmly
    @quimmly 2 роки тому

    I love this video. Thank you!

  • @janmorgan7435
    @janmorgan7435 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m having a terrible time with bunions and yes any type of raised heel is too painful.. Birkenstock sandal is very good. Winter here in Scotland and wearing flat trainers. Any thick wedge open sandal was wearable at a wedding this year. Soulful has a large thick sole This video is very useful. Thank you

  • @AlinaHerasymenko
    @AlinaHerasymenko 4 місяці тому

    Thank you a lot! I really needed it

  • @vldarden
    @vldarden Рік тому +2

    Altra Solstice has a thin sole. I love Earthrunners. I also have a pair of Topo Athletics. Lems makes a great shoe. I don’t have bunions. I spent most of my life barefoot and I’m a yoga teacher so I always look for shoes that allow my feet to move naturally.

  • @rubricsuxi
    @rubricsuxi 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the reviews! I have Splay Freestyle, the laced on version, and the stitching, first eyelet and stiffness of the canvas really rub against my moderate sized bunion. :(

  • @ARMADUS.TENEBRIS
    @ARMADUS.TENEBRIS Рік тому +1

    Well done for the direction of the information you are going. What you say here is 100% true. People have devolved in movement and this is the consequence. Currently only KAMIKATA prevents the further process and is the only one that enables a conscious approach to solving that problem. Thank you for spreading the right information. Soon it will this kind of information is the basis for conscious evolution. I put the bones back in place with various movements and thereby additionally strengthened the cushions on the foot. Conscious balance is the only way to consciously approach movements.

  • @floragomez7417
    @floragomez7417 Рік тому

    Hi, thank you for all the advice. I have severe feet problems with bunions, callouses.
    On top I am getting worse by using steel toes boots in my new job.
    I find very hard to get used to the boots and feel sore most of the time.
    I also needed some good sandals and purchased today a tong sandal brand Hoka that was recommended brand from my podiatrist it feels comfortable for now but I am worry, like any shoe that could hurt my feet later with the use.
    What is your option in this brand Hoka ?
    Also do you have any suggestions to relieve the pain of steel boots ?
    I will appreciate any advice to help my feet issues.
    Thank you

  • @karindevries2493
    @karindevries2493 Рік тому +7

    I am just wondering, I understand the benefits of a soft sole while walking on the earth, but aren't the roads we are walking on extremely hard and rigid? Doesn't a soft sole accomodates a shock through the spine while planting the foot on the footpaths?

  • @peacelove4445
    @peacelove4445 Рік тому +9

    I love my altra lone peaks but will watch this again to see what else I can try although I don’t have bunions…I just like wide toe box shoes. Also, I started developing Taylor’s bunions (pinky toe side) from wearing Birkenstocks. I was so bummed to give those up😢 Thanks for this video and great information!

    • @beckyclifton9151
      @beckyclifton9151 11 місяців тому +2

      I used to love Altra Lone Peak until they redesigned them, and now they are more stiff and tighter. I tried a new pair this year and had to send them right back. Instant nerve pain in the ball of my foot. I was so bummed! Also, the laces were extremely short to where I could barely tie them. Now I have to find something different, so I'm glad I saw this video!

  • @sharonjoan9997
    @sharonjoan9997 Рік тому

    Excellent content ❤️

  • @starkeymorgan4142
    @starkeymorgan4142 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. I have a very wide midfoot and heel (actually the midfoot bows out around the pointed bone there). Ok can't t find a shoe that works. It's painful. Basically, ALL shoes are too narrow. Any suggestions, or maybe a video like this?

  • @maddi_greys
    @maddi_greys 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you a lot ❤

  • @user-yv4lm4he8m
    @user-yv4lm4he8m 10 місяців тому

    You are so informative .What about Vionics Shoes with the arch support , Isn't that essential for bunions and flat feet correction ?

  • @arinasaito9773
    @arinasaito9773 Рік тому

    Thanks for that video, I appreciate this presentation. Tabi shoes are great too, gives a special impulse while walking, But quite difficult to find....

  • @janehodgett959
    @janehodgett959 2 роки тому

    Wow thank you great info

  • @meenak3574
    @meenak3574 Рік тому +4

    Hi, Could you recommend some best formal shoes for women with wide toe box? most women formal shoes have narrow toe box. Thanks a lot

  • @annej5699
    @annej5699 Рік тому +13

    I had a pair of those vibrams. They did take a little getting used to and I found them. Amazingly comfortable and quite nice except for two problems, both of them fit related: not enough vertical height for my big toes at the tip, resulting in the end of the toe pressing down on my toenail while I moved; and not enough length to the little toe next to the big toe, basically, as I walked, my toe kept stubbing against the end of the shoe's toe. I haven't tried any other pairs of toed shoes because these were quite costly and I couldn't afford to keep buying different brands of shoes. But because these are more like foot gloves, it really becomes necessary to find that individualized fit.

  • @reginasoul3929
    @reginasoul3929 Рік тому +2

    Waiting for the days we can find these experts shoes on every corner store.... 😍

  • @nikitakhliestov3578
    @nikitakhliestov3578 Рік тому

    Yes for birkenstock conversion/modification video!

  • @steveroberts3713
    @steveroberts3713 3 місяці тому

    Thanks this was helpful

  • @taylorbikowskitaylorfaefem8800

    This was so helpful thank you!! My only wish is that these included grounding disks within the shoes. However I’ve seen you can add a grounding band to certain shoes. Do you have a recommendation for best shoes for bunions with grounding feature?

  • @EruAnor
    @EruAnor Рік тому

    Is Arch support bad only if you already have a good Arch?
    I am severely flat footed. I have had a "temporary" surgery for it and I have custom Dr made shoe inserts with a bit of an aggressive arch to support to help keep my feet from pronating (turning inward). While I don't suffer from bunion I am still trying to buy wide toe shoes/boots. My wife on the other hand has very bad bunions and very small feet so it's hard finding shoes for her that fit, but also have a wide enough box for her bunion.

  • @kulch-ey7sn
    @kulch-ey7sn 2 роки тому +25

    I've tried a few different brands now, my favourites are the Vibram finger shoes. They mimic barefoot more than anything I have tried. The V runs are the best shoes I've ever run in, period. Would love to see more Vibram content

    • @scarlettj0125
      @scarlettj0125 Рік тому +2

      Vibram has a new line called Furoshiki and I highly recommend them! They are quite literally the best thing I’ve ever worn and that includes all of the five fingers I have. Same price point, same quality build, extremely comfortable, and it’s got a toe box instead of the individual toe homes so they are a bit more discreet as minimalistic shoes. I love my five fingers it’s just a hard style to pull off for everyday wear

    • @l8dyl1berty
      @l8dyl1berty Рік тому

      @@scarlettj0125 Hi Julie, The Furoshikis are beautiful, but are they too beautiful for my crippled feet? The toe box before you wrap them looks pretty narrow, or is that fabric extremely stretchy, as I have a bunion on both big toes; and the second toe, next to each bunion is a hammer toe. Weren't those "pretty" shoes of my yesteryear, just lovely?..sarc.

    • @scarlettj0125
      @scarlettj0125 Рік тому

      @@l8dyl1berty the toe box is super flexible and stretchy. My feet aren’t super wide but more wide than not and I have plenty of wiggle room and play. I have been hiking in them as well as regular wear and they’re my absolute favorite. The more I wear them the more I love them!

    • @l8dyl1berty
      @l8dyl1berty Рік тому

      @@scarlettj0125 Do they accept returns, if the shoe isn't wide enough?

    • @scarlettj0125
      @scarlettj0125 Рік тому

      @@l8dyl1berty yes! I think it’s like a 60-90 return policy.

  • @doreenhoppe8103
    @doreenhoppe8103 Рік тому

    I just love your video. I have been looking for shoes to fit my 3 wide bunion feet. I think you have given me some great options to look at to find a shoe to cover my feet. I do have a few issues that I was wondering if you would do a video on. I need a work shoe. I am a cook and am required to wear nonslip shoes. At this time I am wearing 7.5 EEE shoes that are blowing out the sides from enlaged bunions. Just an idea thanks so much for the video.

  • @karinturkington2455
    @karinturkington2455 Рік тому

    Wonderful video! Thank you. I have a very painful bunion.

  • @okinawan44
    @okinawan44 8 місяців тому

    But what if you have orthotics?
    I tried on some Birkenstocks recently and because of my bunions, there's a lot of empty space cuz my toes turn onwards so much and by baby toes rub against the edge or my bunion rubs on the leather.

  • @dreamcreationmedia4000
    @dreamcreationmedia4000 11 місяців тому +2

    I already have Plantar Fasciitis so what shoe would you recommend starting with?

  • @bhut1571
    @bhut1571 Рік тому +54

    Just a heads-up to someone who has battled bunions from pre-teen years: It is very difficult to put on Five fingers when you have large bunions. I wore silicon toe separators for a decade and they are not the solution; they push all of the other toes towards the outside of the foot and cause bunionettes.

    • @romeohart7558
      @romeohart7558 Рік тому +4

      huh? That doesn't make sense.

    • @suzannesimpson1672
      @suzannesimpson1672 Рік тому +15

      It makes sense when you’ve tried the silicone separators.

    • @blackeneddove
      @blackeneddove Рік тому +2

      What helps your bunions? My mom’s bunions are very bad and she is too old to consider surgery.

    • @shimire26
      @shimire26 Рік тому +10

      Apparently there are toe separators that spread all of the toes instead of just the first toe like he shows in vid. I’ve never used but I’m definitely curious about them

    • @ninamarie8654
      @ninamarie8654 Рік тому +13

      Wow I thought I was the only person getting bunions when they were just a kid. I started getting bunions at the age of 12 no one else in my family has bunions and I was always barefoot unless I was at at school or Church. I always wonder where the heck they came from 🤣

  • @angelawilson4190
    @angelawilson4190 Рік тому +3

    I have been advised definitely not to go for surgery . There is no guarantee the bunions will not come back and also you could be spending up to a year before you recover.
    The best thing is to wear wide shoes.

  • @alamc200
    @alamc200 2 роки тому +117

    The best thing to do is to see a Podiatrist to get advice on what's best for your feet. I got bunion removal surgeries over 16 years and it's best thing I did for my feet, I wish I would've done it sooner. I had one foot fixed and the other one 8 months later. I hated my bunions, one foot was pretty painful. My mom waited too long to get her surgeries, she was in her 60s and was in so much pain no matter what shoes she wore. Her surgeries were more complicated and recovery time was longer than mine. I used to salsa & latin ballroom dancing a lot and really liked wearing those pretty high heel latin ballroom dance shoes but the bunions really put a damper on my dancing, on the way my feet felt and looked. It took several months to fully heal from surgery but it was worth it. Afterwards I could dance in my ballroom dance shoes for hours no problem. BTW all my dance shoes are no higher than about 2 1/2 inches. I always buy well fitted quality shoes and try never to stand or walk too long in heels over 1 1/2 inches. FYI, podiatrists say bunions causes are mostly genetic but wearing poor fitting shoes can make them worse.

    • @KallutoZoldyck
      @KallutoZoldyck 2 роки тому +32

      Shoes cause these issues most of the time, and when it comes down to it, the pediatrist is going to prescribe you with shoes. So the entire proposed fix they give you is literally just adding to the cause. The best thing you can do is honestly research, most people are pretty much screwed because they don't know that putting on shoes is actually detrimental to their health.

    • @radovantreci7820
      @radovantreci7820 2 роки тому +3

      Would you mind sharing how long was your recovery and how long did it take before you could spend the entire day on your feet? Wedding videographer here...

    • @austinjoseph2881
      @austinjoseph2881 2 роки тому +1

      May I ask what type of Bunionectomy you got?
      I recently had surgery and have had a very poor recovery from lapidus

    • @BambiBooS222
      @BambiBooS222 2 роки тому

      Hey@@austinjoseph2881 ... How are you healing now, is recovery any better ? I hope so. I am 5 weeks post op, surgery on both feet 🤭

    • @austinjoseph2881
      @austinjoseph2881 2 роки тому +8

      @@BambiBooS222 i have more mobility than i started. both feet yikes! Unfortunately tho - it hurts when I walk and I can't run without pain...and I'm 9 months out from surgery.
      Maybe it went wrong but lowkey regretting it. BIGGEST ADVICE: Do your physical therapy every single day & start going to PT 3x a week ASAP

  • @Blueskies7775
    @Blueskies7775 2 роки тому +8

    As an Osteopath I’m always telling patients about how hard shoes don’t help support the arch, they hinder the bones, muscles, fascia, etc….and turns off the neural feedback to your feet over time, but it’s hard to convince them Birkenstocks don’t help long term for foot mobility.

    • @agnieszkasojka4379
      @agnieszkasojka4379 9 місяців тому

      great, but to wear barefoot shoes your feet need to be ready. People with flat feet can damaged a lot wearing barefoot shoes!

  • @erynhuntington6129
    @erynhuntington6129 7 місяців тому +2

    The seaming and flat toebox on most Vivos are HELL on bunions and hammer toes. They're one of the few barefoot shoemakers that make a leather dress boot for women for winter, however. So I paid the $$$ and then stretched them over several weeks with a shoe stretcher with bunion attachments on it.

  • @sialee5926
    @sialee5926 10 місяців тому

    I need in home & walking shoes for outside.
    What about Uggs Sport Yeah slides?
    They’re similar to crocs, can I wear those?
    Also Sketchers walking shoes?

  • @dandelionsarefree7436
    @dandelionsarefree7436 Рік тому +2

    Birkenstocks hurt my bunions. Crocks help much better with comfort for all day standing, but are slippery. Like your video

  • @XeniaAidonopoulou
    @XeniaAidonopoulou 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks!

  • @willstevens5113
    @willstevens5113 2 роки тому +1

    what kind of shoes do you recommend for people that have to wear combat boots for work, such as in law enforcement or military

  • @redsrt4
    @redsrt4 2 роки тому +2

    I’d love you to try all of these! But sadly, I wear a size 16, and I think only vivobarefoot makes a shoe in my size (for a hefty price tag too) New balance used to make their minimus shoes, but I don’t think they do anymore. At least, not in my size

  • @janicesztabnik5471
    @janicesztabnik5471 8 місяців тому

    Do you have any videos about Tailors Bunion? Thx

  • @owenthomas9863
    @owenthomas9863 2 роки тому +4

    What shoe would you recommend for cold rainy weather?

  • @SherrieWortel
    @SherrieWortel 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. I have wide feet and when looking at the sizing of these shoes, they recommend a size larger for wider feet. How does increasing the length solve the width problem I have when purchasing shoes?

  • @christinalucas246
    @christinalucas246 10 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @kginoregon8550
    @kginoregon8550 2 місяці тому +1

    My Vibram five fingers are like being barefoot and wearing toe spacers at the same time as well as having protective calluses on the soles of my feet. They keep my big toe more where it should be and allow me to use my feet as they are meant to be. It's a struggle to get them on, but once they are on, it's completely worth it. I'm 76 and just don't care that others aren't used to how they look. They make feet feet feel like dancing.

  • @barefootstrength
    @barefootstrength  2 роки тому +12

    All the shoes mentioned in this video can be found here 👇
    www.exercisinghealth.net/products-we-use
    How to Turn Birkenstocks into Barefoot shoes:
    ua-cam.com/video/Y1YBJ36jsmY/v-deo.html

  • @gracielabarbosa7601
    @gracielabarbosa7601 8 місяців тому

    POR FAVOR EN COLOMBIA EN QUE ALMACEN O FABRICA DE CALZADO LOS PUEDO CONSEGUIR. AGRADEZCO SU PRONTA RESPUESTA GRACIAS

  • @leahschaffer7646
    @leahschaffer7646 5 місяців тому

    What about Boots for Winter Time because I have been wearing Sporto Winter Boots which don't have enough room to move around in the Toe Box!? What's better for my Right Foot Bunion or should I just say both Bunions because than they can be both free to move around more!

  • @juliabarton4608
    @juliabarton4608 2 роки тому +57

    Please make a video about how to convert Birkenstocks into barefoot shoes.

    • @Anthony-kb7xr
      @Anthony-kb7xr 2 роки тому +2

      Yes Please!!

    • @lidieyay7324
      @lidieyay7324 2 роки тому

      Yes yes PLEASE

    • @thatzevy
      @thatzevy 2 роки тому +2

      PLEASE Do! I love the durability of the materials but it's extremely uncomfortable to break into that hard cork

    • @barefootstrength
      @barefootstrength  2 роки тому +4

      Here you go :)
      ua-cam.com/video/Y1YBJ36jsmY/v-deo.html

    • @lidieyay7324
      @lidieyay7324 2 роки тому +1

      Exercising Health YOU SIR ARE AWESOME 👏

  • @nanb7149
    @nanb7149 9 місяців тому

    Would you recommend barefoot shoes for those will fallen arches and over pronation, with posterior tibial tendonitis?

  • @amysheetz3031
    @amysheetz3031 8 місяців тому

    What brand of toe spreaders should I get? I have one bunion on my right foot.

  • @andyburris2555
    @andyburris2555 Рік тому +6

    I got my dad Altra lone peak 5s. He has bunions but he’s older and likes the cushion. I think it’s a good transition for someone approaching 70.

    • @anamari9434
      @anamari9434 Рік тому +1

      i hiked the vermont long trail in these twice... amazing shoe!

  • @monicatmartella6644
    @monicatmartella6644 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @kathe.o.
    @kathe.o. 2 роки тому +17

    I have a family bunion. Women in my paternal family begin forming a bunion, usually on the left foot at about age 19. Sure enough, mine began after I turned 19 (64 years ago). Up until about age 23 I modeled, especially shoes. I can attest to the fact women"s shoes deform our feet. I now wear Crocks (or Comfy) most of the time because of the pains that begin in my feet & go all the way up my legs & back. My podiatrist suggested Crocs over 10 years ago. I wish I could afford Chicos but they are beyond my Social Security income. The toe bed is the best guideline in my opinion, for healthy shoes & therefore the feet .

    • @4ofusHacc
      @4ofusHacc 2 роки тому +1

      Interesting to note some DNA health tests now show whether you have a genetic disposition for bunions.

    • @barfuss2007
      @barfuss2007 Рік тому +3

      high heels destroyd the feet of my wife. Unfortunately I met her too late...

    • @donotdrinkkoolaid8115
      @donotdrinkkoolaid8115 11 місяців тому +1

      I wore Crocs for a year and developed plantar fasciitis. It went away when I stopped wearing the Crocs and I haven't had it since.

    • @Pbcvl
      @Pbcvl 7 місяців тому

      You're 84 you still alive?

  • @mofroable
    @mofroable 8 місяців тому

    I would love to know how you modified the Birkenstocks! I’ve been on a hunt to find Birkenstock style barefoot shoes.

  • @PoeticPixi
    @PoeticPixi 3 місяці тому

    A shoe brand that has been very helpful for me with my bunions, are Skechers. Very light, flexible & comfortable

  • @susanneedham2836
    @susanneedham2836 8 місяців тому +1

    Could you please recommend some safety toe cap shoe's for people with bunions.

  • @maryhammond622
    @maryhammond622 Рік тому +2

    I have very narrow heels to go with my bunions so I get slender shoes so they will stay on my feet…and irritate the bunions. Even narrow widths slip on my heels so much that heel pads come unglued after a couple of wearing. Do any of these shoes have a narrow(er) fit on the heel or have some way to be cinched at the instep? Thanks for any comments.

  • @francesyoungperson1882
    @francesyoungperson1882 Рік тому

    THANKS CRIST 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🎖🏆
    EXCELLENT🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @Shananana99
    @Shananana99 Рік тому

    On the last shoe you said “bunion correction”. Is this true. Or do the shoes just help with pain? Thanks