WILDLINGS! I love my wildling Nebulas. Merino wool lined upper makes them comfortable and breathable. They have many styles and are very environmentally friendly! They make some shoes out of “Washi paper” it’s 75% paper and 25% polyester. They are a family run company out of Germany but they’re shoes are super awesome. Please give them a look! Shipping only took 3 days as well. I’m a US based buyer (San Francisco) and also own the Lems Waterproof boulder boots. Great boot I recommend. I just wish they could be resoled. I’m looking at getting some Davinci Barefoot boots in the future as they can be resoled and the quality is top notch, a little pricey though.
So happy to see ya explaining this! I wear moccasins every chance I get. I’m 76, raised barefoot at home and have nice healthy feet that never hurt or bother in anyway and walk 5 miles NP. Worked for years on my feet in 2.75 inch heels and went home to my moccasins. Be healthy and that goes for your feet:)
I had the exact same problem with the primus lites. Not enough volume in the toe box, wide enough, but not high enough. After returning two pairs due to quality issues (sole separated from the upper) I got the stealths. WAY better, softer on the top of my feet and definitely more volume in the toe box. Love them! Hopefully they will not have the same quality issues.
Wildlings shoes everyone! They’re super comfortable. I own lems water proof boulder boot for when the weather is wet, but pretty much wear my Wildling Nebulas daily.
I've been researching barefoot shoes for half a year now and discovered about 6 or 7 makers. I now own several Xero shoes and 1 Vivobarefoot in which I like. I only heard of Softstar yesterday. I gotta a feeling I'll be owning a pair of these in my near future.
Great job. Wonder why minimalist companies continue to design shoes with a traditionally pointed toe (where the shoe gets narrower toward the front, whereas the human foot continues to widen)? Only Lems, Altra (some models) and Xero (some models) leave enough room for the toes to splay out unconstructed by the upper.
I'd been wanting to try barefoot shoes for a long time, but none of the local shoe stores in Iowa carry them. Then a couple months back I was visiting my friend in Oregon. We went around to shoe stores there and I still couldn't find much of anything. Later, she remembered that Softstar has their workshop-store near her house. So we stopped in and I tried on multiple styles and sizes. Their shoes are super comfortable, roomy, and form-fitting --- the widest and lightest shoes I've ever tried on. I've never felt anything like them in my life. I decided on the Primal RunAmoc and customized them for neutral colors (dark brown and black). They more or less look like normal shoes, except for the wide toe box, which is unusual, but certainly nothing like bowling shoes in the slightest. Nothing about them screams Pacific Northwest either. I feel fine wearing them around in the urban Midwest without worries of drawing attention and commentary. I doubt anyone even notices I have barefoot shoes on. Yet it's the next best thing to not wearing any footwear at all.
I have a similar experiences with you. Xero and many other are not wide enough for me. Even some Lems and Vivos are not wide enough. Runamoc wide looks clownish but allows for some toe splay. Belenka are pretty awesome too - plenty of toe space.
Like you I have wide high volume feet. I had to send a pair of Vivo Decon Trackers back. They were tighter than a vice - even without the insole. I'm not going to waste my time with more of them. That said, they were nice about returns. I just can't bring myself to buy Softstars. They probably look great at a Renaissance festival, but not around town. I'm just not into the potato sack look. I settled on Freets after doing a lot of research. I'm currently wearing Feldoms and LOVE them! I ordered several other pairs and Ibex boots. They seem to be a great much-overlooked barefoot shoe company.
Omgosh. First off, this review was incredibly useful. Having said that, even if it was total crap the fact that he says, “I don’t live in the Pacific Northwest, even though I am wearing a Patagonia jacket and it looks like I’m about to go on a hike” made my day. He read my thoughts exactly. Gold. And again, thank you for the review!!
I've been wearing minimalist shoes for 10 years now and it still bugs me that a minimal shoe costs the same as these high tech, ultra support, super cushioned, extra grip shoes. Also, are New balance still made in the US?
They might have to be expensive in order to break even. It's a very niche market with low sales, and selling cheaper won't mean they sell more, so they have to sell few shoes at higher prices to recoup costs. Scales of economy too,
So xero and sofstar aren't as wide as the other two? The primal runamoc is marketed as being very wide and that's why I was considering going with those but the vivo primus got my attention too. I like my lems boulder boots but the toe box could be a bit wider. What would you recommend for someone with wide feet?
@@exothermic8525 I can't really comment on a "Wide" foot, per se. I have regular feet with a wide and natual toe splay and ball of foot area from years of wearing minimalist shoes and sandals. But, I can say Lems beat all the brands I've tried for the widest toe box area from the toes's knuckes/balls of the feet to the end of toes. Vivobare follows Lems as a close second. Other brands toe boxes sweep down from the big toe to the pinky at a pretty steep angle to. If Lems' tow box are too narrow for you, especially the Boulders with moc toe box that easily spreads, I think you may, unfortunately, be out of luck. You could always try many brands and 'size up'. I have to size up on Xeros because the tox box is narrow for me. But, then, the insole is a little big and the length is really big.
Great review. Question: for the run amoc you said you didn’t like the thicker 5mm sole and recommended the 2mm street sole. Why is that? I live in nyc and walk on sidewalks all day so was thinking the thicker sole may be better but now I’m thinking I should just get the 2mm street sole. Would love your thoughts. Thank you!
Definitely going to have to check out more of your reviews. I have extremely wide feet as well. Also short and high arch. I find that most shoes with good reviews don't fit.
"I don't live in a bowling alley or in the pacific northwest, so this style doesn't work..." 🤣🤣🤣 Clicked on the video because I'd never heard of the Softstar. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Will definitely be watching more of your videos!
I bought the 5-fingers because you said so - long ago. Seldom wore them. They are kind of thin for a person walking on concrete. Now I wear the (zero drop?) Converse low-tops which have been great. => Now I will listen. Tongue pads? What a great idea. I think I could use triple pads. Hmm I certainly don't have toe flexibility in the Chuck Taylor's.
@@Daithi_mk you are so right; the heel is higher.. *tl;dr; sole half inch, heel 3/4 inch.* Story: I searched and phoned but the info was not flowing so I went for observation. I used the finger method and realized the two levels were echoed by the black line and between that and the rubber groove above it on the outside of the sole. *tl;dr; sole half inch, heel 3/4 inch.*
@@marknawrocki5323 right. I blame the typo demon. Or that I left it to the reader to do the subtraction. Or both. (I cannot find the edit or the delete button on the errant post. Apologies.)
I used to own a pair of Moc3s, and I loved them, but I was not sprinting back then. Did you ever sprint in the Moc3s? I'm really thinking I'll return to them.
All i'll wear anymore is soft star! own 2 pairs of primal sawyers, a pair of dash and have tried but returned a pair primal run amoc's. I also have a wide feet and difficulty finding shoes that work long tern for me. I'm ordering a pair of hawthorne chukkas next week. Try out the primal sawyers, your wide feet will thank you!
I am new to barefoot shoes. I am a 72 year old woman who is having trouble with my toes and a neuroma developing. My doctor told me to wear wider shoes. . My massage therapist told me to get correct toes to stretch my toes and get some barefoot shoes. It is very difficult to decide without trying them on. I have been wearing Brooks ghost with orthotics so my feet are tender, so I cannot have real thin soles. I walk daily 30-60 minutes on the cement or pavement. I also workout in the gym. I found Lems Primal 2 but they are out if stock in my size. Do you have a recommendation for me. I am close to giving up and buying a new pair of traditional shoes in a wider size. Thanks for your help. Carolyn
Those are Softstar Dash RunAmocs, not Primal RunAmocs. The Primal RunAmocs would be wider in the toe box, and have a somewhat different style (I do work at Softstar).
Good comparison. Thanks for the video. Really helps a lot. I will check out softstar. What vivo size did you buy? How long is your feet in cm? I recommend to check out Zaqq from Germany.
Tnx for this video. I have the vivos, 5 months now, almost the only shoes i were. However, when i wake up, my feet are very stiff while walking the first steps. And the hips feel very tight. Can u advise on how to feel better, and why is that? Tnx in advance Xxx
I'm not sure if it is considered minimalist, but the vibram five finger shoes reduced my foot pain by 80%. No other shoe, barefoot or otherwise, has ever been able to do that (48 years of trying).
You don't talk much about xero much anymore. I loved mine but durability of sole to the upper and stitching wasn't nearly as tough as vivo. I also prefer the way xero shoes look. I think I'm going to try some Lems next I think.
Do you ever find that zero drop minimalist shoes sometimes feel almost like they have a "minus" drop - that the heel feels lower than the forefoot, especially over time as the heel compresses? This has really been bugging me as I've tried a lot of barefoot shoes at this stage. It seems like the vivobarefoot is the best in that regard though.
Last 2 times I purchased same style of vivobarefoot shoes leather quality was different. My first pairs had excellent leather quality. Whereas second pair started peeling off and developed deep scars even though I waxed them and all...
Vivo dosent use farmed lether they usually try to use lether from invasive species that are having there populations reduced. So the lether was probably from a completely different type of animal. Mine are camel lol
Check out vivo’s outdoor lineups. They have an “FG” version (I think of the primus lites) which stands for firm ground, then they also have the “SG” version which stands for soft ground. Both of these have a lug style sole which should offer more traction.
If you don't have particularly wide feet, a cheap pair of water shoes might work out well. If you have a super wide foot, the dash runamocs (the softstars with laces in this video) will work well. I think there are also deadlifitng slippers out in the world but have never tried them.
What minimalist shoes do you recommend if you wanted to wear them in social settings but have enough breathability to wear without socks and won’t get all nasty?
It may not be as minimalist as the shoes mentioned in this video but a shoe that I love that is very breathable, versatile and even comfortable walking on hard surfaces all day is Astral Loyak. Astral puts a lot of emphasis on their shoes being usable for water activities like kayaking so they breath very well and are designed to be worn with or without socks, but they look like traditional sneakers.
Why minimalist? I have worn orthotics x15+ yrs... (flat feet and metatarsalgia) can people whom wear orthotics even consider this kind of footwear? Are there foot exercises to allow to try and wear shoes such as this?
Basically, everyone is different, but generally speaking we should be walking on the balls of our feet, only using the heel to gently touch the ground rather than landing on the heel first. Just walking in place lifting your knees high while trying to keep toes spread and heel touch minimal will strengthen the proper muscles. Definitely go slow if you have been used to arch support.
Ouch. That's a big disappointment. Are you regularly pulling hard to lace and relace? I find that I don't often relace and pull and tigthen so that may be why I don't have that much of an issue.
A German company called "Wildlings" primarily makes barefoot zero-drop kids' shoes and offers "re-wild" adult sizes as a secondary. They are also made of more natural materials, which I appreciate. I have two pairs for adults and do like them a lot. Many models are bright colors because they are meant for kids, but they have a few that don't look too crazy for adults. They have an English version of their website and customer service is responsive to English emails, so it's easy to purchase from the U.S.
What minimalist shoes do you want to see reviewed?
What about those “toe” shoes? Are they really better for your feet and for grip, or are they just a gimmick? They sure look weird.
Lems Primal 2
And Lems Boulder Boot and their other stuff
Merrell Vapor Glove 4
Merrell Trail Glove 5
WILDLINGS!
I love my wildling Nebulas. Merino wool lined upper makes them comfortable and breathable. They have many styles and are very environmentally friendly! They make some shoes out of “Washi paper” it’s 75% paper and 25% polyester. They are a family run company out of Germany but they’re shoes are super awesome. Please give them a look!
Shipping only took 3 days as well.
I’m a US based buyer (San Francisco) and also own the Lems Waterproof boulder boots. Great boot I recommend. I just wish they could be resoled. I’m looking at getting some Davinci Barefoot boots in the future as they can be resoled and the quality is top notch, a little pricey though.
So happy to see ya explaining this! I wear moccasins every chance I get. I’m 76, raised barefoot at home and have nice healthy feet that never hurt or bother in anyway and walk 5 miles NP. Worked for years on my feet in 2.75 inch heels and went home to my moccasins. Be healthy and that goes for your feet:)
I had the exact same problem with the primus lites. Not enough volume in the toe box, wide enough, but not high enough. After returning two pairs due to quality issues (sole separated from the upper) I got the stealths. WAY better, softer on the top of my feet and definitely more volume in the toe box. Love them! Hopefully they will not have the same quality issues.
I have so much respect for your transparency about the links. Not to mention, great review. Thank you.
Wildlings shoes everyone! They’re super comfortable. I own lems water proof boulder boot for when the weather is wet, but pretty much wear my Wildling Nebulas daily.
more reviews like this! great job. i didn't even know about these brands until now.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for bringing up ethics! It can really help decision making 🙂
You're so welcome!
I've been researching barefoot shoes for half a year now and discovered about 6 or 7 makers. I now own several Xero shoes and 1 Vivobarefoot in which I like. I only heard of Softstar yesterday. I gotta a feeling I'll be owning a pair of these in my near future.
Enjoy! The Dash runamocs are the widest softest shoe I currently own!
Great job. Wonder why minimalist companies continue to design shoes with a traditionally pointed toe (where the shoe gets narrower toward the front, whereas the human foot continues to widen)? Only Lems, Altra (some models) and Xero (some models) leave enough room for the toes to splay out unconstructed by the upper.
Andrew Yarosh wish Altra still made the Sampson
I'd been wanting to try barefoot shoes for a long time, but none of the local shoe stores in Iowa carry them. Then a couple months back I was visiting my friend in Oregon. We went around to shoe stores there and I still couldn't find much of anything.
Later, she remembered that Softstar has their workshop-store near her house. So we stopped in and I tried on multiple styles and sizes. Their shoes are super comfortable, roomy, and form-fitting --- the widest and lightest shoes I've ever tried on. I've never felt anything like them in my life.
I decided on the Primal RunAmoc and customized them for neutral colors (dark brown and black). They more or less look like normal shoes, except for the wide toe box, which is unusual, but certainly nothing like bowling shoes in the slightest. Nothing about them screams Pacific Northwest either.
I feel fine wearing them around in the urban Midwest without worries of drawing attention and commentary. I doubt anyone even notices I have barefoot shoes on. Yet it's the next best thing to not wearing any footwear at all.
I have a similar experiences with you. Xero and many other are not wide enough for me. Even some Lems and Vivos are not wide enough. Runamoc wide looks clownish but allows for some toe splay. Belenka are pretty awesome too - plenty of toe space.
Great review! Thanks! I never heard of Softstar but now I'm going to give them a try
Glad I could help!
As a person who had feet too wide for xero shoes this review was very helpful
Like you I have wide high volume feet. I had to send a pair of Vivo Decon Trackers back. They were tighter than a vice - even without the insole. I'm not going to waste my time with more of them. That said, they were nice about returns.
I just can't bring myself to buy Softstars. They probably look great at a Renaissance festival, but not around town. I'm just not into the potato sack look.
I settled on Freets after doing a lot of research. I'm currently wearing Feldoms and LOVE them! I ordered several other pairs and Ibex boots. They seem to be a great much-overlooked barefoot shoe company.
Omgosh. First off, this review was incredibly useful. Having said that, even if it was total crap the fact that he says, “I don’t live in the Pacific Northwest, even though I am wearing a Patagonia jacket and it looks like I’m about to go on a hike” made my day. He read my thoughts exactly. Gold. And again, thank you for the review!!
You're welcome, lucy berg!
I've been wearing minimalist shoes for 10 years now and it still bugs me that a minimal shoe costs the same as these high tech, ultra support, super cushioned, extra grip shoes.
Also, are New balance still made in the US?
@Matt Wheeler That sucks. I appreciate the long explanation lol
I agree. I don't understand why minimalist shoes cost so much with less fancy materials.
They might have to be expensive in order to break even.
It's a very niche market with low sales, and selling cheaper won't mean they sell more, so they have to sell few shoes at higher prices to recoup costs. Scales of economy too,
Economies of scale
I wear merrell barefoot. They seem similar to these and were about £40
Hykes Vivo for me, love the barefoot lifestyle, best decision ever.
Brilliant review, straight forward and informative!!! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for bringing up the work situation of the manufacturer, I think more people should consider it before purchasing if they haven't already.
My toe splay is wide too. I only wear Vivo's and Lems, now, after trying Xero and Soft Star over the years.
Thanks for sharing!
what about water? i was looking at Xero water shoe/sandal. would you recommend something else?
So xero and sofstar aren't as wide as the other two? The primal runamoc is marketed as being very wide and that's why I was considering going with those but the vivo primus got my attention too. I like my lems boulder boots but the toe box could be a bit wider. What would you recommend for someone with wide feet?
@@exothermic8525 I can't really comment on a "Wide" foot, per se. I have regular feet with a wide and natual toe splay and ball of foot area from years of wearing minimalist shoes and sandals. But, I can say Lems beat all the brands I've tried for the widest toe box area from the toes's knuckes/balls of the feet to the end of toes. Vivobare follows Lems as a close second. Other brands toe boxes sweep down from the big toe to the pinky at a pretty steep angle to. If Lems' tow box are too narrow for you, especially the Boulders with moc toe box that easily spreads, I think you may, unfortunately, be out of luck. You could always try many brands and 'size up'. I have to size up on Xeros because the tox box is narrow for me. But, then, the insole is a little big and the length is really big.
You know I love all your super helpful videos. Can’t thank you enough.
I appreciate your honesty!
Great review. Question: for the run amoc you said you didn’t like the thicker 5mm sole and recommended the 2mm street sole. Why is that? I live in nyc and walk on sidewalks all day so was thinking the thicker sole may be better but now I’m thinking I should just get the 2mm street sole. Would love your thoughts. Thank you!
Definitely going to have to check out more of your reviews. I have extremely wide feet as well. Also short and high arch. I find that most shoes with good reviews don't fit.
Have you found anything?
"I don't live in a bowling alley or in the pacific northwest, so this style doesn't work..." 🤣🤣🤣
Clicked on the video because I'd never heard of the Softstar. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Will definitely be watching more of your videos!
I bought the 5-fingers because you said so - long ago. Seldom wore them. They are kind of thin for a person walking on concrete.
Now I wear the (zero drop?) Converse low-tops which have been great.
=> Now I will listen.
Tongue pads? What a great idea. I think I could use triple pads.
Hmm I certainly don't have toe flexibility in the Chuck Taylor's.
Converse aren't zero drop, probably 3/4 inch, nor good for your feet but they're one of the best mainstream shoes
@@Daithi_mk you are so right; the heel is higher.. *tl;dr; sole half inch, heel 3/4 inch.*
Story: I searched and phoned but the info was not flowing so I went for observation. I used the finger method and realized the two levels were echoed by the black line and between that and the rubber groove above it on the outside of the sole.
*tl;dr; sole half inch, heel 3/4 inch.*
dreamervanroom that is a 1/4 inch drop not 3/4
@@marknawrocki5323 right. I blame the typo demon.
Or that I left it to the reader to do the subtraction.
Or both.
(I cannot find the edit or the delete button on the errant post. Apologies.)
@@Daithi_mk ^^^^ wrong. Should say 1/4 drop.
I used to own a pair of Moc3s, and I loved them, but I was not sprinting back then. Did you ever sprint in the Moc3s? I'm really thinking I'll return to them.
Hi, the RunAmocs sorta fall into the elusive 'so ugly they're cute' category for me. I'm thinking of getting a pair so this review was great. Thx.
All i'll wear anymore is soft star! own 2 pairs of primal sawyers, a pair of dash and have tried but returned a pair primal run amoc's. I also have a wide feet and difficulty finding shoes that work long tern for me. I'm ordering a pair of hawthorne chukkas next week. Try out the primal sawyers, your wide feet will thank you!
ToastyCheesy those are some ugly shoes at least they protect your feet good and allow them to move freely
@@marknawrocki5323Well if softstar shoes helps get rid of bunions and is better for overall foot health, they are worth wearing.
I am new to barefoot shoes. I am a 72 year old woman who is having trouble with my toes and a neuroma developing. My doctor told me to wear wider shoes. . My massage therapist told me to get correct toes to stretch my toes and get some barefoot shoes. It is very difficult to decide without trying them on. I have been wearing Brooks ghost with orthotics so my feet are tender, so I cannot have real thin soles. I walk daily 30-60 minutes on the cement or pavement. I also workout in the gym. I found Lems Primal 2 but they are out if stock in my size.
Do you have a recommendation for me. I am close to giving up and buying a new pair of traditional shoes in a wider size. Thanks for your help.
Carolyn
Those are Softstar Dash RunAmocs, not Primal RunAmocs. The Primal RunAmocs would be wider in the toe box, and have a somewhat different style (I do work at Softstar).
Argh! Thank you for the correction! The softstar shoes in this video are the Dash and the Moc3.
I love minimalist shoes, Yet thier extremely expensive. I'll just get me some huaraches made from the raramuri or xero sandles and call it good
crowman caveman 2 gen-xer Vivobarefoot now have revivobarefoot from shoes that were returned, I guess that’s cheaper
This looks like my old backyard in SF. Nice review.
Perhaps it IS your old backyard?
Good comparison. Thanks for the video. Really helps a lot. I will check out softstar. What vivo size did you buy? How long is your feet in cm? I recommend to check out Zaqq from Germany.
Great video. Thank you
You are welcome!
Tnx for this video.
I have the vivos, 5 months now, almost the only shoes i were.
However, when i wake up, my feet are very stiff while walking the first steps. And the hips feel very tight. Can u advise on how to feel better, and why is that?
Tnx in advance
Xxx
I'm not sure if it is considered minimalist, but the vibram five finger shoes reduced my foot pain by 80%. No other shoe, barefoot or otherwise, has ever been able to do that (48 years of trying).
Those are the ultimate in minimalist shoes!
You don't talk much about xero much anymore. I loved mine but durability of sole to the upper and stitching wasn't nearly as tough as vivo. I also prefer the way xero shoes look. I think I'm going to try some Lems next I think.
I have the same problem with the laces on the vivo’s. I am still trying to figure out how to tie them
Softstar Primal soles seem to have a shape that encourages forefoot splay/shortfoot. Wouldn't you agree?
this guy reminds me of the minimalist kofuzi lol
Do you ever find that zero drop minimalist shoes sometimes feel almost like they have a "minus" drop - that the heel feels lower than the forefoot, especially over time as the heel compresses? This has really been bugging me as I've tried a lot of barefoot shoes at this stage. It seems like the vivobarefoot is the best in that regard though.
Have you ever try minimalist casual or formal shoes? I'm in search of those. I got the Vivos Lisbon and also have Camper's Peu
Are vivo shoes run true to size? Or should you size down a whole size since they don't have half sizes
The soft stars look like runamoc dash not primal.
You are correct! Misspoke in the video! The ones with laces are the Dash, not the Primals!
Last 2 times I purchased same style of vivobarefoot shoes leather quality was different. My first pairs had excellent leather quality. Whereas second pair started peeling off and developed deep scars even though I waxed them and all...
Vivo dosent use farmed lether they usually try to use lether from invasive species that are having there populations reduced. So the lether was probably from a completely different type of animal. Mine are camel lol
Hello
I don't see any vids on cronic leg pain? Do you have a vid on that.
Ty💗
How is the traction? I'm looking for some non-slip barefoot shoes. Hard to find.
Check out vivo’s outdoor lineups. They have an “FG” version (I think of the primus lites) which stands for firm ground, then they also have the “SG” version which stands for soft ground. Both of these have a lug style sole which should offer more traction.
ive had the same issues with the vivo ones that the laces are kind of weird
what would you suggest for the lowest profile "shoe" to replicate barefoot barbell squats, in a gym that requires shoes.
kumbackquatsta Vibram 5 Fingers
If you don't have particularly wide feet, a cheap pair of water shoes might work out well. If you have a super wide foot, the dash runamocs (the softstars with laces in this video) will work well. I think there are also deadlifitng slippers out in the world but have never tried them.
What minimalist shoes do you recommend if you wanted to wear them in social settings but have enough breathability to wear without socks and won’t get all nasty?
It may not be as minimalist as the shoes mentioned in this video but a shoe that I love that is very breathable, versatile and even comfortable walking on hard surfaces all day is Astral Loyak. Astral puts a lot of emphasis on their shoes being usable for water activities like kayaking so they breath very well and are designed to be worn with or without socks, but they look like traditional sneakers.
Freet Flex and Vivo Stealth. I prefer the Flex. Both athletic shoes
Unshoes has some great casual shoes
I like the look of the runamoc shoes but damn. Over 100 dollars for what is similar to water shoes is just too much for me.
do you know if softstar has vegan shoes?
I also have very wide feet. What vivo size do you wear and is it the same as for your regular shoes?
And how much space do you have in front of your toes?
The soft stars sound like they feel similar to a Blitz Flex
Why minimalist? I have worn orthotics x15+ yrs... (flat feet and metatarsalgia) can people whom wear orthotics even consider this kind of footwear? Are there foot exercises to allow to try and wear shoes such as this?
Basically, everyone is different, but generally speaking we should be walking on the balls of our feet, only using the heel to gently touch the ground rather than landing on the heel first. Just walking in place lifting your knees high while trying to keep toes spread and heel touch minimal will strengthen the proper muscles. Definitely go slow if you have been used to arch support.
I a mail carrier. I love vivobarefoot! I wear them for work and personal.
Be sure to check out the book linked in the description box. 😉
@@Uprighthealth what book in description box? There are links for the footwear and your UPRIGHT standard links. Please advise. Thanks.
I've had primus light for a few months and finding the lace loops tearing apart. I have 4 other pairs of vivobarefoot and these are disappointing :(
Ouch. That's a big disappointment. Are you regularly pulling hard to lace and relace? I find that I don't often relace and pull and tigthen so that may be why I don't have that much of an issue.
Funny I also get pinching on my fifth metatarsal (pink toe) in primus shoes.
Are you a practitioner of the ido portal movement method? I'm digging those break dancing moves. Lol
Vivo is charging way too much
I just bought softstar pair for 170. Your.rigjt though, that's why I've never bought them.
9:50 Can I see your toes? Can you describe your toe splaying process? How long did it take and what caused it the most?
^That's the weirdest things I've ever asked a stranger for.
Softstar workmanship is really poor. Otherwise I would of kept a pair
“Boink boink” :)
I want to see min shoes for kids!! My feet are terrible and wish to keep my kids feet strong.
Vivo do kids shoes but I noticed the sole is not as flexible as the adult versions. That was only one model type though
Take a look at Softstar. They apparently started with kids' shoes, with the adult shoes as a spin-off.
A German company called "Wildlings" primarily makes barefoot zero-drop kids' shoes and offers "re-wild" adult sizes as a secondary. They are also made of more natural materials, which I appreciate. I have two pairs for adults and do like them a lot. Many models are bright colors because they are meant for kids, but they have a few that don't look too crazy for adults. They have an English version of their website and customer service is responsive to English emails, so it's easy to purchase from the U.S.
@@lianea.9311 Thank you lovely people
I sent y'all a message on Instagram with some videos of a problem I'm having. Be very grateful for a response!
Xero
If you live in the woods....lol
Holes on the bottoms, waste of money
Skinners