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To be clear, I made my transition to barefoot about 4 years ago. I did it both with barefoot shoes and walking around barefoot. It changed my life. My shin splints of 6 years went away and I wish I found out earlier
No more wasting time and your health - it's one of the best things you can do!
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Doctors told us that there was nothing we could do about our daughter’s crossed toes. Being a martial artists, I developed exceptional toe control. I challenged my daughter to practice toe exercises every chance she had. She excepted the challenge. Within one year her toes were no longer crossed and remain straight to this day.
some doctors are just stupid even most PT's i hate it.. they will tell you something won't work without much evidence..
Doctors are trained in the art of prescribing medication from big pharma. Not healing us. Great job.
I think your daughter was still in an age where her feet were not finally developed yet. So she had much better chances. But if you're old and the bone or the joint are the problem, then your foot won't change (much) anymore?!
@@peterspa2252 definitely more room for improvement with a growing child's foot.
Medical school hasn’t changed in 50 years
This explains why my feet are the way they are. I have worn sandals/thongs all my life, and my feet have a very wide foresole with no bunions. I always thought that was odd, but they did give me quite the advantage when it came to treeclimbing as a kid. Thanks for making this video.
Maybe it's warm or hot everytime in your country, here i can only walk barefoot for 4 good months, and 2-3 are warm/ chill months, so there is still half a year that i have to wear shoes. I wish i lived somewhere where it's warmer.
@@michaf6397 yes, that is a valid argument. I'm from the tropics, the Equator to be specific. Even the coldest weather here is bearable enough to walk barefoot. If it was colder, then we'd need more protection.
Find shoes that say wide. Very comfortable.
Same lol. I mostly walked barefoot as a kid because I have really flat feet and shoes are mostly really uncomfortable. They either press where the arch is supposed to be or there's just nothing there and part of my foot kinda hangs off the sole.
My flatfoot was a blessing in disguise for me since I struggled to for by broad foot in most fashionable shoes so I needed super wide shoes for most things and wore sandals at home or just walked barefoot.
I agree. The one thing I hate is the price gouging by ‘barefoot companies’. $300+ for basic shoes with half the materials of modern athletic shoes. They need to be priced competitively in order for more people to make the switch in my opinion.
This!
Agree completely
Greed stifles the progress of Mankind, my friend
It is also easier to sell cheap shoes to many people than to just a few.
There definitely are $80 or less barefoot shoes
I came to barefoot on my own. I just realized that the more "support" I had, the more pain I had. So I started running in elite marathon shoes despite not being an elite athlete. Then I read born to run and realized that I wasn't the only crazy person going into a running store and asking for less.
Same
Interesting fact, in Southeast Asia, we're barefoot a decent amount of time. Lots of our sports/training are done barefoot. I grew up with my mates playing football on hard concrete courts completely barefoot, best time of my life! I moved over to barefoot shoes about 4 years ago and i've definitely felt the change. I have an urge to go places barefoot most of the time now, i just miss feeling the earth under my feet *wink*
As a fellow SEA person, I can confirm this. Used to play football and basketball barefooted at 12 noon. The feeling of burn on my feet soles is so nostalgic 😛
I hate that feeling and that's why I prefer colder environments. You wear shoes and thick socks
thing is, the effect of shoes is less prevalent in SEA because it is not our culture to wear shoes indoors. shoes are seen as special occasion or work wear only so most of the time we only wear flipflops or barefoot. my dad tends to buy hard heeled narrow shoes so i hated when i had to borrow his for occassions. always felt foot fatigue after a day in them so when i buy my own i get ones that are wider with soft soles. dont have to buy specific barefoot shoes just choose ones that dont constrict ur toes
This is one of the reasons I love Thai culture💙🇹🇭no shoes no chairs=my back thanks and I appreciate the best form of running ever!
I totally agree and thank you for spreading the word! I’ve been wearing Belleville combat boots 8-14 hours a day for the last 15 1/2 years and any kind of flats in my off-time for the last 20. When I’m running, I wear Asics designed for over-pronate runners. I always replace the insoles of all my shoes with heavy-duty inserts and ensure that my feet have room to spread out in all directions, which is very important for being on my feet all day and lifting weights…This is usually accomplished by wearing everything 1/2 to 1 size up. The replacement insoles do just enough to reduce excessive slippage. I’m 35 and my feet look and work “as advertised.” Forget fashion-It’s just always been common sense that keeping my feet enclosed and in something shaped like…A foot…Was the right answer. Do what feels right for your body and you can’t go wrong. I’m assuming competitive runners can’t always follow that advice, but you don’t have to train in your pro-gear for every session-just enough to be familiar with it.
My mother said she couldn't keep shoes on me to save her life and I've been that way all my life. I literally wear shoes if or where I have to and that's it no more no less. I keep good shoes in the car in case of emergencies but I don't wear shoes if I don't have to
Ive been 6 months barefoot and im starting to feel the POWER!!!!
This one was pretty fucking good, good to see the dedication to healthy movement. Its warm enough here that we are starting to climb outside again, even did some barefoot climbing. I have this feeling its gonna be a strong barefoot season for me. You've inspired me to climb Eisenhower Tower barefoot this year.
You have my subscription! Barefoot running changed my running game forever. When starting out I also worked as an airline captain flying all over Europe and thus gained the great advantage of bringing "shoes" that was neatly packed in my carry-on luggage, instead of the previously bulky standard running-shoes.
Great work your doing there buddy.
Your video was the final push my partner needed to join me in getting rid of our pointy shoes forever. Thank you!
❤ happy to help!
Is it ok to transition if I’m still recovering from plantar fasciitis? 32 yo m that exercised regularly, did yoga and never had foot problems before this.
The pointed toe shoes are not designed to have your toes in them. They are designed to have extra length at the end to make your feet LOOK pointed. Your feet one to two inches from the end of the pointed shoe depending on HOW pointed they are. People just wear too small of shoes a lot of the time, and people don't wear wide enough shoes even if they have naturally wide feet (while still wearing "normal" shoes.
Weird take, but I got a pair of Altras and they're my new favorite shoe (and I have NARROW feet, which are actually slightly wider than pre pregnancy). Also note, I don't have bunions or any deformities, and I think my feet look good and normal. I think the zero drop, for the most part (I don't think it's for absolutely everyone, but most people), is great.
I switched to barefoot shoes about a year ago,
And i’ve had the best balance i’ve ever had in my life, i’ve always been clumsy and non athletic due to my balance in sports specifically.
Not anymore, it definitely has helped a ton
I went barefoot about 15 years ago. It took work along side it, mobility and stability exercises were instrumental.
But having that feedback from the floor makes my feet, hips,pelvis, back even shoulder girdles feel more stable.
I'm 35 next week and my body never hurts. Ever! And I'm frequently deadlifting 200-250kg
I’ve always struggled with shin splints. There are probably countless reasons (weight, bad stride form, inactivity, etc), but I’m nearly certain that “proper” shoes have been the main culprit. As I’m finally trying to get healthy (vids on my channel), I’m realizing I really need to treat my feet better. I think I’m going to pick up a pair of Xero Forzas and start the transition!
Good choice, good luck man!🦾🍀👍
One of the best barefoot videos I've seen, convincing and conclusive.
Thank you
James from Canada, great video!
You’re funny!
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I have been slowly getting into the barefoot setting and my feet actually feel again, so that’s good. I also have found walking and not falling over quite invigorating! ❤
Barefoot shoes allow proprioception of the ground beneath you. You will adjust your posture into the most comfortable for your body. Me, I found that I was able to correct my posterior pelvic tilt which caused my foot to flatten. But, it took a lot of active self-assessments and paying attention to my posture.
As long as I can remember, I've always had wide, paddle-like feet. I don't know if it's because of weight, genetics, or the fact that I spent most of my childhood and teenhood inside the house out in the country, so I spent most of my early years barefoot, and if I were ever given a pair of shoes that hurt my feet or restricted my toes, I just didn't wear them.
I remember I used to hate shoe shopping with my family, and I still do because my natural shoe size is about a 10 1/2 wide or extra wide, but 99.9% of shoe companies seem to not believe in making wide shoes, so I often end up wearing a size 11 1/2 or 12. Often with an inch of gap either in front of my toes or behind my heel, which gets awkward when your shoe has a raised arch or heel but your foot isn't perfectly aligned with it and likes to slide around because of all the extra space.
For that reason, I've always preferred boots because at least I can lace them up tight to minimize foot sliding, but running in boots can be a pain due to a little thing called shin splints.
My big sister once bought me a pair of size 12 $200 basketball shoes. I returned them and traded them in for a pair of trail running shoes and a backpack. When the lady at the shoe store asked why, I told her it felt like I was squeezing my feet into a plastic mold.
The most comfortable and coolest footwear I've ever worn were a pair of sandals I made myself using a Xero Shoes sandals do-it-yourself kit. So as long as I didn't run on hard pavement with them, they were the most comfortable, fun, breathable, and easy to clean things ever, I wore them everywhere I could, and it became a fashion statement for me.
I once made a pair where I just said, "Screw it", and instead of trying to neatly cut them in a curve to be shaped like my feet, I just cut the front parts straight so they had these jagged points to them.
Called them my "Orc Sandals".
And by sandals I mean sandals, not those lame foam flip flops with no ankle strap or support, fuck those things.
Great advise however I believe you skipped over the type of damage this can do to the cartilage on a person especially if they have already had cartilage damage. Impact protection or lack there of, is a topic I’d love for you to cover. Again, great video.
impact protection is built in. when you walk barefoot in the home you never notice that you strike the ground differently. that same barefoot strike has to be maintained in barefoot shoes
@@SunshineTheLover long story short I had a bad basketball accident and lost 30% cartilage in my right hip. Tbh I don’t see this helping. But obviously I could be wrong since I haven’t tried but I’m just going based on how it feels to wear vans or to walk barefoot around the house and how much it can hurt my hip verse me wearing shoes like lebrons or KD’s which have a ton of impact protection.
@@The.PassionPulse theres actual science about why the shoes with impact protection teach us to walk completely wrong. at least look into it before completely writing it off. all that heel protection and lift on the heel also put the rest of the body out of alignment. vans still arent the same as barefoot shoes even though they're relatively flat. im not gonna tell you to try it but i will ask that you at least do research before rolling your eyes at it
@@SunshineTheLover idk what gave you the impression that I’ve written it off or I roller my eyes to it. I just explained my experience and stated that I haven’t tried it so I don’t really know. Most people don’t aren’t willing to listen or learn when they’re comments are taken out of context. Probably something I am going to look into but don’t take my lack of knowledge on the science as an insult.
@@The.PassionPulse i assumed you written it off because you said you dont see it helping without knowing anything about it. i respect that you'll look into it but you didnt express any interest in that in your initial statement
I walk around my house barefoot. When I go out, I wear loose fitting comfortable clothes and barefoot shoes by Merrell and Whitin. Whitin is honestly super inexpensive, but they're my favorite. Extremely light and what I love about them is that you can barely tell you're wearing them. They also have a nice and wide toe box, I've measured a 1/4" widening of my toes since I started wearing them.
Thank you so much!!! I have plantar fasciitis but I consider it blessing in disguise because I am lead to these way of life that is barefoot walking. I am planning on buying my first barefoot shoes!!
It is so crazy that I’m seeing somebody make this video because I sent LeBron James a tweet probably six months ago suggesting he trains with barefoot shoes, to strengthen his feet! I’m hopeful that this video gets seen by a lot of people, man.
Better help out Usain Bolt as well, his feet look like that of a 117 year old guy. Or a decomposed corpse.
Would love to see a video about how you corrected your scoliosis and knee issues! Would help me and I'm sure many others heaps as I am struggling with the same issue.
Since I was a little boy, I have always liked walking barefoot, and try to avoid fancy narrow shoes when going outside. I think my feet feel and look in pretty good condition at 50 y.o.
man, ive been thinking about this for a while, but i couldnt find any barefoot shoes. now that you've presented me these half decent-looking shoes, i think ill finally make the change!
What’s frustrating is that for athletes, there are no barefoot-inspired sneakers that can compete with the technology in Nike, adidas, etc. I play volleyball, and have played in basketball/volleyball shoes, but I have been returning to my barefoot xero shoes. My teammates are always so shocked when I show them how my shoes can bend in half and often think I’m crazy. 😂
Yep I play in our futsal league with barefoot shoes 0 have even better control and movement since I transitioned!
@@JamesFromCanada that's awesome!
@@JamesFromCanada I think barefoot shoes probably work better for a sport like futsal than volleyball
Be careful with the volume
You get more stress using barefoot
I don't know what exactly constitutes a barefoot shoe, but I feel a lot of shoes for soccer could be classified as such due to many being designed to have lots of surface area on the upper inside part of the foot for better kicking. I know many of them are also super flexible and can bend in half like you describe.
I've played soccer all year round for 20+ years, never paying any heed to this barefoot stuff and my feet are still perfectly normal without any issues at all. I even wore indoor soccer shoes just as an everyday thing for much of my childhood as where I grew up it was normal in middle and elementary school to wear them, I remember the Nike Mercurials indoor shoes were the coolest ones that everyone wanted.
Messages like this are quite dangerous. I spent about 10+ years barefoot/minimalist/foot-shaped shoes and it destroyed my feet. When I started having foot problems, my podiatrist told me that it was because I spend too much time barefoot.
interesting - can you share more about your experience? This is one of the few times I've heard about a case like this
thanks!
What kinds of foot problems?
this seems very illogical. would you mind elaborating on exactly the issues and suspected causes?
No response. Surprise, surprise.
i noticed recently that adidas running shoes and urban style sneakers have went subtly into barefoot style shapes, the toe box has widened a lot recently and my toes have more room to wiggle around, they feel awesome and are way cheaper than most nikes, commercially i think adidas has the best toebox in most models, not all of them, but several
This is completely true I trained my feet to change the shape and health of my feet
Thanks so much for posting this. I never realised how much shoes had been messing with my feet.
I've worn mostly sandals since the lockdown and usually when I'm abroad. It feels great to walk barefoot or in very good sandals.
Switched to barefoot 5 months ago and the hardest part was transitioning into slowly and finding good shoes. I can confirm that you can walk all day without pain, in barefoot shoes.
I move much faster and tend to jog to places in barefoot, because of how you spring from the toes, instead of rolling from the heel. It's fun at least
Not true mate. There is documented evidence that tribes who have NEVER worn shoes, and some still get bunions. You don't inherit bunions (not born with them) but you may inherit biomechanics that lead to bunions. Shoes can accelerate the process, but not everyone who wears western shoes gets bunions either.
Yep. My podiatrist told me that my bunions were from a combination of bad foot mechanics and wearing poorly fitted and flat soled shoes. Osteoarthritis runs in my family and I'm pretty sure I have it too.
i transitioned like 3 years ago gradually to barefoot shoes and i dont regret a thing, sure it was quite a pain, it was uncomfortable, it pretty much always hurt but there came a time i finally adapted to it and jeez and i cant fit into "normal" shoes anymore as most Toe-Boxes are simply to small. I gained more Footcontroll, my Knee pain disappeared and for anyone that struggles with not growing Calves.... well mine became very defined without really training it, simply by striking with the front of my foot instead of the heel.
I am not gonna sugarcoat it though, anyone that wants to transition to barefoot shoes: Its going to be really uncomfortable, you basically have to re-learn how to walk pain/wobble free and your calves/feet are going to be sore for weeks
I was a sprinter my entire life. Never had feet problem until after high school in my early 20s I just woke up with plantar fasciitis one day. I had no idea it would last for 8 years. I did everything, bought multiple new shoes, physical therapy, chiropractor visits, dry needling, nothing would work! It was bad too, as soon as I started running or jogging within 10 seconds my feet would be on fire and it felt like I was stepping on stones. I remembered I had heard about Vibram Five finger shoes and thought no way would I buy those ugly things. But after trying everything and still having plantar fasciitis i decided what did I have to lose. I bought my first pair of Vibram shoes and they felt amazing. I instantly fell in love with them. I’m not kidding, within 2 months my knee pain, low back pain and plantar fasciitis completely went away when running. Before I couldn’t even run for 10 seconds without having terrible feet pain and with Vibrams I am able to do Spartan races that are up to 15 miles with no pain! Best decision I have ever made.
this is EXACTLY what I'm talking about!
My severe injuries from so much running and sprinting 'magically' resolved themselves after several months of barefoot and barefoot footwear
thanks for posting your story!
Thanks for the video, I work out in the gym with barefoot shoes, I would actually work out barefoot if it was allowed. Back in the late 70's I absolutely loved "earth shoes", yes not barefoot, but definitely better and more comfortable for my feet. Grew up running barefoot everywhere in summer ! :) In spring it hurt running across the gravel driveway after wearing shoes/boots all winter, by the end of summer it was nothing!
0:52 he doesn't look barefoot in the video...
I bought a pair of "extra wide toe box" running shoes on Amazon. They're the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. They were also pretty cheap, so when they inevitably break down and fall apart, I'll be perfectly comfortable with buying another pair.
Dude you've got insane bicep genetics, they're so long
My main sport is bouldering (nothing serious, but it’s so much fun) so I end up switching between a (relatively flat, but still tight & stiff) climbing shoe & mainly barefoot/minimalist outside of that.
The bouldering shoes do give support to try more things on the wall, so I feel like they’ve helped my toe strength. But the barefoot-style shoes (particularly on natural terrain) help me with form and overall strength. I might need some more cushioning for urban surfaces though - the thin soled barefoot I have are a bit jarring/work joints pretty hard on pavements.
I'm glad I grew up in a country with tropical climate where we wear open shoes or sandals throughout the year.
I too have found them beneficial. My son and I both went to minimalist shoes a few years back. Neither of us will ever go back.
good to get the kids into it early!
Sorry but you have not changed my mind, I am never going back to shoes. Thanks for this video, I will definatly check out your channel and subscribe. years ago at age 60 I stopped wearing shoes. At first it was just from laziness after retirering but soon realized that my back stopped hurting and canceled my chiropractor appointment. Going barefoot has changed my life , I am now hiking barefoot anywhere and even started trail running (never ran before in my life). I only wish I had known haw bad shoes were years ago.
awesome! No matter the age it's still possible!
As a minimal shoe wearer that makes her own wide toebox shoes, pointy shoes are easier to make. A cone doesn't require any stretch in the leather. Many primitive shoes have pointy upturned toes for a very simple assembly and water resistant toe (because most of the stitches are on top.) A sphere requires curves in two dimensions at the same time, which requires the leather to stretch. The leather must be pulled over a hard form and complicated stitch methods are used to get that seam near the ground weather tight. (Modern glues can replace stitches but are not as durable.)
one thing that has prevented deformation of my foot is that I walk barefooted in my house alll the time, and everywhere expet outside, no mater if its the yard or the cold bathroom, ill walk barefooted since i dislike using shoes
I'm Brazilian and I have to point out that soccer players used to train barefoot on grass and in sandboxes because some people argue that it's good for strengthening the feet and ankles. I also want to point out that we only wear closed shoes to work or when we go out, sandals are 100% more comfortable.
exactamente
e tambem porque novas chuteiras é cara... kkkkkkk
This is why Asian took of their shoes before getting into the house. I got stressed seeing all the western people sometimes still wearing shoes on the bed.
What ? I don’t walk in the house with shoes because I don’t wanna clean. I don’t understand why people walk around with shoes in the house.
In the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance, he talks about the time he wore his first shoe in one of his last basketball games. That shoe, the Air 1 Jordans is very popular and Jordan says that his feet were bleeding by the end of (one of) that last game when he wore them.
I cannot avoid using shoes everywhere, but For me the big change was starting to buy tennis and shoes 3 sizes larger than I used to.
Born to run is an amazing book
I’ve always had super wide feet. I’m very thankful my mom put in the effort to find me good shoes. I never wear pointy or too narrow.
To be honest those athletes are some of the best athletes of our time I wouldn’t change a thing if I was him, whatever he did kept him injury free for all those years keep things they way the are
I dont know why, but this reminded me of my childhood. Kids in the neighborhood (in Texas) would take off our shoes and run across the tar mixed roads on a hot summer day. Whoever could stay on the road the longest won. 😂
Tarantino would love this video.
Jokes aside, Transitioning would be one of the best thing. I’m usually are foot mist if the day.
I’ve always noticed best looking feet seem to be on swimmers, surfers, lifeguards etc or people who are barefoot on the sand or water alot
I have been working from home for the last 5 years and I only wear shoes when I have to leave the house, its great.
I’m actually sold on barefoot shoes, but my problem is there is nothing on the market I know of for industrial work. Protective boots are a must.
Till I was 14 I had only worn shoes to go to church and now hate that I have to wear them at work although my current boss doesn't care much if I go barefoot. I'm slowly testing him. Every now and then I come barefoot to work. More and more
I got the answer for what shoe to buy ,nowdays many brand looking fancy way and have a cool name for it , something like next % . But still dont help me to fix leg problems.Stay in barefoot your life will be more fun.
i walk barefoot in the house all day and only wear shoes outside, not because its fasionable somehow but it protect my foot. i wanna buy those barefoot shoes, they look actually great
Literally wearing my Vibram five toes as I watched this video 😂😂😂
I used to have flat feet but since going barefoot I've developed arches and my feet and ankles are stronger. my feet are much healthier now
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I didn't know these shoes had a name. I had just given up on shoes that weren't properly sized boots. With wide feet, I simply cannot fit most footwear and wear holes in most common footwear within two years during casual use, let alone active or work use.
I'll have to give this a look.
Rather than paying outrageous prices for "barefoot" shoes, more affordable options like wide and/or foot-shaped shoes (e.g., Altra and Topo) are perfectly viable, allowing your feet to remain well-cushioned while being able to splay your toes. The "barefoot" shoes are artificially price-gouged, as are other niche products like "keto-friendly" foods. I use a variety of shoe shapes, heel-toe offsets, and cushion levels, so I don't get too used to any single platform, allowing my sensory nerves and muscles to re-learn how to stride & balance from day to day. I also use a vibration plate to help maintain leg/foot muscles and balance. Variety's the spice of life, and it doesn't have to break the bank.
I tried this and it changed my live 🔥 🔥 🔥. I stepped on a needle and now I have hiv 🔥
If you worry (like me) about spend 150$+ for barefoot shoes which can be too painful for your legs, try find "normal" shoes that have wider toe box, lower drop (difference in high of sole under heel and toes), upper made from mesh and low weight. I do that, and bought shoes for 30$ (not Nike, Adidas or another top brand), which have lower drop than my previous shoes - Nike Tanjun, and they feel more like I'm wearing socks with thick soles, than shoes. I feel like my feet are working harder, but a 10-mile walk on concrete is no problem, and my kneecaps are less painful now. I read somewhere that a higher drop in walking shoes takes some pressure off the feet, but can put more strain on the knees, and that was the case with my previous shoes. My advice is about walking on concrete, running is a different biomechanics and if you are "hill strike runner" you need drop.
De-am, here i was walking bare foot and tough i look pretty, i don't get fashion anymore 😞, it's easier to clime trees without shoes
I do everything barefoot including construction. I found that running injuries disappear when you quit wearing running shoes
I don’t wear barefoot shoes but I do wear flat soled shoes like vans and converse and I make sure to get them wide so I can spread my toes and I gotta say my feet are pretty healthy.
I don't get these problems anymore, but I did when I was younger. The solution was to wear shoes slightly too big for me and to wear them until they are totally unusable so they were well broken in. All the running, hiking, climbing tech in shoes is all bullshit. Nothing is better than a pair of shoes worn to conform to your feet.
For ppl Wondering about their foot shoes, and hopefully i can get some back up in this
With rough uneven terrain There's a weird paradox that after you wear the shoes for a while, it's like your feet auto adjust. Your feet bottoms get stronger but also more sensitive? Reactive? You are able to react fast enough when stepping on a particular rock or raised point. It does take a while though. Rolling your ankles becomes like seeing a unicorn. The only truly dangerous thing you need to worry about is stepping on Things that will actually cut your Foot open.
Prime example, you ever do that thing where you brush things away with your feet so you can stand flat. You'll start catching yourself standing on those tiny rocks and pebbles. You'll start trying to picture what the rock looks like
Because you'll have so much information coming from your feet. You'll be able to tell if the rock is partially in the ground or if the ground is hard enough that even you step in it the rock doesn't push go in.
It's weird but so much fun
Growing up in Australia i never really wore shoe's, because i hated them. And i still don't wear em a whole lot because i don't have too. Going barefoot is way healthier and that's just a fact
Great video tip: buy extra wide fit shoes from a company called big foot shoes .😊
Now iam not insecure about my foot that much after watching this
I'm 6'10"...Tall people have nearly no options with shoes. My shoes range between 16-19 depending on the shoe, they are not even close to foot shape.
I want to live the least as possible, thanks for the advice
constantly wearing shoes gave my feet so many problems, I couldn't even move my toes for years, but since going self employed I wear shoes alot less and practice trying to move my toes and walk properly, its been about a year and I couldn't have ever imagined my feet would look this good, I actually have gaps between my toes now, so don't give up! You can get those smelly abominations looking like feet!
Actually, my foot is close to square shape, and i struggled my whole life finding shoes that are wide enough. I think those shoes might be quite comfortable for me personally
I have very square toes and Altra shoes fit me great.
The type of athletic activity plays a huge role in the trauma exerted on the feet.
Basketball players are known to plant a foot, or two, and change direction, sometimes 180°, in an instant. Planting and jumping 3' in the air and landing completely on their feet, no roll, often not even a significant dip because they have to be ready for the next play immediately.
You're also highlighting two of the biggest and strongest players. Those guys weigh 300 pounds and are more agile than most people. That's a lot of abuse on feet that weren't evolved for that kind of abuse.
THAT is what contributes heavily to the feet of basketball players.
Do baseball players have the same jacked up feet? I'd wager that they don't.
Same for ballet dancers, it's not the fact that they are wearing shoes, it's what they are doing in those shoes.
I'd love to hear you story about healing your injuries, posture and back , step by step.
might have to make a separate vid on that - it's a long story!
I’ve had several pairs of barefoot sneakers for a few years now and because it gave my toes more room to naturally spread out I found myself going from a 10.5 to an 11
Yep same - grew a good half size+!
I love my barefoot shoes by they started to fall apart after about 8 months of use, which doesn't include 40hrs a week at work. They are Vivo shoes, and their repair program isn't available in my country 😢
as an equestrian, the shoes for that dont really need to be pointy they just need to not be overly bulky so your foot can slip back out. but ive always run around barefoot or in wide hiking boots so thankfully dont have crunched feet but its so hard to find footwear meant for real feet its crazy. probably gonna make myself some leather turn shoes for my next set of footwear.
Irrk, I litteraly won't wear horse riding shoes for something else than horse riding (and even then, it's not the pointy part that's useful, it's that concave part of the sole that help. If it's not to hot, farm boots over riding shoes)
I actually moved away from barefoot shoes after 3-4 years. This was because they worsened my over pronation when standing in the for long periods of time. My solution is shoes with arch support combined with a wide toe box
Agreed! As someone with scoliosis and spondylolisthesis, I noticed my barefoot shoes have been causing more low back and knee strain.
@@rachelmerrie I have spondylolisthesis too and noticed the exact same thing! That’s crazy!
Simple first step: Buy some Crocs, they allow your toes to naturally spread.
Recently bought a pair of Literide. I've never worn Crocs before, but I've been so impressed that I had another pair delivered this week. They are so comfortable that I forget I've got them on.
Excellent video! Great for sharing and waking others up. Thank you
Well I found foot exercise and stretching helps.
My son mainly wears slides to give his toes space when he's not playing sports.
I've looked for barefoot style shoes for him, but don't see reasonable options in a size 15.
I will never walk barefoot, risking my family and friends getting all sorts of funky warts and diseases. If we can get it from the swimming pool, imagine what the streets may give you.
Jon Jones ended up, snapping his big toe, completely upside down during a match. That foot strength being splayed out is needed.
I was never going to consider one in the first place.
I'm sure your channel will grow fast!
When I first tried running the store clerk proposed I buy medium cushioned running shoes with about 10mm drop and the flexibility of a tractor tire. Never got used to them, my knees hurt every time and I gave it up because there was no foreseeable way this could ever turn into something healthy.
Couple of years later I tried minimalist shoes and it was love at first sight. Not just me but all bodyparts involved in running loved them. My calves hurt like a bitch at first but that was the pain of growth :) Turned out that a lot of people with knee pain benefit from minimalist shoes, not just me.
always awesome to hear these stories, thanks for sharin! :)
There was an indigenous Yaqui or Mayo teenage girl/young woman who was a long distance runner running only in sandals! I will see if I can recall her name
That's why you have to get the right size of footwear for your feet. To me it looks like they have been wearing a size or few lower as they grew up, deforming their fee over time. I am 29 and my feet are all good and nice looking, nothing is really deformed, neither on the pinky, nor big finger on toes, and I have a size 45 EU standard, and I mostly if not only wear boots. As I grew up I tended to buy/wear basketball shows, since I liked them, until I was ~15 or something when I got my first pair of boots and wanted to chance my style completely, to a rocker/metalhead type of dressing style, so I wanted and I needed boots. I still wear boots.
It's about the right size of foot fear, because in foot wear you can still maintain a good looking feet, if the size is right and not try to pack your feet in shows that are tight feeling.