I Changed My Mind on Barefoot Shoes | 4 Years of Wearing Minimalist Shoes
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- After wearing barefoot shoes for 4-5 years now. I have learned a lot about my feet, how I feel when I wear them and have noticed something about the barefoot shoe movement that I want to address.
Free your feet... From all shoes, period.
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A comment from a subscriber on a video I made 4 years ago..
"Have ever seen an acupressure foot chart? Every section of the foot is related to the health of another body part. The entire body can gain healing just from our feet being on the ground! So my dear friend, no minimalist shoes can take the place of walking totally barefoot on the ground." - @superH3108
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 A problem with barefoot shoe messaging
1:00 The history of barefoot shoes
1:20 1999 Robert Fliri & Marco Bramani
1:41 2001 Robert and Marco Meet
1:53 2004 Robert and Marco apply for patent
2:01 1999 Tim Brennan struggles with chronic injuries
2:11 2004 Tim Brennan teams up with Galahad Clark
2:15 2009 Born to Run
2:35 The Tarahumara
3:10 The shift to minimalist shoes
3:33 The problem with “modern” shoes
3:42 3 Design problems with shoes
4:05 Health problems from “modern” shoes
4:55 The birth of barefoot shoes
5:14 What I changed my mind on…
7:23 Testing Barefoot shoes for Grounding
8:44 Thoughts on Minimal Sandals
9:04 The Cost of Barefoot shoes
9:30 The quality problem
9:53 My final message
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Curious about the grounding section of this video? Checkout my new video on the science of earthing! ua-cam.com/video/OV-eEeW9MM0/v-deo.html
Pretty crazy when I think how poor kids in 3rd world countries can’t afford shoes and now developed countries have people wanting to go bare foot.
Haha, that's true. Def a first world problem...
And then charities be like "Oh no these poor kids, let's give them more problems!" And gives them modern westernised footwear.
We wear flip-flops. Better than these corporate shoes. There's really no need for a shoe.
Same way people in 3rd world countries are dying hungry and Americans are dying from diabetes and heart diseases.
Very good point that’s why I actually think that barefoot sandals ultra thin ones I do all my road running in zero aqua clouds and super thin. Really let your foot be really as close as possible to barefoot where the shoes are kind of restrictive, even real, barefoot ones because you got a sidewall and you know you got all the stuff And thing I like about sandals cause there’s an older runner on not always adapted running barefoot on heart services but I can slip my sandals off in a second and go run a quarter of a mile half a mile a mile barefoot and then just go put my sandals back up and run like that for a while and I go back-and-forth. Oh, so I actually think barefoot sandals are the perfect Transition or maybe going for regular shoes, the barefoot shoes, then jumping into the barefoot sandals, and friend of mine at a foot doctor said he thought zeros biggest mistake that financially, for the company was actually making the shoes. He said they stuck with the sandals, and they really developed those, they would have the best thing for people feet but they’re quite the company now, so but yeah I love mine wouldn’t on roads and light trails. Wouldn’t think of it running in anything else get a little protection
The new vivo add says “Vivobarefoot for when you can’t be barefoot” something like that, and I think it’s great that they’re pushing the right message
Spot-on! Very well produced and delivered. 100% percent agree.
I loved your message at the end. It was a more wholistic explanation on how barefoot shoes are a gateway towards minimalism. The World does like to promote the idea that adding more to your life will solve things, which causes a consumeristic culture that leads to more products being sold.
Thank you! We usually need less not more!
It's a nice idea to say be real bearfoot over bearfoot shoes, but in real life, reality. Most people work 5-6 days per week, 8 hours a day. You can't be bearfoot, besides after work for a couple of hours before bed and maybe a weekend, and even then not bearfoot all day. Most adults will have household responsibility such as lawns ect which you need shoes for saftey.
Free the feet! What a great video! Interesting to learn more about the grounding piece + cool that earthrunners integrated that into their design
Thanks for watching ❤️
Cade, another awesome video! I learn so much everytime you upload. I appreciate you being so open about yourself and real. Your videos are amazing and a lot of people could learn so much. Anyway, be well, Cade
Such kind words! Thanks for your support!
Glad to see you back!!
Glad to be back! Thanks for your support.
Great video Cade! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🙌Nothing is better and more beneficial as being barefoot 👣
That's amazing!! I never thought about this before!! we are actually grounded in an electrical way!! I only heard and understood that in a spiritual way before. thank you for enlightening me!
I have been wearing barefoot shoes for a couple years now and one thing I wish more barefoot companies would do is offer decently flexible wide toed shoes but with reasonable cushioning as an entry level option. I know the barefoot community can fixate on the connecting to nature part since most of these companies founders are outdoorsy (or being as barefoot as possible) but repetitive stress injuries are a thing and walking almost barefoot on pavement all day (especially with heal striking) negates a lot of the benefit so it removes the incentives for most everyday people. This is also why you see a lot of people quit when first trying. I think that as more people become aware of how brainwashed marketing tends to be they will put current trends aside and adopt healthier foot wear. I don't think it will happen fast if the water get muddied by things like electrical grounding, re learning how to walk, and feeling the ground. All very fair points but that stuff just scares people away and makes them think it falls more in line with pseudo science or some sort of hippy mind set they think isn't applicable to their life. In my opinion the first and most important thing about barefoot shoes is letting your toes and foot regain their original shape and I feel like the only company that does this is LEMS but they don't exactly have an entry price point. I would really like it if barefoot shoe companies focused on making more gateways for people.
To clarify this isn't a criticism about this video I really enjoyed it. As you mentioned your issue with barefoot shoes messaging it got me thinking about mine. My hope is that one day people start to realize how greed in these industries has negatively effected their lives, allowing them to live healthier and longer lives as a result of this awareness.
Realfoot, probably the widest shoes out there, offer some models with a 6mm insole, giving an overall stack height of 1cm. Lems Boulder Boots with the insole in are even thicker, and there are other well-cushioned examples from them. But part of the problem you're talking about is the difficulty of unlearning heel striking, which is really in a large measure a problem of certain key muscles in the foot and leg having become weak through neglect when wearing trad shoes. I've found Emily Splichal's book 'Barefoot Strong' hugely helpful with this.
Splays are a good option and affordable
Try altras or lems they provide a similar feel but with options for cushioning in the shoe itself a great other while in situations you have to run or walk on hard surfaces ALL day
I bought mine from China and replaced the insole for some cushioning
a brilliant man and super video! thank you for sharing, friend.
Same to you Mills, thanks brotha!
Resuming. Normal shoes are bad. If you are forced to wear shoes then wear barefoot shoes. And when you can, be barefoot!
Thanks a lot man
Stellar video with a much needed point 🥳🤘🏾
For grounding (for whatever reason), you have to measure resistance, not voltage!
Any grounding means there's zero voltage in a system after a short amount of time, which is to say no potential difference between the object and ground. So all grounded circuits will measure zero voltage. How easily the circuit equalizes that difference, ie loses its charge, upon being grounded, relies on resistance between object and ground.
Yeah but the point is we live in a society of no shoes no service we have to wear shoes to work or shopping ect so barefoot shoes are much appreciated
Very true, and that's why I love barefoot shoes. The perfect modern day footwear for when we can't be barefoot!
Great video. One point of contention I have is that the Vivos I have owned, one pair is four years old, are really well made and have lasted well with almost daily wear.
Excellent Video, thank you!
9:50 You earned a subscriber.
Forget the shoes, forget the video topic... you just said something extremely insightful, something basic but essential for us all.
Modern society feeds you lies from the day you are born - it makes us feel like this human being is inadequate, primitive, lacking behind... when in reality the human being is something to behold, man was made with everything he needs.
Went into this video expecting to hear repeated information, but I was well impressed 👏
I came to barefoot shoes because something changed in my foot and no conventional shoe any longer fit my foot. I always liked being barefoot and so would've gladly given up on shoes entirely. But Iowa winters aren't kind to bare feet.
I happened to be in Oregon where I visited the Softstar workshop. Those were the first barefoot shoes I tried and they fit me perfectly. They probably have the widest toe box in the entire barefoot shoe industry.
I don't know what I would've done if I didn't find a shoe that fit my foot. For some of us, barefoot shoes are a necessity, not a choice. But any opportunity I have, I simply go full barefoot. I love the feel of the earth directly against the sole of my foot.
Great video! Being barefoot or using barefoot shoes are both major improvements to standard shoes. I've been using Earthrunners for about 3 years now - great company and best shoe decision I ever made (other than going barefoot). Always enjoy the lifestyle videos you put out (such as sleeping on the floor).
Yes, a major, MAJOR improvement from modern shoes. Thanks for your support on all my videos! I have seen your comments before! :)
great message...thanks buddy
My vivos didn't last as much as they advertised. Same situation as you. Pretty interesting video. Thank you!
I know a few people who run in barefoot shoes and sometimes get irritated by how smug they are. Then I remember how much faster and injury free I am than them in my Vaporflys and Metaspeeds 🤷♂
Speed doesn't matter at all when it comes to running as an exercise (and not competatively of course)
@@gaborkrausz5402 Do explain as it does seem that speed does correlate with energy spent (for the same bodyweight) and body's aerobic capability.
100% agree, nothing comes close to running actually barefooted. and earth runners are great.
You are right! Nothing compares!
I was having problems with sciatica recently, about two months but I noticed that when I was barefoot in morning the pain was a lot less. I’d been wearing some Nike Pegasus trainers pretty much every. Anyway one morning I put on some old flat Clark’s that I found and the pain was reduced by around 50%.
Then it found some other Clark’s that had a huge thick bouncy insole but quite a big toe box. Took the insole out and noticed that now had a shoe with a soft flexible o drop sole. I am now on my way to pain free and a much more relaxed state of being it seems. I have four pairs of the exact same shoe so I’m hoping they will do for now. Great video ❤
I am new here but I was worried that the message was not to buy barefoot shoes all-along… instead… perfect message!
I almost thought you were going back to traditional shoes 😭 Barefoot is definitely the way to go 🙌
Yes! Grew up barefoot. Barefoot choose are the only thing that keeps me from having severe back pain.
Thanks, your title did scare me I thought you were going to give me some reason lol.
I to prefer to be barefoot when possible.
Earth runners favorite! Once you get used to them they are incredibly comfortable.
Good to know about vevo.
So far in my experience they are well made, other than the sole is thin so I almost wore through my pair of boots after some years of use.
Thanks
The Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit was the best barefoot shoe ever made IMO. I even take out the insole to make it even more zero drop.
Great last Message brother.
I had this innate sense about what you were going to say and I totally agree too. My preference is bare feet, with my Earth Runners in my bag for the moments I need them (concrete, big gravel, supermarkets, etc.). Some days I take my ERs on and off a million times in one day.
Barefoot shoes; my preferences are: 1) Earth Runners, then 2) Freet, then 3) Feelgrounds and then 4) Vivobarefoot last too - they just don't last long. Although my Feelgrounds soles wore smoothly far too fast too!
Yay for getting the feet out despite society having issues, still today, with seeing our beautiful feet. It's mad when they're such an amazing feat of evolution really. Shoes are screwed up!
Anyway great made video Cade x
I didn’t know earth runners are grounding! I have the brand Zero shoes and sandals. My Zero sandals on the toe area have started to get roughed up and peel off so that’s disappointing because like you said they were expensive. Less is more! I’ll go barefoot more often now but also looking into earth runners! Thanks for your video, super informative and interesting 😊
Yes! They were ahead of their time, as they were aware of the potential benefits of grounding and made a design effort to incorporate that. They have also lasted me 4+ years (thanks to the Vibram sole) and only had to change out the laces.
Thanks for watching!
Xero shoes are amazing and that’s practically all I wear. I’ve had a couple issues here and there and I am happy to say they stand behind their product. They’ve sent me brand new replacement shoes when I’ve had any issues.
@@CadePriorFilms they no longer use the Vibram sole unfortunately. Switched to Walkbase. I have both versions so im currently testing to see the difference.
Hey Cade, love your video on Barefoot and barefoot shoes. Even as someone who’s selling barefoot shoes, I have the same feeling that the best option out there is still to go barefoot
Keep up with the quality content. Great to see your channel growing
Thanks man! Stoked to hear you're selling barefoot shoes! You're making a difference in the world!
Up and till recently I’ve started walking barefoot at home on my laminate floors which was uncomfortable at first for sometime, especially in the heel area, but now it feels more comfortable walking around. I’m also wearing correct toe spacers while walking barefoot which help to keep my toes splayed. Stretching a lot more in general to keep my calf muscles, ankles and feet more flexible and stronger. My only gripe about doing this, autumn is here now and winter is on its way, so walking barefoot for considerable amounts of time while at home can cause discomfort in my joints, unless I’m constantly stretching them to keep warm. Although I have switched from conventional socks to toe socks, so I can wear those or toe spreader socks. I’m also looking for barefoot slippers which are warm, and I’ve found Charcoal Bamboo Wool Slippers made by KOW but I’m concerned clothes moths will eat them unless they are constantly stored away in resealable bags or plastic storage containers when not in use. Earth runners look good, I’ll definitely get a pair of those for spring and summer at home.
I was considering moccasins for similar reasons. They look very warm and fluffy inside but are also barefoot
I thought that this was going to be pure click bait, but I was pleasantly surprised by some good info and things to consider.
Being barefoot is only safe inside home, outside anything can cut, stab or burn your feet, so barefoot shoes is necessary if you want to go barefoot outside
Yes, this is very true. Things like glass would not be good to get in your feet. But, there are safe places to be barefoot (especially grass) and not only does it feel great, it also is an important part of our foot health to be barefoot as much as possible. So you just have to find that balance.
Thanks for watching!
Not true. When you are in the habit of going everywhere barefoot, four things happen: 1) the skin on your soles becomes thicker (callused), so that hotter pavement, greater abrasiveness of the pavement, and smaller sharp items become non-issues in many cases; 2) you develop the ability to rapidly shift your weight from one part of your foot to another, so that if you start to step on something uncomfortable, you automatically take your weight off of it, reducing the likelihood of it piercing your skin; 3) when walking on surfaces strewn with small debris, you develop a habit of brushing the sole of your foot on your opposite leg or on the ground when something adheres to it, without even breaking stride, also reducing the likelihood of the object being driven through your skin on your next step. 4) when in unfamiliar surroundings, you develop a habit of scanning the ground for anything dangerous. I went for an extended period (close to a decade) living in the SF Bay area and going barefoot anywhere that they would let me, including riding the public buses and trains, going to work, going shopping, and of course, going on hikes with barefoot hiking clubs. I never had a serious foot injury from any of that and never got a foot infection from it. I did finally quit walking barefoot in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, because people defecate on the sidewalks there, and there was some building construction going on with metallic debris sometimes making its way to the sidewalk. When I moved to southern California, I had a job where closed-toe footwear was required and I was driving everywhere and generally spent a lot more time indoors -- so I lost my calluses, and hence the ability to walk more than a short distance on hot pavement. Which is a pity, because the pavement and even the dirt are much hotter here than in the SF Bay area. Now I'm mostly barefoot in and near my house, around my neighborhood, at the beach, and sometimes on walks with my friend. But I can still walk on gravel or broken glass, as long as the glass pieces aren't too big.
And "the removal of something" makes them more expensive! Can't understand why when less technology, less material, less cushioning is used. Barefoot shoes can be seen as cheap shoes - now being called "minimal". I have 2 pairs they are great - bought from China though costing less than traditional shoes!
I could use some further clarification on whole grounding thing. Why does Cade Prior think it is important?
I am coming out with a video on this in 2 weeks. As I actually disagree with some of the "grounding" arguments people make. So stay tuned!
A brief explanation is that throughout history, most people spent the majority of their day in contact with the ground, which allowed them to match the electrical charge of the earth. However, in modern times, humans often go without grounding and do not discharge that electrical charge from their bodies. This is believed to be potentially harmful, as studies have shown it can affect inflammation, sleep, the immune system, and other aspects of health.
And checkout study PMC4378297 on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing. (this study is CRAZY)
"Accumulating experiences and research on earthing, or grounding, point to the emergence of a simple, natural, and accessible health strategy against chronic inflammation, warranting the serious attention of clinicians and researchers. The living matrix (or ground regulation or tissue tensegrity-matrix system), the very fabric of the body, appears to serve as one of our primary antioxidant defense systems. As this report explains, it is a system requiring occasional recharging by conductive contact with the Earth’s surface - the “battery” for all planetary life - to be optimally effective."
Checkout PMC10105021 on blood and heart health/inflammation.
"Grounding or earthing is virtually harmless while having incredible health implications at the same time. Blood pressure lowering, supportive HRV, and blood thinning are significant contributions in reducing cardiovascular risk including sudden cardiac death."
If you agree that most humans were barefoot in the past and therefore were almost always grounded, you could conclude that the consistent use of shoes and spending most of our time indoors, without being grounded and losing that electrical charge, introduces an inconsistent variable that could potentially cause harm.
You're right, just being barefoot is the best thing. Why i will always have a Fivefingers' KSO model in my life. The best shoes i ever had in terms of full freedom.
I agree years ago I started with barefoot shoes and that lasted a few months before I went barefoot running. I never have pain when running and walking barefoot
Crazy right! The irony of that!
I played baseball throughout my childhood and always had stress fractures in my feet and shins and I’ve just started wearing a starter 4mm drop sneaker and I’m so mad that no one makes a 4mm drop cleat for every sport with a wider toe box
Check out Altra FWD is drop 4mm.
Hi my friend, messaging you from the uk. Ive been barefoot since sept 22, full time apart from barefoot shoes at work as i work in a nursing home. All four seasons, all weathers including snow and ice. I also do a form of cold exposure where i go walking barefoot in a running vest and thin shorts, whatever the weather, as low as -8 c so far. That is another way of keeping me well at age 54! Your video was great thank you. People in the UK just stare because i go barefoot everywhere! Only 1 or 2 actually ask what its about. Hopefully people are a bit more open in the usa! I follow barefoot sue, shes great. 😊
That's awesome friend!
I think the message here is good. I've worn barefoot shoes almost everyday for the past year and my feet have become way more mobile and flexible than ever before. I have high arches and walk on concrete in vivo barefoots. I have the primus trail fgs. And they are super durable and have held up super well and going strong with daily wear. No disintegration in my experience with these models. I use to wear Nike pegasus and those things would give me knee and hip pain.
I think doing foot yoga and lower body lifting does wonders as well.
I've been a barefoot shoe wearer for the best part of 18 months. Before this I had terrible ankle problems from soccer injuries. This would lead me to turn my ankle on the tiniest pebble. Since wearing barefoot my ankle hasn't rolled, has strengthened and leaves me more confident as I move around. The expense does get to me, but nobody begrudges paying £100, $100 plus for their Nike, Adidas etc. Great video, I love the idea of being shoeless but even on grass you can end up treading in or on something dangerous or disgusting.
When its warm enough I walk in the mountains barefoot 🙃
Excellent experience.
Having what I assumed was Plant-the-fasting-itis I used extra insoles which gave me a lift of about an inch of lift from back to front. For sure, my feet soon felt better just after a short time with them. During the summer, I also hit golf balls with the same shoes, simultaneously took up pickleball. As fate would have it, I had 3 cheaper drivers that all needed shaft replacement. I since started using an old persimmon wood to practice with, and would have a strong slice. I started experimenting and lo and behold did I discover something fascinating. I took out my add on insoles, and placed them toward the toe of my shoes to gave my feet a flat zero lift. Not only was this old 50 year old driver, was extremely easy yo hit straight, I am now looking at my other activities like pickleball, and am going to experiment with zero lift and am going to assume that there is going to be less stress on my knees.
It was an awkward transition for me too but I think not rushing it is key, because your body is figuring out to adjust to using different muscles and gait. Like I realized working out the arch muscles in my feet almost completely eliminates the heel pain. Which means I can’t just walk on flat surfaces, I need texture and elevation to walk or run on occasionally. (cushioned shoes really made my heels hurt, but flat shoes made my back hurt, and heeled shoes weren’t good for my knees and hips, so that’s why I got into barefoot shoes, and I’ve been really happy with the results; slow results but totally worth it)
As Spanish living in Ireland, believe me, I would love to go barefoot at least 6 months or almost. Dude here its impossible, cold and rains won't make it appealing. So.. barefoot shoes its the reight option. And not easy to convince other people either because the weather.
The American thing of wearing shoes at home is crazy to me. I grew up in the states with a Swedish mother and we always took our shoes off at home. Now I live in Sweden and here everyone removes their shoes when they enter a household.
Great video! I have many pair of shoes that are always compromises because of injuries from sports, martial arts, etc. over the years. I wanted to try a barefoot/minimalist shoe because the only time my foot doesn't bother me to some degree is when I'm barefoot because there is no compression. I didn't want to spend so much on Vivo's since I wanted to see what they were like first. I ended up buying a pair of Whitin's for like $40, and after wearing them for a couple of weeks, I ordered 2 more pair as they are by far the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. I don't care what they are called - barefoot, minimalist, pseudo, etc. - or how they are branded, they are excellent as it feels like I am barefoot. I use them for walking, hiking, martial arts, and even around the house where I never wear shoes. I've been a minimalist for years, and the shoes represent less is more. Yes, going completely barefoot is better, but it's not always practical.
Been barefoot for 18 years and have never looked back! Started with my first pregnancy. I have very healthy feet with high arches. Love my Wildlings
I want to share my opinion on Vivo Barefoots not lasting: My vivos have lasted me 5 years so far. RA II's. I'm highly surprised because the sole is thin and the first thing I did was take them to a forest fire area in portugal. Not wearing them too often now but they are some of the most durable shoes I've ever had. This is an "N=1" scenario, but so is your mention of them in the video.
Thanks for the vid, I agree that barefoot is best. I like barefoot shoes because they are more socially acceptable than being barefoot, and also more practical when it's cold out or rough.
I only walk barefoot most of the days. It’s only when it is very hot or very cold that I wear socks. If i require shoes in the fall and winter months, I wear barefoot shoes to give me some warmth. Otherwise, I am barefoot the majority of my walks outside.
Aah, the red spot on a body part -thumbnail
Honestly, I hate ALL shoes. I do get in trouble at work when I'm running around the nukes barefoot though. LOL - I have a pair of Earth Runners sandals that took a long time to get used to (think no skin left on my 2nd toes) but now I like them.
Great video! I completely agree that going barefoot offers the most natural experience most of the time. However, during colder months or when venturing into urban areas and stores, I prefer a bit more protection.
For very rough terrains, I use Skinners. They are easy to roll up and fit in your pocket, and they offer the closest feeling to going shoeless. During winter and in city environments, I use Vibram Fivefingers for that extra layer of protection.
You don't need to be constantly grounded.
Great point! I do the same and agree 100% in the cold months I wear barefoot shoes and feel great. Thanks for watching!
@@CadePriorFilmsits -1 celcius here in Northern Canada and Im still rocking the Earth Runners. Only gonna put them away when it snows! 🥶
Thanks for the video Cade. Any Chance you could let me know what the white shoe is at 0:15? I like the style, even though you're saying not to buy them :P
This is one of the best videos I've seen on barefoot shoes btw, I appreciated how you talked about the issues with modern issues and went into the history of things.
Feelgrounds Courtside
@@simplelucas Thank you
It's good to promote being just barefoot, reason we are buying barefoot shoes is mostly that we can't go barefoot on society. There is a nice subreddit about that. However, being grounded is just not true. Grounding is just not true, being grounded does not facilitate or impede any of our electrochemical reactions, the charges stay out of our internal organs! The voltage should also be measured in DC, not AC, since with AC you are messing up with the body capacitance. Another reason is that when working on electrical components you'll see grounding straps everywhere, but you won't see any of them in a biochemical lab.
Good to know, I used to work in the aeronautics industry - assembly soldering smd or trough-hole - (sensors or probes for copters and planes) and absolutely no one was wearing an esd wrist band, not even the engineers. Thanks for the tip and with biochem- labs, never heard about that and I like to learn new stuff, cheers
I agree that we should just be barefoot as much as possible because thats how we were designed to live, but barefoot shoes are perfect for example to work or to school where there is no way to be barefoot, and you are still engaging all the muscles and nerves in your feet. And now they even make stylish leather shoes to office.
I used to have ankle and knee pain a lot, ended up going the heritage boot route, ever since I started wearing all lesther construction footwear bo more pain and I can keep on my feet and do stuff after work. Recently a hand made boot company (jim green) made a "zero drop" last that I've been interested in just as a way to give my feet something new. Think overall keeping them I. The rotation may bring even more benefits.
barefoot shoes on concrete = pain and stiffness thorough your whole body
barefoot on grass = good feeling of the ground and pleasure from walking
good pair of running snickers on concrete = good adaptation to gait cycle, no pain
Funnily enough i am constantly using barefoot shoes to run on concrete and i feel so loose and bouncy since you are forced to use good running technique. I did use barefoot shoes walking for about a year before running though so my feet are strong enough to absorb the shocks. I can definitely see if you transition too quickly it hurting.
Why do people keep saying that Vibram Five Finger shoes are ugly. They look like feet. Wtf is the problem with shoes that look like feet? I love my five finger shoes anyway and they are my go-to shoes for 90% of my activities as long as it’s not pouring rain. I guess I don’t give a F*^k if people think my feet are ugly.
This episode reminds me of the athletic career of Abebe Bikila. Who won marathons both barefoot and shod.
Now as much as i wanna agree with you, I live in norway, it is insanely cold here. Summer barefoot sure, rest of the year, is rain or snow… i wish i was able to walk around barefoot more outside.
Love your message though👍
Any bare feet shoes recommendations for cold or rainy days?
You can get barefoot wellies now.
😎 The ONLY issue I have found with earth runners is the discomfort between my toes. I could wear pretty much any other sandal, but earth runners are just so uncomfortable. And then what do you do when it rains? I live in the Pacific Northwest and 6 to 8 months out of the year it’s raining. So what are you doing when it’s cold and raining? Do you just wear them and have wet feet or what do you personally wear? ✌️
There are tricks for making the lace more comftorable. Fold the lace into a burrito at the point of toe contact, Wet the lace at that point and stretch it a bit to soften it, etc.
Do you have peformance laces? I have the casual ones and they arent stiff and havent bothered me
I live on the other side of the rockies so its drier but I would probably consider vivos all weather trail shoes if I lived in vancouver or seattle
Thanks for your insight!
Also why would you want to be grounded? Isn't it dangerous to be grounded when coming into contact with electricity?
I prefer full barefoot as well, but only in natural settings(grass, forest, beach). When Im in human places(stores,city,public indoor areas) I would rather just wear barefoot shoes.
What do you suggest to wear in fall and winter?
I'm new to barefoot shoes, and also live in a city where i'm only walking on flat surfaces. I heard barefoot shoes are not good to wear on flat surfaces, so i'm struggling to find out what the hell should i do 😬
Get something like hiking boots or just winter shoes insulated with vegan materials or wood. Im in Ireland and thats the best way. Too cold and wet 😂 BeLenka for start looking is grear but do your research as you likes..Good luck and enjoy 😊😊
@@cintiamarcen2239 i bought BeLenkas ranger boots, but they are not quite warm enough. My boyfriend bought ther winter 3.0 boots and they are warmer than rangers but his feet still get cold often.
I guess we'll just wear thicker socks lol
@@iris7584 Got winter 3.0 as well. Im using them at the moment and they do they work with warm shocks indeed. Loveee them!!! Waterproof as well. But sure there's something else out there 😁
love the scruffy look
The price and quality of barefoot shoes are what’s keeping me from purchasing them. They just don’t seem to wear or last well. And they’re using less material than a lot of standard shoes like boots and sneakers so I can’t see how they justify the price.
Wow! Great fucking video man! new sub
Is that an oura ring? I love mine..
Also love my Earthrunners and Wildlings. Need to actually go barefoot more tho.
Yes it is! I am making a video about the Oura ring here soon so stay tuned for that!
2:02 even before that, merrell did their barefoof shoes...j had fist my pair bought in approx 2003, it was vapor glove
Since Vivo was founded by a tennis player, are any vivo shoes make for the indoor court sports?
Great video mate! I just walked a good amount today in the Australian bush whilst barefoot. I was thinking a lot about being barefoot as apposed to wearing barefoot shoes
It feels the best! Of course you have to be careful, but nothing beats feeling the ground, unrestricted! Thanks for watching!
Definitely be careful people! I wore some for just two days and fractured the bottom of my foot, going all-in seems is definitely not the way to go haha.
I walk barefoot for some six to seven years now and only started wearing barefoot shoes after I found that people around me have a problem with that. Stores, work, stuff like that. I can understand that people don't like others walking without shoes, it's the sad truth, so in those cases I ware shoes. Other than that, I try to always walk barefoot.
There is no replacement for walking barefoot. No shoe can do the job.
Looking for a first pair of barefoot shoes that is gonna last longer than shorter. Any other brands than Feel groud?
My wife complains about the stains on the soles of my feet after walking my dog while barefooted. I just grin and go on. If she would stop to take the time to understand and embrace the life, there would be no comments about the soles of my feet, since they'd look like hers.
It's slightly incorrect to say barefoot started in 1999. As almost a marketing brand of shoe then yes, but in reality most sport shoes were nearer to what we know as barefoot/zero drop shoes way before 1999. You only have to google pictures of marathon winners in 60s/70s and see their shoes (don't google the actual shoes as "re-issues" have been modernised) such as Toru Terasawa/Ron Hill/ Basil Heatley and none can be seen wearing shoes with a mass amount of padding.
I agree with going barefoot if you can. The only thing I'd like to add is, none of this brings completely automatic benefit on its own. We've all been conditioned to walk and run in trad shoes and it's hard to unlearn that. I strongly recommend Emily Splichal's book 'Barefoot Strong' for help doing that and strengthening the necessary muscles.
I agree. Transitioning takes time. Slowly does it. Unconditioning eh...
Having worn Five Fingers shoes for a couple of years I unearthed my old, but still newish, Barefoot shoes to "look respectable" for an occasion. Wearing them for just two days, with five toed socks, I noticed that I was developing blisters on the tops of my toes. I'm back into Five Fingers, now, shocked to realise that barefoot shoes restrict my toes. I will continue to wear Five Fingers shoes, even though they attract attention all the time, as, otherwise, only going barefoot will give me the same freedom of movement. I like to use my toes. I explain, to those who ask why I don't wear shoes that look like shoes? it's like the difference between wearing mittens or gloves, Mittens certainly keep your hands warm but try playing the piano or typing a letter with them on.
7:56 not understood the experiment, can u explain the final conclusion?
Maybe you could also use leather soles instead of rubber , since our feet are made of leather too
Thanks for the video! What's your thought on barefoot shoes while having sesamoiditis?
Sesamoiditis is inflammation, related to overuse. So barefoot shoes might be great for "curing it" but they could be great for preventing.
But it's hard to say. I would follow doctors advice when it comes to dealing with sesamoiditis. And also look at diets that decrease inflammation. Once you are rid of the sesamoiditis then you could slowly considering transitioning to barefoot shoes. And from there I think this could be prevented with barefoot shoes.
Hm, I kinda disagree on the price. You can get great "barefoot shoes" for around 20€ from China. Wide toe box, zero drop, flexible sole with feeling, all the major benefits are there.
I'd even argue they are better for the average person, because they keep some slight cushion insole and look rather normal.
Most people walk on hard surfaces most of the time, that's not how we developed. The specialised extreme versions with only a thin layer of rubber will remain an expensive niche market in my opinion. They aren't made for most people's everyday life and too expensive for occasional non enthusiast use.
I’ve had some vivobarefoot primus lite 3’s for over a year just for training in and they have held up great. I also have the ra 3’s and the collar lining was coming apart out the box and the cut was clearly off, gap on the left side of both tongues and the right overlapped hard. Clear manufacturing issue. Still kept them because they’re comfy but man are they ugly once they get worn in
What everyone fails to mention and I thought that you would in this video, is that barefoot shoes are not that same as going barefoot at all as it basically gives you the benefits as well the the disadvantages of shoes. The benefits are then exaggerated as due to the shoes protecting your feet, you end up doing things that you wouldn't be able to do barefoot, while still having to use muscles that you don't need to use with modern shoes. Now, I am not saying this is a bad thing, but it does mean that apart from the benefits you are also risking injuring yourself especially due to lack of support.
I mean, I walk barefoot all the time at home, all summer I am outside with either sandals or flipflops that sure, they are not as good as barefoot shoes at mimicking being barefoot, but it means that my toes are wide, I don't have lack of flexibility in my achilles, my front calves are used to zero drop, etc...
But, when I first put on barefoot shoes (recently) I felt muscles working and stretching in my feet and my claves in ways I was not used to within one day of wearing the shoes only 1 or 2 hours mainly at home with a short walk outside.
I wear insoles in my regular shoes but I don't need them in my sandals or even slippers, but one day in barefoot shoes and my knee started to hurt and my toes started feeling the pain I get without the insoles in shoes.
Again, without that insole all summer long, walking barefoot, with flip flops and sandals, all winter at home I am either just in socks or with slippers on, I don't get that knee and toe pain.
But one day in barefoot without the insole, and that pain flared up plus also the strain I mentioned that I shouldn't get if I am so used to being barefoot.
This proves that barefoot shoes are very far from being barefoot. They are still shoes and as part of transitioning to them, these things should be considered.
I mean, my foot is now with barefoot shoes basically allowing itself to do things that I can't when properly barefoot, the barefoot shoes also restricts how you sit if comparing to being barefoot or wearing slippers, even when sitting at a table iI felt the way I rested my feet on the floor was causing sensitivity sue to the shoe restricting how I rest my foot.
I have seen many videos on barefoot shoes since buying my first pair and no one mentions this.
Not critisizing this video here, I think it is great, but I am just wondering how everyone is missing this very crucial fact that has a lot of consequences that I probably don't even know about on top of the things I mentioned now.
I should add that I need more time so it still may work for me. The shoes I bought are super minimal and light so it isn't that they are anything like normal shoes, they are proper zero drop with a 5mm outer sole. I tried removing the 2mm insole and it only made things worse.
Interesting subject this is.
Walking or running barefoot (no shoes) does cost something. I tried that many years ago for several months but ended up spending close to $300 clinical treatment. Use barefoot shoes instead.
Tell me you don't have velvet ants where you live without telling me you don't have velvet ants where you live.
What white sneaker is he wearing at the very start? @00:20
My mother neglected me. She didn't really feed or clothe me. Being from the south wasn't a big I did everything barefoot. Went to church. The store. Anywhere I could. So the benefits of barefoot I was raised with. I wear shoes now when I have to work. But I don't buy the typical popular ones. I wear them size or more bigger to get bigger space for toes. I wear 11. So I am used to looks year round for not wearing shoes. I been doing this for 60 years. Anyway our American culture sucks!socks!
Vivos are way overpriced. Same for Wildling and most barefoot shoe brands
Hahaha those earth runners are an electricians nightmare lol
And why should we care about whether we're grounded or not? He just says _"we're not grounded with most shoes and we want to be grounded"_ without saying why lol.
Unless I'm deaf? :v
All I want is shoes that keep me warm and dry, are plain black and pretty to look at, dont sqeeze my toes and fit my skinny ankles and high arch as someone who is 5.5-6. Feels impossible.
i can’t go to work barefoot though.