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My pet peeve: barefoot shoes are so minimalist, but the prices absolutely don’t reflect that

Wow! The teardown was so interesting. I was not expecting the vivo sole to be that thin and strong. That’s amazing

I have 2 runners and 1 sandal from Xero brand and absolutely love them. I wear the runners to Crossfit. Lift in them, run in them, walk in them, etc. I've always hated wearing shoes of any kind. I'm so thrilled to understand why now. I will never go back to regular runners.

You are the clearest individual in explaining flat foot and it's consequences, you got a new subscriber

It’s crazy that barefoot shoe costs 2-4x what a regular shoe costs and has almost nothing to it if this hipster markup went away then more people would try this

I can not believe i found someone on KZfaq who explains the natural way of running. I checked all the info reading some studies and books and it's all legit. All the time i thought i was running like an pinguin as acquaintances told me 😂 .

As a kid i started running bare footed from a jong age and i did trail running bare footed and now that i discovered barefoot shoes its much better than normal shoes and i had no problem switching over and its amazing

loooovvvinnnggg my virbram KSO EVOs. first pair! have been doing a lot of treadmill running in them but haven't gotten a run in them outside yet. but up to 8 miles on the Woodway with them! cadence has increased to 180, steps are shorter, quieter and forefoot landing for sure. I feel much more nimble and light. and its quite enjoyable. I just get this feeling of wellbeing around mile 5 or so. More than the typical runners high. Its just sense of calm, positivity, yet energetic. hard to explain. ill never return to traditional running shoes. Maybe some altras but would love to run my next marathon in my vibrams. :) thanks for all your content!

I've been running and using barefoot shoes for about 4 years now and there is no way I'd even go back, even with the high prices. I kept getting reoccurring running injuries while wearing normal running shoes.

I am a walker, and I walk in barefoot shoes. I love them. The heel strike took some getting used to, but my body has adjusted.

Thanks for the teardown! One of the side results of the pandemic - while working from home, I'm spending much less time in shoes! I'm buying new trail running shoes and found that everything is too tight at the toes. Never had this problem before. I think I'm getting that barefoot toe spread. Going to try Altra's - zero drop and wide toe box. Just the thought of barefoot shoes on rocky trails makes my soles hurt.

Definitely the barefoot shoes make me feel better especially even lower back. My regular shoes for years have been flat soled as it is , skate shoes tend to have a better width , i had to do this because regular running shoes created ankle problems and other foot problems. So i wear barefoot shoes when i can

Great video guys! Currently in the process of switching all my shoes over to barefoot!

I grew up sharing shoes! Which meant I have to go bare foot some days even to play soccer, and basketball. Barefoot shoes are the only thing people should wear! BUT MATERIALISM AND STYLE REIN SUPREME WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH. To put it simply, All athletes can add at least 5-8 in their sports carriers! I’m almost 52, I run, I ball, been installing flooring for almost 30 years and I’m most likely in better shape then most men half my age. Bare foot shoes or grounding shoes are the most natural thing you can slide your foot in. Most athletes if not all go through the same injuries, bad ankles= thin toe box, bad knees= thin toe box again, hips, Achilles tendon, lower back, You name it brother. None of these companies give hoot about their customers, and the detrimental damage that happens to the hole body for wanting to look good and stylish. How sad! GREAT VIDEO!

My first pair of barefoot cross trainers should arrive tomorrow. I’m excited and will need to restrain myself to prevent injury.

I walk daily and I just straight up switched to Xero shoes a couple months ago due to having a lot of pain wearing my usual Brooks. My feet have only felt better since this switch.

Excellent point on how there aren’t gymnastics shoes, they need max balance and mobility

Oh man, I wanted this vivo !! hurt my heart seeing this ! kkkkk good man, you channel is awesome

Wonderful explanation!

Love this teardown. As someone that is completely bought into barefoot shoes, this is a great reassurance that I made the right choice. I'd love to get your thoughts on Berkinstocks.

Hi, would you make a video about dancers and ballerinas who have to wear particular footwear for long hours of practice but who also have bunions and want to treat them naturally without surgery, or prevent them from worsening? Can you suggest any particular feet exercises? I feel like some of the routine exercises are not that gelpful for those of us with bunions. Thank you.

Since I have the same pair of vivos (and i Love them), it was hurting me inside, to see how they get cut apart. 🥺

I have been wearing shoes with about a 20cm drop for walking around town. It makes sense to me to switch to barefoot shoes for running; I remember running that way as a child. How about walking? Do you recommend different shoes for running and walking?

Hi, thank you for informative video. I want to ask, Do you think it is healthy for a person with flat feet to use barefoot shoes? Especially to avoid the overpronation and knee problems. Do we use something like Hoka One One, Asics Gel Kayano or barefoot shoes ??

Did you measure the thickness of the vivobarefoot, and also their insoles? Their website does not tell the thickness, some say 3-4 but i suppose that is only the rubber. The stack height seems to not be 3mm.

You should try one of the amazon budget barefoot shoes options, the ones from Within or Aleader

Watching this wearing my VivoBarefoot Primus lite III 😊

What kind of barefoot shoe would one wear to play soccer or basketball? Saw a bunch of running ones or does that not matter?

What do you think about Feyuie Shoes (cant spel them correct)

I wear mostly Vionic 🩴 sandals everyday and for work. For walking/hiking, i have Altra zero drop Lone Peak. I have bunions on both get, however the right foot is significantly worse. From a child i wore dress shoes, so this is most likely how they developed. I have never liked tight fitting shoes or heels.I have a plantar fibroma on my right foot also.

How well do these shoes handle the rain. They look like they would fall apart really easily

I love my barefoot shoes but I'm still looking for a pair I can ware on the construction sites where I work. I would appreciate any suggestions.

I own a pair of Primus Knit Vivo's and seeing you guys cut into those vivo's hurt to see! Especially knowing those prices lol! But a great and really fascinating video overall.

so is it still bad if I wear thick sole shoes but strike with the fore foot? Also why the f are vivobarefoot shoes so expensive with little material like what the f! I would just run barefoot from time to time

Has anyone tried the whitin barefoot shoes?? Are they any good?

to show you the power of flex seal... I SAWED THIS SHOE IN HALF!

Can floaters or Sandals serve the purpose of Barefoot shoes, specially in absence of affordable options?

It just feels wrong to wear regular shoes once you try barefoot running

I totally agree with everything you said in your video. However, I have been wearing minimalist shoes to work (Lems) and I run 3 miles 2x per week in the Saucony Freedom. For a few years. I love both shoes but I just can't get rid of the subtalar/heel pain in the morning. The more I run or am on my feet at work, the worse it gets. I noticed the new soft cushioned shoes I recently bought help a lot and I've also stopped running. I've come to the conclusion that in no time in the history of evolution have we ever walked on hard level cement, hard level flooring , hard level blacktop....let alone run on these surfaces and therefore need some cushion under our feet to make up for this. A little heel to toe drop may be acceptable as well because as the heel cushion wears more under the heel due to the smaller surface area of the heel compared to the forefoot, the foot would likely become more level with the ground as intended by nature. Those are my thoughts based on my experience. I am 47 years old......not old enough yet to not be able to adapt to a minimalist shoe and therefore I am still trying. Your video is so eloquently spoken and clear....I love it. It makes perfect sense, but I am beginning to doubt the practicality in the majority of the population. I get it, the more we brace and protect a body part the weaker it gets, however no time in history did we ever evolve to walk on such hard level surfaces as we do now. I would love a response! Thank you for putting out awesome thought provoking videos!

What to do in the winter if you wear shoes with no sole?

I love really soft and light shoes - and modern running shoes seem really stiff - then you do not have the sensuel joy of feeling the Ground and yet being a little protected -

I wish regular brands offered wider toe boxes without needing a "wide" version.

What about people who have a very high arch ? Where is the support for the arch

Congratulations! for your video, I was walking mixed by slow jogging 80 km per day for 60 days(Athens 15th international ultra marathon festival 2020 in age 64) I did 4750 kilometers! In total time 60 days, What do u think? Is that good?.😊😊

Is there a video talking about court shoes vs a minimalist shoes? Do modern court shoes aid with the fast directional changes required in some sports?

My problems I find in finding a barefoot shoe for my feet is that there isn't enough space for the height of my big toe especially, There aren't dressy shoes for women to wear with a dress for a wedding for example. Some of the running shoes have rubber over the toes that squish my big toe. So, I'm thinking of taking a course on making my own shoes. What do you think?

I’ve been rocking the vivo barefoot there sooo good I’m going to do a review on my channel too. 😀

Do you think you can do a review of the best looking barefoot shoes. I know some people with just say geo courts, but they just don't do it for me. Companies need to go for a more streamlined look while keeping the wide. They sides look great, but top view not so much.

Hi My concern is regarding arch support. Does the barefoot shoe have arch support or is the idea that our feet have the ability to take care of that. My feet feel more comfortable with arch support for my high arches, even in flip-flop sandals. Thanks

I was a heelstriker my whole life. one day i just got the worlds worst shinsplints and knee pain. COuldnt get past 3km mark before i had to lie down on the side of the road because i was in too much pain. I happened to come across a website talking about barefoot running back in 2009 and i thought, damnit ill try it. I got a pair of Vibram 5 fingers, got laughed at but could (after months of getting my technique and achilles/calves strong enough) run up to 15km. I just did my first half marathon with a pair of new balance minimus using this technique. Not the most minimalist there is but you can't healstrike in them. Not at all. I have had merrell gloves, NB minimus and 2 sets of Five fingers. I would say the 5fingers to be the best followed by the new balance. The merrells always feel loose on the foot so you slide around a bit. I had to tie it so tight it hurt to stop this. But every foot is different, you should try them on. But 5Fingers, its a glove, literally and they last. i did around 4000kms on my set of bikilas

Zero drop altras are fantastic to transition - expect initially aching calves as the muscles stretch

I'm not a runner but barefoot shoes are the best thing one can do for long term health of our feet. There are times that hiking or work boots are just a necessity in a place like Wyoming, but the rest of the time I find it imperative to wear no shoes, minimalist shoes, or barefoot shoes to maintain foot strength. I've always had good strong arches but 10 or 12 years ago I found myself with plantar fasciitis. I was wearing regular shoes too much and paid the price. Our feet have to carry us through the rest of our lives and nature's engineering provided us with the means. Just remember... it's not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

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5:30 Also if you don’t allow your knees to go over your toes, you will also fall backwards because squatting like that isn’t a natural position to be in.

Interesting. I've never liked "running" shoes. Something about the cushioning and soles always made my feet feel tired-no matter which brand I picked. They just feel weird to me.

I am not a runner. Will barefoot shoes be good for me?

I'm in the transitioning phase to zero-drop and barefoot shoes. Man, it was tough to put my old 8mm drop trainers on after a short run in Xero shoes. It felt like wearing high heels and the lack of ground feel was pretty boring, honestly.

I have acquired forefoot flat feet(hallux valgus) and i have metatarsalgia symptoms when i wear shoes with 10mm heel drop(from heel to metatarsals). Barefoot shoes is good idea for me?:) I think my metatarsalgia won't let me to use such shoes without cushion on forefoot.

which shoes that fit me best? sandals

Beautiful and Elegant

What about those with high arches and have problems/pain without the arch support. I have that as well as bunion pain and arthritis. Seems that barefoot shoes would not be helpful for these problems.

Nice video. I'm curious about flat feet being weak and flawed, and how to regenerate arches. I've been flat footed and mostly barefoot my whole life. I have very strong feet that have no performance, strength or pain issues whatsoever. I've also hiked several thousand kilometres in the past year in barefoot shoes. However my feet remain flat, and no amount of training or barefoot activities seem to change that. I'm convinced that is is genetic and it is not a flaw in my case. I would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!

Hard to find cheap minimalist shoes. $100+ is the norm. I've experimented with water shoes, etc., but they have very low durability. I make them last longer by spraying the soles with rubber in a can after going for a walk, but it would be nice to find some minimalist footwear for $20-40 that won't wear out in a couple of weeks.

Great presenter. Pro

Question. I have very high arches. Can I wear the barefoot shoe?

You should use a pair of snips (safer and easier), that box cutter scares me when used that way 😬

Humans are meant to run but not on concrete. Therefore I choose to wear cushioned running shoes with 0-4 mm drop to be able to run forefoot and still get the cushion. I only started to get injuries when I switched to zero cushioned shoes since it was too hard on my bones.

I've never been able to do deep squats until switching to barefoot shoes.

What a great video to explaining the Barefoot Shoe movement. I will forward this video to like-minded people. ♥️ 🆒️ 👣

Can someone please tell me ‘honestly’ if you can do regular road running in these. I run about 30-50km per week. Realistically - can anyone recommend these for half-marathon or marathon over a slightly cushioned running shoe? The idea seems great, and I’m sure they will strengthen your feet, and good for general walking etc - But for running? Really? Any personal thoughts through someone’s experience would be greatly appreciated 👍🏻

You can wash white shoes in the washing machine on a cold gentle cycle. Just don’t put them in the dryer.

What shoe do you recommend for Morton’s neuroma?

I love doing barefoot yoga, my balance is incredible♡♡♡♡

is the newbalance really 20mm drop? just wonder.

Wow, I need . My feet are super wide!

hey man do u have a reddit ?

So eassy to open it ...so these test show they are made for max one year of use. I walk hicke mountains 20 km allmost every day soo for me can be in use max half year... question is why barefoot are so expensive. Old sport shoes from 90s last 3 seasons

Can you be to old to transition to barefoot shoes ?

Hey .. super video here .. but i think you've taken inspiration By Weston from Rose Anvil Channel on youtube... gotcha guys ...

Agreeing with what this guy is saying...but watching it whilst wearing my chunky ass Hoka one one

There are very wide toeboxes in some of the diabetic running shoes. Yes they do exist.

I don’t know how you selected the “running” shoe you cut open but running shoes don’t have a 20mm drop that often. More like

Wouldn't barefoot shoes make flat feet/over pronation pain worse??

I recommend using a jigsaw or bandsaw even to cut these shoes. Unless you're making a tutorial on how to cut with a knife 😜

I'll take some decent arch support any day of the week. Screw minimalist shoes.

What about running on unnatural surfaces like pavements? Do barefoot running shoes account for this? Our feet weren’t built to run on that type of surface

I usually run barefoot, but then I have participated in a marathon with regular shoes... Guess what happened? Knee Injury. 9 month still not completely recovered.

review on xero shoes pls. they need shoutout too

Proprioception in Vibrams is compromised too much to be safe. Skin is best. Ask a surgeon if feedback is better withput gloves. How many nails stick up on a running surface? Small pieces of glass, grit etc are safe when running bare-foot. Millenia of evolution have perfected this. I wasted a lot of money on Vibrams and went back to skin.

The point about balance: I don’t know how many times I’ve tripped and fallend and sprained ankles in pillow shoes. Should be criminal to make them like that. 😅

I wear 100% Leguano. They are even more flexible than Vivo. And made in Germany, where I live... I better pay the higher price than support child work in Bangladesh...

Nike gave us a pair of these hyperflexible shoes...NO LATERAL STBILITY and promotes ankle sprains and they wear out in only a few months

If they were cheaper I recon most of the world once they hear about these would go barefoot in an instant

Never heard of a 20mm heel toe drop before. Either that info is wrong or those shoes are high heels

this is the reason why i wear vans

Rose anvil where are you?

barefoot only - for 5 years. former beloved shoes feel like i m stuck in a trashcan plus someone put a bible under my heels :D.

10:50 Im not buying a fucking book for something that should be FREE information. Just google "how to transition into barefoot shoes" and im sure you'll find an article for it.

honest question: why aren't more pro runners barefoot runner?