I enjoy the typical Laura Try 40-minute deep dive into a particular health topic as much as the next person, but these shorter, more casual, almost conversational videos are a welcome addition to the repertoire. Plus, I imagine they're much less stressful to make.

When I was a child people were arguing how sad it was for african children to not have shoes and were not able to go to school. Who knew, that our shoes and schools were actually the big scam hurting us. Not to mention our food, our media, our medical system, ...

Transitioning to barefoot shoes appears to be a very personal thing. I am 68 and, after a lifetime of wearing 'normal' shoes, changed to barefoot shoes last year. I wear them (or go barefoot) pretty much all the time and have had absolutely no problems, and my feet are definitely thanking me.

I love how you are holding space for your sense of humor after how awful and frustrating it must have been after your recent video was demonetized. That video was amazingly well done and you deserve to be paid for your amazing work. Also, I started transitioning to barefoot shoes after I first saw you talk about them and I have never looked back. I am so happy I did. You are a fantastic ambassador for Vivobarefoot and have definitely won them some business from me.

Personally, I think anyone looking to transition back to a more natural foot shape and function should also try using toe spacers with barefoot shoes. Spacers help move the toes back into a more natural alignment.

I'm 50 but learned pretty quickly as a teenager, that my feet HATE shoes. Luckily, I live in sunny California and have been wearing zero drop shoes, Birkenstocks or Asics my whole life.

I grew up wearing vans and converse. My mom always warned me I was ruining my feet because they have no support. I'm the only one in my family with an arch. I've also always been barefoot around the house. Even with these things it still took about a year before I could run in barefoot shoes. About 5 years in now

For those wanting a more gentle transition, they could also have a look at Altra shoes, as they do models that have a wide toe box and a flat sole, albeit with more traditional levels of cushioning. Personally, I got used to my Vivobarefoot shoes relatively quickly, a few months. One thing people will notice is their balance improves, as their toes and foot muscles are more active during walking, especially over uneven surfaces.

I had severe hip problems to the point that I could hardly walk or had to rest all the time, I tried orthotics which just made everything worse then I transitioned to barefoot shoes and now have no hip problems, I am well balanced and can even stand on my vibration plate for 4 minutes on one foot. Also I live on a farm and walk up and down hills on uneven ground and I never fall over on slippery ground, something I used to do quite often before, I seem to be more balanced and have stronger feet. Hope this helps anyone wishing to transition, it is worth it, it just takes time. Thanks for the great video Laura.

Thumbs up for the blurred cat.

I have collapsed arches, severe over pronation, joint hypermobility disorder, and chronic pain. My transition to Vibram Five Fingers is instant every time I buy a pair. It's astonishing how well they work for me. It's got to the point where I lace up conventional shoes and I already have instant pain without standing up. Even though I wore conventional shoes for decades, my feet just never adapted. Maybe from the hypermobility, I'm not sure.

I wore barefoot shoes for over 4 years and all was going well. Then suddenly out of the blue I developed a Morton’s Neuroma !! I think barefoot shoes are great but humans weren’t meant to walk for hours at a time on pavement. This is what caused the damage i think. I need more cushioning in my shoes to do this.

I have flat feet and mild bunions, but I transitioned to Vivo Barefoot shoes about four years ago with absolutely zero problems. But I must say that prior to transitioning, I have always been in the habit of going shoeless whenever practical.

I'm 42, and I switched to barefoot shoes (for running) about 4 or 5 years ago.. LOVE THEM. Took ages to get used to them but would never go back.

This was helpful & encouraging. I finally decided to try some barefoot shoes & experienced great pain after. The bottom of my feet were too tender to touch after a work shift & my knees, calves, & neck hurt in a major way. I've tried wearing them for shorter shifts as practice with the same results...after watching this I felt inspired. I know things take time to change, like diet, habits, and trying new things in general. I'm going to try shorter intervals with barefoot. Thanks!!

I made the transition to barefoot shoes about 3 years ago. I have flat feet and a locked big toe. They have helped, but I still have some way to go. One piece of advice I would give anyone transitioning is when they get home is to take their shoes and socks off and spend as much time like that as possible. It helped me.

Thanks Laura!! Ive been meaning to try these so i just ordered the pair you recommended! Looking forward to feeling more grounded and connected to nature🌸🌻💜

Thanks for another fascinating chat (this time over the back-yard fence/washing line) Laura. It's always lovely to hear your thoughts on such a wide range of real-life topics with your friendly sense of humor.

Transitioned to barefoot shoes (Xero Prio) 3 years ago and it fixed my plantar fasciitis, something I'd had for 9 years. Took 12 months to acclimate to them, but was more than worth it. Won't ever go back.

Thanks for info. I ordered some a few days ago and used your promo code. 😊

Love the indirect comparison to corsets, etc! 👏

😂 Thank you so much for leaving that part in! You made my day😂🐈‍⬛❤️

I have worn barefoot shoes (Merrell vapor glove 3's) for 5 years now and agree with every word Laura says. I cannot and will never go back to conventional shoes. The shoe industry only care about profit and not health. we are all cavemen living in a modern world and should treat our feet like cave man. Barefoot shoes do this without looking silly. Transitioning takes time but for me it has eliminated all foot, back and leg pain, it feels soooooo good to walk now. Well done Laura.

I've been considering barefoot shoes for some time now (mostly due to your videos) and I now feel better equipped to deal with any issues I may experience. (PS: I love your shirt so much!)

Been wearing barefoot shoes for two years now and have no regrets. Agreed, the transition must be done gently, as you point out our feet and whole body have changed to accommodate our shoe choice

During the pandemic, I worked from home and spent a little over a year either barefoot or in Crocs slides (Crocs generally have a wider fit) and I accidentally widened my feet. LOL It pained me to get rid of some of the shoes I had (Doc Martens in particular) but I could no longer wear any of them comfortably. Now if I want a more fashionable shoe, I buy it in wide, go for a lower heel, and more rounded toe box. Recently, I tried Hoka sneakers because I workout in the basement on a cement floor. Just walking in them was a workout. The calf burn was insane and I had to send them back and just install a spongy floor tile instead. LOL Also, weird note, before the pandemic I was dealing with plantar fasciitis and about a month into working from home, it magically went away and I no longer felt I needed the orthotics that were waiting for me at CVS. Hubby also developed PF and I talked him into a barefoot shoe and his went away as well. Love all you do!

Sadly through marketing we get shoe shaped feet instead of feet shaped shoes

I use barefoot shoes to work out and I feel more balance and control. You said it LT…our bodies will adapt to support our goals or perform a task…but not always in the best way!!! Problems with shoes and our feet are just a sample. 😊

Hi Laura thanks for the new vid. Just wanted to say you were one of the inspirations for me switching to barefoot shoes around four years ago in one of your early videos where you were talking about barefoot shoes. I was down the deep rabbit hole of searching for solutions to my foot pain that didn’t involve surgery! I’ve been following ever since and always look forward to your new content. I went cold turkey with my switch over and lots of things got better pretty quickly. But like you say after 50 years in conventional shoes it’s not an instant fix and even now after four years I get little niggles that seem to move to different places. But I’d much rather have that than continuing on route for totally debilitating bunions and more. Thanks again. Ps I’m glad I got to see your recent psychedelic truffle journey retreat before it was side lined. I really hope you are able to sort that because it was really meaningful and may be helpful to many. Thanks for all your great content 🌸🌈

I started working out just in my socks recently and really enjoyed the feeling. Also I’ve been wearing flip flops a lot because this is the nearest barefoot alternative available for me right now. All my life I was thinking there is something wrong with most shoes that now I’m so curious about barefoot shoes. You finally convinced me 😂

oh my goodness Laura, you've come up with some right shockers there. I had my hands over my eyes for some of them. So glad that you are an advocate (maybe the wrong title) for Vivo barefoot shoes. I imagine that making a product that has to be so robust that we can take them anywhere safely, and at the same time being sufficiently responsive in the sole that we as wearers can remain safe and attuned to the walking/running surfaces. But having said all that I do wish that there were ways to reduce the costs. I know there are Revive shoes available, but it is a lot of money and I feel sorry that more people will not be able to have them.

It's veen 5 months now, with barefoot shoes, I always had a thing for good shoes (neck orthopedic problems) the feeling of freedom is wonderful, my feet are a little more grateful everyday 😊

This is suuuch an interesting take! I haven’t really heard this broken down like this before. 👏

Hi Laura! This is a very interesting video. I've been training with barefoot shoes the last 4 months and even it was nice sometimes to have more flexibility, the absence of any kind of shock absorbing sole made my knee to suffer a bit more than normal and now I am changing to just a regular pair of Nanos X4 for my Cross Training exercises

Runners could switch from high cushion shoes to lower cushion shoes over time to eventually barefoot. Just make sure the socks you use allow your foot to expand.

I used to wear only barefoot shoes, but while living in Thailand, I walked daily in thin barefoot sandals and developed plantar fasciitis. Initially, I thought it was muscle pain from yoga, but after some googling, I realized the true issue. I had to stop wearing barefoot shoes and sandals altogether, and it took a couple of years for the pain to fully subside. Lesson learned: human feet aren't meant for walking barefoot on hard, flat surfaces like roads and pavements. Now I only wear barefoot shoes with a terrain undersole and add a soft Birkenstock insole for cushioning.

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ You inspired me to start wearing barefoot shoes, my son started at the same time. He was 12 then, and he loved it immediately. I had to adapt more slowly, but I feel so free in those shoes. 😊😊😊😊😊

luckily I was able to just swap to barefoot shoes right away, I'm young and I only ever wore shoes when I went out.. which wasn't very often to be honest.

Very good video.. my wife has bunions and her feet, it's so difficult for her wear certain shoes or even sandals. I have worn shoes and sandals for many year.. but mostly now I usually go barefoot in the house because I usually don't wear shoes indoors I was raised to wear shoes inside the house because of my father's believe. Anyways I've noticed now that when I put shoes on and I go out anywhere my feet are in a lot of pain. So to make this a shorter message, its as you mentioned.. the body does adapt and it takes a long time for it to get use to a change. Thank you for your videos

Excellent!! ❤My faves are still my most minimalist slip on Vibrams for the past 8 years. I feel like a Vibram toe type is a great beginner barefoot shoe as well, because it helps put the foot and toes in the right position, stretching out the toes a little with the separation between toes. Wish I’d known 50 years sooner. Also, lot’s of walking on the beach barefoot and on soft ground, grass to begin with make a huge difference.

I started wearing the Vivo Barefoot shoes about 3 months ago. Going to the gym (resistance training) didn't cause any issues for me. However, wearing them to take a brisk walk was different. I noticed that the way I had always been walking - heel striking the ground first - did cause some leg pain, mainly in the calves. I even had some lower back pain. But, wearing them for several more weeks, the pains have gone away as I have gotten used to them. The interesting thing is that the traditional shaped shoes I was wearing, now feel uncomfortable as it feels like the toebox is just too narrow.

Incredible video! Thank you very much for this.

Groundies also has amazing barefoot shoes. They're very stylish. I've been wearing them for years along with Vivos

Thank you for this shortie, Laura! I've been on my own "adaptive" journey by wearing non-slip socks at home. I work from home and stand in front of my computer, so it ends up being quite a few hours a day. Would love to get a pair of Vivo shoes, but I would have to order them online and am unsure if I want the hassle of having to send them back if they don't fit. 🤔

Really interesting, I went barefoot many years ago when I started running again. I transitioned really quickly. The thing about modern running shoes is many people heal strike while wearing heavily cushioned shoes. This is quite unnatural as it is basically impossible to heal strike when barefoot running. Watch any young child running and you will almost certainly see what it looks like to run naturally, they will be impacting on the forefoot. As you stated Laura the foot when barefoot our brains absorbs a lot more information from the foot and responds with the bodies natural shock absorption system. ‘Born to Run’ is a really interesting book to read . It gives an insight into how running shoe companies have used propaganda to continually try to highlight the advantages of using ‘their’ shoes to give you an advantage. At the end of the day though each to their own and anybody that’s out and about trying to improve their health and fitness is vastly better than being a couch potato. 😊

I've always had wide spread toes and finding shoes that fit was a chore. Vivobarefoot fit like a dteam gor me and make returning to "normal" shoes very uncomfortable. They have a good selection of leather shoes that no one will look at curiously - like lots of barefoot shoes which are a bit odd looking. Definitely worth trying

Can definitely relate to this. Not only my feet hurt in thin shoes (like the classic converse), but without wearing the special padding for my flatfoot I get knee pain as well. I expect it to be a somewhat painful transition, but I imagine in the end it will prevent more pain than it causes, so it's worth.

Exactly !! Why aren't our shoes made to true foot shape. One of life's annoyance s.

Hi Laura, I started wearing Vivos just over 12 months ago after watching one of your videos. I have a pair of Primus and a nice pair of boots. Although I can't run in them yet I just can't go back to conventional shoes. You feel so much more connected to the ground and can distinguish between different surfaces. I love wearing them and now wonder why I used to wear orthotics. Walking naturally is the best way forward. Thanks for posting.

Shoes are totally weakening our feet. The muscles are atrophying. I’m a reflexologist and see so many poor deformed feet. The older people are the worst that some cannot even walk!!!! So glad you are speaking of this. The education is necessary. I transitioned fully with no issues. But building up my running again. Personally I find Vivos too narrow! I like my Xero’s though…. Check out Freet, and also Bahe Running and WildSoles - all based in UK

I experienced pain at the beginning a couple of times, but now I think they are the most comfortable shoes on the planet.

Interesting! Literally stuff I never thought about before.

Glad to see the speed cube still kicking around. :-)

I tried barefoot shoes many years back. Unfortunately they didn’t work out for me. I have a leg length discrepancies and my longer leg was taking the “hit” even more.

Dr Chatterjee had a very interesting podcast with Vivobarefoot years ago and they mentioned a conversation with the marketing team of a German well known shoe brand. Worth listening to.

I tried Vivobarefoot many, many years ago as a throw of the dice after 5 years of trying to recover from a bad back injury that had me barely mobile. I feel really fortunate that they were the exact right answer for me and my recovery came on quickly from there 🙏 My only sadness is that Vivo stopped doing the Breatho Trail, which I just love (& even had a pair posted from the US by a friend when they discontinued them!), and I'm still wearing them for gardening now, well over 10 years later - they are rags but I just love them. If I ever won the lottery I'd pay to have more made 🤣 For now, I've had to go to another brand for my daily barefoot shoe as none of their models since have been so lightweight yet sturdy, plus Vivo started with nice muted colours but now seem to only like dayglo chaos which is not my vibe 😂

I loved this short, humorous video, Laura. :) My husband began wearing barefoot shoes a few months ago and has had no problems so far. When he was first considering barefoot shoes, I noticed he could not flare out his toes and couldn't even get a finger between them. Remembering I had a pair of toe separators from the days when I used to paint my toenails, I suggested he wear these around the house, and he has begun to notice improvement. He was involved in a very serious motorbike accident a couple of years ago, and as a result, he now has a bad limp in one leg and had to wear an insert to stop his leg from buckling inwards. Since wearing the barefoot shoes, he no longer has that buckling.

I transitioned to barefoot shoes after fracturing my ankle - I could not run very far at all, at first. Being forced to take a slow, gradual approach, I was able to fully transition within a year.

I go barefoot at home, always have. I learned to run barefoot on the beach, traditional runners make my knees and hips hurt. I do like wearing high heels or a fancy boot on occasion when I go out but mostly wear foot shaped shoes. A Vivobarefoot store opened up close to me, I’ll have to pop in there.

I feel blessed I was able to buy my first pair of Xero shoes a year ago and just run with it. No underlying issues. I haven't seen the amazing transformations in my feet yet but I have donated all my old shoes and now have a barefoot shoe collection that covers every occasion. So don't worry anyone reading this comment, sometimes it just works with no issues!

Transitioned almost 5 years ago and I will never going back.

Thank you for discussing this subject 👍❤️🌹

Thank you for the video, quite helpful! I've recently started considering making the switch. I don't believe I have issues with my feet, have a normal arch and have been going barefoot whenever practical - which I love. It's not clear to me if wearing barefoot shoes on pavement and such is not a good idea, Ive seen some comments. I welcome input and experiences. Thanks!

I’ve since I can remember always wore shoes where my toes had room to spread as I never liked them being squashed, my feet always swell in size during the day. I was lucky to have been in a place during lockdown where I didn’t need to wear shoes for two years. Hence when I needed shoes I bought barefoot shoes. The trainers you showed I have and like. I also had the boots. However as someone who loves going on long walks, I have developed extreme pain in my feet. I feel that I’ve pulled the tendons in my shins and have extreme pain at the bottom of my heel. Now I can hardly walk on my feet and have had to invest in cushioned shoes. Although your theory makes sense, it doesn’t in my case. Barefoot is not cheap either and I feel frustrated as I love the space they give for my toes to spread, but my feet feel destroyed

Love your work!

I’ve been transitioning to barefoot shoes for 4 years. I ended up with a stress fracture in the foot by running too much at first. After recovering I had to very slowly transition again. I wear barefoot only in the gym but I struggle doing walking in barefoot because I have ended up with a heel spur. I now wear Altras, with wide toe box and zero drop, because I need some cushioning until I recover from the heel spur. I’ve heard that natural feet are not made to walk on hard pavements. I wear my XeroShoes when in the woods and country trails (walking or running). Transitioning is definitely difficult !

I always used to spent my holidays in my fathers rural village in Flores, Indonesia. I preferred the kampung life versus the stay in the local beach resort. Our house and the area around the house was tiled and we walked bare foot. When we visited other houses in the kampung I always had to wear flipflop or sandals. My local family mostly went bare foot if it was not too far. I noticed that the toes of my local family was wide apart whilst mine and my family were shoe shaped. I was also not used to squat any more while when I was young I was able to do it for a long time. Now that I am 62 years old I was thinking on doing my daily 1 hour walking routine on the treadmill on barefoot shoes to improve my posture and health. Will have to maybe do it for an half hour and build it up. Thanks for the tip.

I wear barefoot shoes all the time, Except when I want to do jumping. I am older and tore a meniscus years ago. So now, if I do any high impact type of cardio, I have a pair "conventional" gym shoes with the widest toe box and padding. I am so happy to switch right back to barefoot. And my knee is happier also.

About 20 years ago I decided to just wear leather mocassins. I get them with no foam insole, made to my foot shape by Itasca Leathergoods at no extra cost. The buffalo hide soles last the longest. Now my feet hurt when I wear anything else! (Unfortunately there's no help for it during ski season.)

You described my problems and actually my thoughts and conclusions. If you wore conventional shoes for decades transition may take some time, even years and can be painfull...

I love my Barefoot shoes . Does anyone know if you clean them in the washing machine?

That’s crazy. I’m barefoot almost al the time and wear vibram 5 fivers when working out or hiking and whenever I wear “real shoes” I get extreme foot and leg pain.

Hmmm, it might be time for me to give barefoot shoes another try, I got really painful bruised feeling heels last time and that was just from walking, I thought I was transitioning slowly but maybe not slowly enough. Great video, thanks.

I bought a pair a couple of years ago and have lived in them with no problems, i am a 61 yo man of slender build. I have never worn narrow shoes though, having lived most of my life wearing boots.

I was intrigued by the idea of going barefoot since I recently heard about it. I immediately started going for barefoot walks around my neighborhood and jogging in the grass at my local beach. I had heard about how transitioning to barefoot can be difficult and painful and I’m happy to say that I’m not experiencing any of those problems. It just occurred to me that maybe an advantage I have is that I am 47 years old, and the majority of my life has been spent in a pair of basic Vans. They aren’t exactly barefoot shoes, but I would consider them zero drop, minimal support shoes. Just a theory

I've been wearing my luna sandals! Feels great to hike in them during summer. I definitely try bare shoes tho

That sounds like good advice generally. The thing I don’t hear much is the recommendation to spend time in your birthday shoes. I think that walking and stretching and performing activities in actual bare feet is the secret sauce if you want to be able to adapt quickly and safely out of tradshoes. I also cannot recommend Crocs enough, especially if you have flat feet. They have the natural footlike shape, but also offer much more support and cushioning . They are so good for the times when you may have overcooked your feet a little 😅

I started buying and wearing barefoot shoes around the time I found your channel 2017. I could start to see my big toe going at an angle inwards and bunions made me squeamish 🤢 I just went full in. Didn’t progress into it just bought a pair and they were my only shoes. I was working as a postman at the time so walking on all ground surfaces, 10-15 miles a day. At first it did hurt. My feet got tired quickly and if I walked on gravel driveway I would be whimpering. But I would NEVER go back now. My feet have adapted and I have impressive calluses on my feet now. I even don’t wear slippers anymore just socks and all my shoes (even my wedding shoes) are barefoot shoes from a few brands, mostly all vivo’s though thanks to your code 😉

100% I can support this. After 30 years of "normal" shoes I've been wearing barefoot only for the last 15. However, when people ask whether I can recommend them first I ask if they have foot problems and then - if not - warn them it'll take years to adapt. When we compare our feet they appreciate just how different mine are; they are muscular and wide with big gaps between the toes. That doesn't happen over night for sure. In terms of shoe recommendations I used Vivo since they were founded but after trying different shoes over those many years I can safely say Freet at by far the best. Their range is excellent, the soles aren't super thin (vital for transitioning on the hard day-to-day surfaces we experience) and the last ages.

I think the problem is wearing them on the concrete and there’s simply too much concrete around us. I could buy barefoot for when I’m walking in just grass etc but then that would not be often

I was thinking about getting barefoot shoes. Thanks for the tip.

The Issue with barefoot shoes is... Can't wear normal shoes after! 😂 Feet gets wider and doesn't fit in the "conventional" shoes. I did deep dive transition into barefoot shoes with Vivos and Altras. Couple months of pains and after that can't live without it. Fixed my severe chronic lower back pain within weeks!

My OH (age 66) has recently bought some Vivo Barefoot shoes after thinking about it for ages & so far he’s not had any issues. We both tend to walk round the house in bare feet anyway. I can’t decide whether to try them or not as I have flat feet but also knee & back issues, nothing diagnosed, just wear & tear & age I suppose! I know they have a money back guarantee but I really don’t want to risk making my issues worse so still sitting on the fence!

I've been wearing Altra running shoes for years now and along with yoga I can physically spread all my toes now. I have just bought my first pair of Vivo to try out on the trails. Couldn't use your discount/link code as I am in Australia but I wanted you to know I tried :(

I made the transition to barefoot shoes 12 years ago and can't imagine ever wearing conventional shoes again, I call those "foot coffins".

If anyone wants a lil hack cause barefoot shoes are super expensive....look into water shoes. There are some that look identical to barefoot shoes, foot-shaped with wide toebox, breathable, snug yet comfortable...and almost a quarter of the price. Just a thought. Moccasins are a great choice if you'd rather have more natural materials, although they will cost you to have them custom made. Well worth the investment IMO.

I would just like to say great video. I am actually in that transition period as am currently having to rethink my footwear, due to issues around the shape of my feet and how it has impacted me. I actually spend most of my time at home since I work there. Since spending all this time at home I spend most of my life now either barefoot or socks. The shape of my feet has widened as a result and since receiving some trainers as a gift from my wife, I realise I cannot wear them as they hurt ny toes and seem to narrow now. I will be starting the gym once my daughter enters her primary school, and I am going on a short holiday before then. Ive seen these barefoot shoes as an alternative but I am not sure what to do. There are shoes with with wide features but not sure if these are different. As you can see I'm confused but need to make a decision that will help me wear something that will not give me pain.

About 10 years ago I broke a couple bones in my mid foot. Standing was no problem but walking caused me pain well after the bones had healed. My podiatrist recommended rocker sole shoes like MBT to help my foot break over, but the pain came and went continually. During COVID I was working from home, rarely went out and was barefoot nearly all the time and my foot pain all but disappeared. So I investigated the barefoot shoes and bought several pair of Lems and Xeros. My foot feels normal now during all activities, so no going back for me.

I totally agree with you Laura. I brought my children up in the Caribbean, and for years they ran and played with local children without any shoes, through the bush, into town, everywhere without shoes. Later in life they had to wear shoes to conform to society. They hated it. However, you try and find shoes that will fit their feet, we almost have to get them specially made, because their feet are now so wide. One is now a surgeon in the NHS, and is on his feet 11 or 12 hours a day …..his feet have changed shape to fit the shoes.

I agree with you, and have worn barefoot shoes for many years, but I don't feel the need to have a gigantic Vivobarefoot logo on my wall.

I REALLY ALLEVIATED THIS CODE VIDEO!!! Thank you, Laura!!!

I've been wearing some barefoots around the house for the last few months. I found during lockdown that constant Flipflops and slippers were terrible for my feet! Had a bit of plantar fascia pain for a while after that. now after the barefoots for a while I feel like I actually stand up better, its sort of like changed the way I do it just slightly.

I’m experiencing B knee pain wearing foot shaped shoes for the last 4 months, but my toes are unwinding. My great toes overlaps my 2nd toes. I’m being patient with the transition, and I can’t wear regular shoes for long. I’m 50 with a wide foot, and all my shoes growing up were too tight. With the barefoot shoe, I can feel the ground so much better.

I transitioned 2 months after my last pregnancy (which is 6 months ago). I want to say "I just did it, no problem" but I never really wore heels or the narrower shoes, or the overly cushioned trainers. My feet got tired in the beginning but quickly caught up with my increasing stamina postpartum. One thing I can't explain is that now every morning straight out of bed my ankles and/or feet hurt a bit for a few steps, as if they're stiff and need to warm up. I'm on board for these shorter vids as a change of pace!

I agree, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Who doesn't walk around the home barefoot for an hour per day . . Isn't that enough of a break in period for wearing barefoot shoes instead of actually having to purchase a BF shoe. 15 years ago I bought my 1st zero drop shoe - I had no pain what so ever (cuz I am barefoot in my house!). That was after for years wearing work boots when I was in construction & dress shoes when I transitioned to an office. Lets put barefeet back into the BFS

I haven't tried Barefoot shoes yet, but can't wait to do so. Unlike a lot of people, I love their style! I've never worn high heels in my life, never worn very "feminine" shoes. I've just always loved being comfortable. I remember buying a pair of Lowa shoes about 20 years ago (don't know if the brand still exist)... I was in heaven! Then, many pairs of Keen shoes and boots. Also many, many pairs of Birkenstock sandals... not shoes, but they do make some. And my beloved Blundstones boots which at first felt a bit too wide and too big on every side, because my feet would move around, but I got used to it, and have loved and used them for a good 8 years. Need a new pair now... I guess my point is, even if personnaly I really want to try Barefoot shoes and think I won't have any problem with them, far from it, if people don't like the Barefoot style or if they're not a good fit for them, then they can still find good quality shoes that won't destroy their feet, and that will be comfortable, with a lot of space for their toes. My feet are pretty wide, and my toes are not at all squeezed.

Good video by the way. Very informative.

Here is the best training I can present. While at home never wear any shoes, always go barefoot with nothing on as much as possible. Shoes of any kind are there to protect the skin from damage. Shoe shaped shoes protect the skin but don't allow the body to be strong and stable so yes move into barefoot shoes but also don't wear any shoes as much as possible.

I tried Earth Runner sandals but after about 3 days my heels had cracked so bad they were bleeding and I was in a huge amount of pain. I tried it again after they'd healed. Same thing. I wear flat wide shoes and have never had a single foot problem. I think it's because I walk hard on my heels like a monster. I gave the shoes away.