Within weeks after shifting over to minimalist shoes, my plantar fascitis cleared up. Been running comfortably since then. Never going back to regular market shoes.

Need a pair of those Feiyues. My intuition always drove me towards a light, flat shoe like those you described from starting doing martial arts and lifting weights in my teens. Great to have some context put on it all. Nothing better than that type of shoe for hitting the bag, practicing kicks etc.

Started wearing minimalist shoes after knee surgery and PT. Helped immensely with my proprioception. Best shoes ever.

This is another excellent video. Thank you.

Finally a real Infos about training and shoes. Thank you.

I wear exclusively Xero’s, every day, for work and gym. It took a while, but my walking and standing mechanics are exponentially better. Ankles, Knees and hips moVe like they are supposed to move. Just started training barefoot at home and love it.

LEMS shoes are also great for the non-workout days! :)

The whitin shoes i found on Amazon are awesome. Great alternative to the zemgear shoes since they've been killed off. They're pretty affordable too. The pair I have has lasted a year so far

I have very broad toes and so the canvas shoes and converses feel very restricting while training. I would also toss in Vivobarefoots and Vibram 5 Toe shoes on the list. They are a bit pricey like your first three recommendations though..!

I'm trying to find a way back into health and found your neck mobility videos and love your simple, human presentation without fluff and extra talk. I would like to see links in the description area to products you mention, though. I don't even know how to spell the German shoe brand to look them up, but I'm going to try to find the Chinese ones.

I bought a pair of aqua shoes/sock shoes for deadlifting and squats. It has a non-slip sole and they're very flexible over the foot with a wide toe box that allows you to manipulate your feet for the perfect foundation for compound lifts. They're cheap as chips and can be washed in the washing machine.

I wear the French/US version of the Feiyue shoes and I love them. They are a bit stiffer and thicker padded than their Chinese counterparts, which I find I need for my unaccustomed feet! You can tell the difference between “authentic” feiyue shoes and French feiyue shoes by the marking on the sole. The green triangle are authentic and the red circle are French

I’m surprised you didn’t mention vivo barefoot 🦶! Love your videos!

I went on vacation one time and forgot to pack my chuck Taylor’s, so I trained with my water shoes for a week, and it was actually awesome. My thighs and calfs were sore AF after the first day, but then you get used to it. Pretty handy shoes in a pinch.

very very informative! thank you

the thinest, most flexible and comfortable show I've worn is from Wildling. Basically feels like wearing a sock, with a good grip sole. They look pretty good too.

Could try "Warrior" (回力 Huili) sneakers. Feiyue and Warrior are the classic brands. Personally I find Warrior a wider/roomier fit at the same size. You can find them on Amazon. They're way cheaper in China though!

Very true. Got some knock off feiyue shoes in "warrior" and "lutai" branding and they are my go to shoes now everyday. Feels fery uncomfortable to go back to typical shoes from footlocker etc. Got knock offs because I'm late to the game and all the feiyue are sold out of my size, or unavailable, or the ones on Amazon don't ship to Hawaii...but the knockoffs do! So good deal. 👍 best knock offs I found were Amazon store from T.O.P. ONE seller name. I guess top one is a parent company of the factory 🏭 great video!

Great points but what zero drop boots were you wearing in the TGU video? I didn't want to interrupt but feel that proper foot setup means a lot. The desert green boots. "Interest stoked." Been living in some Zero shoes for a couple / 3 years. My big toe made a hole out the top but they still rock.

Hi Mark, the content you put out is unbelievable, I love your no-nonsense style and you've completed changed the way I workout. Whats your thoughts on using weightlifting shoes for kettle and club exercises? I have them from my former barbell days and I like the flat strong sole and the support they give, are they ok to train with?

Dude got my yellow Xero's the Prio is brilliant !!!!

I have to agree minimalist training shoes are a must to help to get better balance, being in my 70's I know about balance, the only shoes I wear when training on Trx, KB, Indian club, or Mace is the Feiyue I start years ago wearing them for Thai chi. I personally prefer low cut and if you don't have knees problem the are good for jump roping it's going to feel like you are barefoot they have a very good grip for TRX, I can have a 45-degree angle and no sliding they don't last long but I use them only for workout and don't walk outside and they are very affordable so far best price is at Wish.com. I am US 10.5 I get Chinese 45 /27.5 Perfect fit. Hope that helps.

Thoughts on toe shoes? Like vibram 5 fingers?

Wrestling shoes are great for workouts ..i used to use mine for that

Good stuff thank you😁😁😁

Which Xero shoes do you most recommend? I am seeing both the Prio and the HFS. They are somewhat similar but the HFS seems a touch more built up. Is that a fair assessment?

Vibram five fingers el-x are all that I train in for kettlebells. 2ml sole and the shape of the foot.

KeezMZ are my favorite minimalist super cheap shoes. Jump rope and short runs #bigbonedflatfootedrunner. I need to start using working out at gym

Love the Mad Max reference!

Super comfortable shoes! I love mine

I know others have mentioned it but you really should look into Vivobarefoot shoes. Barefoot shoes with a 3mm super flexible sole, wide toe box, feather light (for travel) and their styles are improving the whole time. They have training shoes, casual wear, hiking boots etc all with the same minimal sole. The only draw back is they are a little expensive. I notice you like to wear boots occasionally, they do a men's brown boot called the Tracker. For most of my gym training I wear Stealth III and I run in their Primus Lite II. Also for a more commerical CrossFit shoe that you might like, the Reebok Nano 8s have a 3mm heel drop and a wide toe box, the sole is fairly flexible too. I haven't tried any of the newer model Nanos, I believe the new Nano X has a 4 mm heel drop. The Nanos are a far better feeling shoe than Metcons (if you like wide toe box and flexibility). I bought have a pair of Metcon 5s, extremely narrow, with a tight toe box and no flex in the sole. I never use them. I realize this is for the weight lifting component however I think they went overboard. They are too close to a traditional weight lifting shoe which is a very niche category of shoe and if I want to weight lift/oly lift I'm going to use a specialist shoe something like an Adipower .

My favorite shoe of all time is the Merrell Trail Glove 3 trail running shoe. After I bought my first pair and wore them for a while, I immediately bought 3 more pairs. I wear them every day, and I have gotten about two years wear out of each pair ... even then, they aren't worn out ... just don't look so good. They are the closest thing I've foundto being barefoot and still have the protection to wear anywhere. I just broke open my last pair, and they don't make them any more. They now have the Trail Glove 4 and 5 which I haven't tried yet. I really wish Merrell would offer them again.

I love Feiyues. They are my favourite workout shoe by a mile. I've used them for martial arts and for general walking around too.

Love this! 😂 made me laugh more than once! Vivobarefoot shoes - please please try them!

Leguanos actually last a long time had my two pairs for about three years, including for martial arts training, agree could be wider toe but their grip and lightness great for fighting. Vivo barefoot my favourite but not cheap. Fortunately live in Australia so can wear sandal type shoes most of the year, vivo sandals and earth runners my favourite. Having zero drop on the heel and thin but protective soles so u can feel the ground also important. Love the barefoot life

TEVA Evo? What about water shoes ?

how long do they last for high volume calisthenics specifically burpees 250-1250/day avg 625?

Check out Nike Flex 8. I have the extra-wide version. I wear with no socks, lace-up nice and tight for both training and running. It's like having no shoes on. I bought another pair immediately and will buy another soon because I want to wear them for casual. Also very inexpensive. Do Google search, always on sale somewhere.

Came back to ask if anyone has found or can recommend a zero drop, wide toe box, running/court shoe that is all black or black with minimal white. I ref basketball and have been able to transition all shoes to wide and flat except these. I have and like the Xero’s Prio and may try their HFS in all black when/if available again. Their 360 shoe may have been the one but also out of stock and also not all black. Looked at Altra but again won’t work for officiating because of colors.

I think you need to get a pair of Wildlings. They are also expensive, sadly, but they are awesome barefoot style shoes. Plus ya know...Wild.

Thanks so much for your advice on flat feet. I already had a opp on one foot. Nou my knees are giving up. After opp. And my feet are still flat. Can your exercise help my feet re a line my knees. I have nou cartilage left in my knee. Help.

Have you tried the versions of Feiyue sold by the French company (I think)? I've heard those are stiffer and thicker and I'm curious how they compare to the Chinese versions

Possible suggestions I like that maybe you guys may find worth looking into. Xero mentioned in this video. Various Xero Shoes xeroshoes.com/shop/product-category/shoes/ Xero Toronto xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/toronto-men/ Lems Primal 2 shoes www.lemsshoes.com/collections/all-mens-products/products/mens-primal-2?variant=23307304730682

I live in Thailand, we also have a very similar shoes that like your chinese shoes. With wider toes box and very similar shape and materials call “Nanyang” it is great for animal flow and all kind of similarly staff. Strongly recommend****

So far, the Altra shoes I tried for running have the best toe box...not sure how their latest version is. I'll have to check out these shoes now.

barefoot shoes are also good parkour shoes. i personally use merrell vapour glove and feiyues (when i manage to find the original chinese version)

Would you recommend the Feiyues for jump roping or skipping rope? Also I'm debating if I should buy the normal ones or the high top version for jump roping. Great video

I've had good luck with Altra running and training shoes. Zero drop and wide toe box. Strike Movement are more flexible and pretty decent. I'm too vain to wear truer minimalist shoes, but I do see your points.

I wear shoes for about an hour a week, they are like a Corset for your feet!

Vivobarefoot covers 99% of my shoe wearing for all settings worth a look not cheap but they’re great especially the waterproof hiking boots

Yeah. Feiuie also doesn't come in man sized shoes. But if you have dainty little feet, I guess they're fine. Softstar out of Oregon. The Runamoc. All that'll do.

OMG! Those are like the canvas sneakers my mom bought me when I was a kid, a half century ago! I hate Nikes. They hurt my feet. For walking shoes, I wear Gravity Defyer (they're about $150), and they are awesome. I did get some cheap Xero knock-offs, but I was unable to adjust to them for "normal use."

Hello! Any thoughts on those shoes that has the toes separated? I.e. without toebox at all

What kind of shoes would you recommend for training for search and rescue which is all outdoors here in -50c

I mainly train in combat or work boots ,the work boots are only used for training.Nearly all of my training is out doors.

I highly recommend Lems and Merrell trail runners for good minimalist shoes. I personally find Lems aesthetically pleasing while still checking the minimalist boxes, other than price, unfortunately. I've been wondering though, as a large man, 6'2", 275 pounds mostly fat, are minimalist shoes the best for me to be running and jumping in?

Any recommendations on taking the insole out or leaving in with the feiyues?

We would wear these to our school in india when we were little! Nostalgic!

where do you get your feiyues from? They have the green triangle so they are Top One, right?

Love your channel. Shoes are pronounced “fey you” not “fey way” been wearing them my whole life, great recommendation!

rock climbing shoes you wear barefoot, so they can stink. I made “shoe potatoes” (my name for them, as a joke). Use nylons and close the end with string (when you have already used the toe section). stuff the nylon with hamster shavings, either cedar or pine. tie them closed with a string. now they look like a potato. make it roughly as long as the shoe. stuff them in the shoes when you take them off your feet. the shavings help dry the shoe faster and remove the smell.

Any thoughts on Chuck Taylor's?

You look happier than usual. That makes me happy 😊...

"$150 is super expensive for shoes". Ye gods, here in Australia, go to the shoe shop for any type of sneaker (crossfit, basketball, tennis, enter any type you want for the example) and the cheap type that fall apart after a couple months of actual use would be about $150.

Carray multiple pairs 4 spares.

Wear the shoes WITHOUT socks? Chuck Taylor All-Stars don't cut it?

What's your opinion on vibram five fingers for training in?

I have persuaded my girlfriend to add some fight training and extol the virtues of books such as The Gift Of Fear for mindset training, especially for women and girls. I wear my vibrams or barefeet everywhere. I have been bingeing your videos for a few days and having heard many of your views, my lady is now convinced that we were separated at birth 😂 Great videos and content - thank you

Please make a video on proper breathing. Thanks!

Dude! Get yourself some: - sexy Vivo Barefoots (for the good looks) OR - Vibram Fivefingers KSO Evo's (for maximum toe spread and groundfeel - and washable which you'll need since they will smell)

Great Video! But... You've to watch out with the Feiyue to get the original and not the French version (they're only made for fashion) Originals are Feiyue DaFo or Top One, they're much better for athletes

When do we get advanced enough to train with the giraffe?

FYI for everyone looking to buy Feiyue shoes, there are two different companies making them. Notice how Mark's have a green triangle on the bottom, and the letter Y in the name on the side of the shoe looks more like a V. I bought a pair a few months back from the feiyue website and on mine, instead of the green triangle on the bottom its a red circle. Also the Y is very cleary a Y. If you look on Amazon you will find this style. They're not nearly as bendy and the sole is quite thick. The ones like Mark is wearing you can find here: www.tigerclaw.com/feiyue-shoes-martial-arts-pr-7012.html

Pronounced Yoo-ay Fay. Chinese honor the family name first. You are correct these are the best martial arts shoe there is. Good wrestling shoes are worth having and Atomix makes a good competitor to Yuefei. Peace.

1/18/22 - Feivue's are selling for $48.68 on Amazon😵😵

wildling shoes! the soles are thinner, they roll up more, allows for the foot to move even more! also german shoe company

Just checked, they don't make them in 15 :( Oh well, story of my life. Any other cheap canvas shoe you recommend for the Big Dogs?

vibrant 5 finger shoes

Hey, what's up giraffe 3:30!

Yes- breathing vid would be great

Another shoe I've found that has a wide toe box, is flexible are Altras. I used to have so much neuroma pain until I got a pair of Altra trail shoes. Now they never hurt when I walk or run outside or can't train barefoot.

Do you wear socks with these sneakers? Or do you also find them constricting?

Merrell Vapor glove 👍🔝🔝🔝

Dem zeros is heros! That's all I gotta say about that.

Nike metcon is good tho

The shoes Kevin Secours wears look interesting. I think they're Asics wrestling shoes. Not sure if I would like the high tops though.

Chuck Taylors. High tops. Nuff said.

I'd search for those Chinese shoes:) but atm wearing Chuck Taylor's, they are build like a tank :)

NO BULLs do suck even for walking shoes, and didn't know that Chinese shoes came in large US sizes. I've been using my Rival RSX boxing shoes for training and I love them. Might have to get a pair of feivue's tho,

Wear shoes with the thin vibram souls. It's as close as you can get to being barefoot without actually being so. They're durable, have the big toe box and you can wash them.

Vivo is the ones..

What are the coyote boots you're always wearing when not training?!

Vivobarefoots are best. Worth the money.

Why is the Giraffe not in more videos?

The need to color coordinate to match your gym, sign you've lived in LA too long ;)

Please post names of these shoes :: )

I’m surprised Vivobarefoot wasn’t mentioned.

Are they worth $25?

$36.43 with tax and shipping from amazon

Only vibram five fingers👣