Humans used to go barefoot on grass and sand and soft or hard dirt. A proper purpose-made shoe is better than any barefoot shoe out there. Stop buying this barefoot crap, shoes are meant to protect your feed from hard surfaces. Get a decent pair of New Balance shoes and you are set for quite a while. Or better yet, get those knitted adidas runner shoes that look like socks. You people are unbelievable, promoting useless products for people that actually need better shoes.

VivoBarefoot's winter insole is actually nice extra cushioning. I have one pair of shoes with it, but will buy it for all the pairs eventually, as it is either rocky trails in my area or walking on the concrete.

What are the best vivobarefoot shoes for everyday like 12 hours plus on my feet?

That’s how I did it: slowly worked up to it over time. Regular footwear still have their uses but now I use them 90% of the time. Oh, and I ignored my podiatrist’s advice to avoid them. I’ve no idea if he still has a practice since I’ve not needed him since the switch years ago.

4+ years wearing barefoot shoes. No more plantar fasciitis. I wear them for everything except long hikes on hard surfaces. For those, I add the flat support that are usually included with the shoes. I’m 62 and low-carb. Cheap water shoes from Walmart work just fine, too.

i want regular shoe soles with barefoot shoe shape without having to spend 3x+ the cost.

What about a person that has a very high arch, are barefoot shoes ok for that?

Barefoot shoes have a lot less structure. You need to wear them for a short time and build up to longer times. I knew a guy that bought shoes like this and and took them on a hike. He didnt make it half way and had to basically be carried on the way back. Obviously he had greater expectations than the shoe could provide.

Haven't watched the video entirely but the biggest issue I got after wearing them as my regular shoes were arch problems. I walk very fast and hard which I couldn't get out of me so I switched to some real good hiking boots which seem to work best for me. I have to say though the Vivobarefoot shoes I got (Primus Trail almost all year and Boots I can't find a model name on for winter) are great quality. The Primus sole was starting to get veeeery thin in places at almost 2 years walking like a maniac (I walk literally faster than everyone else I see on the street day to day and colleagues don't want to go to grab lunch with me during breaks because of it😂) but the "sock" part on top looks good as new still. Lasted a lot longer than expected.

Haven't watched the video entirely but the biggest issue I got after wearing them as my regular shoes were arch problems. I walk very fast and hard which I couldn't get out of me so I switched to some real good hiking boots which seem to work best for me. I have to say though the Vivobarefoot shoes I got (Primus Trail almost all year and Boots I can't find a model name on for winter) are great quality. The Primus sole was starting to get veeeery thin in places at almost 2 years walking like a maniac (I walk literally faster than everyone else I see on the street day to day and colleagues don't want to go to grab lunch with me during breaks because of it😂) but the "sock" part on top looks good as new still. Lasted a lot longer than expected.

Haven't watched the video entirely but the biggest issue I got after wearing them as my regular shoes were arch problems. I walk very fast and hard which I couldn't get out of me so I switched to some real good hiking boots which seem to work best for me. I have to say though the Vivobarefoot shoes I got (Primus Trail almost all year and Boots I can't find a model name on for winter) are great quality. The Primus sole was starting to get veeeery thin in places at almost 2 years walking like a maniac (I walk literally faster than everyone else I see on the street day to day and colleagues don't want to go to grab lunch with me during breaks because of it😂) but the "sock" part on top looks good as new still. Lasted a lot longer than expected.

Bro nobody stopped wearing these. Wtf lmfaooo.

I wear barefoot shoes maybe 70% of the time I wear shoes. Probably for 10 years now. I used to have knee problems, especially when preparing for half marathons. I don't have that any longer. I only "need" conventional shoes on my bike and when hiking in the mountains (running down a gravel field in vivo barefoots? Nah) or if winter here is really cold. Took me about half a year to switch walking style.

Please please please start slow in these. Short walks and increase carry weight little at a time, take rest days. In the long run you'll get where you want to be if you have patience and don't get injured.

I hate barefoot shoes. Ive tried a few (inc vivo trail shoes which i sent back last week after 3 months of failure). I like foot shaped shoes, i love wide toe boxes, but i also got to admit to myself that i love heavily cushioned shoes. I have 4e (extra wide) width feet. I have never found any barefoot shoes that are wide enough, they are all too narrow and rub the skin off my little toe. I over stride but i definitely heel strike in every step i walk and every step i run (with the exception of sprinting where i am on my tip toes all the time). Ive run and walked for a long time, i even did 6 months living in Oz & NZ in my 20s where i solely wore flip flops. These flip flops only still had more cushioning than vivo barefoot shoes. Anyhow im older and heavier now. A nice pair of Hoka in x wide or Nike Invincible 3 in 4e are what i wear. Got a pair of Altras to try next week but i can all bit guarantee they will not be wode enough for me.

Durable enough for the track? Or is there a better suited barefoot shoe for sprinting? (Ideally one with spikes) This seems to have the most all-round stability (I can't stand my feet sliding as I sprint and turn hard corners).

It gives me great confidence in the concept that a totally custom bespoke shoe designed exactly to fit your feet... don't fit your feet...

I've been wearing them around the house. But was gonna start wearing them at work. I'm a cleaner atm and I do around 5hr twice a week. I do quite a bit of walking but not in barefoot shoes yet.

I never want anything else than barefoot shoes. I've got the Vivobare RAII shoes. Love them. Walking on the for over a year now, every day. I have never felt any problems walking on them, not even in the first week. But I may have my achilles tendons to thank for that, since they're too short I've had problems walking heel-first anyway.

I think Toetem sandals is where it's at

Some have the toe next to the big toe as the longest toe or about the same as the big toe.

Don’t walk totally barefoot. Really not a good idea unless it’s out in the countryside.

Its too hot

There should be a range of different style foot shape boots, to include ones durable enough for construction.

I need to make sure they don’t smell

I love my barefoot shoots. I used to have foot pain. It increased to the point that I decided to just carry my shoes at time. Never going back to regular shoes.

Congrats on the 10K subscribers, great milestone! Barefoot RULES!

Sort yourself proper.

Well as a size 12 6E flat foot I cannot use flat foot wear I need orthopedic quality shoes although I walk around the house shoeless. My toes do not need to spread out anymore or they will be in another damn state! The biggest mistake you creators make is assuming whatever you are pushing is for everyone!

I graduated to sock shoes recently - I'm in love. It's mad how much it's improved my feet and legs in so little time. VivoBarefoot and FiveFingers are good. Sock shoes are the bomb. I would simply never quit. I had no idea it could get even better than VivoBarefoot and FiveFingers!

'bio degradable' does not mean that it will rot away if you stick it in the ground, it means it will degrade in a bio gas plant with high temperatures. This is a common misconseption but its really bad that people believe they can leave it in nature..

Good Video, but did you ever notice that all Merrell shoes have a bit up arch, even the Vapour Glove has a structured arch ?

Do you run in these as could imagine causing knee pain with lack of cushioning on hard paths?

In YOUR opinion...of course 😊

I’ve always loved to go barefoot in the summer. I recently learned about barefoot shoes and bought a pair. Enjoyed your website and have learned a lot about what to choose next time. Thank you.

Congrats! I switched to barefoot shoes after seing your videos

🥶 very cool of you, huge giveaway 👍🏼 not a winner this time but I’ll carry on viewing anyhow!! What would you recommend as a transition everyday shoe to replace my ASICS nimbus gel (just had knee surgery too!) I have Vivo motus flex already 😊

Congratulations on making the 10k, up to the 100k 🎉

I tried I really did I spend a lot of money trying many brands and I still hate it lol.I only wear them when lifting.Otherwise it's just not comfortable I can't explain but they just take to much space I feel i like wearing flip flops it stops me from walking more.Most people have spine problems most people have 0 body awareness so I think for most people barefoot shoes are are a terrible choice unless going 40 minutes on a grass

Your work has been and will be even more well recognized!!! Stay like this 💪 💯

If you have a muscle disorder of the leg, I'd avoid barefoot. I never wear shoes but having paresthesia, I have to at least wear sandals or slides. I spend part of my life in the Caribbean. They don't wear athletic shoes or etc. It's always some sort of sandal. Feels natural. I can't imagine how they feel but walking in my foot shaped sandals feels natural. Shoes hurt after that. There is no overindulgence though due to the economics. 3rd world has little to no overeating. :-)

As I am an experienced barefoot runner for many years, which shoes do you prefer for running between these Bahe and the Vivobarefoot Primal Lite Knit please ?

High heels at work, barefoot at home.

I've been wearing barefoot shoes for 2 years now. I've never had any issues at all since I switched. As for the plantar facilities, the barefoot shoes actually solved the issue. I absolutely love my barefoot shoes!

Congratulations on 10K

do californians and floridians have the healthiest everything cuz everyone wears flip flops all the time?

Congratulations on hitting 10K!! It is well deserved. Your vids are great! I just picked up a pair of the Jim green barefoot African rangers for work. The sole is definitely thick, but they are the first barefoot boot that truly is a classic boot. I would love to hear your opinion.

I'm always barefoot at home, I lift at home. First thing I do for each lift is create and stabilize strong lateral and longitudinal arches in my bare feet. For decades I've chosen shoes for roomy toes, minimal support and minimal drop. Sperry boat shoes and old-school zero drop basketball shoes are great. This is all paying off great as I age.

so big! congrats on hitting 10k+ here's to more fulfillment through content creation in the future 🙌

Would you recommend them for ocr races like Spartan or tough mudder?