I'm 58 and my pediatrician way back when I was first learning to walk, told my mom to keep me barefoot as often as possible. He knew back then, that it would result in me having stronger feet. To this day, I hate being in shoes, and haven't had the problems that several of my friends have had.
I really like this format. Slightly shorter, and really helpful visuals with the hands on and collaborative discussion (I'm certainly a visual learner!).
1. Wide Toebox and Toe Socks 2. Progress into lower drop 5mm for example (Topo) 3. Move to Zero drop cushion (Like Altra) 4. Minimal cushion zero drop. * key is to transition, stretch and be aware that your ankles and feet will be a bit sore throughout the process, give yourself 6 months-1yr to acclimate. *Do not run on zero drop with minimal cushion on pavement unless you have trained properly, are accustomed and have proper technique. If you would like to try do so in grass.
Where I work, there are many surfaces that I have to transition to throughout the eight hours. Some are pavement, some are cobblestone, some are dirt, some are cement, and then there’s even linoleum. So because of that when I wear my shoes like she’s describing I do end up with pain in my first metatarsal on one of my feet.I end up transitioning between different pairs of shoes throughout the week so I’m not wearing the same shoe every day. That works for me, but it’s still not 100%. Every podiatrist I’ve ever gone to has said not to wear barefoot shoes, but I’m most comfortable when I have no shoes on at all.
podiatrists are trained to prescribe inserts to correct problems with your feet. The true solution is to do strength and endurance work but with the understanding of biomechanics. Minimal shoes are the way. If you jump straight into them after years of "normal shoes" you will end up with plantar fascia issues. It's best to progressively work towards it.
So there’s a long adjustment period and hard work to transition? Why wouldn’t I just invest the time in strength training, improving running form with drills, hill sprint work and use a variety of shoes? 🤡
Since I was a child I walked around everywhere with no shoes on. To this day at 46 I still spend 90% of my time barefoot because that’s what’s most comfortable for me. I had NO idea that it was healthy for my feet to go shoeless!
See I walked barefoot all the time too, until my parents left me with 4 untrained dogs. Now I refuse to go barefoot because I never know what I'm going to step in at home. It's so frustrating. I hate shoes.
Yup. Natives knows this. Most people who grew up in Hawai'i wear slippers(flip flops) or go barefoot. We are barefoot at the beach, mountians or backyard...wherever there is no concrete. I always joke I have web feet. We never where footwear in the house. I found it so dirty and strange when I traveled to the continental USA that people wore shoes in there house!! I had tons of foot problems when I worked as a waitress in my 20s, because I had to wear terrible shoes.
@Uilani-g4mwe are continental US and we never wore our shoes around the house. I have also always thought that was odd. My mother in law is Japanese and they have house shoes for wearing inside only. 🤷🏻♀️
I used to play soccer and the going trend was to wear shoes smaller than your size. When I turned 50, I went to the New Balance store and they scanned my foot. Turned out my foot is extra wide. After I started wearing extra wide shoes, I can’t go back. Everything feels better.
for soccer, smaller than your size is a different thing, it is because you need to stop, turn, restart, sprint, stop again, side moves, etc and you foot and shoe must be almost 1 piece, not moving inside the shoe to prevent injuries. Same for running shoes, for the running day, it will be 2 or 3 hs wearing the shoe. The rest of days must be comfortable shoes, wide toebox.
@adrianvega9946 But then, as another commenter on one of these threads has written, there are many places where kids grow up playing soccer barefoot. The commenter I'm thinking of was an Indian expatriate who'd gone back to India for summer holidays. When he first played soccer barefoot, it felt odd to him. By the end of the summer, his feet had strengthened up and it felt good. What if soccer shoes are just another example of shoes that create the need for themselves by weakening your feet?
When I worked in China on residential development we used to include footpaths with surface made of different size pebbles. The Chinese people use them to walk barefoot as a foot massage. I tried this many times and it would improve my blood circulation and flexibility in feet.
I agreed with Dr. Courtney Conley. Healthy feet are non-negotiable. I only wear shoes with wide toes box for about ten years. Many shoes makers especially women shoes designers don't make shoes that are kind to our feet. They focus on a superficial feature, look, not quality and function. Name brands are irrelevant if we can't walk in them or feel comfortable in them.
I'm so glad she pulled out Altra shoes! I started running in Altras several years ago and I'll never go back to anything else! I had to start with more cushion, the Torins are great for that, and slowly worked my way to less cushioned shoes like the Escalante and Vanish R. Sometimes it's nice to walk around and stand around in something with a whole lot more cushion, like the Experience Flow or FWD. That wide toe box is absolutely essential for me. Just got back from Japan and hiked Mt. Fuji in a pair of Timps. Also did 3 days walking around the 2 Disney parks in Tokyo. We were walking about 25k-30k steps per day (Fuji was about 39k steps). Without shoes like this, walking that much would be painful. Thank goodness for Altra and their shoes!
@usernaim101 The second, turquoise pair. Not sure which shoe it was, it's definitely one of the women's shoes and I don't know those ones, but it's an Altra for sure.
@usernaim101 I 100% recommend a pair of Altras! I've recommended them to many people and everyone who's tried, loves them. Even to the point of wearing them in a suit to work rather than dress shoes. I believe I started with Torins. I'd recommend those for starting out. They have great cushion and feel awesome for lots of walking around and running. If you're looking for just running shoes, I've been enjoying the Experience Flows for about a year now. I'm looking to get another pair. Escalantes are great too. Just less cushion than others. Enjoy the hunt, but if you try Altras, I'm betting you won't be hunting anymore after that.
I have plantar fascitis and I got the Torins for the extra cushioning but I think the Escalante is my favorite, I think I'm going to wear them out, I just ordered another pair
Altras are the only brand I can wear after my injury! I ran marathons in barefoot shoes. I can't do that anymore, but Altras are close. I rotate between 2 pairs. Love them!!
I learned this myself after awful plantar fasciitis that no amount of rolling, massaging etc wouldn't help. The only thing that helped was stretching my calves, and then that led to the realization that elevated heels in my shoes (and inserts made it worse) were causing my calves to not stretch properly. Also, this lady, Dr. Conley has incredible arms and shoulders. So impressive.
That’s what I have felt with AI these past 2 years. Just constantly learning about health, gait, V02Max, resting heart rate. It’s a journey into health & Beyond ❤🎉❤
This is the explanation ever. I am 78. 11 or 12 years ago my chiropractor gave me the Born to Run book. Made complete sense and I switched to minimals and 5 fingers. I have worn different brands and have settled on Hikes. I have very strong feet, no blisters since I switched from regular running shoes. I am a believer. I did one marathon 15 years ago in Izumi Pearls. Haven't worn them since. No more marathons but many 1/2's on trails and road. Prefer brisk walk with some running. It works for me. Love the shorter format too
Please put pressure on the makers of safety boots to make them with wide toe boxes! I am in safety boots almost every day and I have not found any with zero drop soles, or wide toe boxes.
Carets make a barefoot safety boot with a steel toe box. They're great other than I've found the sole to be a bit slippery, but it's possible to get them resoled
@GheeFreshThanks for the info! I wish they showed the soles as they say they are NOT farm boots and best on hard surfaces. I am a farrier who mostly works in the field...so I need good grip and something weatherproof (including snow). 🤷
@abbykoop5363 You're welcome! I would take a picture to show you but I keep my boots at work and I'm on annual leave next week. If you shoot Carets a message they have good customer service (could maybe ask if they have any plans for a farm style boot)
@abbykoop5363RUclips deleted my other comment (maybe because of link posted). But if you search for Gaucho Ninja Goodyear Welted Safety Boots They're UK based and a bit more expensive but the Carets are £100 extra with shipping and import duties if you do happen to live in the UK so are comparably priced then
Ive been wearing vivobarefoot and xero shoes for 3 years. My legs from the knee down was noticibly stronger after 3 months. I absolutley love the way my feet and legs feel now. I will never go back to "normal" shoes
Dr. Conley is fantastic! Her encyclopedic knowledge, expertise, and communication and dynamic presentation skills are phenomenal. As someone with lifelong foot, knee, back problems and erlers danlos syndrome that wasn't diagnosed until over age sixty, I lament that none of the dozens of orthopedists, surgeons, podiatrists and physical therapists had ever shared one iota of what Dr. Conley demonstrated in this concise, rational, easy to grasp program. More please. 😊
I just looked them up and they aren’t barefoot zero drop shoe they are high from the ground and not flexible like a barefoot shoe it looks like a normal ortho shoe
I broke my right ankle 3 weeks ago ( trimalleolar fracture). Having surgery in 3 days. Boy was this a timely arrival in my feed. Toe spacer on the less injured left foot.
My wife sent me this information. I thought it was a common thing that people were sharing for footwear and foot care. After watching, this information has given me insight into how important our feet are with functional footwear. Thank you to Dr. Conley, this video is definitely worth sharing. Not to forget to my wife for the link.
I have plantar fasciitis-I watched hours of videos on it-spent $500 on foot Doctor appts, inserts, shoes etc. spent $165 on Hoka-very comfortable-but did not help-inserts-nope! Wrapped my foot with castor oil, Volteren-nope!! On one RUclips video someone said "inserts are like putting a cast on your arm and never taking it off" Ended up with Altra shoes (I'm a nurse and wore Dansko's for 30 years-all of a sudden my feet were painful) The Altra shoes did the trick-going barefoot often. They are not comfy cushiony but allow my feet to be in the most natural position as possible. I hope this helps! ❤
I found that stretching my hip flexion totally solved my planter fasciitis after 2 years of trying everything, turns out weak hips are the cause of planter faciitis.
Arches don’t need support. That’s marketing crap to sell shoes. Shoes that arguably support the arch actually make your foot weaker. If you go barefoot and wear the shoes she recommends, the arch gets stronger. Arches have good structural strength.
I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018. I went through 5 pairs of Altra Lone Peaks over the 2,200 mile hike. I replaced each pair roughly every 500 miles. My foot grew a shoe size from gaining muscle in my feet. This is not uncommon when long distance hiking, but is normal to hear from women after they have had a baby. It is said that leg strength and balance is the key to one’s longevity. Neglecting one’s feet needs to culturally change. Skipping leg day needs to end. Stay healthy y’all! Good luck on your personal journey
I switched to Altra as well. Sectioned hiked it over 4 years but they were the only shoe that I didn't get blisters and allowed my feet to feel so much better.
@Needahandle-d4vthis person completed the Appalachian Trail in one period of hiking. For example, many people start in April in Georgia and finish roughly 5 to 6 months in Maine.
@Needahandle-d4v a thru hike is when one hikes an entire long distance trail in a year. For me, it was 2,200 miles over 6 months. For other trails it may be longer or shorter time and distances. The Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and others like the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain, to the Te Araroa in New Zealand, are too long to hike in a day or even a week. Day hikes and section hikes (longer trips but not the whole trail) could amount to completing these long distance trails. Completing the AT, PCT and CDT is known as the triple crown of long distance hiking… at least in the USA long distance hiking community. Hope this information is helpful for you :) have a beautiful day
Still searching for football boots that are actually wide. I’ve tried new balance and mizuno but everything is still binding. Someone out there please make a wide toe box soccer boot.
Despite the click-baity title, it was good to listen to her making actual sense. Make a strong body and then wear those shoes that facilitate running and so on. thank you, and good luck to us all
I tried the flat, no cushion shoe for two years straight. My heels hurt so bad I had to get on medication. I am 250 though so, kind of my fault. My 12 year old son worn the shoes too, he said his feet hurt bad too. So, I went back to cushions for him as well.
I struggle on flat man made surfaces using similar shoes but there is a huge difference in the technique to walk in shoes like them. With that said they're not for everyone and not for every occasion.
Love the format this way. You’re able to listen to what interests you and not have to fast forward through segments that you aren’t interested in. Have one video in its entirety and then other videos in segments. I see alot of CC doing that now and it also gives them more views.
As someone with plantar fasciitis. Switching to zero drop shoes have CHANGED my life. I used to have insane foot pain over the course of standing during the day with regular shoes. Switching to zero has improved not only my foot pain but my lower back and hip joints. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I used to be a boxer. When I was a young guy I ran too much. When I reached 38 years, my left knee was injured. I feel pain sometimes. Now I do just light warm-up exercises at home no more running outside.
Great info. As a former dancer and runner, I have a bunion, broke my toe, and fractured my ankle a few years ago. I've found walking to be helpful. Now I've got to assess my shoes 😂.
Wide toe box zero drop CURED my feet pain! I spent HUNDREDS of dollars on inserts and shoes before transitioning. People don’t want to listen because it goes against huge marketing campaigns by name brand shoes and doctors with outdated ideas about foot health!
I agree with you, I had Shin Splints, I used to wear Adidas and New Balance. I visited doctors and physiotherapist but all money was wasted until I tired Vivobarefoot by just accident and I almost forgot that I had shin splints, yesterday I wore my New Balance again and I started getting the pain and then I realized and remembered why it was there in the first place. I am not going back to those tight dhoes ever. Barefoot or 0 drop shoes are for me
From someone with a near debilitating back issue I can whole heartedly say yoga and barefoot shoes saved my life. Just try them for 6 months slowly and use the massage ball.
Ya, I've been wearing water shoes for years now, and my feet are very happy... I can even go for walks in them daily, and it is fine. Just don't heal strike on cement... change your walk a little. No more plantar fasciitis.
When I switched to bare foot running shoes, I didn't ease into it. After my 3rd 5km run was when I noticed my calves were cramping more than normal and my Achilles started hurting. All because I spent my life in raised heel running shoes which shortened my calves. That's why high heels make women's calves look good because its bunching it up.
There are lots of RUclips videos on how to successfully switch to a zero heel shoe that helped me make the transition five years ago. I switched because I was having back problems with a pinched nerve and research showed me that zero heel shoes might help. They did. Now I get a backache when I wear “normal shoes.” The Amazon brand Whitin is in my budget and I have gotten their sneaker, walking shoe, Maryjane, and bootie style shoes. In 5 years I haven’t yet needed to replace them but I’m not hard on shoes. My shoe size changed as my feet got stronger - went from womens 8 1/2 wide to 9 extra wide (I get 10 for boots). For flip flips I buy Crocs sandals and flip flops in size 10, they have very slight heel and some cushion but still work for me. Good luck and please educate yourself on the best way to transition for you. I have warned you that once you go flat, you can’t go back 😉
So very happy to see this being covered! I switched to wide toe box, zero drop heal to toe, flexible sole (from barefoot to very thin) about ten years ago...AND IT SOLVED MY LOWER BACK ISSUES : ) God bless! ...Born to Run by McDougall - great book that covers this and is entertaining/engrossing!
For a year I suffered from Morton’s neuroma. I could not walk without a cushioned sneaker. I tried every remedy and finally found high-powered PEMF and Colloidal Platinum reversed it quickly but I had to go see a specific practitioner to have the pro protocol done properly. I am so glad I did this as I can walk barefoot anywhere now.
The white shoe is Vivo barefoot primus flow. I’ve been wearing Vivo athletic and dress shoes for years. Have a plate and 6 screws from a broken ankle/ torn tendon and barefoot style shoes feel much better than chunky runners. Going to check out Altras
I was born with talipes and my physio only this week recommended I get a running shoe with an exaggerated heal toe drop with a forefoot rocker . So now I’m confused
That Nike is just like the Sketcher that got recalled! How can that style come back with known ankle injuries?! It's true, though - worn correctly, that style is incredible! My favorite 😍
I'm an older adult who switched to barefoot shoes about 5 years ago. They relieved my knee pain, my lower back pain and my foot pain and I feel much more steady and less likely to fall or trip. My only complaints are how expensive they are and being a female, how little choice there is for prettier or more stylish choices for when going to an event such as a wedding.
Xero shoes has some stylish stuff relatively affordable and you can get notified of sales. I've had 3 pair and they work wonders and hold up well. They also have flats that are on the much lower price scale called Xero Phoenix.
@SAELIOSMUSICmost are piss poor Amazon knockoffs that are poorly constructed. Many landmines to navigate from Chinese companies copying or reusing shoe molds.
She is 100% correct. Unfortunately there isn’t a good basketball shoe made like that. They’re all narrow toe box with an elevated heel. And you wonder why there are so many Achilles injuries, sprained ankles, and plantar injuries.
Xero shoes recently came out with their first basketball shoe, X1-- zero drop, wide toe box, etc Isaiah Stewart an NBA power forward sponsored 'em last season I believe and yeah, no, consider checkin' 'em out 😌 pricey but some bball shoes be like that
You should try the And1 brand. They have flat shoes with good cushioning. I just imported some from the US & I won't regret it because I've been using them since 2013
I started getting into this when I picked up running as an adult. I got a pair of topo shoes and it was LIFE CHANGING! then I bought a pair of zero-drop altras, then another, the another. now even my dress shoes are shaped like normal feet (shout out to BIRCHBURY!) I will NEVER buy another pair of shoes that don't have at MINIMUM a big, wide toe-box. i agree with her 100% that the toe box is non-negotiable. we need all shoe companies to get on board with this. make the shoes shaped like FEET or we're not buying!
Exactly! I work at a retail store in the footwear department! It kind of saddens me when people go asking for HOKA or the same Nike you displayed! The loyalty to these brands is insane!
It’s a habit of connecting your athletic performance (race times) with experience/feeling of how the shoes sit on your foot. I’ve a high end shoes and I cannot say that I dislike how they feel on the tarmac nor can I ignore the times I see on strava. The video makes a great point of having training and race day shoes, I think it’s a hard sell for people who’re used to showing off strava times and fancy shoes on the street.
Finally this conversation is happening. I'm not in PT or a biologist, but I'm an avid pool player that does 10-16 hour tournaments and my feet can't handle it in these modern day chunky Hokas everyone is wearing. Pool players have back and hip problems now they didn't used to complain about. Young ones. They aren't connecting the dots. Thick soles increase pelvic tilt which is bad for your back. It's just plain common sense to find shoes as close to walking on the ground as possible. Or maybe just go walk on the ground barefoot every day for a bit. Shoes aren't natural for us, so we should make them as close to natural as possible.
But hard, flat concrete is not natural either. The range of motion of your foot is reduced, whether you're wearing barefoot shoes or not, (as opposed to walking on a sandy beach, for example, where all your foot muscles are engaged), because the ground is flat. Barefoot shoes: yes! but on uneven, soft natural ground, not in a city.
Asian here, we don’t wear shoes in the house. I am of the generation of the ‘slippers children’ and my kids are ‘crocs children’. Thank god crocs came during their childhood, as these information about foot health isn’t something known 20 years ago. Parents should know. They all grow up with nicely splayed toes…
Just a heads up, crocs are really bad to wear. They're made out of petroleum and the chemicals from the product will leach into your body. Your feet are the most absorbable place on your body. Look into it.
Watch the full episode here - ruclips.net/video/CMzEnLkS2rQ/video.html
Steven Bartlett forever
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I've got a tip for her, wear socks with trainers and don't do interviews barefoot 🤢
great thanks
Where can i buy the foot health kit in the video by the way?
Does wearing the toe splay thing make you weak since it’s doing the work instead of you?
This shorter format is incredibly valuable!
Agree.
Agreed. His 1-2 hour long videos were too much
@rt0086I could never justify spending one hour plus 15 minutes advert time. But 20 minutes plus 5 mins ads, much more likely to watch it.
I’ve stopped watching most of his videos because I just don’t choose to sit down for 2 hours. Under 30 minutes is much more acceptable.
@04Serena I watch/listen while doing dishes and other housework
Please do this for your babies, toddlers and kiddos too!! 🙏🏻 Make sure their growing feet have room to spread.
Yup and bare foot most of the time. My toddler loves it.
It's near impossible to find shoes with a wide front. Drives me nuts.
@moon83star30pediped online may have some.
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I'm 58 and my pediatrician way back when I was first learning to walk, told my mom to keep me barefoot as often as possible.
He knew back then, that it would result in me having stronger feet.
To this day, I hate being in shoes, and haven't had the problems that several of my friends have had.
I really like this format. Slightly shorter, and really helpful visuals with the hands on and collaborative discussion (I'm certainly a visual learner!).
SLIGHTLY? It's 1.5 hours shorter!
@kristinaD5214 Yes, I like the videos broken down into key sections.
I agree. Those 2 hour videos are way too much time to give up to social media in a day.
same. Remember elevator pitch, do not taking longer than 18min as the attention span with maximum retention.
1. Wide Toebox and Toe Socks
2. Progress into lower drop 5mm for example (Topo)
3. Move to Zero drop cushion (Like Altra)
4. Minimal cushion zero drop.
* key is to transition, stretch and be aware that your ankles and feet will be a bit sore throughout the process, give yourself 6 months-1yr to acclimate.
*Do not run on zero drop with minimal cushion on pavement unless you have trained properly, are accustomed and have proper technique. If you would like to try do so in grass.
Where I work, there are many surfaces that I have to transition to throughout the eight hours. Some are pavement, some are cobblestone, some are dirt, some are cement, and then there’s even linoleum. So because of that when I wear my shoes like she’s describing I do end up with pain in my first metatarsal on one of my feet.I end up transitioning between different pairs of shoes throughout the week so I’m not wearing the same shoe every day. That works for me, but it’s still not 100%. Every podiatrist I’ve ever gone to has said not to wear barefoot shoes, but I’m most comfortable when I have no shoes on at all.
podiatrists are trained to prescribe inserts to correct problems with your feet.
The true solution is to do strength and endurance work but with the understanding of biomechanics.
Minimal shoes are the way. If you jump straight into them after years of "normal shoes" you will end up with plantar fascia issues. It's best to progressively work towards it.
Can anyone tell me if Birkenstocks good for your feet?
@flopoirer6957 wide toe box, flat, I love them!!! Comes in second compared to barefoot in the sand.
So there’s a long adjustment period and hard work to transition?
Why wouldn’t I just invest the time in strength training, improving running form with drills, hill sprint work and use a variety of shoes? 🤡
Probably one of the best talks ever. With foot pain your ability to do anything is limited. Treat your feet as your best friends.
I loved the shorter length of this video!!!!!!
Yes! Isn't it great when peopl
Why? Normally impatient?
@blessingsonblessings_yo
She prefers notes like thi
20 minutes is short?
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I don't think you'd make it in med school...
Since I was a child I walked around everywhere with no shoes on. To this day at 46 I still spend 90% of my time barefoot because that’s what’s most comfortable for me. I had NO idea that it was healthy for my feet to go shoeless!
57 and same for my entire life. Although my feet hurt a lot these days.
See I walked barefoot all the time too, until my parents left me with 4 untrained dogs. Now I refuse to go barefoot because I never know what I'm going to step in at home. It's so frustrating. I hate shoes.
Yup. Natives knows this. Most people who grew up in Hawai'i wear slippers(flip flops) or go barefoot. We are barefoot at the beach, mountians or backyard...wherever there is no concrete. I always joke I have web feet. We never where footwear in the house. I found it so dirty and strange when I traveled to the continental USA that people wore shoes in there house!!
I had tons of foot problems when I worked as a waitress in my 20s, because I had to wear terrible shoes.
@Uilani-g4mwe are continental US and we never wore our shoes around the house. I have also always thought that was odd. My mother in law is Japanese and they have house shoes for wearing inside only. 🤷🏻♀️
Me too, I’m 59!
I used to play soccer and the going trend was to wear shoes smaller than your size. When I turned 50, I went to the New Balance store and they scanned my foot. Turned out my foot is extra wide. After I started wearing extra wide shoes, I can’t go back. Everything feels better.
What shoes did you switch to?
for soccer, smaller than your size is a different thing, it is because you need to stop, turn, restart, sprint, stop again, side moves, etc and you foot and shoe must be almost 1 piece, not moving inside the shoe to prevent injuries. Same for running shoes, for the running day, it will be 2 or 3 hs wearing the shoe. The rest of days must be comfortable shoes, wide toebox.
I tried wearing smaller soccer shoes bid not work for me was in so much pain quit after 2 games.
@adrianvega9946 But then, as another commenter on one of these threads has written, there are many places where kids grow up playing soccer barefoot. The commenter I'm thinking of was an Indian expatriate who'd gone back to India for summer holidays. When he first played soccer barefoot, it felt odd to him. By the end of the summer, his feet had strengthened up and it felt good. What if soccer shoes are just another example of shoes that create the need for themselves by weakening your feet?
I can't help but think about how many hip and knee replacements are a result of damaged feet.
That's an excellent point.
What a wonderful guest. Informed, well spoken, and helpful.
When I worked in China on residential development we used to include footpaths with surface made of different size pebbles. The Chinese people use them to walk barefoot as a foot massage. I tried this many times and it would improve my blood circulation and flexibility in feet.
That sounds amazing.
Those are known as reflexology paths.
All nerve endings in the sole. It's Asian.
@sanjayvaidya4925not only you're racist but uneducated too😂. No wonder china develop so fast. Chinese no 1💪
Although those are bad for those with plantars, sadly.
I agreed with Dr. Courtney Conley. Healthy feet are non-negotiable. I only wear shoes with wide toes box for about ten years. Many shoes makers especially women shoes designers don't make shoes that are kind to our feet. They focus on a superficial feature, look, not quality and function. Name brands are irrelevant if we can't walk in them or feel comfortable in them.
I disagree
Absolutely yes
I'm so glad she pulled out Altra shoes! I started running in Altras several years ago and I'll never go back to anything else! I had to start with more cushion, the Torins are great for that, and slowly worked my way to less cushioned shoes like the Escalante and Vanish R. Sometimes it's nice to walk around and stand around in something with a whole lot more cushion, like the Experience Flow or FWD. That wide toe box is absolutely essential for me.
Just got back from Japan and hiked Mt. Fuji in a pair of Timps. Also did 3 days walking around the 2 Disney parks in Tokyo. We were walking about 25k-30k steps per day (Fuji was about 39k steps). Without shoes like this, walking that much would be painful. Thank goodness for Altra and their shoes!
@usernaim101 The second, turquoise pair. Not sure which shoe it was, it's definitely one of the women's shoes and I don't know those ones, but it's an Altra for sure.
@usernaim101 I 100% recommend a pair of Altras! I've recommended them to many people and everyone who's tried, loves them. Even to the point of wearing them in a suit to work rather than dress shoes.
I believe I started with Torins. I'd recommend those for starting out. They have great cushion and feel awesome for lots of walking around and running. If you're looking for just running shoes, I've been enjoying the Experience Flows for about a year now. I'm looking to get another pair. Escalantes are great too. Just less cushion than others.
Enjoy the hunt, but if you try Altras, I'm betting you won't be hunting anymore after that.
I have plantar fascitis and I got the Torins for the extra cushioning but I think the Escalante is my favorite, I think I'm going to wear them out, I just ordered another pair
I love Altra, I've got 3 pairs!
Altras are the only brand I can wear after my injury! I ran marathons in barefoot shoes. I can't do that anymore, but Altras are close. I rotate between 2 pairs. Love them!!
04:57 - "Having this shoe-spectrum" is a phrase that makes Imelda Marcos blush.
Love leather sole moccasins but they are hard to find
I’m a walker 2-4 miles a day and took this advice a few months ago and my feet are so much better. Thank you
This advice came out 3 days ago
@ricridshe has been on podcast and writes journals for a couple years that I know of.
I also started my foot journey serveral months ago. And she is proving excellent next steps (actions towards foot health).
@ricridBarefoot shoes came out decades ago
What brand shoes?
I learned this myself after awful plantar fasciitis that no amount of rolling, massaging etc wouldn't help. The only thing that helped was stretching my calves, and then that led to the realization that elevated heels in my shoes (and inserts made it worse) were causing my calves to not stretch properly.
Also, this lady, Dr. Conley has incredible arms and shoulders. So impressive.
Same! Not until I stretched my hips down to my calves & switched my shoes, did it get rid of pf!
The amount of information I have learned from this video is incredible. Couldn’t get a fraction of this knowledge at 2 podiatrist offices.
Maybe because all of the info here is bullshit and fear mongering
That’s what I have felt with AI these past 2 years. Just constantly learning about health, gait, V02Max, resting heart rate. It’s a journey into health & Beyond ❤🎉❤
1:30 seconds in, she’s already a boss. Great info.
This is the explanation ever. I am 78. 11 or 12 years ago my chiropractor gave me the Born to Run book. Made complete sense and I switched to minimals and 5 fingers. I have worn different brands and have settled on Hikes. I have very strong feet, no blisters since I switched from regular running shoes. I am a believer. I did one marathon 15 years ago in Izumi Pearls. Haven't worn them since. No more marathons but many 1/2's on trails and road. Prefer brisk walk with some running. It works for me. Love the shorter format too
There are so many sneakers that are developed for runners and almost none specifically for non-runners which are the majority
Please put pressure on the makers of safety boots to make them with wide toe boxes! I am in safety boots almost every day and I have not found any with zero drop soles, or wide toe boxes.
Carets make a barefoot safety boot with a steel toe box. They're great other than I've found the sole to be a bit slippery, but it's possible to get them resoled
Danner’s work boots a pretty good for me, but no safety toe. I also have Docs about a 1/2 bigger - safety toe. Works for me.
@GheeFreshThanks for the info! I wish they showed the soles as they say they are NOT farm boots and best on hard surfaces. I am a farrier who mostly works in the field...so I need good grip and something weatherproof (including snow). 🤷
@abbykoop5363 You're welcome! I would take a picture to show you but I keep my boots at work and I'm on annual leave next week. If you shoot Carets a message they have good customer service (could maybe ask if they have any plans for a farm style boot)
@abbykoop5363RUclips deleted my other comment (maybe because of link posted). But if you search for Gaucho Ninja Goodyear Welted Safety Boots
They're UK based and a bit more expensive but the Carets are £100 extra with shipping and import duties if you do happen to live in the UK so are comparably priced then
She is master of explain...short and explicit
really? why is it 20 min long then
She’s also very hot in my opinion!😂🔥💙 ..very prepared btw, you can see she’s experimenting on herself and she’s a runner and an athlete.
Ive been wearing vivobarefoot and xero shoes for 3 years. My legs from the knee down was noticibly stronger after 3 months. I absolutley love the way my feet and legs feel now. I will never go back to "normal" shoes
i work out bare foot. i have shoes for running like hoka has wide toe box.
Dr. Conley is fantastic! Her encyclopedic knowledge, expertise, and communication and dynamic presentation skills are phenomenal. As someone with lifelong foot, knee, back problems and erlers danlos syndrome that wasn't diagnosed until over age sixty, I lament that none of the dozens of orthopedists, surgeons, podiatrists and physical therapists had ever shared one iota of what Dr. Conley demonstrated in this concise, rational, easy to grasp program. More please. 😊
At 2:26 Steven looks like lighting a cigarette for a split second
Lmao that’s what I thought 😂 I was like whaat really until he moved the pen
My PT led me to Topo, for walking; zero drop, wide toe box. My feet have never been happier
I just bought my 2nd pair. I love these shoes! I did buy extra inserts though, because my big toe wears out the material.
I just bought a pair of Topo . Never tried them but they were really comfortable.
Topo cushion isn’t as soft as Altra but they hold up better.
These all have the rocking pronation at the front, surely these are the ones we shouldn't wear.
I just looked them up and they aren’t barefoot zero drop shoe they are high from the ground and not flexible like a barefoot shoe it looks like a normal ortho shoe
What about the Nike Vomera Plus I just bought before watching this😢
what brand of shoes are they talking about? specifically the turquoise blue one.
I broke my right ankle 3 weeks ago ( trimalleolar fracture). Having surgery in 3 days. Boy was this a timely arrival in my feed. Toe spacer on the less injured left foot.
My wife sent me this information. I thought it was a common thing that people were sharing for footwear and foot care. After watching, this information has given me insight into how important our feet are with functional footwear. Thank you to Dr. Conley, this video is definitely worth sharing. Not to forget to my wife for the link.
Dr. Conley is a great teacher! Learned a lot from this and I love the shorter sections.
What about people who uses insoles because I have problems with their gait?
Yep I agree and now I have super weak foot and lower leg muscles and it sucks
I prefer to be barefoot because my shoes fit so poorly lol
I have plantar fasciitis-I watched hours of videos on it-spent $500 on foot Doctor appts, inserts, shoes etc. spent $165 on Hoka-very comfortable-but did not help-inserts-nope! Wrapped my foot with castor oil, Volteren-nope!! On one RUclips video someone said "inserts are like putting a cast on your arm and never taking it off"
Ended up with Altra shoes (I'm a nurse and wore Dansko's for 30 years-all of a sudden my feet were painful)
The Altra shoes did the trick-going barefoot often. They are not comfy cushiony but allow my feet to be in the most natural position as possible.
I hope this helps! ❤
I found that stretching my hip flexion totally solved my planter fasciitis after 2 years of trying everything, turns out weak hips are the cause of planter faciitis.
Hoka is literally the exact opposite of what you should wear. Haha. Altra and Born Primitive are awesome.
Try custom insoles, they will support the arch of your foot. Also ice / heat application, stretching and elevation everyday
Arches don’t need support. That’s marketing crap to sell shoes. Shoes that arguably support the arch actually make your foot weaker.
If you go barefoot and wear the shoes she recommends, the arch gets stronger. Arches have good structural strength.
@andy_xtr3861 "they will support the arch of your foot". Did you even watch this video?!
I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018. I went through 5 pairs of Altra Lone Peaks over the 2,200 mile hike. I replaced each pair roughly every 500 miles. My foot grew a shoe size from gaining muscle in my feet. This is not uncommon when long distance hiking, but is normal to hear from women after they have had a baby. It is said that leg strength and balance is the key to one’s longevity. Neglecting one’s feet needs to culturally change. Skipping leg day needs to end. Stay healthy y’all! Good luck on your personal journey
You gained hobbit feet 😅😂
What's thru hiked?
I switched to Altra as well. Sectioned hiked it over 4 years but they were the only shoe that I didn't get blisters and allowed my feet to feel so much better.
@Needahandle-d4vthis person completed the Appalachian Trail in one period of hiking. For example, many people start in April in Georgia and finish roughly 5 to 6 months in Maine.
@Needahandle-d4v a thru hike is when one hikes an entire long distance trail in a year. For me, it was 2,200 miles over 6 months. For other trails it may be longer or shorter time and distances. The Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and others like the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain, to the Te Araroa in New Zealand, are too long to hike in a day or even a week. Day hikes and section hikes (longer trips but not the whole trail) could amount to completing these long distance trails. Completing the AT, PCT and CDT is known as the triple crown of long distance hiking… at least in the USA long distance hiking community. Hope this information is helpful for you :) have a beautiful day
Still searching for football boots that are actually wide. I’ve tried new balance and mizuno but everything is still binding. Someone out there please make a wide toe box soccer boot.
what is the name of the shoe that has the cushion and the wide to box called?
I had this same conversation with people when selling footware at REI Co-op.
I bless and give gratitude to my feet daily.
Nice!❤
Despite the click-baity title, it was good to listen to her making actual sense. Make a strong body and then wear those shoes that facilitate running and so on. thank you, and good luck to us all
Could anybody give me the info. of those shoes she is talking about?
I’m wondering for the person with legs length discrepancy?
I really love how the video got right to the point!!
I have been wearing Fivefinger and zero shoes for 10 years and I have brought back my foot strength that I haven’t had since I was a kid!
I tried the flat, no cushion shoe for two years straight. My heels hurt so bad I had to get on medication. I am 250 though so, kind of my fault. My 12 year old son worn the shoes too, he said his feet hurt bad too. So, I went back to cushions for him as well.
I struggle on flat man made surfaces using similar shoes but there is a huge difference in the technique to walk in shoes like them. With that said they're not for everyone and not for every occasion.
I agree with the wide toe box but there is no way I would go without cushioning in a concrete, urban environment.
Would love suggestions for men in construction- from people with experience.
Does anyone know the brand of the blue shoe?
Love the format this way. You’re able to listen to what interests you and not have to fast forward through segments that you aren’t interested in. Have one video in its entirety and then other videos in segments. I see alot of CC doing that now and it also gives them more views.
As someone with plantar fasciitis. Switching to zero drop shoes have CHANGED my life. I used to have insane foot pain over the course of standing during the day with regular shoes. Switching to zero has improved not only my foot pain but my lower back and hip joints. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Mee too
Been wearing barefoot shoes since 2019. Never went back. Best thing I ever did for my feet. My feet are definitely stronger and more agile.
My favorite shoes now are Born Primitive. Xero, Altra.
Which brand would you recommend?
My first pairs were Merrel Vapor Glove 4-5-6.
Just bought Xero Shoes which looks nicer to go out but haven't had a chance to wear them often.
@jameseabonn2674Vivo, which is the brand she has on the table. Great shoes
I've been wearing xero shoes for the last few years almost daily. They're great.
What are the two shoes she references ? There is a white & pink/red on and a teal/bluish shoe. Anyone know the brand/model?
Does anyone knows what shoes was she holding around the start of the video?
I used to be a boxer. When I was a young guy I ran too much. When I reached 38 years, my left knee was injured. I feel pain sometimes. Now I do just light warm-up exercises at home no more running outside.
This woman is great. I came across her videos through an amazing PT (who she now dates). Two amazing folks helping people feel better in their bodies.
Great info. As a former dancer and runner, I have a bunion, broke my toe, and fractured my ankle a few years ago. I've found walking to be helpful. Now I've got to assess my shoes 😂.
What about when it comes to backpacking?
I have altras for running and vivos for daily wear. Big shout out to those brands
Wide toe box zero drop CURED my feet pain! I spent HUNDREDS of dollars on inserts and shoes before transitioning. People don’t want to listen because it goes against huge marketing campaigns by name brand shoes and doctors with outdated ideas about foot health!
Who makes those shoes?
@lombmusic07I’ve Gotten mine off Amazon and trained my foot to wear them. Took about a month
I agree with you, I had Shin Splints, I used to wear Adidas and New Balance. I visited doctors and physiotherapist but all money was wasted until I tired Vivobarefoot by just accident and I almost forgot that I had shin splints, yesterday I wore my New Balance again and I started getting the pain and then I realized and remembered why it was there in the first place. I am not going back to those tight dhoes ever. Barefoot or 0 drop shoes are for me
She's correct about the foot foundation not working properly and going up the chain causing other issues. Great video!
From someone with a near debilitating back issue I can whole heartedly say yoga and barefoot shoes saved my life.
Just try them for 6 months slowly and use the massage ball.
What about pes planus and tarsal coalition does the same apply?
can someone tell me what her title is and how to find someone like her in my area to help me?
THANK YOU for removing the intro and jumping right into the meat of the subject!! I have resubscribed!!
Half the material and double the price is what I see
I started wearing swimming shoes 2 years ago and I have to say I feel more grounded and my feet are more flexible then before
Ya, I've been wearing water shoes for years now, and my feet are very happy... I can even go for walks in them daily, and it is fine. Just don't heal strike on cement... change your walk a little. No more plantar fasciitis.
What is the name of the second shoe that is teal colored?
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been wearing wide toe box shoes every day for past 4 years or so
I like the short format. Subscribed! :-))
When I switched to bare foot running shoes, I didn't ease into it. After my 3rd 5km run was when I noticed my calves were cramping more than normal and my Achilles started hurting. All because I spent my life in raised heel running shoes which shortened my calves. That's why high heels make women's calves look good because its bunching it up.
There are lots of RUclips videos on how to successfully switch to a zero heel shoe that helped me make the transition five years ago. I switched because I was having back problems with a pinched nerve and research showed me that zero heel shoes might help. They did. Now I get a backache when I wear “normal shoes.”
The Amazon brand Whitin is in my budget and I have gotten their sneaker, walking shoe, Maryjane, and bootie style shoes.
In 5 years I haven’t yet needed to replace them but I’m not hard on shoes.
My shoe size changed as my feet got stronger - went from womens 8 1/2 wide to 9 extra wide (I get 10 for boots).
For flip flips I buy Crocs sandals and flip flops in size 10, they have very slight heel and some cushion but still work for me.
Good luck and please educate yourself on the best way to transition for you.
I have warned you that once you go flat, you can’t go back 😉
Whitin is my budget brand as well.
Thank you for sharing this!! ❤
I have a desl that can go from sitting tonstanding. I love it. It has made me feel better.
What is the name of that second shoe she showed? I'm interested in those.
I love my Altra zero drop runners!!
So very happy to see this being covered! I switched to wide toe box, zero drop heal to toe, flexible sole (from barefoot to very thin) about ten years ago...AND IT SOLVED MY LOWER BACK ISSUES : ) God bless! ...Born to Run by McDougall - great book that covers this and is entertaining/engrossing!
For a year I suffered from Morton’s neuroma. I could not walk without a cushioned sneaker. I tried every remedy and finally found high-powered PEMF and Colloidal Platinum reversed it quickly but I had to go see a specific practitioner to have the pro protocol done properly. I am so glad I did this as I can walk barefoot anywhere now.
I have a bad seasamoid problem for years
any suggestion for flat footed have bunions but it doesn't hurt
If you decide to go with zero drop shoes - convert slowly. I didnt & it caused a lot of foot issues coming from a Hoka.
But you will be very thankful you converted!
Go back to the Hoka and enjoy life
I'm 65 years old and a daily runner. This is the far best explanation of the foot. If your foundation is not strong then it effects the whole body.
The white shoe is Vivo barefoot primus flow. I’ve been wearing Vivo athletic and dress shoes for years. Have a plate and 6 screws from a broken ankle/ torn tendon and barefoot style shoes feel much better than chunky runners. Going to check out Altras
I’ve been wearing vivos for years and they’re amazing
I was born with talipes and my physio only this week recommended I get a running shoe with an exaggerated heal toe drop with a forefoot rocker . So now I’m confused
just got to the toe spacers part!
That Nike is just like the Sketcher that got recalled! How can that style come back with known ankle injuries?! It's true, though - worn correctly, that style is incredible! My favorite 😍
I'm an older adult who switched to barefoot shoes about 5 years ago. They relieved my knee pain, my lower back pain and my foot pain and I feel much more steady and less likely to fall or trip. My only complaints are how expensive they are and being a female, how little choice there is for prettier or more stylish choices for when going to an event such as a wedding.
Xero shoes has some stylish stuff relatively affordable and you can get notified of sales. I've had 3 pair and they work wonders and hold up well. They also have flats that are on the much lower price scale called Xero Phoenix.
mistake!
there are so many BF brands now with all kinds of styles, from athletic, casual, formal, dress, they even have cleats now
@SAELIOSMUSICmost are piss poor Amazon knockoffs that are poorly constructed. Many landmines to navigate from Chinese companies copying or reusing shoe molds.
Try the SHAPEN brand. They have some cute Mary Jane’s and sandals that would look very cute with dressy clothes.
She is 100% correct. Unfortunately there isn’t a good basketball shoe made like that. They’re all narrow toe box with an elevated heel. And you wonder why there are so many Achilles injuries, sprained ankles, and plantar injuries.
Xero shoes recently came out with their first basketball shoe, X1-- zero drop, wide toe box, etc
Isaiah Stewart an NBA power forward sponsored 'em last season I believe and yeah, no, consider checkin' 'em out 😌 pricey but some bball shoes be like that
I rec Uncivilized. Cleaner look than the Xeros if that's something. But have been really impressed with them so far.
You should try the And1 brand. They have flat shoes with good cushioning. I just imported some from the US & I won't regret it because I've been using them since 2013
Could you tell me what brand is that turquoise shoe????
What’s the name and model of the white and orange shoe she was recommending in the beginning of the video?
I love thia short format! I don't always want to spend an hour listening to an expert, so this is a good time span for me.
Yes! Isn't it great when peopl
I started getting into this when I picked up running as an adult. I got a pair of topo shoes and it was LIFE CHANGING! then I bought a pair of zero-drop altras, then another, the another. now even my dress shoes are shaped like normal feet (shout out to BIRCHBURY!)
I will NEVER buy another pair of shoes that don't have at MINIMUM a big, wide toe-box. i agree with her 100% that the toe box is non-negotiable. we need all shoe companies to get on board with this. make the shoes shaped like FEET or we're not buying!
Exactly! I work at a retail store in the footwear department! It kind of saddens me when people go asking for HOKA or the same Nike you displayed! The loyalty to these brands is insane!
It’s a habit of connecting your athletic performance (race times) with experience/feeling of how the shoes sit on your foot. I’ve a high end shoes and I cannot say that I dislike how they feel on the tarmac nor can I ignore the times I see on strava. The video makes a great point of having training and race day shoes, I think it’s a hard sell for people who’re used to showing off strava times and fancy shoes on the street.
Looking for a good shoe with padding, any suggestions?
Does anyone know what style brooks shoe that is?
💯 agree. Fitness Professional/Corrective Exercise Pro
Finally this conversation is happening. I'm not in PT or a biologist, but I'm an avid pool player that does 10-16 hour tournaments and my feet can't handle it in these modern day chunky Hokas everyone is wearing. Pool players have back and hip problems now they didn't used to complain about. Young ones. They aren't connecting the dots. Thick soles increase pelvic tilt which is bad for your back. It's just plain common sense to find shoes as close to walking on the ground as possible. Or maybe just go walk on the ground barefoot every day for a bit. Shoes aren't natural for us, so we should make them as close to natural as possible.
But hard, flat concrete is not natural either. The range of motion of your foot is reduced, whether you're wearing barefoot shoes or not, (as opposed to walking on a sandy beach, for example, where all your foot muscles are engaged), because the ground is flat. Barefoot shoes: yes! but on uneven, soft natural ground, not in a city.
Is there a benefit to have Hoka thick sole for someone with club foot and arthritis?
@tentimetexI wear barefoot shoes all the time walking on concrete and other hard floors. My feet never hurt.
@cathwalsh9921you are less than 1% of populatione
Shorter format is nice and Dr. Conley is amazing, they way she explains everything. Thank you.
Shorter format? What makes it shorter? Did they only monetize 30 minutes?
Asian here, we don’t wear shoes in the house. I am of the generation of the ‘slippers children’ and my kids are ‘crocs children’. Thank god crocs came during their childhood, as these information about foot health isn’t something known 20 years ago. Parents should know. They all grow up with nicely splayed toes…
Just a heads up, crocs are really bad to wear. They're made out of petroleum and the chemicals from the product will leach into your body. Your feet are the most absorbable place on your body. Look into it.
You may want to have the kids wear socks with those crocs; there is some thought bare feet may absorb chemicals from the foam plastic.
can you link the shoes and tools that were used, please?