I run a few times per week. A few years ago I switched from regular running shoes with 8 mm drop and a narrow toe box to Altra running shoes. It felt better immediately. I didn't seem to need a transition period; just switched from one day to the other. My movement felt smoother and easier, my running time improved immediately. I think my old shoes forced my foot to land earlier and farther back towards the heel, thereby stopping my movement. That is at least how it felt when I used my old shoes again for better comparison. Like a break pad on the foot.
Watched your conversation on thedrive and learned so much. Years of neglect of my feet and leg strength has translated to instability to the point of a drunken-like wobble when I walk and chronic lose of balance. It has become a disability that is ruining my life. Now I have a starting point on how to fix this. Thank you!!
Hello! Dr. Conley is a member of the Healthy Feet Alliance and we have a list of recommended footwear on our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear . Hope that helps!
Dr Courtney, as we can see from her seated position is in incredible health, Not fighting any obesity or joint degeneration. The people behind the “healthy feet alliance” need to take into account that 70% of American people are obese and a high percentage of those are MORBIDLY obese. No/low cushion shoes are going to create injuries that will lead people to inactivity and further obesity.
I have a few zero drop and or minimalist shoes and honestly I have not noticed any clear benefits that one usually see reported by people in comments sections under videos like that.
After purchasing Hoka shoes I develop plantar fasciitis. I have had severe pain ever since and have a hard time walking. Working on strengthening my feet and stretching calf’s. I’m so depressed and feel helpless
Hello! Dr. Conley is a member of the Healthy Feet Alliance and we have a list of recommended footwear on our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear . Hope that helps!
Found Dr Conley in an interview with Dr AJ Ludlow. I'm trying to fix my plantar fasciitis (or plantar fasciosis). I tried removing my insoles yesterday, and despite my fears it was somewhat less painful than with the insole. Now I'm looking into transitioning into a pair of shoes of the type that you describe here. Excited about the prospect of maybe being able to heal completely this year after one and a half year of PF! Hopefully it can be done. Thanks for the info!
Thank you Dr Conley. I have plantar fasciitis and have seen two podiatrists. The first recommended Hokas, the second said no way and recommended Adidas Adizero among others. I got the Adidas a month ago and still no noticeable improvement. I don't want to keep wasting money trying to find the right shoe. Are there specific sneakers you recommend for this condition?
hi. im a drummer and have a prolonged (5 year) stress fracture in my right foot from the bass drum pedal in the second and third metatarsals. i also made it worse by running. is there anything that you can recommend for my feet? i need to be able to play drums for two hours a day. i usually play high intensity rock n roll. its my life. i had switched to barefoot running shoes both for running and drumming and they may have caused problems.
Very interesting! I am looking into getting my first pair of barefoot shoes, but there are no physical barefoot stores near where I live, so its ijpossible to try some on before purchasing. Last year I got a new pair of athletic shoes, got to a specialty store for the first time to get the "perfect shoe" for my feet's needs. I have high arches, but did not have any foot issues. I was recommended the "Saucony Hurricane" shoes (I learned later on it was the only shoe they had at my size in the entire store as its the only pair I got to try that was my size.... but they never told me that right then... Also, they highly recommended that I get a pair of Hoka Recovery Sandals to wear at home as its the best for the feet. Well I did get what they recommended because I wanted for once something "specially good for my feet", our entire family got fitted for good footwear. I wore the sandals at home like recommended and after not even 30 mins wearing those Hoka Recovery Sandals I started having severe calf pain, first I started to feel fatigue in my calves, but I kept them on up to 30 mins total as it became severe and I just could no longer keep them on, also caused cramping in my arches in the inside of the feet. It settled a little after I put back on my Knuknuk slippers I had been wearing for several years (replacing them yearly of course). Following day my calves felt like they where bruised, but I tried the Hoka recovery sandals again and within 10 mins the pain waws excrutiating again, so I called the store and requested to return them for full refund. then I started to feel numbness in my toes/feet in the mornings when getting up, then the nubmness turned into pins & needles pain that is now Dx as plantar fasciitis for 14 months non stop. I wore those saucony's only for 30 mins walks now and then, but could no longer wear them as they caused my toes to feel numb because its so narrow in the toes. I still have them, they look brand new, I once in a while put them on as they are the only shoes I have to go for walks, but the PF flares up and the toes go numb. I can't stand them on my feet. I got 2 pairs of Spenco zero drop slip on mules (1 pair for indoors and the other for outside in summer months), they have a tiny arch support in them, but no heel and my feet feel much better in them, also has plenty of space for my toes, but they are not the best to go for walks as they are slip ons + they are not waterproof and too cold for winter months... but I wore them most of last winter when there was no snow... I am looking into getting a pair of barefoot shoes with some cushioning in the sole to start out, but #1 would like a pair that will not cause my feet to be soaked when its raining #2 I'd like to find a pair of zero drop/barefoot winter boots as well for the winter months. What affordable brands/models would you recommend? Will my plantar fasciitis go away? I've done so many treatments but nothing has helped so far. I started strength training 8 months ago and stretch daily, in hopes the PF will get better, but no improvement so far. I hope that perhaps wearing barefoot footwear will cure the PF once and for all. thanks
Learning a lot from this video. I have a high arch and toes that curl. Would these shoes still be good for my type of foot? I've been desperate for a while now. Thankyou!
While we generally recommend natural footwear for low arches, high arches and everything in between, we always recommend working with a health professional, who will be able to guide you along your path to healthy feet. There may be other things like toe spacers that could be helpful for your toes that a professional can help you with. We have a global directory of health professionals who are familiar with natural footwear at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/health-professionals . Hope that helps!
People who complained that the camera was to far away & can't see what is being shown, there is a zoom feature on the video, just pinch the screen with your fingers.
Hi! We have some exercises and other foot health tips listed in this blog: www.healthyfeetalliance.org/blog/3-simple-steps-to-regain-your-foot-health . Hope that helps!
Best video I've seen about Plantar Fascitis. I've finally started to have relief after over a year of chronic PF. Best of luck. ruclips.net/video/5D86b45yJzU/видео.htmlsi=Zk-L-Pc0aKkisFoA
Thank you for your video and great information. I’ve had plantar fasciitis and Hallux rigidus for a few months, went to a podiatrist, he suggested Hokas. I bought the Clifton Hokas and they seem to be the only shoes at the moment that help my feet with both conditions I’m confused on going to zero drop shoe because my big toes do not bend and I think that would be worse for that condition. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated thank you.
Hi, thank you for the comment! We recommend checking out our health professional directory to work with someone who can help you figure out if you've got any movement or potential for movement in your big toe. You can visit www.healthyfeetalliance.org/health-professionals to find someone local to you. Otherwise, we always recommend a shoe with at the very least a foot-shaped toe box, which unfortunately Hokas do not have. We have a variety of styles of natural footwear on our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear. Best wishes on your foot health journey!
I have a steel plate in my left foot and a bunion on my top right foot I do pronate . I wear a regular running shoe how do I know how much to come down in mm to transition?
Hey, good video the camera set up was a little annoying but nothing crazy. Also, can you break down the different shoes on size and not just focus on like the typical athlete/wonder Dad weekly runner can you do a video live people like over 280 pounds? I understand you still need to book appointments and completely agree that you can only do so much through a video.
Loved your interview on the drive. I am an ultra runner that has had sporadic leg injuries. I have many time thought of switching to wide toe boxes and zero drop but I have a haglunds deformity and have been warned to avoid zero drop. What are your opinions on using zero drop for someone with that bone spur issue?
What are the pros and cons of a thick sole base (24mm for the Altra) compared to a very thin sole base (2.4 mm for the vivo). Trying to decide whether to buy vivo or altra shoes for daily running. I also struggle with a pretty bad bunion.
I used to love minimalist shoes but after a bunion surgery and hullux rigidus on other foot I cannot have flat, no support shoes. My hullux rigidus surgery was performed by a podiatrist who was very unsuccessful and my big toe was fused. I can't bend my toe now. Can I use a zero drop and minimal shoes? What would be the best footwear for limited big toe movement?
I found you through you Dr Attia video a few weeks ago. I have flat feet and a medium developed bunion. I want to know about bunion surgery and a future where I can be active with golf, tennis, running and working out. What should I be wearing for daily shoes as well as running shoes? Where should I go for surgery if necessary?
What do you suggest for Morton’s Neuroma? I am a 12.5 shoe. I measured my width at 112.7 mm. I think my shoes have been too narrow for decades. The podiatrist suggesting over the counter orthodic inserts with extra padding added and Altra shoes, but those don’t even appear wide enough.
I keep hearing about the benefits of barefoot shoes without any real evidence to support these claims. Maybe all the claims are true but I have yet to see any long term studies that prove the claims. Minimum stack height sounds great until you’re running on a rocky trail & end up hobbled with stress fractures because you have no protection for the bottom of your feet. Zero drop sounds fine for front foot pain but what about Achilles tendinitis? I guess my issue with the proselytizing the wearing of barefoot shoes is that I only ever hear the claims & never see the studies supporting these claims. Thank you for the video. Please continue your work.
And if you want evidence, I suggest you walk around your house with nothing on your feet - in other words, how you were born. Your feet are zero drop and without the constraints of narrow shoes, your toes will splay when you walk.
I want info on what an RN should use. I’m on my feet 12-16 hours, walking and standing. What hurts me is the bones in my foot, all over. All videos seem to be for runners.
If you're on your feet for long hours, an Altra or Topo Athletic might be good options for you! They have a bit of cushion, but still a flat sole and a foot-shaped toe box. Check out our cushioned shoe list at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear .
You started out explaining the difference between a wide toe box and a wide shoe but switched explaining the extra depth shoes... I have excessive subtalar pronation and I noticed that zero drop shoes same to exacerbate problem. Does that make sense?
Hi! Thank you for commenting! We wrote an article on this very topic! You can find it here: www.healthyfeetalliance.org/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-transitioning-into-natural-footwear
Sorry to hear you get bad shin splints! Flat feet and shin splints can be a sign of weakness within certain muscles within the feet and ankles, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you're unable to wear zero drop shoes. We recommend working with a professional who can help you figure out what type of footwear would work well for you. We have a health professional directory at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/health-professionals . Best wishes!
Thank You for this! Just ordered a pair of the Splay shoes. I desperately need dress shoes as required for my job. I'm on my feet a lot and am carrying and pushing pretty heavy objects. Any recommendations, please?
Awesome! Have you checked out thebarefootshoefinder.com? There is a quiz in the beginning to help you identify the exact type of shoe you're looking for!
great informaiton, thank you! barefoot beginner, i am wondering about the right size. in the shop they told me 2 cm space in front of the toe, feels defintely too big for me. I saw a video of a guy saying if you bend your foot standing - 6 mm before your toes. so, whats the right size?
That's a tough question to answer! There's not a one size fits all. So much of it depends on what is comfortable to you. We typically say anywhere from 6mm-2cm space in front of the toes. If 2cm feels too big for you, then maybe you need to size down. However, just a word to the wise, barefoot shoes have so much more space in the toes than typical footwear, that it is normal for your toes to feel like they are swimming! The biggest concern with a shoe that is too long, however, is tripping. So, if it feels like a tripping hazard, size down!
@@healthyfeetalliance6086 thank you very much for the detailled answer! for my first pair i decided to go one number down (from 43 to 42) and my feetsies have a lot of space in all directions. thank you!
thank you very much for the quick and detailed answer! in the shoip I was advised to leave almost 2.5 cm free at the front, which I didn't understand, as the feet are supposed to develop mainly in width. now, because I'm a vain gecko, I've gone down a size and bought some with a mesh instead of the leather shoes and I'm very happy with them. my feetsies have enough space on all sides and the shoe fits very easily and comfortably. because of my knee surgery 2 months ago, i was advised not to start with the barefoot shoes yet, but i think if i take a few thousand steps with them at the weekend, it won't do any harm. thank you very much!
i was just watching her interview with Peter Attia. is she Kelly Starret's long lost sister? Lol. would love to hear more from her but this doesn't look like her own channel.
Dr. Conley is one of the founding members of the Healthy Feet Alliance. If you're looking for more of her videos, you can check out the Gait Happens channel.
We love that Birkenstocks have a nice wide toe! There reason we don't typically recommend them is because of their thick rigid sole and the hefty arch support. We recommend shoes that are more flexible and can give you more ground feel and let you use your foot muscles a bit more. You can check out our shoe recommendation list at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear.
Depending on what you're looking for, Lems, Carets, and Vivobarefoot make some nice men's formal shoes. For women's dress shoes, we recommend Xero Shoes, Origo, and Lisbeth Joe. You can find links to these brands and others at our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear
Whilst I believe in the value of barefoot shoes the cost of them for the amount of material is high. In the UK Vivobarefoot seem to be the brand leader and their shoes are ridiculously expensive.
Vivobarefoot is on the more expensive side, but there are brands like Whitin and Splay that are a little more budget-friendly. You can find our shoe list at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear .
This video would have been way more informative if the camera wasn't set up on the other side of the room! I can hear you ,but, I can't see any detail of what you are showing!
All this and no discussion of the irritating and unnecessary arch supports in EVERYTHING. And made of uncompressible material so that when the softer footbeds DO compress there's gradually more resistance forcing that "support" up into the arch. Debilitating and stupid. Even Xero hasn't got that right.
Try not to end every sentence with "OK", okay? It's very distracting, and unnerving especially when as a doctor, your Valley Girl speech is as difficult to follow as a doctors handwriting is to read.😅 If this was an SNL skit, you would be Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken would come out and instead of "More cowbell" he would demand more "Okays" I need more okays.
I run a few times per week. A few years ago I switched from regular running shoes with 8 mm drop and a narrow toe box to Altra running shoes. It felt better immediately. I didn't seem to need a transition period; just switched from one day to the other. My movement felt smoother and easier, my running time improved immediately. I think my old shoes forced my foot to land earlier and farther back towards the heel, thereby stopping my movement. That is at least how it felt when I used my old shoes again for better comparison. Like a break pad on the foot.
Well said!
Watched your conversation on thedrive and learned so much. Years of neglect of my feet and leg strength has translated to instability to the point of a drunken-like wobble when I walk and chronic lose of balance. It has become a disability that is ruining my life. Now I have a starting point on how to fix this. Thank you!!
Excellent info - thank you, Dr. Conley!
Might you post your PDF naming brands? I saw it referenced on your interview with Peter Attia.
would be great thanks! Or at least tell us where to find it.
Hello! Dr. Conley is a member of the Healthy Feet Alliance and we have a list of recommended footwear on our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear . Hope that helps!
Dr Courtney, as we can see from her seated position is in incredible health, Not fighting any obesity or joint degeneration. The people behind the “healthy feet alliance” need to take into account that 70% of American people are obese and a high percentage of those are MORBIDLY obese. No/low cushion shoes are going to create injuries that will lead people to inactivity and further obesity.
I have a few zero drop and or minimalist shoes and honestly I have not noticed any clear benefits that one usually see reported by people in comments sections under videos like that.
After purchasing Hoka shoes I develop plantar fasciitis. I have had severe pain ever since and have a hard time walking. Working on strengthening my feet and stretching calf’s. I’m so depressed and feel helpless
What about if you have metatarsalgia? Would you recommend a higher stack height?
Where I can see a list of shoes you recommended ie casual, walking, jogging etc. thank you
Hello! Dr. Conley is a member of the Healthy Feet Alliance and we have a list of recommended footwear on our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear . Hope that helps!
Found Dr Conley in an interview with Dr AJ Ludlow. I'm trying to fix my plantar fasciitis (or plantar fasciosis). I tried removing my insoles yesterday, and despite my fears it was somewhat less painful than with the insole. Now I'm looking into transitioning into a pair of shoes of the type that you describe here. Excited about the prospect of maybe being able to heal completely this year after one and a half year of PF! Hopefully it can be done. Thanks for the info!
Htp heel seats worked for me, fyi
Thank you Dr Conley. I have plantar fasciitis and have seen two podiatrists. The first recommended Hokas, the second said no way and recommended Adidas Adizero among others. I got the Adidas a month ago and still no noticeable improvement. I don't want to keep wasting money trying to find the right shoe. Are there specific sneakers you recommend for this condition?
hi. im a drummer and have a prolonged (5 year) stress fracture in my right foot from the bass drum pedal in the second and third metatarsals. i also made it worse by running. is there anything that you can recommend for my feet? i need to be able to play drums for two hours a day. i usually play high intensity rock n roll. its my life.
i had switched to barefoot running shoes both for running and drumming and they may have caused problems.
It's a extraordinarily useful video!❤❤❤For beginning runners,should they wear zero drop cushioning shoes or zero drop no cushioning shoes?
Very interesting! I am looking into getting my first pair of barefoot shoes, but there are no physical barefoot stores near where I live, so its ijpossible to try some on before purchasing. Last year I got a new pair of athletic shoes, got to a specialty store for the first time to get the "perfect shoe" for my feet's needs. I have high arches, but did not have any foot issues. I was recommended the "Saucony Hurricane" shoes (I learned later on it was the only shoe they had at my size in the entire store as its the only pair I got to try that was my size.... but they never told me that right then... Also, they highly recommended that I get a pair of Hoka Recovery Sandals to wear at home as its the best for the feet. Well I did get what they recommended because I wanted for once something "specially good for my feet", our entire family got fitted for good footwear. I wore the sandals at home like recommended and after not even 30 mins wearing those Hoka Recovery Sandals I started having severe calf pain, first I started to feel fatigue in my calves, but I kept them on up to 30 mins total as it became severe and I just could no longer keep them on, also caused cramping in my arches in the inside of the feet. It settled a little after I put back on my Knuknuk slippers I had been wearing for several years (replacing them yearly of course). Following day my calves felt like they where bruised, but I tried the Hoka recovery sandals again and within 10 mins the pain waws excrutiating again, so I called the store and requested to return them for full refund. then I started to feel numbness in my toes/feet in the mornings when getting up, then the nubmness turned into pins & needles pain that is now Dx as plantar fasciitis for 14 months non stop. I wore those saucony's only for 30 mins walks now and then, but could no longer wear them as they caused my toes to feel numb because its so narrow in the toes. I still have them, they look brand new, I once in a while put them on as they are the only shoes I have to go for walks, but the PF flares up and the toes go numb. I can't stand them on my feet. I got 2 pairs of Spenco zero drop slip on mules (1 pair for indoors and the other for outside in summer months), they have a tiny arch support in them, but no heel and my feet feel much better in them, also has plenty of space for my toes, but they are not the best to go for walks as they are slip ons + they are not waterproof and too cold for winter months... but I wore them most of last winter when there was no snow... I am looking into getting a pair of barefoot shoes with some cushioning in the sole to start out, but #1 would like a pair that will not cause my feet to be soaked when its raining #2 I'd like to find a pair of zero drop/barefoot winter boots as well for the winter months. What affordable brands/models would you recommend? Will my plantar fasciitis go away? I've done so many treatments but nothing has helped so far. I started strength training 8 months ago and stretch daily, in hopes the PF will get better, but no improvement so far. I hope that perhaps wearing barefoot footwear will cure the PF once and for all. thanks
Learning a lot from this video. I have a high arch and toes that curl. Would these shoes still be good for my type of foot? I've been desperate for a while now. Thankyou!
While we generally recommend natural footwear for low arches, high arches and everything in between, we always recommend working with a health professional, who will be able to guide you along your path to healthy feet. There may be other things like toe spacers that could be helpful for your toes that a professional can help you with. We have a global directory of health professionals who are familiar with natural footwear at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/health-professionals . Hope that helps!
People who complained that the camera was to far away & can't see what is being shown, there is a zoom feature on the video, just pinch the screen with your fingers.
Do you have a more detailed guide about the recommended exercises I can do at home or at the gym for general foot health? Thanks.
Hi! We have some exercises and other foot health tips listed in this blog: www.healthyfeetalliance.org/blog/3-simple-steps-to-regain-your-foot-health . Hope that helps!
Thanks. Great information!!
Can you address about plantar fasciitis?
Best video I've seen about Plantar Fascitis. I've finally started to have relief after over a year of chronic PF. Best of luck. ruclips.net/video/5D86b45yJzU/видео.htmlsi=Zk-L-Pc0aKkisFoA
Thank you for your video and great information. I’ve had plantar fasciitis and Hallux rigidus for a few months, went to a podiatrist, he suggested Hokas. I bought the Clifton Hokas and they seem to be the only shoes at the moment that help my feet with both conditions I’m confused on going to zero drop shoe because my big toes do not bend and I think that would be worse for that condition. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated thank you.
Hi, thank you for the comment! We recommend checking out our health professional directory to work with someone who can help you figure out if you've got any movement or potential for movement in your big toe. You can visit www.healthyfeetalliance.org/health-professionals to find someone local to you. Otherwise, we always recommend a shoe with at the very least a foot-shaped toe box, which unfortunately Hokas do not have. We have a variety of styles of natural footwear on our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear. Best wishes on your foot health journey!
I have a steel plate in my left foot and a bunion on my top right foot I do pronate . I wear a regular running shoe how do I know how much to come down in mm to transition?
I love the video at 2:30. Toes/feet are so nice its a crime
Hey, good video the camera set up was a little annoying but nothing crazy. Also, can you break down the different shoes on size and not just focus on like the typical athlete/wonder Dad weekly runner can you do a video live people like over 280 pounds? I understand you still need to book appointments and completely agree that you can only do so much through a video.
Try looking at Dr Conley's interview with Peter Attia M.D. on you tube.
Impressive & great posture Doc
This is awesome. Thank you.
Loved your interview on the drive. I am an ultra runner that has had sporadic leg injuries. I have many time thought of switching to wide toe boxes and zero drop but I have a haglunds deformity and have been warned to avoid zero drop. What are your opinions on using zero drop for someone with that bone spur issue?
Dr., does anyone make a wide toe box shoe for tennis?
Good question! Xero Shoes' Kelso works well for tennis! You may also want to check out Vivobarefoot.
What are the pros and cons of a thick sole base (24mm for the Altra) compared to a very thin sole base (2.4 mm for the vivo). Trying to decide whether to buy vivo or altra shoes for daily running. I also struggle with a pretty bad bunion.
I used to love minimalist shoes but after a bunion surgery and hullux rigidus on other foot I cannot have flat, no support shoes. My hullux rigidus surgery was performed by a podiatrist who was very unsuccessful and my big toe was fused. I can't bend my toe now. Can I use a zero drop and minimal shoes? What would be the best footwear for limited big toe movement?
I found you through you Dr Attia video a few weeks ago. I have flat feet and a medium developed bunion. I want to know about bunion surgery and a future where I can be active with golf, tennis, running and working out. What should I be wearing for daily shoes as well as running shoes? Where should I go for surgery if necessary?
What do you suggest for Morton’s Neuroma? I am a 12.5 shoe. I measured my width at 112.7 mm. I think my shoes have been too narrow for decades. The podiatrist suggesting over the counter orthodic inserts with extra padding added and Altra shoes, but those don’t even appear wide enough.
How do we deal wih peripheral neuropothy best shoes i have and insertnot sure if it isabenefit
I keep hearing about the benefits of barefoot shoes without any real evidence to support these claims. Maybe all the claims are true but I have yet to see any long term studies that prove the claims.
Minimum stack height sounds great until you’re running on a rocky trail & end up hobbled with stress fractures because you have no protection for the bottom of your feet. Zero drop sounds fine for front foot pain but what about Achilles tendinitis? I guess my issue with the proselytizing the wearing of barefoot shoes is that I only ever hear the claims & never see the studies supporting these claims. Thank you for the video. Please continue your work.
Well, if barefoot doesn’t work for you, get non-barefoot shoes that are zero drop and have a wide toe box.
And if you want evidence, I suggest you walk around your house with nothing on your feet - in other words, how you were born. Your feet are zero drop and without the constraints of narrow shoes, your toes will splay when you walk.
Who knew?!
PS I have concerns about materials used also.... as in feet in toxic materials any advice please?
I want info on what an RN should use. I’m on my feet 12-16 hours, walking and standing. What hurts me is the bones in my foot, all over. All videos seem to be for runners.
If you're on your feet for long hours, an Altra or Topo Athletic might be good options for you! They have a bit of cushion, but still a flat sole and a foot-shaped toe box. Check out our cushioned shoe list at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear .
The shoes you choose to use
You started out explaining the difference between a wide toe box and a wide shoe but switched explaining the extra depth shoes... I have excessive subtalar pronation and I noticed that zero drop shoes same to exacerbate problem. Does that make sense?
After watching your videos, I decided to try wearing these shoes. What would you recommend for a beginner never wore them before thank you in advance.
Hi! Thank you for commenting! We wrote an article on this very topic! You can find it here: www.healthyfeetalliance.org/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-transitioning-into-natural-footwear
I can't wear zero drop I have close to flat arches. I need cushion and arch support or I get bad shin splints.
Sorry to hear you get bad shin splints! Flat feet and shin splints can be a sign of weakness within certain muscles within the feet and ankles, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you're unable to wear zero drop shoes. We recommend working with a professional who can help you figure out what type of footwear would work well for you. We have a health professional directory at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/health-professionals . Best wishes!
shin splints are due to weak tibia, need to train the tibias
Thank You for this! Just ordered a pair of the Splay shoes. I desperately need dress shoes as required for my job. I'm on my feet a lot and am carrying and pushing pretty heavy objects. Any recommendations, please?
Awesome! Have you checked out thebarefootshoefinder.com? There is a quiz in the beginning to help you identify the exact type of shoe you're looking for!
GM I am looking hi and low for your list of shoes mentioned in ur DRIVE intrvw. With Peter Attia. Do u mind sharing?
great informaiton, thank you! barefoot beginner, i am wondering about the right size. in the shop they told me 2 cm space in front of the toe, feels defintely too big for me. I saw a video of a guy saying if you bend your foot standing - 6 mm before your toes. so, whats the right size?
That's a tough question to answer! There's not a one size fits all. So much of it depends on what is comfortable to you. We typically say anywhere from 6mm-2cm space in front of the toes. If 2cm feels too big for you, then maybe you need to size down. However, just a word to the wise, barefoot shoes have so much more space in the toes than typical footwear, that it is normal for your toes to feel like they are swimming! The biggest concern with a shoe that is too long, however, is tripping. So, if it feels like a tripping hazard, size down!
@@healthyfeetalliance6086 thank you very much for the detailled answer! for my first pair i decided to go one number down (from 43 to 42) and my feetsies have a lot of space in all directions. thank you!
thank you very much for the quick and detailed answer! in the shoip I was advised to leave almost 2.5 cm free at the front, which I didn't understand, as the feet are supposed to develop mainly in width. now, because I'm a vain gecko, I've gone down a size and bought some with a mesh instead of the leather shoes and I'm very happy with them. my feetsies have enough space on all sides and the shoe fits very easily and comfortably. because of my knee surgery 2 months ago, i was advised not to start with the barefoot shoes yet, but i think if i take a few thousand steps with them at the weekend, it won't do any harm. thank you very much!
i was just watching her interview with Peter Attia. is she Kelly Starret's long lost sister? Lol. would love to hear more from her but this doesn't look like her own channel.
Dr. Conley is one of the founding members of the Healthy Feet Alliance. If you're looking for more of her videos, you can check out the Gait Happens channel.
Is there a list of shoes with the correct characteristics?
Yes! You can visit this link for the footwear we recommend: www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear
How do you feel about Birkenstock sandals?
We love that Birkenstocks have a nice wide toe! There reason we don't typically recommend them is because of their thick rigid sole and the hefty arch support. We recommend shoes that are more flexible and can give you more ground feel and let you use your foot muscles a bit more. You can check out our shoe recommendation list at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear.
@@healthyfeetalliance6086 thanks so much for this, with check out your recommendations.
Most formal shoes don't have toes space. Is there any that you can suggest?
Depending on what you're looking for, Lems, Carets, and Vivobarefoot make some nice men's formal shoes. For women's dress shoes, we recommend Xero Shoes, Origo, and Lisbeth Joe. You can find links to these brands and others at our website at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear
@@healthyfeetalliance6086 Thank you.
Whilst I believe in the value of barefoot shoes the cost of them for the amount of material is high. In the UK Vivobarefoot seem to be the brand leader and their shoes are ridiculously expensive.
Vivobarefoot is on the more expensive side, but there are brands like Whitin and Splay that are a little more budget-friendly. You can find our shoe list at www.healthyfeetalliance.org/footwear .
This video would have been way more informative if the camera wasn't set up on the other side of the room! I can hear you ,but, I can't see any detail of what you are showing!
I agree, it’s difficult to see the shoes up close
What detail do you need to see? She is speaking facts.
best walking shoe for planter’s fasciitis?
@@jeanbrock7346Yes, I’d like to know too!
I appreciate this video why are you so far away?
TURN THE CAMERA HORIZONTAL
All this and no discussion of the irritating and unnecessary arch supports in EVERYTHING. And made of uncompressible material so that when the softer footbeds DO compress there's gradually more resistance forcing that "support" up into the arch. Debilitating and stupid. Even Xero hasn't got that right.
She’s so serious 🧐
Foot health Conley
Minimalist shoes are great, but if walking on concrete definitely get more cushion.
Absolutely without stack height. You can develop foot problems on concrete and blacktop. Ask me how I know.!
Factories are a problem
Drinking game: take a shot every time she says OK.
Good information. Now learn to edit about 80% of the "oks" from your speech, and they'll only get better.
Good info but please listen to your own video and count how many times you say ‘okay?’ and ‘alright?’
Try not to end every sentence with "OK", okay? It's very distracting, and unnerving especially when as a doctor, your Valley Girl speech is as difficult to follow as a doctors handwriting is to read.😅
If this was an SNL skit, you would be Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken would come out and instead of "More cowbell" he would demand more "Okays" I need more okays.
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