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- Unsponsored review on barefoot shoes!
I know there are different brands, but I tried to use the two different "types."
One scene I had to cut: These can be extra jarring if you walk a lot on concrete (sidewalks etc). Some of them come with an extra insole to help cushion this.
*Unsponsored meaning I took zero money from these companies. I bought these shoes myself specifically for this review. To my knowledge, the companies don't even know I exist.
I usually have a long, long description that pushes the character limits, but I'll try a shorter one this time!
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I know there are different brands, but I tried to use the two different "types."
One scene I had to cut: These can be extra jarring if you walk a lot on concrete (sidewalks etc). Some of them come with an extra insole to help cushion this.
Someone asked me to clarify my conclusion on "which is better and are they worth it?"
That's totally fair and I'll paste my response below!
I made it more subtle because the answer is that it "depends on the person." I would get the sneaker-looking ones if you want the barefoot feel without really looking that way. I'd get the shoe glove ones if you like the idea of shoe gloves and the fashion statement that comes with it. As for the second part, I think they're worth trying at least once, but there are DEFINITELY going to be some people who dislike them and others who love them. We usually don't stick with shoes forever, so my opinion is that trying them once can really let the individual know if these work for them. Otherwise, there's nothing in a review that can really replace that. Hope that makes sense!
The downside of these Reels and Shorts is that sometimes I'd like to elaborate more - sorry for any confusion!
Hi Hampton 👋
Some topic ideas:
-What are your thoughts on drinking raw eggs?
-Thoughts on any and all possible applications of CONTRAST baths. Not just ice baths, not just hottubs or jacuzzi's, but alternating between the two every five minutes or so for 20 or 30 minutes.
-Thoughts on any and all possible uses of foam/PVC rolling, massage guns, and inversion tables.
CAN I GET UH, "HOHHHHH YEAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!"?
The Host has found its new Waffle House.
HAMMY!!!!
Have you ever been sooo veeeryyy caffeinated that you start to HEAR COLORS and SEE SOUNDS?
"These are like gloves for your feet"
German sweating
Foot gloves - Fusshandschuhe
Fußkondome.
Nailed it.
Handschuhe
FussHandschuhe
I dont understand the joke but I honesly want to so bad, my understanding of german is non existant
@@imurgodsgod The word for "gloves" in German is literally translated into "Hand shoes"
“Id try these if you wanna make a statement” I love this guy
Have a beautiful shoe😔💯
You have very handsome toes. That big toe is SO STRAIGHT! I notice nice toes because I aparently have deviation of my big toe joint (slight bunion in the works) and until the diagnosis I had always thought I had nice feet. Now I strive every day to prevent any further deviation. PERHAPS you could do a video on TOE/FOOT EXERCISES to prevent/correct situations?
@@eatwhatukiii2532 me too! Exactly
kai profile picture in the wild lol i like ninjago it suprises me to see profile pictures from stuff i like sometimes i had to point it out
also, i think most of the reason some people have foot problem with those types of shoe is;, 1, not enough muscle built up there in the foot, 2, walking hella toe out, 3 walking from heel to toe during workouts or long walks
Once, when I was young, my doctor looked at my feet with distaste and remarked that the toes were all spread out, like “something you’d see in National Geographic.” I was flabbergasted. Wasn’t that the ideal, to have competent toes and feet? ( I didn’t listen to him. When you’re right, you’re right.)
Don’t ever trust a doctor on something they don’t specialize in
That depends on how far the spreads out on your toes. If it bend to a 50⁰, then it's fucked up😂
My doctor didn't complain and my toes still work in my 50s . I was taught to use only shoes wide enough to wiggle my toes inside, but thick enough to protect me from sharp objects . This has evolved from wooden clonkers with leather tops to Polish made Jacoform that have a nice presentable exterior look and a price to match the suit and tie.
Are you serious
When your doctor has a squished foot fetish 😬
"Have a beautiful shoe!"
now *that* is my love language
Hm
Do socks count
@@Arianacooper2013 oh yes, I love socks ❤
@@Danka42 Ah yay, my least favorite fetish.
I'm waiting for this guy to appear in a "Stay Flexy" video colab. Once it happens, I will be like, "Yeah, not surprising." Lol.
I feel like he's trying to copy his style too much
@@SMJSelenaI wouldn't say that. The humor for instance is quite different. While with David the humor most of time stems from his silly non-stop motion and is thus pretty high energy, Hampton often goes out of his way to to manufacture and place little jokes in his videos which are sometimes even easily missed. So it's more low-key.
What they both have in common is the positivity of course and giving you the impression that being capable of movements like them would be a ton of fun.
Yeah, I'm not saying they're the same, but I always felt like the stay flexy guy had a unique way of talking and yet somehow this guy has very similar intonation, tone and pronunciation whilst also talking about the same things. Could be a coincidence but I immediately thought that he seems like a watered down version of the flexy guy.
@@SMJSelena I mean, the vibe is similar. But I wouldn't say they have the same way of talking. While David is always completely clear to me, I sometimes have a hard time understanding Hampton. He tends to speak a little too quitely and a little too fast at the same time, sometimes asking a little too much of my non-native ear. His way of expressing himself strikes me as more introvert, while David is more outgoing, more like, "Hey! Look at that cool new thing I can do! And you can learn it, too!" You really hear the exclamation marks when he's talking.
I mean, I can see where you're coming from. They give off a similar kind of energy. No wonder so many people are calling for a collab. But I wouldn't go so far as to call either one a copy cat or whatever. I think they simply cater to the same kind of audience: people who would like to get fit or into reasonable shape, but can't stand the mindset of the usual RUclips body building content, where everything is about self-improvement and purpose and struggle and what not. With those two the focus is more on self-fulfillment, fun and the simple joy of movement and a healthy physique. It's wholesome and thus---at least for me---a lot more motivating.
@@SMJSelenabro they are both taking ideas from each other and I don’t care and nobody should care okay 👍
This dude seems chill, like he wont try to force you to wear his glove shoes but he'll be very happy to explain why they are good to wear without sounding condescending or pressuring you.
too bad they are awful for most people
@zee-fr5kw they're not though? obviously an adjustment if someone is used to firmer shoes or those chunky ones but theres a ton of places were people do not wear stuff like this, so no, being barefoot is not "bad" for most people, if they don't try to run a marathon without ever having ran barefoot, unless they have a specific condition
@@UnBesoDeCristalit doesnt make much of a difference when i only use shoes if i go out of my yard/house or it is winter and my feet would fall of outside
@@toastslicer4885 wrong but hey you do you
@@zee-fr5kw how ? because they really arent
The gloves one is a great conversation starter ngl
Good point haha!
Your mom is a great conversation starter.
I'm so clumsy, I'd feel like I'd break a toe wearing those.
What kind of conversation
@@StraitjacketFitness “Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.” - Mike Tyson
Got surgery for my plantar fasciitis. The pain didn't go away. Apparently, it was my footware. I got a pair of barefoot shoes and the pain went away except for the sore feeling while i run since the muscles are forced to work and the foot moves, but the more i do it the more my feet adjust.
After 3 years of insoles and taping made my plantar worse to the point that I couldn't bear any weight at all on one foot, I started going barefoot.
Within weeks, I had my first "normal" day in years and I am continuing to improve.
In a way it makes me mad... I've always been a "better living through technology!" kind of person and scoffed at crunchy things like barefoot shoes but it was the technology that was hurting me! Betrayal!!
Rather than inflammation, I had tissue breakdown and my foot is very very unstable now. I'll still need to have surgery, but at least I'm in a lot less pain while I try to find the specialist surgeon to do it.
@1bertoF4kerLLL soccer shoes are SO narrow! I'm surprised pro's don't have bigger problems
I haven’t found a wide toe box shoe that’s wide enough for my toes 😢
@@sacredweeds i recommend looking at Vivo Barefoot shoes. Those are doing good for me currently
They tried pushing surgery onto me too. Can’t afford to not work for a month though, and I can’t believe I’m having all my questions answered in the comments of a RUclips short. I need a pair of these right now omg
Im really glad you mention that the claims made by these companies are controversial and not completely proven to provide the benefits they list. Every product you review you’ve always been super transparent about it and i wish more people on the internet were like that.
Xero shoes literally changed my life. No more crippling feet pain.
I have a pair of the Prios and they are light as a feather and extremely comfortable, never wearing shoes like converse or adida dragons ever again , the wide toe box is worth it . The price is a little insane for the quality , I’d say they should be like $70
nice which one did you get ?
@@marvin2678 I also had awful pain in my feet and toes from normal shoes and I got the Mika winter boots and the Zelen sneakers for the gym. They had a sale a few weeks ago so the prices weren't as bad as usual, I think it was 45€ for the sneakers and 100€ for the boots (+shipping was 24€ for me). I would definitely recommend both of them if you can find them on sale.
Same!
@@monsterchoon how is the durability?
I saw a commercial where the xero shoe guy basically said that traditional shoes resulted in his father's death. Made me even more skeptical.
Wild. Probably the same guy did a podcast "debate" with Chase Mountains recently and seemed pretty reasonable, though certainly biased toward his product.
Big picture, seems hard to doubt the logic that if we suddenly start wearing an inch plus of foam under our feet that evolved without shoes, weird unexpected stuff is bound to happen. Nothing "traditional" about the shoes most people are wearing.
I've found barefoot shoes great for walking on hard ground for short periods, but they work best on grass and surfaces that have some give to them. Humans aren't really built for walking on rigidly hard surfaces like tarmac.
One time I went for a run in barefoot shoes on tarmac, and it was absolute torture on my calves. Not recommended.
I also died to traditional shoes.
@@tomdip2094gotta build up to it
Yeah just see if you like how it feels. If you have actual issues with either your feet, ankles, knees, hips or back, obviously consult a doctor. But it could very well be from wearing bad shoes, that these things hurt.
I love when my feet are in their natural state (Arkansas)
My feet have been in the natural state my whole life
@@b4c0n33 at least they aren’t in an unnatural state
@@b4c0n33 same😂
(Indiana)
Cowkillers: Nice feet ya got there... 😈
So you're telling me, I can feel barefoot outside? SIGN ME UP
🤓
Can you not go barefoot we’re you live?
@@potatomanz6486 have you heard of broken glass
How can a guy carry so much positivity to other humans. Its a real gift u have. Every video you do Hampton makes me smile in the most pure way❤
I got myself a pair of minimalist shoes and I'll say they are the most comfy shoes I have ever worn. I got out the car at the store the other day and actually thought I had forgot to put on shoes for a second 😂
What brand?
I wouldn't say mine were comfy, but they do make you run faster and stronger with less stress on your joints
Same here, mine are so snug and sometimes feels like im wearing indoor slippers. I can never go back to regular shoes again.
I got minimalist shoes and they helped my foot pain and helped my flat foot. I actually have a small arch to my foot now. I know they aren’t for everyone but the wide row box helped with my extra wide feet. I can’t go back to normal shoes without my feet being in pain right away.
Which brands do you recommend for extra wide flat feet?
@MachelTheDestroyer I haven't yet found a pair great for my wide flat feet, is it ok to ask what brand worked well for you?
@@donnawestbrook8992 I got some Freet running shoes, great price and durability
I've been running in vibrams for nearly a decade now, and they feel so much better than regular shoes. Your calves will need time to adjust to the extra strain, but it's so much nicer on the knees and feet.
I wore minimalist shoes a few times while running, and while I did like how they felt, they didn't offer much protection to larger objects. I ended up hurting my foot by stepping on a acorn and I guess had distorted my foot in a weird way. I legitimately had to stop running for a couple of weeks because of the pain. So please watch out for large rocks and acorns while using them! I use thicker sole shoes now because I prefer the peace of mind of protection from those things.
This will mostly be in early stages of wearing barefoot shoes. I wear barefoot shoes for sports and regular wear and I havent had any type of pain anymore. Can step on any type of rock, acorn or whatever. It just takes 6 months to a year to fully adjust.
you started running to early, your foot needs to adaprt to the new feeling
@@marvin2678exactly this, people think you can just go barefoot, forgetting your feet are weakened due to "regular" shoes.
@@Pidgeys In the natural world you would die younger lmao
@@felipeospina3284yeah to stuff like diseases, not stepping on rocks
One zero drop shoe brand that I love is Altra! All the shoes they make are zero drop and have some more cushioning if you want that feel. They have a super wide toe box as well, which is super nice for wide footed people or people that have cramped up toes.
Altra is great!
I used to wear a pair of those toe shoes almost daily for like three years before they broke honestly, my favorite shoes I’ve ever worn. I really wish some of the shoe stores here in town would sell them again.
I'm pretty sure Vibram ships online
I have 2 pair of Vivo's. They are worn out and I'm reluctant to buy more because they take almost a month to arrive after ordering.
@@ZZubZZeroyet the longer you leave it the longer they will take to get to you😂
Honestly, as someone who walks barefoot a lot, I wonder if either one lets you grip with your toes, because that's a very important part of walking barefoot for me!
They do
Some do, but not to the point that you would be able to pick something up off the floor with your toes in my experience. The ones with separate toes will usually be a bit better for that, especially the ones that have separate toe pads from the foot pads. Those ones will be less protective from sharp objects though, and may experience faster wear, as more of the sole is made of fabric
I love picking stuff up with my toes
The xero shoes dont really do that but they are worlds better than other shoes.
@@zellafaeWhat a champ.
I LITERALLY just bought some five fingers this week and they arrived before I saw this 😂
Here’s an unsponsored review no one asked for: Vibram Five fingers V-Treks are amazing BUT! I find these hard to fit the most out of all the barefoot shoes I’ve worn. They’re gloves for toes. Unfortunately that means the toes are a set shape, so if you have different, uneven/unique shaped feet, these will likely not fit you. I have big toes that are on the larger size and longer than my other toes, so when I picked a size it was based off the inside foot measurements from heal to big toe. The big toe pockets only JUST fit my toes, and the four little toe pockets are all too big lmao. So when I scrunch my toes they all pop out of their pockets quite easily.
If I could customise the toe shapes, I would keep them. The soles are immaculate. I feel and look like some kinda science fiction creature lizard person. And they’re quite comfortable.
Summary: if you have unique toes maybe reconsider Five fingers.
A solution to basically the same problem that worked for me: cut the ends of the toes off. But after running like that for awhile and getting lots of blisters between my toes I just switched to straight barefoot. Really wasn’t that difficult but be warned: grass in large fields is full of a sort of sticklike field grass that is like the worst thing to run on. Even old rough black top is preferable
I got Whitin barefoot shoes, and it felt like shoes that had already been broken in. It is legitimately insane how comfortable barefoot shoes are, right out of the box.
I wear those too. I worked on my gait to be less heel focused and more mid foot landing. Everything was fine for over a year wearing them exclusively switching between 2 different pairs. Recently though I had a flare of heel pain that has forced me into regular padded running shoes. I still don't know why that happened. My doctor said it could be a heel spur. I hope I can get back to my barefoot shoes soon!
A lot of people just chooses shoes that are wide enough, so your foot is not squeezed. It maybe doesn't give you the feeling of walking barefoot, but it doesn't malforme your foots. In short, shoes have to be comfortable in the first place.
You mean alot of people choose sneakers. The majority thinks wider shoes are rediculous and rather have foot, knee, leg problems in their older days.
@@Noktarash1990 No, not sneakers, but a leader, classical boots with wider front (so the shoe is in the shape of a normal foot).
I never followed the trends so when the pointed front shoes became popular, I avoided them like fire, because there were hideous and looked horribly uncomfortable.
Sneakers are also nice for walks or more sporty activities.
Anyway, till today, when I look for boots, they must look natural, otherwise I don't buy them.
"Have a beautiful shoe" really got me laughing
😂fr
This is why I came to the comments 😂💞
@@taylorjade6918SAME 😂
As someone who has issues with wearing shoes. These are awesome. I've been a barefoot kid ny whole life and shoes with 'support' hurt my feet immediately. I hated getting new shoes. I usually had to wear converse or vans because the inside is flat and more comfortable for me. But these barefoot shoes are the best. I can walk 10 miles in them and be fine. Tennis shoes I can't walk in for 10 minutes.
I was about to say, my feet are so much more comfortable in my Vans. After you wear them for a few months every day they get so flexible they are basically barefoot shoes anyway.
@@TheClonetruperTrue but vans aren't full barefoot they are rather narrow at the sole.
@@Tate525 I’ve never had any issues or felt them to be narrow. Maybe a half size up would benefit.
Hampton should kick that 'no hamptons' sign like Bruce Lee did in 'Fist of Fury' 😅
Hahaha
I've slowly loved the design of vibrams over the years. Not all of them, just most of the colour combinations. The one you're wearing is absolutely georgous!
"Have a beautiful shoe" instead of have a beautiful day is cracking me up 😂
I got barefoot shoes a week ago and I've never enjoyed walking more than now. Being able to feel the ground actually makes walking fun compared to thick shoes. I'd say they're definitely worth a try.
which brand did you buy?
@@knabe9837 yea need an update
i bought some like 3-4 weeks ago.
they came with a small insert but i took it out immediately because i couldn't feel the ground and thought thered be no point if i kept them in.
i dont wear shoes at home anyway so the first day wasnt bad. the next couple days i had soreness in my calfs and the palm part of my feet( the pad right before your toes). not horrible but i definitely felt the difference.
the soreness went away after like a week n a half, two weeks. i didnt do much moving around so i wasn't straining anything too bad.
i started trail walking/jogging after those 2 weeks, soreness in similar places came back and in new places, like my previously pretty non existent arch(i think its starting to form again) and ankles. i apparently have weak ankles and hope that continued trail running will strengthen them.
found that gravel trails or even slightly pebbled ones were a hard no, hurt like hell just carefully walking on it. i didnt have the inserts in, that probably would have alleviated the uncomfortableness. the dirt paths were perfect though(still have to watch oht for random things and tree roots).
i even went out after a rain. i never minded mud before but it was nice to feel it on my feet without getting dirty. you can feel the softness. and the parts of the ground that were solid but spongey feel SO good on your feet. the shoes definitely arent waterproof, but my feet got less wet than i thought theyd be.
im ordering other shoes with big toe boxes like NoBull so i hope tht goes well.
@@knabe9837 Merrel vapor glove 6. been 2 months and im never using any other shoes in spring/summer/autumn. Winter here requires big warm shoes but so far these are incredible for me. Standing for a long period will give me some pain in the heels but walking is no problem. Im an indoorsy type so i cant say how it is for hiking but when i went on a 2 hour walk there wasnt any significant pain, just slight soreness.
I’m quite happy you’re looking at barefoot shoes. I’ve been barefoot for a year now (no shoes at all) and it’s greatly improved any pain I had in my knees and helped my posture a bit. A side effect is that my feet are really wide now, especially at the toes. Even most barefoot shoes are too thin for me but the glove ones generally work. I still prefer no shoes but on some terrain it just isn’t possible
So far I havent had any problem with xero shoes in basically any terrain. Ive hiked a lot and gone to very rocky beaches.
How many years have you been barefoot
Are the glove ones still tight? Have you found anything that feels good?
So like you walk around walmart with no shoes? Or just with barefoot shoes
@ryangribs I'm australian so people care less about people being barefoot but I've grown up out bush most my life so I'm barefoot pretty much any time I'm not on a date, at work or at the pub. Shopping barefoot can be a little gross if the floors aren't cleaned regularly but most of the time it's fine.
I have switched to Saguaro because they're $40 a pair. I work 44 hr weeks on concrete floors and have zero pain in my feet or legs or back. Barefoot shoes are amazing 👏
How are they? I want to get my first pair
The HFS from Xero Shoes is an amazing shoe, one of the best minimalist shoes for sure. For the guy making this video, I recommend removing the insole if your feet are strong enough already to get all the benefits. For people starting out, leave those in at least for awhile
The vibrams are my personal favorite! Great for gravel and rocky terrain as well as water! (I wear them for gym too because I like manipulating my feet to stretch better)
My uncle Augie is very much a barefoot person. He doesn’t wear shoes 99% of the time and only wears them if it is required where he is going. Just earlier this month he visited us when we were down in Virginia and did not wear shoes. He is a very down-to-earth guy, has chickens and ducks he raises and used to raise goats when I was little. I showed him Xero-Shoes and he said he might look into it so if he does i’ll get back to y’all haha
Edit: He hasn’t checked them out, but I will say he has short, very curly black-grey hair and a beard that goes past his collarbones 😂😂 Tall, thin man with a quiet almost Bob Ross-like voice. Love him to death, I wish I lived closer to him. I don’t think he’ll buy the shoes himself but I may get them for him as a christmas gift this year!
I can't help but imagine Augie as having shoulder length scraggly hair, a beard, sunglasses and a straw hat, cargo shorts and animal feces on his feet
@@shinobi-no-buenoYou don’t gotta do him like that 😭
Update?
@@Tasu7146uncle has shit on his beard
@@easybeliever7 hey, I didn't tell the guy who raises chickens and ducks not to wear shoes 🤷
As an “older” guy I got sucked into the need for spongy, cushioned, super comfort Skechers and after a few months of wearing them I felt like I was 90 (I’m 25 years off that) I now wear almost exclusively minimal heel firm soles from Merrell Trail Glove through Converse to some thin soled Vibram sandals and I rarely get any discomfort. I don’t run but I walk and cycle a lot and do resistance in the gym
I’m just over 40 and I tend to get heel and pain in the ball of my feet when on them for a long period of time. I feel like I’m losing padding there. Do you think the trail glove would help with something like that? I’m down for not wearing traditional shoes if it helps
@@Clearlyclynn If you are going to try any barefoot shoes, please be careful with the amount of load and stress. If you start feeling any pain while using them take a break and lower the intensity. If you shift your weight over to your midfoot while standing upright you can mitigate some of that heel pain
@@Daniel-jn6zjive found that compare to normal shoes, I have to be more intentional how I walk in mininalist shoes. In particular I'm used to slamming my heel down first bc Im so used to shoes w elevated & cushioned heels, so I have to consciously spread out & push with my toes whenever I walk so I don't go around walking on my heels everywhere.
Yep. Having these modern Nikes and alike, is like putting a cast on your foot, no wonder it antropies.
@@TessHKM Yes, everyone should take it easy first months, its like going to a gym, your feet will stress muscles you did not know you had. But later, you can gradually handle more, also your learn to walk better automatically. Also improves postures etc...
As I little girl, my parents told me that walking barefoot would give me blisters/calluses and make them big like the evil stepsisters in Cinderella. The move to natural footwear makes me so happy. I can finally feel comfortable when I’m not at home
Meanwhile, im pretry sure our feet are softer than theirs 😂 barefoot is the way to be 😂
@@shessupersaltywalking barefoot is asking for fungi infection and parasites.
@@Kuro-UWU on my own land? Thanks for the information lol I won't be using it 🤭
@@shessupersalty i doubt the hookworm living in your grass cares if it's your property
@@Kuro-UWUfunny because shoes create the perfect conditions for athletes foot fungus. Dark damp + friction = fungal infection
I remember you from the iFunny days. Good times.
Every time IFunny is mention in the wild it’s like a flash bang
Shhhhhhhh dawg LOWER YO MF VOICE 🤬
Please don't name it in public like this.
We are watching.
@@hungryy226 I'd like you off the internet for good. Kind regards :c)
Glad to see you doing so well on TY! Much love from iF, keep her goin bud
I really really loved my 5 fingers. I thought they were very comfortable and never hurt my feet. That being said, if your feet aren't "normal" for lack of better word, you will hate them. If you have extra long toes, really wide feet, soft feet, etc, you absolutely will hate them
@barbaral.7221 maybe you use the wrong technique and bump your heels on the ground. I have been wearing my fivefingers for over 10 years and i walk mostly with the front part of my feet, my heels barely touching the ground. Maybe this helps you out by walking barefoot. Kind regards.
My five fingers help my feet which have slight hammer toe from back when I used to wear normal shoes. My family has wide muscular feet. Even me who isn't a large guy I have very strong feet that are wide. It helped me keep the toes feeling comfortable and my arch feeling good because the foot wasn't cramped. I use thin ones. I can sprint in them pretty well and jog mid foot on them very well on the right surfaces. (They're not meant for concrete I've gotten knee pain doing concrete and it's gone when I switched) . But on good surfaces it's awesome. Especially dirt or trails or hills. And I've lifted in them too. My feet are able to balance way better on a flat area and they're super light as you walk around. I wear zero drop boots now too outside of these so if you're going minimalist you need lots of practice. If you're not running in them, walk a lot in them. Walking in my boots helped me a ton and even made my shin muscles and ankles super strong without any extra exercise. It took a lot of practice and strengthening to be able to sprint in the vibrams very fast (forefoot strike with hard, fast repeats or intervals), but it's possible with the right training. Do it right and vibrams can make your legs and feet wicked strong.
My feet have a lot of issues, they are really wide, tall (not the arch, my foot), my pinky toes are sideways and one is half a size bigger. Walking barefoot is the best even if I can only do it at home, not having shoes that hurt like hell would be great
@barbaral.7221same here, and I absolutely love my five fingers.
You really should give minimalist shoes a go
I've been wearing the same pair of Xeros for a couple of years now. They took about a week to get used to but they helped train me to take softer steps and not be in such a hurry all the time. I even wear them to the gym, which might come back to haunt me if I drop a weight on my toe, but overall they're my favorite pair of shoes to wear and people seem to like the way they look.
I live in flip flops, sandals and flats, any thought ok how this would compare? My feet are really wide now because I don’t wear traditional shoes so I’m looking for something I can run comfortably in.
I love my Xeros as well and I also wear them to the gym! But honestly, I don't think they would make ANY difference in terms of dropping a weight on your foot! My old sneakers have just as much material over the toe as they do. Only thing that's gonna help you with a weight on your foot are steel-toed boots!
@@Clearlyclynn Order a pair and see! They have a good return policy. As for running, just gotta make sure you run fore or mid foot and don't heel strike. If you aren't use to this, ease into it as your calf will hate you otherwise.
If you do decide to wear barefoot shoes, it's best to take it extremely slowly. I'd recommend starting with a very short duration of walking, perhaps 5 minutes per day for 5-6 days a week, and then adding a couple of minutes per week.
It took me at least a few months to get used to walking with shorter strides and get rid of the habit of heel-striking. It took the best part of a year to start feeling really comfortable. After all, undoing the effects of 35 years of conventional shoe-wearing will not be a quick endeavour.
I've now been wearing barefoot shoes for about 20 months and my feet do feel stronger. I also have less knee issues.
I think some of the knee issues we have is because we take too long steps. My knee issues eased too when I learned to walk in smaller steps. Also having zero drop shoes is wonderful, now if I use normal shoes it feels like I am walking on heels. Can't be healthy for they legs.
@@artofstormdancing3319 I agree
Guess you adapt faster if you are already used to walking barefoot? I never wear shoes in or around the house. I'm also used to running barefoot on my treadmill. So I guess I could go all in?
@@LadyAyleene I also never wore shoes in the house. However, I spent a large portion of the day (school, work, etc.) ON my feet (walking, standing, etc.), whilst at home, there was/is less opportunity to be on my feet. Thus, I still had to adapt. Also, surfaces at home may be less hard/harsh on the feet- outside, there's concrete, etc. So, you have to get used to treading even more lightly; home surfaces and treadmills don't compare.
If you grew up walking barefoot on concrete, you'd already have sufficient adaptation- that'd be a different scenario.
In your case, I'd still recommend caution but of course, it's up to you. Just don't forget to listen to your body and allow extra rest and recovery as needed.
@@MH-jc3uj great, thanks for the answer. I work in HO mainly, so free feet most of the time. Also I can easily run on concrete or gravel, I did this ever since I was a child. Also have no issues taking my shoes off when hiking, be it on gravel, grass or in the forest. I think my feet are used to quite a variety of undergrounds, except sand. We don't have that here.
So I'll try around the house first and not for a full day, and see how it goes. I just know I'm way too impatient to adapt over the course of several weeks and hoped I could take a shortcut.
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The Arkansas cameo😂😂😂 I love it
I've been wearing mostly monimalist footwear ever since I read Born to Run over a decade ago, but, like Hampton, I also have grown up in a family where I've always walked around at home barefoot and participated in barefoot activities like martial arts. I love it.
I do want to note that while I have used Vibram FiveFingers for years, they can actually feel quite a bit more restrictive than normal minimalist shoes with a wide toe box. Your toes don't splay in them quite the same and the finger pockets may be too loose or snug depending on your toe shapes and preference. One of the few times I've had a running injury over the past decade was when I was using VFFs that were slightly undersized. It must have messed with my gait somehow, and I had a minor strain or something on my Achilles.
I started going barefoot around 18 months ago! I've noticed it's improved my foot strength, taught me how to walk better, and reduced leg pain during long days. When I have to wear shoes/sandals, the thinner the sole the better IMO.
I’ve had very flat feet for as long as I can remember because I’m always wearing cushioned shoes. Perhaps I needed them.
I’ve not even been wearing barefoot shoes for very long, and been doing some very basic foot strengthening movements. I can now spread my toes, ankles and feet feel good, and get more stable force transfer when I’m doing various leg movements like step-ups, backward sled walks, split squats, and even just walking. (I’m not a runner except on those days I’m being chased by a pesky t-rex) 🦖
I’m just experimenting for myself, mostly. This is how people used to discover what worked and what didn’t.
@@CursedWheelieBin it sounds like you're on a great path - experimentation is often the only way to grow. Keep at it!
i havent used any other shoes now in 2 months than my barefoot shoes or no shoes at all. I live in a cold country, so i need to get some winter models later ;)
As a proud Natural State citizen, thanks for the Arkansas shout out.
He is from here too. 👍
@@Claytheguywait what??
@@ClaytheguyI love Arkansas 🤤🥰
as someone who owns several pairs of toe socks, i need those.
I own a few pairs of xeros. They last forever. Don't sleep on their hiking boots. so amazing.
I‘ve been only wearing different types of Vibrams for the past 5 years and they are a game changer once you train your body to walk barefoot. The KSO are the thinnest and I can actually feel rocks and things when walking. Vibram for the win for me.
From what I've heard is that if you decide to wear barefoot shoes (I have been for some time), it's that you must take it slow to ease your feet into this new feel. If you go consecutive weeks wearing them every day and walking or running a lot, you could injure yourself. For me, I could feel it after wearing it for a few days out of the week, walking back and forth to classes. Remember you most likely have been wearing normal heavily padded shoes for decades now. Your feet and joints aren't accustom to this kind of direct stress hitting your feet. You gotta literally learn to kinda walk again before you can run comfortably.
but you only have shoes on for like half the day so why is this
Not a problem if you do so from early childhood. Your feet will retain their agility throughout .
@@srensen3081 very good point
I had a little hippie phase of my life where I went barefoot for a year. And I honestly did feel more healthy. Idk if it was just me or if it was actually something
Main thing I love about them is how much better they feel for my flat feet. I have zero arch and all and these kinds of shoes feel so much better on my feet than normal shoes
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You should do a full video on this! I love your unsponsored reviews and would love more info on barefoot shoes. I’ve tried Lems and they’re wonderful.
Have a beautiful shoe!
I got my first pair about a month ago so my feet are still getting used to them but I love being able to feel what I'm stepping on, it adds a whole new element to my walks which I didn't expect but it feels so nice! And the only problem is now I might have to replace all my other shoes so I can walk like this whole year round...😅
I feel you 😅 3 years ago I wanted to try barefoot shoes and see how they work for me. Well, I replaced all my shoes 😂 except for the rain boots.
@@LisaFrisstDich And how did it work out for you?
@@youlig1 Great! I only wear barefoot shoes.
@@LisaFrisstDichwhat brand did you buy?
As an Arkansan, I appreciate the Natural State bit 😂
Hampton is from Hackett, right outside my hometown, Fort Smith
@@greysonkremers oh wow I had no idea. That's awesome!
new Arkie subscriber here.
thanks for the info!
love supporting Locals!!
I got some yesterday and I absolutely liked them. I was struggling to find shoes, and that’s when I decided to get some minimalist shoes, man I feel like I can truly move and first time, be able to walk and run without the heel slowing me down and the weird tight toe box.
I didn't know shoes that recreate the barefoot feeling existed which was something I was considering. Thank you for showing this to us!
I've been using the Terrafoots for one month and I feel very good.
I don't feel pain or cramps while I walk and I discovered that this way you have more range of motion when you are heel raising.
I also feel more stable when squatting and leg pressing at the gym.
I've suffer a lot because of my flat feet all my life and this is life changing.
Nobody:
Absolutely no one:
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I’ve had planters fasciitis in both feet. I decided to try minimalist shoes after it returned after shots. Not gonna lie, but my foot pain eventually faded while wearing these types of shoes. I did modify my stride slightly. But it’s worth a shot if your interested.
Love love loved all of my vibram toe shoes. Have been using regular runners for a couple years and have never had so many foot/knee problems
The glove ones are wild because like… we all have slightly different toes and toe sizes? Like this is why you’re not supposed to walk with toe spacers that were not specifically made by a podiatrist for you. But I love a wide toe box
Definitely have to ease in if you’re used to big marshmallow shoes!! You have to give your feet time to build muscle and stability again on their own
so true!
I have flat feet and I remember I got arch support insoles when I was 13, when using them, it made the numbness of my feet worse and the arch of my feet was killing me from standing for a few minutes. It was so uncomfortable. Now I’ve gotten used to my flat feet, and don’t see it as a issue. Now, I don’t know if not using the insoles would become a bigger problem in the future or if it was a bad choice, but I really do feel more comfortable being flat footed with flat shoes with a bigger size for more space around the arch and toes. Occasionally, my heels do burn after standing or walking over 10 hours, but it’s tolerable and I’m sure it’s the same for most people after a long day of walking/running or working.
I slowly got used to shoes with an arch because I have weak ankles and can't be wearing flat shoes for too long without heel pain and ankle pain. I even have sandles and flip flops with arches in them and I cannot wear flat shoes unless it's for a short amount of time. My feet aren't as flat as they used to be since I've had arches in my shoes for years but for some reason one foot is now more arched than the other so I have it get specially made arches.
I've worn Sockwa and Xero brand minimalist shoes. I started wearing them at my chiropractor's recommendation, and he recommended them because he had noticed a lower incidence of back problems when he worked in areas that wore more sandals or where people are more likely to go barefoot. After looking into it he found a podiatrist that agreed with him, and started recommending minimalist shoes. I like the feeling of the Sockwas, but like the Vibrams you tried, they are less recognized as shoes in some places (I wouldn't be allowed to wear the Vibram Five Finger shoes to work in the hospital, for instance). The Xeros also work well for me. My only complaint about minimalist shoes is that you are very aware if you put your foot down on something, especially early on, and if you don't get a waterproof variety, you end up with wet socks much easier than you do with standard tennis shoes because there's less sole keeping you out of the puddle
For what its worth ive never heard a bad review of xero shoes from any functional mover
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Im so glad barefoot shoes are starting to be talked about more and more! I have really wide feet and thats what's gotten me interested in barefoot shoes. My main issue is theyre kinda expensive though...
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these are so good i hate the cushion feeling of regular shoes and much prefer how solid these feel
I have both Vibrams and Xeros. I can never go back to a traditional shoe. the zero drop alone was a dramatic improvement. Instant good posture.
As someone who can not walk without orthopedic insoles this video hurts me on a different level 😂
"use it or lose it" :)
@@johto sorry for not using my feet in my mom's womb 😔
@@johtoyou seem stupid.
As someone who's worn multiple pairs of xero shoes for several years now, I highly recommend that you take it slowly -- like really slowly, especially if you're going to start trying to run in barefoot shoes. you have to transition super gradually or you're going to hurt your feet. It's like if you were in a coma your whole life with an atrophied body and then you try to get up and start running, That's what it's like when you've been wearing cushioned and restricting shoes your whole life and then switch to barefoot. But anyway I love them and I also second that if you're walking on concrete a lot you may need some more cushion.
I love sandals because they leave my feet free and not compressed. Whenever I wear closed toe shoes I feel trapped
I absolutely love my Xeros!! I own two pairs and I'll definitely be buying again! The first shoe I tried that fixed my planter fasciatis
WHATTTT I was looking for a comment saying something about plantar fasciitis. thank u !
One of the rare times I’m glad I had a childhood in Florida because walking out barefoot was so normal
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I love people recognizing what actually shoes design should be like
I swear, so many of us Asians or Pacific Islanders grew up walking in flip flops 😂 my cousins back in the Philippines could HOOP like Kobe, Steph, or Jordan in flip flops or barefoot
I have webbed toes, so I appreciate the info about xeroshoes! I have always wished for barefoot shoes but thought i couldn't have them because of my toes. I didn't know about this brand, and now I'm excited to save up for a pair!
I talked to several specialists because i've always had problems with me feet hurting (in the end it was mostly my bad body posture, so everything went away when I corrected it). And the conclusion was that bare feet shoes are incredible when you are walking on natural, mostly soft surfaces because thats what our feet evolved to do. Like grass, sand, forest floor, even little stones. That's when your feet have a possibility to "do their job". But if you live in a city and spend most of your time walking on concrete and tiles you better get those comfy soft sneakers with arch support. Your feet don't enjoy being slammed hard on flat surface with every step you take.
I do love my barefoot shoes and they helped me get way better posture and build good muscles. Since Frebruary this year I am not allowed to wear them (some toe nail issue, had to get surgery and it is still healing). I will get into them in autumn again I hope and I am really looking forward to it! "Normal" shoes feel foreign to me, they don't allow me to walk naturally (placing way more weight on the front of the foot). I really miss the feeling of it :D
I’m a five finger gal. And unless it’s snowing or cold raining they’re the only shoes I wear.
I also use wide room boots for that. For snow, I grew up with wood clonker boots where the solid wood bottom kept my toes 2 inches off the ground and the greased leather shafts with internal fur kept me dry and warm wading through 1 foot of snow for fun (4 feet would have reached my nose).
Wide toe boxes really need to become the accepted norm. Even Alta (Altra? I never remember), who touted themselves as having wide toe boxes, started narrowing their shoes. I have extra wide feet as it is, and it aggravates me to no end when I find a pair of shoes that works...but by the next iteration (another annoyance) they've narrowed everything again. People 👏 have 👏 big 👏 feet!
THIS! I mainly use BF shoes because they actually have wide toe boxes (at least some of them).
I absolutely LOVE the extra width they give you as i walk around at home barefoot all of the time, but i wish they did some with more sole cushioning... Keep the width but add some depth to help support those of us with broad feet 🤷
Thank you so much! I need this and i didnt know where to find a normal looking minimalist shoe. Thank you so much
I've wondered about these for a while. I sort of want to try them, but am nervous they will be bogus and either be uncomfortable or create no real benefits. This review makes me feel like I ought to take the plunge if for no other reason than to get my first pair of really good gym shoes
They are awesome and you can get ones with slightly thicker soles (like 5mm). Just make sure they are zero drop shoes, that is the important thing. And make sure they are wide enough!
People buy way too narrow shoes. Tips especially are ridiculous in most shoes, our feet aren't pointy at all. Nice wide toebox makes your feet feel so much more comfortable.
There are so many BF shoes nowadays that you can find ones for every occasion. I have black leather ones for parties for example, they look just like dress shoes but are actually comfortable.
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For you all, free and 4k 120fps
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But nah in all seriousness, I walk around in flip flops and am regularly recorded. Not much we can do at this point, so it doesn't bother me.
hahaha that’s awesome! I love walking around barefoot
You're so clever in your natural state Hampton.😂
My favorite pair of shoes all time is a Xero shoe, similar to the one in the video. 100% will keep buying them.
Its always stunned me that some people arent normally barefoot all day
Personally I can be barefoot outdoors for many hours (if weather permits and there's no way to harm myself). But walking barefoot indoors on the floor etc.. Makes my heels hurt quite badly. I guess light cushion still does make sense for a modern day human.
Ps. The "glove" shoes are so terrible looking in real life I can't 😂😢 I have hard time to not look and have straight face lol it's almost like some phobia have been unlocked every since I saw that in public hahah
Step with the ball of your feet, not heel. With shoes that lift your heel you have to step heel first but that is not how our legs are supposed to work. It takes time to learn to step ball first and I felt so, so stupid for a long time but it will help.
@@artofstormdancing3319 ohhh, I read wrong your comment first 😅 I don't step on my heel first, so not sure it's this. I have many many years of classical ballet school behind, no one steps there with their heel first 😁
Why has god forsaken us
Probably because of that thing you did. YOU know.
He has not.
Kindly please, gtfoh. Thank you ma'am.
Vivobarefoot are the most wearable and comfortable that I've foot. Leather and cork that has absolutely no 'wearing in' time. Instantly comfortable, never a single blister, and can be purchased at a lower price yet still good condition through Revivobarefoot
I always love walking and especially hiking barefoot but hate how dirty they can get and have a completely irrational fear of a worm burrowing into my feet lol. A decent minimal shoe sounds like a solution :) have a beautiful shoe!!
I miss this man from the iFunny days, oh so many memories have just flushed back into my brain lmaooo