I recently bought some barefoot shoes from Amazon. The first week I had to wear my other shoes for just one day to "rest" my feet, but finished out the work week in the barefoot shoes. This past week, I went all in, and made it through all five days of the week with no issues. I'm always barefoot at home, so I think my transition will be easier for me than most people. The little toe on my left foot has been broken multiple times, and is bent outwards, and it really hurts (feels like it's on fire honestly) by the end of the day in regular shoes. Not to mention the horrible blisters I get from time to time with my toes all squished together, rubbing against each other. I'm going to find a shoe recycling bin, and toss all my old shoes into that. Only barefoot shoes from now on for me. Take the plunge people.
Great video Pete, some solid advice there. I transitioned to barefoot shoes six months ago and will never go back. I donated/chucked all my shoes and now have eight pairs of barefoot shoes. Going all in was expensive but worth it :)
I'm in the process right now. Began two weeks ago and all I got left from my previous "shoe life" is a pair of sandals. I've bought 3 different barefoot shoes, and have had no transition problems. Only benefits.
@@jesperkjaer8268 That's awesome mate, I would switch out the sandals as well, to be honest. I didn't initially and they ended up giving me knee pain so had to get rid of them. There are some cheap ones online, someone told me recently that Xero has a DIY kit that is really cheap, may be worth checking out?
I’ve been looking into vivo. I’ve been wearing Lems for over a year and I love them! I believe they are wider then Vivo and I think Lems make the best looking boots. Great video!!
I haven't tried Lems yet but they do look very comfy. Vivo does fit a little tight around the toe box, my girlfriend found them too tight and had to send them back. I also have Xero shoes and they have a much wider toe box so maybe they could be worth checking out also? 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose thanks I’ll check out Xero. I do have a pair of there sandals that I love. And Lems are very comfy the soles are a bit thicker compared to vivo or xero.
I recently bought my first pair of barefoot shoes (Merrell vapour gloves) and love them.. already don't want to go back, but the full transition is a bit slow because I am wearing my gigantic steel toe boots for about 55 hours per week at the moment 😅
Nice glad to hear you are enjoying life on the barefoot side. I would suggest some toe stretching exercises after work to help with the transition as you are wearing non-barefoot shoes a lot of the time. 😊
This is also my concern, having to wear steel toed boots for work. In theory I only have to wear them on patrol and sit around for the rest of my shift without them, but as security I have to be ready to go at a moment's notice so I can't just put them on only when I need them.
@@HeartlessKnave This was a huge concern for me as well and to my surprise with a quick google search there are steel/composite toe barefoot boots that cover the ankle. I'm definitely going to have to buy those at some point but for now I'm just slowly working on my feet and trying to regain strength as I have flat feet and have depended on orthotics for years.
I am receiving my first barefoot shoes and sandals tomorrow. I already am barefoot more often than if not at work or out running errands. It’s going to be nice to not have shoes that squish my feet and feel like weights on the feet. Picked up the Hana and Cloud from Xero 🤙🏽
@@PeteOnPurpose Perfect!!! That’s what I’m goin for, comfort. I like your channel brutha. I just found out about barefoot shoes recently and decided to take the dive. I get shoes and they last me years just because I never wear them so this should nice. I’m stoked.
@@biggrizzz6833 I am stoked for you! As you are already barefoot a lot I assume the transition will be fairly easy for you! Thanks so much I appreciate the kind words, makes the hours of editing worthwhile. 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose you’ve got a nice span of topics but they’re all stuff that’s interesting and not some random bs that people post for clicks. Your stuff gets clicks because we’re interested in it and you give a good honest review with your personal feedback. I hate when you click on a review of something and you hear the same can message or they unwrap it, describe it and that’s it. You use what you review, or do whatever task, and then talk about that’s how it should be done 💯
@@biggrizzz6833 Cheers mate, I appreciate the feedback! Yes, I pretty much just document anything I believe people would find useful, as well as some stuff I think will be fun to film. I don't want to waste anyone's time with clickbait as I get annoyed when it happens to me. 😂
It took about 20 miles to feel fully acclimated to barefoot shoes. 58, 6'1, 170, fit (fairly advanced yoga practice), I switched to bfs a few weeks ago. Got interested while doing research on bunion treatment. Success story: better posture, pain in knee becoming a memory, feet are alive again. Love the lightness and ground feel too. I walk on them two miles to the yoga space, then an extra mile or three going back. I used to bike it but biking is terrible for the posture. My walk is 98% asphalt and concrete. Some in these forums believe these surfaces are no good for bf shoes, but some like me feel otherwise. That being said, right after I started wearing the shoes, I bought a footbath massager and Epsom salts for the feet and ankles, so they wake up happy the next morning.
I can tell you two things from a life time of running in all different kind of terrains, once your knees are damaged (like mine with cartilage damage). 1st: if you continue running, you'll end up semi crippled, 2nd: if you use shoes without cushioning (even for walking after the damage) you'll make the damage even worse. The other bit of advice is give up running when your 50 and use bike instead, I kept on running until I was 62 and then next day after a good 8 mile run (last 4 miles 7 min/miles) I could hardly walk. No indication, no prior warning, they just went; sometimes you get a warning that something is going wrong (which many fanatical runners like me would have ignored anyway, I suspect). A year after that my left foot arch collapsed, probably due to the compensating way I was now walking. The next mistake I made was following the suggestions of another runner and use bare foot shoes for walking, this exacerbated everything and then some. Six years later and now I require the support of shopping trolley to get round the supermarket just to make it tolerable, I can walk on pavement for around 5 minutes, I can walk on soft surfaces like grass and sand for a couple of miles but that's about it. I bought a pair of Cloudmonster running shoes a month back and found that they make it significantly easier to walk on hard surfaces, you can draw your own conclusions from that, Cloudmonster are about the most cushioned shoes you can get.
Finally tried barefoot shoes and within a week of normal weari did a 5 mile walk/hike and while my feet were just starting to get tender by the end of it, they felt amazing the next day. Now they're all I wear, they fixed my over pronation that my right foot has had for 10 years. We're just designed to walk barefoot and walking on foam all the time isn't healthy
Have you tried this? As i tried with a pair of vans which i thought were minimalist but the sole was huge and the toe box was way too small. ruclips.net/video/oUb7nP3ioqo/видео.html
I wear barefoot shoes at home and the weekend, but at work I have to wear safety shoes, so I get around this by buying safety shoes with a wide toe box . The safety shoes I brought is Sketchers WATAB, they have a thick bottom, lucky I drive a truck most of the time. So my feet have adapted. I have brought Vibram five fingers now, and I fine them great.
Yes, my dad wears Sketchers and loves them though they do have a mega sole. I have heard great things about the five fingers and I am tempted to get some in the future. 😊
I spend my days barefoot and I recently bought regular Nike trainers. I could not walk in them more than 5mins without pain.. getting barefoot trainers tomorrow!
Thanks Pete, I'm struggling with Planar F. Foot pain and it lead me down the barefoot way of life rabbit whole- just need to find some shoes that are acceptable at work and I'm good to start
Yes similar story to me, well your in luck there ate plenty of shoes for all occasions now, well except steel toe cap that seems to be a gap in the market
I recently started transitioning to barefoot shoes. I´m a machinist and really need to wear safety shoes at work. I´m thinking there probably isn´t a good option for a barefoot shoe I could wear in a machine shop? The metal burrs would penetrate the sole I think.
Yes I have had several people message about steel toe cap work boots but there does not seem to be any. You could always get a size bigger so your toes have room to breathe and take out the insole for a minimalist insole?
@@PeteOnPurpose Thanks for the insole tip, I will try that next week! Luckily my safety shoes have ample room for toes so that is a plus at least The cushioning on the heel does not feel that great however. At the beginning of this barefoot journey I can't help the feeling that I've been done dirty by the shoe industry all my life since I basically have to rehabilitate my feet to work normally again. Atleast my hands are working as intended! 😅 Thanks for your content, I especially appreciated your video of budget friendly barefoot shoes since I cannot splurge on vivos just yet.
I wore sandals as I walk the great wall of China. It actually wasn't too bad 🤔 I am seriously considering barefoot shoes and give them a shot, so I am taking a look at others experiences.
What I'm waiting for is construction steel toe barefoot shoes 😅 Seriously tho. Construction shoes are the most uncomfortable shoes imo. My feet always hurt when I'm at work. I'm waiting for the revolution to come 👟
@@PeteOnPurpose Hopefully vivobarefoot or other shoe company's comes up with an idea to make it work. I've seen one for almost every occasion except for construction. Idk. Might be asking for too much but time will tell 🤷🏻♂️
@@PeteOnPurpose i’ve been going barefoot whenever i can for a couple of months now but i just got myself my first pair of minimalist shoes for work/going on walks & i’m trying to figure out the proper foot strike so i’m not landing on my heels so much. i believe it’s supposed to be outsides rolled onto balls rolled onto heels but it’s a motion that is difficult to do fluidly & i’m wondering if it’s even correct... hence me looking up videos on how to walk properly in barefoot/minimalist shoes...
@@confectioninfection, To be honest, I don't think you need to overthink it. When you wear barefoot shoes you just start to walk how you're naturally supposed to, well that's what happened to me anyway. I think if you do a lot of running every week you need to focus on relearning how to run otherwise you may experience some pain. I hope that helps. 😊
Enjoying the switch to minimalist shoes, as it has fixed my chronic shin pain/ splint problem when I try to jog/run/sprint, however I have hurt my feet twice now from running on too hard surfaces or for too long or hitting odd angles (not sure what did what to my feet exactly). I don't run 5k's, usually 1.62km(1mile) at most, and just do sprints for up to 500m or 30-90seconds, then jog/run until I can do another sprint. Or do trail running for variable times and distances (I don't really track it). First time healed up just fine a while ago, the pain was mainly in the arch and there was no swelling. This second time it is on the opposite foot and it is mainly on the two middle toes and there is swelling (but no arch pain). Granted I only started on nov 8th, and I clearly haven't strengthened and conditioned my feet well enough. So I do recommend buying a program for that, if you aren't inclined to make and follow one yourself, and similarly to what others say: don't run on hard surfaces or for too long before you're ready. It's not worth it. 😬 Edit: Also, just say minimalist shoes, barefoot shoes is an absolute oxymoron and sounds moronic to say. Barefoot definition: bare·foot /ˈberˌfo͝ot/ Learn to pronounce adjective wearing nothing on the feet. "the man in front of me had his barefoot toddler standing on the counter" adverb without wearing anything on the feet. "I won't walk barefoot"
I want to buy my first pair of barefoot shoes and I don’t know where to start! I’m looking a pair for daily use and walking. Do you have any advise for me?
Hi Carla, the two brands I know the best are Xero and Vivo barefoot they both have shoes for all occasions. I would advise getting some you really like the look of so you are definitely going to wear them regularly. Vivobarefoot have a 100 day return policy so if you decide that barefoot shoes are not for you, you can send them back. They also have another shop called revivo where they sell second hand shoes which are a bit cheaper. I hope that helps. 😀
@@PeteOnPurpose Thank you so much for the advice! I was actually thinking about buying the Vivo Primus Lite lll. I watched the video where you talk about them. Do you still use them and like them?
@@rubyfiree Hey Carla, yes I use those shoes for running. I am not an avid runner just one or two runs a week and these shoes are great. General day to day I usually wear my Xero messa trail shoes which I find are my most comfortable barefoot shoes which is why I live in them as they feel like slippers. 😀
I am a 64 year old unfit lady now find difficulty going down stairs. I started going barefoot occasionally inside the house and now I can do stairs much better. Now I want to try barefoot shoes and would like to know if one feels the cold winter pavement in them. I usually need to wear woollen socks and boots for my feet not to feel cold. Does one feel the cold more in the thin soles?
Hi, I am happy to hear that you are feeling better. I personally wear barefoot boots in the winter as I live in the Uk and its cold and rainy all the time. The ones I like, keep my feet warm and are waterproof, I am not sure if these would be suitable for yourself? - ruclips.net/video/1Ni8MP7iLmk/видео.htmlsi=aKIQNJIXKHXbdwwX
Hi Pete I just got a pair of Vivo’s but as a second pair of running shoes what’s your opinion on having a pair of Zero drops to alternate between the 2 I’m trying to get rid of my Morten Neuroma’s and don’t want to pickup another injury by transitioning to fast.
I personally think its best to just switch fully out and make the adjustments to barefoot shoes as going between the two is just going extend the transition process. I know with running it can be painful on the calves when you first switch, so if you run a lot of miles you may have to drop your distance and frequency down for a couple of weeks but then you should be good to go.
@@PeteOnPurpose thx no I’ve just really started to run since I picked up Mortens Neuroma in 2019 but have woken it again with 10mm drop shoes that’s why I changed to ViVo as the support inserts didn’t help.
I think Its a good idea to mix: barefoot shoes perhaps 40-50% and then shoes with some kind of cushioning 60% of the time. Cushioning is also important to protect joints and back, especially when walking a lot. We no longer walk on grass and earth like our ancestors did, but on hard concrete, and walking on hard concrete, you need protection. However, switching up with barefoot shoes from time to time is also a good idea so your foot doesnt get used to cushioning all the time. Personally i walk bare foot at home, which is already the 40%. So i dont need any barefoot shoes. (Also, another problem is that most sneakers have too much cushioning. Choose a pair with cushioning but not too much where it feels like youre walking on sand). P.S. you can also get regular shoes with proper cushioning, which also have a wider toe box too. Birkenstock, Clarks, Mephisto...all do make regular shoes with a wider toe box and also more depth (height) for your toes.
Interesting to know. I have only worn barefoot shoes for almost two years now and i have seen nothing but positive benefits to be honest. When i try to wear cushioned shoes even some very mildly cushioned flip flops i experience pain when i walk for an extended period of time so i would say i am not fully adapted to being in barefoot shoes
I've had barefoot shoes for a month now. And today, I've just started to get pain in my heel. I transistioned slowly. And now, if i try to put my old shoes on my feet, I feel strangled. I dont want to go back to evil strangling shoes, but what could be causing this pain? I'd really appreciate any suggestions/information from anyone.
@PeteOnPurpose sorry only just noticed this. I had been doing a lot of standing still on concrete, and I think that's what the issue was. I'm all good now.
I went barefoot shoes for 3 years and then recently started full on barefoot running. It's quite freeing to run with nothing between your feet and the grass (or pavement)
@@PeteOnPurpose yep! Just for runs. I use xeros for going out but work from home so have been barefoot most of the day anyway. I did my first barefoot 5k this year and didn't get blisters or anything and placed 2nd in my age group. It's not for everyone but I'm loving it so far. The key is training slow and not doing too much concrete until your feet strengthen to be able to handle it (I train mostly in grass)
So my Vivos have just arrived and I just want to get rid of the plantar fasciitis in my right heal. I walk 2 miles to work so 4 miles a day. A lot of commenters agree with going "all in". But transitiioners like Laura Try and others suggest a much more gentler approach and switching back to your old shoes part way (which doesn't make much sense to me as surely the pain problem will just persist for longer?) I am already finding it more comfortable being barefoot at home. Despite the PF, is it still better to try all in on that walk to work?
I think its a hard call as you say people seem to have different experiences but to me it makes sense to go all in. Unless you are running miles every day i cant see 4 miles being too much for your body to adapt too?
It's all well & good saying to go "all in" I work in an office, but I also need to spend a large chunk of my day in toe protected boots or shoes.. 🤷♂️ I haven't come across a barefoot steel toe boot or shoe.. Unless you can direct me? I have been looking into this Barefoot thing over the weekend as my wife is suffering plantinitus (I know that's spelt wrong 🤦🏽♂️) I have been telling her for months it's your shoes. (she wears girly fancy shoes all day) Unbeknown too me I have been leading a kindoff barefoot life. I walk around home barefoot for as long as I can remember. And when I buy shoes I tend to buy shoes with a wider toe box (again without knowing anything about barefoot) as a result of this I had to goto a wedding a few weeks back and I tried on my 20yo Base shoes which cost me a fortune at the time. And I couldn't wear them for longer than 5mins. As my feet where totally crushed in them.. 🤷♂️
I hear you problem, i have had several comments from people saying they need steel toe caps but there is no barefoot version. I dont know what the solution is im afraid. Maybe wear a size too big and wear toe socks?
I’ve had mild grade plantar fac for almost 2 years now.. is it bad to start this transition while dealing with PF?! Or will it help?? Idk.. nothing else seems to be helping it anyway..
I have heard many people say that wearing barefoot shoes has actually cured there plantar fac, I used to suffer from knee and foot pain and since wearing barefoot shoes these problems have disappeared.
Hello, My wife and I will be making the change to barefoot shoes very soon, but i would in a factory that requires i wear met guard safety toe boots. What should i be looking for in a boot to make sure i am not sending my feet mixed signals?
Hey bud, I have had other people mention they have to wear steel toe cap boots and it being a problem. You want to look for something with minimal heel lift and a wide toe box although I am not aware of anything like this available right now?
I'm 61, fit and positive but... I have osteoarthritis in both feet. My big toes have lost most cartilage. Anyone out there with my same problem who ventured into barefoot shoes? How was it? I'm quite thrilled by the idea but, of course, I need to be cautious and responsible. I've been doing well for years now, with insoles and very soft running shoes, no hint of complications or surgery ahead but I gave up running and don't hike for more than 2-3 hours. If there's a chance to get that better, I'd like to pick it up.
I am sorry to hear that I understand your frustration as I pretty much gave up on running and long hikes as well due to my chronic knee pain. I would like to say I believe barefoot shoes could help but I think seeing a foot specialist may be a good idea beforehand?
@@PeteOnPurpose Totally agree, with a caveat. Docs use evidence-based data and rightfully so. Problem is that, as far as I know, there's no solid research into such a niche case as mine. So, I already know what they would say: a solid and prudent "no". I guess I'll have to be my own guinea pig.
@@songio77 Yes you are totally right, I guess as long as you take it slow and steady you have nothing to lose. If you start to feel pain or have problems you can just stop wearing them. 😊
For anyone thinking about converting to the minimalist footwear side, I hope these tips help you on your journey. 😊 XERO SHOES - xeroshoes.co.uk/?a_aid=Pete
I clicked on your video for the tips. Not 5 minutes of you rambling before getting to it. Why do so many youtubers do this? You can ramble but do it after covering what title says. Or give people a timestamp.
I recently bought some barefoot shoes from Amazon. The first week I had to wear my other shoes for just one day to "rest" my feet, but finished out the work week in the barefoot shoes. This past week, I went all in, and made it through all five days of the week with no issues. I'm always barefoot at home, so I think my transition will be easier for me than most people. The little toe on my left foot has been broken multiple times, and is bent outwards, and it really hurts (feels like it's on fire honestly) by the end of the day in regular shoes. Not to mention the horrible blisters I get from time to time with my toes all squished together, rubbing against each other. I'm going to find a shoe recycling bin, and toss all my old shoes into that. Only barefoot shoes from now on for me. Take the plunge people.
Once you go barefoot theres no going back 😅
Great video Pete, some solid advice there. I transitioned to barefoot shoes six months ago and will never go back. I donated/chucked all my shoes and now have eight pairs of barefoot shoes. Going all in was expensive but worth it :)
Cheers mate! Eight pairs, wow that's some serious 'all in' action. 😊
I'm in the process right now. Began two weeks ago and all I got left from my previous "shoe life" is a pair of sandals. I've bought 3 different barefoot shoes, and have had no transition problems. Only benefits.
@@jesperkjaer8268 That's awesome mate, I would switch out the sandals as well, to be honest. I didn't initially and they ended up giving me knee pain so had to get rid of them. There are some cheap ones online, someone told me recently that Xero has a DIY kit that is really cheap, may be worth checking out?
I’ve been looking into vivo. I’ve been wearing Lems for over a year and I love them! I believe they are wider then Vivo and I think Lems make the best looking boots.
Great video!!
I haven't tried Lems yet but they do look very comfy. Vivo does fit a little tight around the toe box, my girlfriend found them too tight and had to send them back. I also have Xero shoes and they have a much wider toe box so maybe they could be worth checking out also? 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose thanks I’ll check out Xero. I do have a pair of there sandals that I love. And Lems are very comfy the soles are a bit thicker compared to vivo or xero.
I recently bought my first pair of barefoot shoes (Merrell vapour gloves) and love them.. already don't want to go back, but the full transition is a bit slow because I am wearing my gigantic steel toe boots for about 55 hours per week at the moment 😅
Nice glad to hear you are enjoying life on the barefoot side. I would suggest some toe stretching exercises after work to help with the transition as you are wearing non-barefoot shoes a lot of the time. 😊
This is also my concern, having to wear steel toed boots for work. In theory I only have to wear them on patrol and sit around for the rest of my shift without them, but as security I have to be ready to go at a moment's notice so I can't just put them on only when I need them.
@@HeartlessKnave This was a huge concern for me as well and to my surprise with a quick google search there are steel/composite toe barefoot boots that cover the ankle. I'm definitely going to have to buy those at some point but for now I'm just slowly working on my feet and trying to regain strength as I have flat feet and have depended on orthotics for years.
What are the barefoot steel toe caps boots called?
@@PeteOnPurpose Birkenstock QS 700. Sure not true barefoot, but at least a wide toe box. I think thats the best compromise to the safety stadards.
I am receiving my first barefoot shoes and sandals tomorrow. I already am barefoot more often than if not at work or out running errands. It’s going to be nice to not have shoes that squish my feet and feel like weights on the feet.
Picked up the Hana and Cloud from Xero 🤙🏽
Yes, mate honestly it will be a game-changer for you! Those shoes look well comfy like slippers! 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose Perfect!!! That’s what I’m goin for, comfort.
I like your channel brutha. I just found out about barefoot shoes recently and decided to take the dive. I get shoes and they last me years just because I never wear them so this should nice. I’m stoked.
@@biggrizzz6833 I am stoked for you! As you are already barefoot a lot I assume the transition will be fairly easy for you! Thanks so much I appreciate the kind words, makes the hours of editing worthwhile. 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose you’ve got a nice span of topics but they’re all stuff that’s interesting and not some random bs that people post for clicks. Your stuff gets clicks because we’re interested in it and you give a good honest review with your personal feedback. I hate when you click on a review of something and you hear the same can message or they unwrap it, describe it and that’s it. You use what you review, or do whatever task, and then talk about that’s how it should be done 💯
@@biggrizzz6833 Cheers mate, I appreciate the feedback! Yes, I pretty much just document anything I believe people would find useful, as well as some stuff I think will be fun to film. I don't want to waste anyone's time with clickbait as I get annoyed when it happens to me. 😂
I like the Japanese split toe boots or jika tabi.
Oh cool I’ve never heard of them I will have to check them out 😀
Big fan of barefoot shoes too. Have a few pairs now
Yes Lee, I can only wear barefoot shoes now my feet have gotten so wide. 😅
@@PeteOnPurpose when would you be free to do this zoom chat? You have Instagram so easier to chat ?
@@LeeDowningKeat yes mate, message me @peteonpurpose 😀
It took about 20 miles to feel fully acclimated to barefoot shoes. 58, 6'1, 170, fit (fairly advanced yoga practice), I switched to bfs a few weeks ago. Got interested while doing research on bunion treatment. Success story: better posture, pain in knee becoming a memory, feet are alive again. Love the lightness and ground feel too. I walk on them two miles to the yoga space, then an extra mile or three going back. I used to bike it but biking is terrible for the posture. My walk is 98% asphalt and concrete. Some in these forums believe these surfaces are no good for bf shoes, but some like me feel otherwise.
That being said, right after I started wearing the shoes, I bought a footbath massager and Epsom salts for the feet and ankles, so they wake up happy the next morning.
foot bath and epsom salts sounds key. 😊
I can tell you two things from a life time of running in all different kind of terrains, once your knees are damaged (like mine with cartilage damage). 1st: if you continue running, you'll end up semi crippled, 2nd: if you use shoes without cushioning (even for walking after the damage) you'll make the damage even worse. The other bit of advice is give up running when your 50 and use bike instead, I kept on running until I was 62 and then next day after a good 8 mile run (last 4 miles 7 min/miles) I could hardly walk. No indication, no prior warning, they just went; sometimes you get a warning that something is going wrong (which many fanatical runners like me would have ignored anyway, I suspect). A year after that my left foot arch collapsed, probably due to the compensating way I was now walking.
The next mistake I made was following the suggestions of another runner and use bare foot shoes for walking, this exacerbated everything and then some. Six years later and now I require the support of shopping trolley to get round the supermarket just to make it tolerable, I can walk on pavement for around 5 minutes, I can walk on soft surfaces like grass and sand for a couple of miles but that's about it. I bought a pair of Cloudmonster running shoes a month back and found that they make it significantly easier to walk on hard surfaces, you can draw your own conclusions from that, Cloudmonster are about the most cushioned shoes you can get.
Thats very interesting and i totally understand about running which is why i rarely run much myself now even though i do enjoy it.
Finally tried barefoot shoes and within a week of normal weari did a 5 mile walk/hike and while my feet were just starting to get tender by the end of it, they felt amazing the next day. Now they're all I wear, they fixed my over pronation that my right foot has had for 10 years. We're just designed to walk barefoot and walking on foam all the time isn't healthy
Yes that’s great to hear! Once you’ve converted there is no going back! 😅
If you buy a pair of Jordan 1’s and take out the insoles, they become minimalist shoes. I recommend stretching the toe box and buying a 1/2 size up
Have you tried this? As i tried with a pair of vans which i thought were minimalist but the sole was huge and the toe box was way too small. ruclips.net/video/oUb7nP3ioqo/видео.html
I wear barefoot shoes at home and the weekend, but at work I have to wear safety shoes, so I get around this by buying safety shoes with a wide toe box . The safety shoes I brought is Sketchers WATAB, they have a thick bottom, lucky I drive a truck most of the time. So my feet have adapted. I have brought Vibram five fingers now, and I fine them great.
Yes, my dad wears Sketchers and loves them though they do have a mega sole. I have heard great things about the five fingers and I am tempted to get some in the future. 😊
I spend my days barefoot and I recently bought regular Nike trainers. I could not walk in them more than 5mins without pain.. getting barefoot trainers tomorrow!
Oh nice, do you have a pair in mind?
Excellent vid as always Pete 👍
Cheers David! You thinking of joining the barefoot crew? 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose thinking about it sir
@@davidjones6470 Nice! I am going to see if I can make a pair out of old shoes so people can have an affordable option as they are pretty expensive.
@@PeteOnPurpose 👍😂
I’m planning on buying some xero shoes for fitness and also get some feelgrouds for everyday, thanks for the help.
Sound like some good choices, i hope they work out for you. 😀
Thanks Pete, I'm struggling with Planar F. Foot pain and it lead me down the barefoot way of life rabbit whole- just need to find some shoes that are acceptable at work and I'm good to start
Yes similar story to me, well your in luck there ate plenty of shoes for all occasions now, well except steel toe cap that seems to be a gap in the market
@@PeteOnPurpose I'm looking at the vivobarefoor primus trail all weather right now
Nice mate they should do the job
Im not gonna be wearing those, but I'll still comment for the algorithm 😁
haha, not a fan of barefoot shoes hey? Well I appreciate the comment for algorithm mate. 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose haha idk. Maybe I shouldn't knock them til I try them.
@@FatherhoodAndFitness Haha I was the same until they cured my knee pain. 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose that does sound nice. I'm tired of getting old 😏.
@@FatherhoodAndFitness Haha we're not getting old, just wiser. 😊
I recently started transitioning to barefoot shoes. I´m a machinist and really need to wear safety shoes at work. I´m thinking there probably isn´t a good option for a barefoot shoe I could wear in a machine shop? The metal burrs would penetrate the sole I think.
Yes I have had several people message about steel toe cap work boots but there does not seem to be any. You could always get a size bigger so your toes have room to breathe and take out the insole for a minimalist insole?
@@PeteOnPurpose Thanks for the insole tip, I will try that next week! Luckily my safety shoes have ample room for toes so that is a plus at least The cushioning on the heel does not feel that great however. At the beginning of this barefoot journey I can't help the feeling that I've been done dirty by the shoe industry all my life since I basically have to rehabilitate my feet to work normally again. Atleast my hands are working as intended! 😅 Thanks for your content, I especially appreciated your video of budget friendly barefoot shoes since I cannot splurge on vivos just yet.
I wore sandals as I walk the great wall of China. It actually wasn't too bad 🤔 I am seriously considering barefoot shoes and give them a shot, so I am taking a look at others experiences.
Yes Daniel, they make so much sense and once you start wearing them you won't want to go back. 😊
@@PeteOnPurpose thanks for the info!
@@whittakerdanielj your welcome mate 😀
What I'm waiting for is construction steel toe barefoot shoes 😅 Seriously tho. Construction shoes are the most uncomfortable shoes imo. My feet always hurt when I'm at work. I'm waiting for the revolution to come 👟
Haha yes mate I feel you, I wonder if it’s not possible to do the wide toe box with a steel toe box? Definitely a gap in the market
@@PeteOnPurpose Hopefully vivobarefoot or other shoe company's comes up with an idea to make it work. I've seen one for almost every occasion except for construction. Idk. Might be asking for too much but time will tell 🤷🏻♂️
@@uso_Jus2SmooTh94 I don’t think so mate construction workers deserve barefoot shoes shoes too. 😀
@10:21 - 10:30 cracked me uuup! 🤣💯
Haha, thanks, gotta give the visuals 😅
@@PeteOnPurpose they’re so on point!
@@confectioninfectionThanks I try my best! So are you thinking of converting to barefoot shoes or are you just here for the visuals? 😅
@@PeteOnPurpose i’ve been going barefoot whenever i can for a couple of months now but i just got myself my first pair of minimalist shoes for work/going on walks & i’m trying to figure out the proper foot strike so i’m not landing on my heels so much. i believe it’s supposed to be outsides rolled onto balls rolled onto heels but it’s a motion that is difficult to do fluidly & i’m wondering if it’s even correct... hence me looking up videos on how to walk properly in barefoot/minimalist shoes...
@@confectioninfection, To be honest, I don't think you need to overthink it. When you wear barefoot shoes you just start to walk how you're naturally supposed to, well that's what happened to me anyway. I think if you do a lot of running every week you need to focus on relearning how to run otherwise you may experience some pain. I hope that helps. 😊
Enjoying the switch to minimalist shoes, as it has fixed my chronic shin pain/ splint problem when I try to jog/run/sprint, however I have hurt my feet twice now from running on too hard surfaces or for too long or hitting odd angles (not sure what did what to my feet exactly). I don't run 5k's, usually 1.62km(1mile) at most, and just do sprints for up to 500m or 30-90seconds, then jog/run until I can do another sprint. Or do trail running for variable times and distances (I don't really track it).
First time healed up just fine a while ago, the pain was mainly in the arch and there was no swelling. This second time it is on the opposite foot and it is mainly on the two middle toes and there is swelling (but no arch pain).
Granted I only started on nov 8th, and I clearly haven't strengthened and conditioned my feet well enough. So I do recommend buying a program for that, if you aren't inclined to make and follow one yourself, and similarly to what others say: don't run on hard surfaces or for too long before you're ready. It's not worth it. 😬
Edit: Also, just say minimalist shoes, barefoot shoes is an absolute oxymoron and sounds moronic to say.
Barefoot definition:
bare·foot
/ˈberˌfo͝ot/
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adjective
wearing nothing on the feet.
"the man in front of me had his barefoot toddler standing on the counter"
adverb
without wearing anything on the feet.
"I won't walk barefoot"
I want to buy my first pair of barefoot shoes and I don’t know where to start! I’m looking a pair for daily use and walking. Do you have any advise for me?
Hi Carla, the two brands I know the best are Xero and Vivo barefoot they both have shoes for all occasions. I would advise getting some you really like the look of so you are definitely going to wear them regularly. Vivobarefoot have a 100 day return policy so if you decide that barefoot shoes are not for you, you can send them back. They also have another shop called revivo where they sell second hand shoes which are a bit cheaper. I hope that helps. 😀
@@PeteOnPurpose Thank you so much for the advice! I was actually thinking about buying the Vivo Primus Lite lll. I watched the video where you talk about them. Do you still use them and like them?
@@rubyfiree Hey Carla, yes I use those shoes for running. I am not an avid runner just one or two runs a week and these shoes are great. General day to day I usually wear my Xero messa trail shoes which I find are my most comfortable barefoot shoes which is why I live in them as they feel like slippers. 😀
I am a 64 year old unfit lady now find difficulty going down stairs. I started going barefoot occasionally inside the house and now I can do stairs much better. Now I want to try barefoot shoes and would like to know if one feels the cold winter pavement in them. I usually need to wear woollen socks and boots for my feet not to feel cold. Does one feel the cold more in the thin soles?
Hi, I am happy to hear that you are feeling better. I personally wear barefoot boots in the winter as I live in the Uk and its cold and rainy all the time. The ones I like, keep my feet warm and are waterproof, I am not sure if these would be suitable for yourself? - ruclips.net/video/1Ni8MP7iLmk/видео.htmlsi=aKIQNJIXKHXbdwwX
@@PeteOnPurpose Thanks so much. Great video. Now I think I have an idea of what to look for in a boot. Thanks again.
Good luck 😊
Hi Pete I just got a pair of Vivo’s but as a second pair of running shoes what’s your opinion on having a pair of Zero drops to alternate between the 2 I’m trying to get rid of my Morten Neuroma’s and don’t want to pickup another injury by transitioning to fast.
I personally think its best to just switch fully out and make the adjustments to barefoot shoes as going between the two is just going extend the transition process. I know with running it can be painful on the calves when you first switch, so if you run a lot of miles you may have to drop your distance and frequency down for a couple of weeks but then you should be good to go.
@@PeteOnPurpose thx no I’ve just really started to run since I picked up Mortens Neuroma in 2019 but have woken it again with 10mm drop shoes that’s why I changed to ViVo as the support inserts didn’t help.
@@dougsphoto oh cool I would just wear the barefoot shoes as you are not a regular runner the adaption shouldn’t be too bad. 😀
I think Its a good idea to mix: barefoot shoes perhaps 40-50% and then shoes with some kind of cushioning 60% of the time. Cushioning is also important to protect joints and back, especially when walking a lot. We no longer walk on grass and earth like our ancestors did, but on hard concrete, and walking on hard concrete, you need protection. However, switching up with barefoot shoes from time to time is also a good idea so your foot doesnt get used to cushioning all the time. Personally i walk bare foot at home, which is already the 40%. So i dont need any barefoot shoes. (Also, another problem is that most sneakers have too much cushioning. Choose a pair with cushioning but not too much where it feels like youre walking on sand). P.S. you can also get regular shoes with proper cushioning, which also have a wider toe box too. Birkenstock, Clarks, Mephisto...all do make regular shoes with a wider toe box and also more depth (height) for your toes.
Interesting to know. I have only worn barefoot shoes for almost two years now and i have seen nothing but positive benefits to be honest. When i try to wear cushioned shoes even some very mildly cushioned flip flops i experience pain when i walk for an extended period of time so i would say i am not fully adapted to being in barefoot shoes
Altra is a good compromise. Wide toe box, Zero drop but different levels of cushioning.
I've had barefoot shoes for a month now. And today, I've just started to get pain in my heel. I transistioned slowly. And now, if i try to put my old shoes on my feet, I feel strangled.
I dont want to go back to evil strangling shoes, but what could be causing this pain? I'd really appreciate any suggestions/information from anyone.
Are you walking a lot on concrete?
@PeteOnPurpose sorry only just noticed this. I had been doing a lot of standing still on concrete, and I think that's what the issue was. I'm all good now.
Good video I been wearing barefoot shoes at work for 10hrs the only that hurts is my calfs
Yes mate, negative side effect is calves will double in size
I went barefoot shoes for 3 years and then recently started full on barefoot running. It's quite freeing to run with nothing between your feet and the grass (or pavement)
Oh awesome man, are you slowly trying to transition to completely barefoot?
@@PeteOnPurpose yep! Just for runs. I use xeros for going out but work from home so have been barefoot most of the day anyway. I did my first barefoot 5k this year and didn't get blisters or anything and placed 2nd in my age group. It's not for everyone but I'm loving it so far. The key is training slow and not doing too much concrete until your feet strengthen to be able to handle it (I train mostly in grass)
Oh nice thats great to hear, i need to give barefoot running a go
golf balls also work for a foot massager
Yes they certainly do 😀
So my Vivos have just arrived and I just want to get rid of the plantar fasciitis in my right heal. I walk 2 miles to work so 4 miles a day. A lot of commenters agree with going "all in". But transitiioners like Laura Try and others suggest a much more gentler approach and switching back to your old shoes part way (which doesn't make much sense to me as surely the pain problem will just persist for longer?) I am already finding it more comfortable being barefoot at home. Despite the PF, is it still better to try all in on that walk to work?
I think its a hard call as you say people seem to have different experiences but to me it makes sense to go all in. Unless you are running miles every day i cant see 4 miles being too much for your body to adapt too?
It's all well & good saying to go "all in" I work in an office, but I also need to spend a large chunk of my day in toe protected boots or shoes.. 🤷♂️ I haven't come across a barefoot steel toe boot or shoe.. Unless you can direct me?
I have been looking into this Barefoot thing over the weekend as my wife is suffering plantinitus (I know that's spelt wrong 🤦🏽♂️) I have been telling her for months it's your shoes. (she wears girly fancy shoes all day)
Unbeknown too me I have been leading a kindoff barefoot life. I walk around home barefoot for as long as I can remember. And when I buy shoes I tend to buy shoes with a wider toe box (again without knowing anything about barefoot) as a result of this I had to goto a wedding a few weeks back and I tried on my 20yo Base shoes which cost me a fortune at the time. And I couldn't wear them for longer than 5mins. As my feet where totally crushed in them.. 🤷♂️
I hear you problem, i have had several comments from people saying they need steel toe caps but there is no barefoot version. I dont know what the solution is im afraid. Maybe wear a size too big and wear toe socks?
So, what you're saying is that I need to spend seven months in Bali to transition? I'll tell my husband. ;)
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I’ve had mild grade plantar fac for almost 2 years now.. is it bad to start this transition while dealing with PF?! Or will it help?? Idk.. nothing else seems to be helping it anyway..
I have heard many people say that wearing barefoot shoes has actually cured there plantar fac, I used to suffer from knee and foot pain and since wearing barefoot shoes these problems have disappeared.
I cold feel good on your feet, a foot massage with a frozen water bottle is amazing
I don't understand?
Hello,
My wife and I will be making the change to barefoot shoes very soon, but i would in a factory that requires i wear met guard safety toe boots. What should i be looking for in a boot to make sure i am not sending my feet mixed signals?
Hey bud, I have had other people mention they have to wear steel toe cap boots and it being a problem. You want to look for something with minimal heel lift and a wide toe box although I am not aware of anything like this available right now?
I've been doing minimal shoes for over a year and I'm hooked. My problem is I can't find minimalistic cowboy boots! 🤦♂️
Haha minimal cowboy boots, now I want a pair. 😀
Only cool boots I have seen are from Lems! But they are definitely not cowboy boots unfortunately :(
How do you feel about transitioning while dealing with metatarsalgia that has lingered for a damn year?
I would take it slow mate and see how you go.
I'm 61, fit and positive but... I have osteoarthritis in both feet. My big toes have lost most cartilage.
Anyone out there with my same problem who ventured into barefoot shoes?
How was it?
I'm quite thrilled by the idea but, of course, I need to be cautious and responsible.
I've been doing well for years now, with insoles and very soft running shoes, no hint of complications or surgery ahead but I gave up running and don't hike for more than 2-3 hours.
If there's a chance to get that better, I'd like to pick it up.
I am sorry to hear that I understand your frustration as I pretty much gave up on running and long hikes as well due to my chronic knee pain. I would like to say I believe barefoot shoes could help but I think seeing a foot specialist may be a good idea beforehand?
@@PeteOnPurpose Totally agree, with a caveat. Docs use evidence-based data and rightfully so. Problem is that, as far as I know, there's no solid research into such a niche case as mine. So, I already know what they would say: a solid and prudent "no". I guess I'll have to be my own guinea pig.
@@songio77 Yes you are totally right, I guess as long as you take it slow and steady you have nothing to lose. If you start to feel pain or have problems you can just stop wearing them. 😊
For anyone thinking about converting to the minimalist footwear side, I hope these tips help you on your journey. 😊
XERO SHOES - xeroshoes.co.uk/?a_aid=Pete
I clicked on your video for the tips. Not 5 minutes of you rambling before getting to it. Why do so many youtubers do this? You can ramble but do it after covering what title says. Or give people a timestamp.
Always weirds me out now the Brits pronounce Nike phonetically.
haha, sorry bud. 😂
@@PeteOnPurpose hey, I'm still going to follow your channel! Keep up the good work.
@@TimLucasdesignCheers mate, I appreciate that.