I'm gonna take it a little farther and say that 90% of the benefits of barefootware come from the wide toebox. There are benefits with a larger stack height, especially for heavier people and runners, and there are benefits for some heel drop, especially for people with longer femurs. But there is no benefit for a narrow toe box.
And my wide-ass feet don't even fit in some Vivobarefoot toeboxes. I'm going Crocs for my winter boots this winter, we'll see what happens. The thick cushion is nice and insulating on -20C asphalt.
yup, mostly agree with you. My go to sandal is a diy huarache with a 4mm sole and it's definitely my favourite, but they really aren't fashionable and can be annoying because of how thin and minimalist they are. Walking in them all day is fine since my walking style has adapted, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. I always have my Wildling Tanuki for more "fashionable" moments and working as a gardener and hiking is definitely more comfortable with the thicker sole on the Vivo Forest Tracker ESC. So just like with "normal" shoes it's best to adapt your footwear to whatever it is you're doing. Just one thing I don't really agree with: "Just go barefoot if you want it to be the most minimal possible thing". Yes, the thin sole doesnt provide a lot of protection, but it's better than nothing. As long as you watch out and don't go walking through nails or glass shards it's completely fine. Especially because one of my favourite things with barefoot shoes is the ability to really feel the ground. I made a thicker pair with 4mm sole and 3mm leather on top of it and it's just way too heavy and stiff for me. But if that's what you're looking for, go for it. Footwear isn't the same for everyone, so just find the shoe that your feet like the most :)
A little hyperbolic in presentation but overall agreed. I don't really think most barefoot shoe companies or wearers advocate as "little of everything" as possible, beyond personal preferences. My most used/loved sandals are from Luna and Bedrock which are thicker and more structured, but I also have thinner ones. Same goes for shoes. I like super thin for workout and a little more cushion for road running or long walks (not always but usually).
Review of a sandal alternative. I also don't want the most minimal ever jesus sandal. I want something wearable that has a good look. What about the other zeros, they seem bigger. Also some people complain the whitins sandals are not that minimal. I think that's a good alternative I'm gonna have to see them and there cheap.
I get what you’re saying but you can’t really rag on shamma because they were built for people who ran actual barefoot during competitions but need a little protection. I believe I have the super browns too and I agree that anything thinner would be too much. I started out using them for running but the thong was uncomfortable so I switched to xero shoes for that but recently I loosened up the strap system and now they are basically my everyday shoes. I would go for a thicker sole shoe if it had an easier and diy way to replace the sole.
Yeah, standing on concrete is absolutely miserable in barefoot shoes. Walking on concrete is not so bad, but gets uncomfortable after a few miles. My issues with "normal" shoes are: too narrow, heel elevation/toe lift, and arch support. I do like minimal padding, but not if I have to stand on concrete all day.
I'm gonna take it a little farther and say that 90% of the benefits of barefootware come from the wide toebox. There are benefits with a larger stack height, especially for heavier people and runners, and there are benefits for some heel drop, especially for people with longer femurs. But there is no benefit for a narrow toe box.
Yes, and to be honest I can usually find well-fitting shoes in "regular" brands just by going up a bit in size
And my wide-ass feet don't even fit in some Vivobarefoot toeboxes. I'm going Crocs for my winter boots this winter, we'll see what happens. The thick cushion is nice and insulating on -20C asphalt.
@@pdblouin try inov8 or ahinsa, they offer several shoes in extra wide versions.
@@pdblouin try inov8 or ahinsa they offer some models in extra wide.
@@pdblouin vivos are thin as hell for being touted as brand for healthy feet
yup, mostly agree with you. My go to sandal is a diy huarache with a 4mm sole and it's definitely my favourite, but they really aren't fashionable and can be annoying because of how thin and minimalist they are. Walking in them all day is fine since my walking style has adapted, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. I always have my Wildling Tanuki for more "fashionable" moments and working as a gardener and hiking is definitely more comfortable with the thicker sole on the Vivo Forest Tracker ESC.
So just like with "normal" shoes it's best to adapt your footwear to whatever it is you're doing.
Just one thing I don't really agree with: "Just go barefoot if you want it to be the most minimal possible thing". Yes, the thin sole doesnt provide a lot of protection, but it's better than nothing. As long as you watch out and don't go walking through nails or glass shards it's completely fine. Especially because one of my favourite things with barefoot shoes is the ability to really feel the ground. I made a thicker pair with 4mm sole and 3mm leather on top of it and it's just way too heavy and stiff for me. But if that's what you're looking for, go for it. Footwear isn't the same for everyone, so just find the shoe that your feet like the most :)
A little hyperbolic in presentation but overall agreed. I don't really think most barefoot shoe companies or wearers advocate as "little of everything" as possible, beyond personal preferences. My most used/loved sandals are from Luna and Bedrock which are thicker and more structured, but I also have thinner ones. Same goes for shoes. I like super thin for workout and a little more cushion for road running or long walks (not always but usually).
Review of a sandal alternative. I also don't want the most minimal ever jesus sandal. I want something wearable that has a good look. What about the other zeros, they seem bigger. Also some people complain the whitins sandals are not that minimal. I think that's a good alternative I'm gonna have to see them and there cheap.
I get what you’re saying but you can’t really rag on shamma because they were built for people who ran actual barefoot during competitions but need a little protection. I believe I have the super browns too and I agree that anything thinner would be too much. I started out using them for running but the thong was uncomfortable so I switched to xero shoes for that but recently I loosened up the strap system and now they are basically my everyday shoes. I would go for a thicker sole shoe if it had an easier and diy way to replace the sole.
Yeah, standing on concrete is absolutely miserable in barefoot shoes. Walking on concrete is not so bad, but gets uncomfortable after a few miles.
My issues with "normal" shoes are: too narrow, heel elevation/toe lift, and arch support. I do like minimal padding, but not if I have to stand on concrete all day.
Thanks for the video. My favorite barefoot shoe is splay or maybe Jim green. I love them both.
I just got some regular African rangers for work and I’m really liking them so far
@@charliemcdowell5231 All the Jim green boots are great in my opinion.
Heel striking isn't natural. Barefoot shoes emphasize that