The 5 Best Barefoot Shoes for Beginners
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2023
- New to the world of barefoot shoes and looking for the perfect pair to start your journey towards natural movement? In today's video, we've got you covered with our top picks for the 5 Best BEGINNERS Barefoot Shoes on the market.
Ranked by category, including budget, casual, office, training and adventure... discover the ideal footwear to kickstart your transition into barefoot living.
These shoes are handpicked based on comfort, flexibility, and durability, so you can make the right choice for you.
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Featured shoes 🦶: VivoBarefoot Gobi & Primus Lites
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00:14 - Shoe 1, Best Budget Barefoot Shoe
02:30 - Shoe 2, Best Beginner Barefoot Casual Shoe
04:32 - Shoe 3, Best Money No Object Barefoot Shoe
06:16 - Shoe 4, Best Beginner Barefoot Training Shoe
08:50 - Shoe 5, Best Beginner Barefoot Adventure Shoe - Sport
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Thanks so much for including us and sharing your thoughts on the lacing and eyelets! 🙌 We appreciate your feedback!
No problem - I loved getting hands on with your shoes, look forward to doing a review on some more of your line soon 🙌🏼
I started doing barefoot in May 2023, and I’m totally transitioned now. I even run completely barefoot now. I’ve opted for the Joomra on Amazon… they are cheap, although a tiny bit more than the Whitin. I’ve been wearing them for 9 months, walking/running an average of 6.6 km/day. They are starting show their wear but I’ll buy another pair soon as replacement. I figured that buying a $45-55 pair every 9-10 months is still cheaper than other barefoot shoes.
Watching this video just before deciding on buying the feelgrounds! So excited to get my feet strong again! As a Brazilian I’ve used mostly flat sandals and flip-flops my whole life so I never had any feet problems before . But then about a year and a half ago I started working on a shoe shop as a part-timer while in college and had to start wearing their shoes. Because I didn’t know that arch support and cushioned shoes are actually bad and since I already had to buy shoes from work to use them as uniform, I started wearing them all the time and not only at work. The result?! Started feeling a pain that seems like a begging of plantar fasciitis and realised my step was actually turning inwards. So I started to research and found out about barefoot shoes and it all makes sense to me now why I started to feel so much pain! Can’t wait to switch up! So thank you for this video hehe
ooh I love all these selections. Especially with the primus lite... I don't know what it is but they are nearly indestructible with normal wear. I have the all black ones so it's not AS obvious when I don't clean the uppers.
Another good beginner shoe in my opinion is the gen2 Icarus Ascent. buying them rn actually gives you 3 extra insoles (3mm, 4mm, 4-9mm drop for absolute beginners) and some toe spacers. I've been wearing them for casual wear and lifting sessions and it's been holding up pretty well!
I am 72 years old and just getting into the barefoot experience. I love the Whiten.
I started my journey with PureStep shoes. They were a similar price to the Whitins, and I loved them, bought myself a second (even lighter) pair, and even bought some for my wife and son! I am at the point of moving to something a little more up-market, and was thinking about trying Xero shoes, as I love their ethos - and the reviews are good.
I just brought a pair of vivo Addis as my 1st pair of barefoot shoes, I’ve been walking in them this last week and then ran 5km. They aren’t really designed for running I think but I done well and found them capable in the rain over grass and concrete 😊. Now buying some lite 3s to run in and will keep my Addis for walks / office. Cheers for the video 👍👍.
That’s awesome!! Pleased you’re enjoying them, the lites are a really versatile shoe - let me know how you get on with them!
I liked the Lem’s for starting out. Leather and vegan options, depending on preferences.
Definitely a decent brand!
Great vid! Have you used the newer models of the Altra Superior and compared their width to the Lone Peak? I feel the superior felt a little narrower, but it's hard for me to say. Also have you tried the Topo Runventures? I hear they're similar to the lone peak but unfortunately with some build in arch support. (why??)
Thank you! And no I haven’t used the Altra Superior just yet, the reason the Lone Peaks stand out to me is because you can get them in a factory wide option (can’t with the superior to my knowledge) which may be why the superior is feeling narrower on foot?
And I’ve heard of the same issues with the Topo so haven’t sought a pair out yet. As a rule I like my shoes as close to the ground as they can get 😆
they have many whitins with functional laces, im on my second pair!
Thx for video
Any time 🙌🏽
People are such extreme characters (not this guy) can't they just make shoes with the wide toe box with all the different designs . Why do shoes with wide to boxes have been a barefoot experience???????
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SplayShoes sneakers would be a great alternative to the Feelgrounds, and slightly lower priced. The look/style is nearly identical; the Splays are cotton canvas, where the Feelgrounds are knit (not sure what material).
That’s a fair call! Need to try some Splay’s out at some point
Hey, great video. I’m new to the channel and barefoot shoes. I looking to start off with just going to the gym to help adjust. Without a huge budget the Whitins appealed to me, but the arch support does seem like it could be annoying. Will it affect my feet adapting or if I take it would will it create problems? Also the lack of lateral support isn’t ideal. Is there any other budget option you would recommend or just take the insole out or bite the bullet and spend more on the Primus?
Thanks! Yes it would as you wouldn’t have to naturally supported your foots arch, but you can get around that by taking the insoles out.
Honestly, if you’re budget conscious I’d start with the Whitins for a few months and save up for the Primus Lites, if you can find some on the ReVivo website you’d be quids in 🙌🏽
I really like my xero shoes, I have a bunch of them (an embarrassing amount of xero shoes lol)
Try the (Graphene out sole) Flux Ursa, please!
Saguaro shoes are great shoes as well with good prices and durability.
Totally agree! As are the new Lono Flows
Do a review on Jikatabi
Hi ya clem i have been wearing xero z trek sandals there really good too
Nice, I quite like the look of them! How’re they holding up? I need to get some new barefoot sandals for when we head back to Asia 👀
@TheBarefootStrengthProject ace mate and relly thin too should not need to size up the sizeing seems spot on I wear thin socks with me but that's just me and I water proof socks too 😀
Great chanel bud keep up the great work barefoot is the only way to go
Any suggestions for narrow feet?
Do you have any recommendations for work boots? A minimalist work boot for a mechanic? I've never been able to find one. And not sure if its a good idea to stand on concrete for 10 hrs a day in minimalist shoes too? Or is that something to work towards?
You definitely could and I have, particularly if you’re using more of a hiking boot option (like a Tracker Forest ESC), the only thing I’d say is that’s a lot of money for a boot you’re probably going to get caked in mud, oil and grease… do you NEED to have steel toes etc? If not checkout the FeelGround Patrol Lite, could be a good option for you!
Just got the primus lite as my first shoes and they are awesome been wearing them all day at my warehouse job for a week now
Get after it dude! That’s awesome, no issues?
@@TheBarefootStrengthProject no so far so good its been almost a month now and I wear them daily for about 40,000 steps a day ive felt discomfort at times probably from adapting but no type of pain or injuries
@@Alkemist369 that's one hell of a step count! Does that include any distance running??
@@TheBarefootStrengthProject no just walking my dog morning and afternoon and I work as an order picker at a warehouse
@@Alkemist369 my food bill would be through the roof if I was clocking up that many steps every day 😆!
Credit to you. Watch out for any twinges in your achilles/calf. It *can* take a turn fairly quickly
Thanks for the suggestions. Are there a pair that’s pretty good all weather (waterproof) for walking?
Lems Boulder Boot Waterproof would be great for everyday walking. For hiking the Lone Peak Mid Waterproof would be ideal, they're what I use in Canadian winters.
@@staebs thank you!!
Some great suggestions from @staebs, only thing I’d add in would be a look at the Tracker Forest ESC’s if you’re after more of a hiking boot 🙌🏽
With winter coming around, what shoes would you recommend for a beginner? Particularly it should keep one warm and be water resistent. For casual everyday use on concrete and the like.
Good question and depends on how harsh your climate is, I’ve been really enjoying the tracker decon JJFs (video coming out soon) but unless you’re somewhere with a lot of leaf/snow cover - they’d be overkill. The new Gobi with a thermal insole could also be a good option for you
@@TheBarefootStrengthProject The weather is relatively temperate. It gets to around freezing but not too much lower than that. Really, It should simply offer more warmth than your avergae sneaker and be waterproof. Anything come to mind?
@@TheBarefootStrengthProject The weather is relatively temperate. It gets to around freezing but not too much lower than that. Really, It should simply offer more warmth than your avergae sneaker and be waterproof. Anything come to mind?
@@Ithenos yep, it’s literally just been released but the new Tracker Textile from Vivo would take every one of your needs in its stride. If you need a low top though then the Primus trail all weathers with thermal insoles would be a great shout
could I wear those whitin trainer shoes everywhere? school, gym, outside, etc? i dont have the money to buy multiple sets of shoes and I like how those look.
You could for sure - just avoid getting them in white or they'll dirty up quick 🙌🏼
Do you have any recommendations for barefoot slippers? I’m struggling to find any to wear at home.
If you can find some, the VivoBarefoot MIMS (made in Mongolia slippers) are on another level. Only produced in small batches though so timing is everything 👌🏽
Just curious, have you tried the Magna ESC yet? I’m really impressed with them.
Yeah dude, great crossover boot! Personally I like to either go full ankle support if I'm doing something big & stupid (like the Tracker Forest ESC) or low and light if I want to move quickly (like the Primus Trail). Not to discount the merit of the Magna ESC, it's a beast of a boot, just doesn't often get a run out with my style of hiking.
@@TheBarefootStrengthProject Do you really find that you need that ankle support after your many years of BF use? Would've thought your functional strength would surpass the protection given. Understandable for a new user / convert from old style walking boots. But that's not you 😊
@@Dannyn7 Not particularly but they are more versatile and have a load of other benefits like better waterproof protection, better ankle protection from sharp objects (thorns etc) and when I'm off doing something stupid in the arse of nowhere, more peace of mind.
Like recently I used a pair of Tracker All Weathers to ride a monkey bike over the Sahara desert and then used the same pair to hike up Mt Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains. You can just do more in them IMO
What is the best one for plantar fasciitis. I am wearing barefoot now and I’m noticing that my ankles are hurting which they did not hurt before. Is there one that does some type of ankle support?
Checkout this video I did, it’ll help you a lot: How To Fix Plantar Fasciitis (INSTANT pain relief)
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What about the xero primo neo found those cheaper and more comfortable than vivio barefoot
I think that may boil down to personal preference. I find the Vivos to be MUCH harder wearing and longer lasting - my Primus Lites are still going strong after 4 years!
What about Splay?
I just wish there where more options is US size 16 EU size 50.
Christ! Remind me to never challenge you in a swimming race… 😉. The vivobiome could be an option for you in future, 3d printed shoes made to measure
i love the fit and feel of altra but they're so bad for durability. lot of people recommend topo ultraventure (and other models) for a similar hike/run shoe
I have heard off and on durability complaints. Do you have the Lone Peaks? Mine have been to hell and back without too much issue but have heard good things about the Topo apart from them having inbuilt arch support
The Whitins sneaker outer sole is 5 millimetre which is too thick for practicing barefoot walking or running. Feelmax produces barefoot shoes with 2.5 millimetre outer sole, the thinnest in the market place.
I disagree that 5mm is too thick to be considered a barefoot shoe (there is research backing 9mm as the 'magic number' as anything above that inhibits the function of sensors in our feet) but agree the Feelmax is exceptionally thin 🙌🏼
What? No Vibram FiveFingers? I'm crushed. LOL. Love my FF's.
Haha I know! It was a tear up between them and the Whitins but the Whitins are more budget friendly so came away with the W. I think anyone that’s into barefoot shoes (past, present or future!) need to go through a pair of vibram five fingers as a rite of passage 😂
Whitin, beware the tongue is not free, so if you have a high instep check to see. Whitin does have some with free tongue. Correct cheep but cheep is cheep.
Hike pro health?
Had never heard from them, but they look like the same white label shoes used by Saguaro etc so could be worth a punt 🤷🏼♂️
I hate getting caught out by the imitators.. bought a pair of shoes I thought were ok.. looks ok, wears ok.. until I’d had them for a while.. wore them around… and one day caught in rain.. wet floor.. wet feet.. what? Why? Oh look drain holes! 🤦🏼♂️ hadn’t seen them. Doh
Exhaust tips on your Jetta? Someone's showing his age. .
😂😂😂😂
Whitin don’t come up on UK Amazon unfortunately 🥲
That’s annoying! You can get some well priced Vibram Five Fingers now as well, definitely more expensive that Whitin but worth looking into?
@@TheBarefootStrengthProject Thanks for that. My first ever pair of barefoot shoes will be coming in the post tomorrow. I went for the Vivobarefoot primus lite III.
One thing I did want to ask as I have seen people such as yourself and other barefoot content guys claiming them to last multiple years.
Are they better when it comes to odor than traditional trainers with them been made with less layers? As most trainers I have had before for gym/ running after about 6 months they’re un saveable 🤣
Or if not how do you avoid them getting to that point?
@@shezzasid7386 sorry for being slow to get back to you, your reply slipped through the net! Good call on the Primus Lites 🙌🏽.
I don’t know the science behind it, but IMO yes. Probably as there’s less material to trap odours that said, it’s easier to manage if you don’t let them get completely wrecked before you start looking after them.
I put my Primus lites in the washing machine once every 1-2 months which keeps them clean & fresh ✌🏽