Within weeks after shifting over to minimalist shoes, my plantar fascitis cleared up. Been running comfortably since then. Never going back to regular market shoes.
I struggle with heel pain too and ironically barefoot has helped immensely as long as I keep up with barefoot exercises. Slow careful transition but totally worth it
Need a pair of those Feiyues. My intuition always drove me towards a light, flat shoe like those you described from starting doing martial arts and lifting weights in my teens. Great to have some context put on it all. Nothing better than that type of shoe for hitting the bag, practicing kicks etc.
I wear exclusively Xero’s, every day, for work and gym. It took a while, but my walking and standing mechanics are exponentially better. Ankles, Knees and hips moVe like they are supposed to move. Just started training barefoot at home and love it.
The whitin shoes i found on Amazon are awesome. Great alternative to the zemgear shoes since they've been killed off. They're pretty affordable too. The pair I have has lasted a year so far
I'm trying to find a way back into health and found your neck mobility videos and love your simple, human presentation without fluff and extra talk. I would like to see links in the description area to products you mention, though. I don't even know how to spell the German shoe brand to look them up, but I'm going to try to find the Chinese ones.
I wear the French/US version of the Feiyue shoes and I love them. They are a bit stiffer and thicker padded than their Chinese counterparts, which I find I need for my unaccustomed feet! You can tell the difference between “authentic” feiyue shoes and French feiyue shoes by the marking on the sole. The green triangle are authentic and the red circle are French
My favorite shoe of all time is the Merrell Trail Glove 3 trail running shoe. After I bought my first pair and wore them for a while, I immediately bought 3 more pairs. I wear them every day, and I have gotten about two years wear out of each pair ... even then, they aren't worn out ... just don't look so good. They are the closest thing I've foundto being barefoot and still have the protection to wear anywhere. I just broke open my last pair, and they don't make them any more. They now have the Trail Glove 4 and 5 which I haven't tried yet. I really wish Merrell would offer them again.
Merrell Trail Glove 4 is just fine for me. I got one pair, then 2 more pair when I found them on sale for 50% off. Don't care for the color of the sale shoes, but who cares for the price? Merrell also makes a Vapor Glove shoe that has a less nubbly outsole that may be a better choice for some. No cushioning at all. You can really feel the surface you're training on through the sole, but you don't spread or pickup various fungi from gym floors, dog poop between the toes and the like.
@@drewbob3030 I have the Vapor Gloves too, but the sole is too thin for street shoes (for my tender feet anyway 😁). They work fine for gym/workout shoes though.
I bought a pair of aqua shoes/sock shoes for deadlifting and squats. It has a non-slip sole and they're very flexible over the foot with a wide toe box that allows you to manipulate your feet for the perfect foundation for compound lifts. They're cheap as chips and can be washed in the washing machine.
I went on vacation one time and forgot to pack my chuck Taylor’s, so I trained with my water shoes for a week, and it was actually awesome. My thighs and calfs were sore AF after the first day, but then you get used to it. Pretty handy shoes in a pinch.
the thinest, most flexible and comfortable show I've worn is from Wildling. Basically feels like wearing a sock, with a good grip sole. They look pretty good too.
I have very broad toes and so the canvas shoes and converses feel very restricting while training. I would also toss in Vivobarefoots and Vibram 5 Toe shoes on the list. They are a bit pricey like your first three recommendations though..!
Very true. Got some knock off feiyue shoes in "warrior" and "lutai" branding and they are my go to shoes now everyday. Feels fery uncomfortable to go back to typical shoes from footlocker etc. Got knock offs because I'm late to the game and all the feiyue are sold out of my size, or unavailable, or the ones on Amazon don't ship to Hawaii...but the knockoffs do! So good deal. 👍 best knock offs I found were Amazon store from T.O.P. ONE seller name. I guess top one is a parent company of the factory 🏭 great video!
I know others have mentioned it but you really should look into Vivobarefoot shoes. Barefoot shoes with a 3mm super flexible sole, wide toe box, feather light (for travel) and their styles are improving the whole time. They have training shoes, casual wear, hiking boots etc all with the same minimal sole. The only draw back is they are a little expensive. I notice you like to wear boots occasionally, they do a men's brown boot called the Tracker. For most of my gym training I wear Stealth III and I run in their Primus Lite II. Also for a more commerical CrossFit shoe that you might like, the Reebok Nano 8s have a 3mm heel drop and a wide toe box, the sole is fairly flexible too. I haven't tried any of the newer model Nanos, I believe the new Nano X has a 4 mm heel drop. The Nanos are a far better feeling shoe than Metcons (if you like wide toe box and flexibility). I bought have a pair of Metcon 5s, extremely narrow, with a tight toe box and no flex in the sole. I never use them. I realize this is for the weight lifting component however I think they went overboard. They are too close to a traditional weight lifting shoe which is a very niche category of shoe and if I want to weight lift/oly lift I'm going to use a specialist shoe something like an Adipower .
@@dogrescuer1321 Heel drop is the angle of elevation from the heel to the toe of the shoe. If you look at most shoes from the side, the heel is generally far higher and as you move towards the front of the shoe it flattens out. Having a higher heel drop can be useful for things like weightlifting shoes e.g. Adipower shoes. As it allows people to compensate for a lack of dorsiflexion. Personally speaking I prefer most of my shoes to have minimal heel drop,
@@TheSwayzeTrain ah thanks, that's all I could wear with my neurological disease, ataxia. I didn't realize others were concerned about the bottoms of their shoes being flat.
I live in Thailand, we also have a very similar shoes that like your chinese shoes. With wider toes box and very similar shape and materials call “Nanyang” it is great for animal flow and all kind of similarly staff. Strongly recommend****
Could try "Warrior" (回力 Huili) sneakers. Feiyue and Warrior are the classic brands. Personally I find Warrior a wider/roomier fit at the same size. You can find them on Amazon. They're way cheaper in China though!
OMG! Those are like the canvas sneakers my mom bought me when I was a kid, a half century ago! I hate Nikes. They hurt my feet. For walking shoes, I wear Gravity Defyer (they're about $150), and they are awesome. I did get some cheap Xero knock-offs, but I was unable to adjust to them for "normal use."
I have to agree minimalist training shoes are a must to help to get better balance, being in my 70's I know about balance, the only shoes I wear when training on Trx, KB, Indian club, or Mace is the Feiyue I start years ago wearing them for Thai chi. I personally prefer low cut and if you don't have knees problem the are good for jump roping it's going to feel like you are barefoot they have a very good grip for TRX, I can have a 45-degree angle and no sliding they don't last long but I use them only for workout and don't walk outside and they are very affordable so far best price is at Wish.com. I am US 10.5 I get Chinese 45 /27.5 Perfect fit. Hope that helps.
rock climbing shoes you wear barefoot, so they can stink. I made “shoe potatoes” (my name for them, as a joke). Use nylons and close the end with string (when you have already used the toe section). stuff the nylon with hamster shavings, either cedar or pine. tie them closed with a string. now they look like a potato. make it roughly as long as the shoe. stuff them in the shoes when you take them off your feet. the shavings help dry the shoe faster and remove the smell.
Would you recommend the Feiyues for jump roping or skipping rope? Also I'm debating if I should buy the normal ones or the high top version for jump roping. Great video
Leguanos actually last a long time had my two pairs for about three years, including for martial arts training, agree could be wider toe but their grip and lightness great for fighting. Vivo barefoot my favourite but not cheap. Fortunately live in Australia so can wear sandal type shoes most of the year, vivo sandals and earth runners my favourite. Having zero drop on the heel and thin but protective soles so u can feel the ground also important. Love the barefoot life
Great Video! But... You've to watch out with the Feiyue to get the original and not the French version (they're only made for fashion) Originals are Feiyue DaFo or Top One, they're much better for athletes
"$150 is super expensive for shoes". Ye gods, here in Australia, go to the shoe shop for any type of sneaker (crossfit, basketball, tennis, enter any type you want for the example) and the cheap type that fall apart after a couple months of actual use would be about $150.
Mark Wildman I appreciate it! Breathing through nose vs mouth, which is better for cardio / weight loss activities? Also, how do you build strong hands for rock climbing? 🙏
Yeah. Feiuie also doesn't come in man sized shoes. But if you have dainty little feet, I guess they're fine. Softstar out of Oregon. The Runamoc. All that'll do.
Dude! Get yourself some: - sexy Vivo Barefoots (for the good looks) OR - Vibram Fivefingers KSO Evo's (for maximum toe spread and groundfeel - and washable which you'll need since they will smell)
i saw the Vivos in london but already had too many shoes. i'll look into them again.. i had fivefingers but honestly... the lack of leather in the space between the toes meant that they pick up stickers like crazy if you run off trail. i quit wearing them because i spent the majority of my time picking thorns out from between my toes instead of running. if they fixed that.. i'll look at them again.
@@MarkWildman Ahhh Yeah I understand how fivefingers are basically a harvesting machine for unwanted greens between your toes. I don't do trailrunning so I don't have that problem. I think you should only look into the Vivo's if you want stylish shoes. I think that's what the brand excels at - barefoot innovation meets beauty. Take care man!
@@MarkWildman Search on amazon "whitin". $30 barefoot shoe with wide toe box. It is amazing for running, lifting, kettlebell, etc. But wouldn't work for fighting training, outsole aren't smooth enough... I bought one to try...ended up with 3 pairs and wear them every day
I have persuaded my girlfriend to add some fight training and extol the virtues of books such as The Gift Of Fear for mindset training, especially for women and girls. I wear my vibrams or barefeet everywhere. I have been bingeing your videos for a few days and having heard many of your views, my lady is now convinced that we were separated at birth 😂 Great videos and content - thank you
@@TheDukeofDixie I've had the five fingers and liked them, but I now prefer the furoshiki. If you have toe proportions that dint fit the template then the five fingers could feel a little off.
+1 on Vibram Fivefingers. I've been using them for training and running for 5 years. You won't get the look wearing them in the gym any more and they take no space in a travel bag, but man, the smell... drugfinding dogs could not sniff out a bag of MJ next to it. :)
Hi Mark, the content you put out is unbelievable, I love your no-nonsense style and you've completed changed the way I workout. Whats your thoughts on using weightlifting shoes for kettle and club exercises? I have them from my former barbell days and I like the flat strong sole and the support they give, are they ok to train with?
Great points but what zero drop boots were you wearing in the TGU video? I didn't want to interrupt but feel that proper foot setup means a lot. The desert green boots. "Interest stoked." Been living in some Zero shoes for a couple / 3 years. My big toe made a hole out the top but they still rock.
Check out Nike Flex 8. I have the extra-wide version. I wear with no socks, lace-up nice and tight for both training and running. It's like having no shoes on. I bought another pair immediately and will buy another soon because I want to wear them for casual. Also very inexpensive. Do Google search, always on sale somewhere.
FYI for everyone looking to buy Feiyue shoes, there are two different companies making them. Notice how Mark's have a green triangle on the bottom, and the letter Y in the name on the side of the shoe looks more like a V. I bought a pair a few months back from the feiyue website and on mine, instead of the green triangle on the bottom its a red circle. Also the Y is very cleary a Y. If you look on Amazon you will find this style. They're not nearly as bendy and the sole is quite thick. The ones like Mark is wearing you can find here: www.tigerclaw.com/feiyue-shoes-martial-arts-pr-7012.html
I've had good luck with Altra running and training shoes. Zero drop and wide toe box. Strike Movement are more flexible and pretty decent. I'm too vain to wear truer minimalist shoes, but I do see your points.
Which Xero shoes do you most recommend? I am seeing both the Prio and the HFS. They are somewhat similar but the HFS seems a touch more built up. Is that a fair assessment?
I highly recommend Lems and Merrell trail runners for good minimalist shoes. I personally find Lems aesthetically pleasing while still checking the minimalist boxes, other than price, unfortunately. I've been wondering though, as a large man, 6'2", 275 pounds mostly fat, are minimalist shoes the best for me to be running and jumping in?
no... you shouldn't be running or jumping if you are "mostly fat".... you should be doing lots and lots of kettlebell swings because they won't shock load your joints.
Thanks so much for your reply Mark. I really appreciated your video on weight loss. I have been trying to avoid running and jumping for the most part, however, some of the best exercise I get is playing basketball with my students.
@@jonathanlooney1920 that's playing, i thought you ere doing the 5 mile runs or box jumps. you should be fine. but do kettlebell swings 2 days a week and kb clean and press two days a week. that combined with playing ball should be a sweet strategy.
Okay great, I am hoping to buy a kettlebell soon. Do you think 35 lbs is a good starting weight? We play every school day for approximately half an hour. Thank you again for your replies.
Possible suggestions I like that maybe you guys may find worth looking into. Xero mentioned in this video. Various Xero Shoes xeroshoes.com/shop/product-category/shoes/ Xero Toronto xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/toronto-men/ Lems Primal 2 shoes www.lemsshoes.com/collections/all-mens-products/products/mens-primal-2?variant=23307304730682
Pronounced Yoo-ay Fay. Chinese honor the family name first. You are correct these are the best martial arts shoe there is. Good wrestling shoes are worth having and Atomix makes a good competitor to Yuefei. Peace.
Have you tried the versions of Feiyue sold by the French company (I think)? I've heard those are stiffer and thicker and I'm curious how they compare to the Chinese versions
Doesn’t search and rescue wear a specific boot? I’d think you’d training your rucking in whatever the team wears so they are incredibly well broken in, and train kbs and club barefoot
Came back to ask if anyone has found or can recommend a zero drop, wide toe box, running/court shoe that is all black or black with minimal white. I ref basketball and have been able to transition all shoes to wide and flat except these. I have and like the Xero’s Prio and may try their HFS in all black when/if available again. Their 360 shoe may have been the one but also out of stock and also not all black. Looked at Altra but again won’t work for officiating because of colors.
@@bloodorangemoon they look cooler. Right now, mine are wearing out, so I've gone to the Walmart low-top knock-offs. They work fine, but...just don't look as cool.
Thanks so much for your advice on flat feet. I already had a opp on one foot. Nou my knees are giving up. After opp. And my feet are still flat. Can your exercise help my feet re a line my knees. I have nou cartilage left in my knee. Help.
I'm not sure if you saw this video, he made a video all about flat feet. Poor alignment of the feet is one of the things that may have played a hand in wearing down your cartilage as you have knee valgus (knees that roll inwards) when you have a collapsed arch. I would imagine he would insist your doctor advise you on whether or not you can train based on your personal pathology, which is always sound advice. However speaking from personal experience as someone who has had many joint injuries over the years from being in the military, I modified my training to train pain free and things like KBs and clubs, following the training advice of someone like Mark will only improve how you move. In your case, strengthening your feet will take future stress off your knees, allow them to work how they are meant to move and help minimize further damage. As the saying goes: 'if you think training is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.' czcams.com/video/bQTU1ix8Wu8/video.html
NO BULLs do suck even for walking shoes, and didn't know that Chinese shoes came in large US sizes. I've been using my Rival RSX boxing shoes for training and I love them. Might have to get a pair of feivue's tho,
@@maxrey4055 yeah, they are trying to chuck taylor the american market now. like selling carhart in london for 500$. sign. on WLE.com they still are 15.95. i have a buddy who goes to china for work regularly. i'm gonna send him with 50 bucks and have him drag back a grip of shoes in my size
@@MarkWildman I have couple of issues with my feet including over pronation of the ankles and flat footedness, which often leads to plantar fasciitis which I constantly battle with through deep tissue massage. I have been watching your videos on how to re-establish the arches of the feet. If I may say, great videos! If I follow your instructions on exercises and Wear appropriate footwear during (because I have some vibram five fingers) would this speed up the recovery process of bettering my foot arches?
Another shoe I've found that has a wide toe box, is flexible are Altras. I used to have so much neuroma pain until I got a pair of Altra trail shoes. Now they never hurt when I walk or run outside or can't train barefoot.
Wear shoes with the thin vibram souls. It's as close as you can get to being barefoot without actually being so. They're durable, have the big toe box and you can wash them.
@@MarkWildman yeah, I didn't think about it before your video. Didn't even consider that it matters:) Found your channel, coz bought my first cattlebell for working out at home during quarantine. So at least I can go barefoot for now:) And kettlebell is so different world. I'd say if you can buy one item for home workout, I'd suggest my friends a kettlebell and your channel. Cheers!
@Ant.. are the " Vivobarefoot" true to size? have you hiked with them? I had a knee replacement a few yrs back and am sceptical using minimalist shoes...would appreciate your opinion if you're experienced. Thanks :)
John J when you go to order vivos they have size calculator on their site. So depending on what you wear now it’ll suggest the best size. When I got mine the size was pretty accurate. As far as hiking, I haven’t gone just yet, but I have worked out in them, squats, deadlifts, and some conditioning work, definitely felt better than I was expecting.
@@ZeroCool8789 I've had the boots for a few days and thought I would give you an update since you were kind enough to respond...wore them just @ the house and yard for a couple days to make sure no bad rub spots, last 3 days hiked @ 90 min a day and feel like they'll be fine, very comfy, no long break-in needed. Used them a few times to do some kettlebell swings and am sure they'll be fine for working out if I need shoes. I did notice and expected to feel rocks a little more but they didn't make my bottoms sore. I guess I should copy and paste this review on their web site :) Good luck!
@@MarkWildman they do have these Men's Martial Art Kung Fu Tai Chi Cotton Sole Canvas Shoes (13) Black www.amazon.com/dp/B00HXNJYB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LIZvEbRRCA929 Not the same but maybe useable
Within weeks after shifting over to minimalist shoes, my plantar fascitis cleared up. Been running comfortably since then. Never going back to regular market shoes.
I struggle with heel pain too and ironically barefoot has helped immensely as long as I keep up with barefoot exercises. Slow careful transition but totally worth it
Started wearing minimalist shoes after knee surgery and PT. Helped immensely with my proprioception. Best shoes ever.
U do not have to try mini, just mini helps u forefoot striking
Need a pair of those Feiyues. My intuition always drove me towards a light, flat shoe like those you described from starting doing martial arts and lifting weights in my teens. Great to have some context put on it all. Nothing better than that type of shoe for hitting the bag, practicing kicks etc.
I wear exclusively Xero’s, every day, for work and gym. It took a while, but my walking and standing mechanics are exponentially better. Ankles, Knees and hips moVe like they are supposed to move. Just started training barefoot at home and love it.
The whitin shoes i found on Amazon are awesome. Great alternative to the zemgear shoes since they've been killed off. They're pretty affordable too. The pair I have has lasted a year so far
I'm trying to find a way back into health and found your neck mobility videos and love your simple, human presentation without fluff and extra talk. I would like to see links in the description area to products you mention, though. I don't even know how to spell the German shoe brand to look them up, but I'm going to try to find the Chinese ones.
Pause at 3:07 = leguano
I wear the French/US version of the Feiyue shoes and I love them. They are a bit stiffer and thicker padded than their Chinese counterparts, which I find I need for my unaccustomed feet!
You can tell the difference between “authentic” feiyue shoes and French feiyue shoes by the marking on the sole. The green triangle are authentic and the red circle are French
LEMS shoes are also great for the non-workout days! :)
Wrestling shoes are great for workouts ..i used to use mine for that
Xero Toronto xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/toronto-men/
My favorite shoe of all time is the Merrell Trail Glove 3 trail running shoe. After I bought my first pair and wore them for a while, I immediately bought 3 more pairs. I wear them every day, and I have gotten about two years wear out of each pair ... even then, they aren't worn out ... just don't look so good. They are the closest thing I've foundto being barefoot and still have the protection to wear anywhere. I just broke open my last pair, and they don't make them any more. They now have the Trail Glove 4 and 5 which I haven't tried yet. I really wish Merrell would offer them again.
Merrell Trail Glove 4 is just fine for me. I got one pair, then 2 more pair when I found them on sale for 50% off. Don't care for the color of the sale shoes, but who cares for the price? Merrell also makes a Vapor Glove shoe that has a less nubbly outsole that may be a better choice for some. No cushioning at all. You can really feel the surface you're training on through the sole, but you don't spread or pickup various fungi from gym floors, dog poop between the toes and the like.
@@drewbob3030 I have the Vapor Gloves too, but the sole is too thin for street shoes (for my tender feet anyway 😁). They work fine for gym/workout shoes though.
try vivobarefoots then. Merrells are ok, but way less resilient.
Something about the 3's has yet to be topped. There's a cheap rip off called TSLA's that are pretty close.
I bought a pair of aqua shoes/sock shoes for deadlifting and squats. It has a non-slip sole and they're very flexible over the foot with a wide toe box that allows you to manipulate your feet for the perfect foundation for compound lifts. They're cheap as chips and can be washed in the washing machine.
I went on vacation one time and forgot to pack my chuck Taylor’s, so I trained with my water shoes for a week, and it was actually awesome. My thighs and calfs were sore AF after the first day, but then you get used to it. Pretty handy shoes in a pinch.
Vivobarefoot covers 99% of my shoe wearing for all settings worth a look not cheap but they’re great especially the waterproof hiking boots
They are tough, resilient, bendy, zero drop, nice looking, durable, and good for winter too, depends on the model. Love them.
Stupid price for little material.
@@tacticalchunder1207 little material is the whole idea 🤣
Would any Vivo hold up going up and down a basketball court 2-5 hours a night (officiating)?
I’m surprised you didn’t mention vivo barefoot 🦶! Love your videos!
Finally a real Infos about training and shoes. Thank you.
the thinest, most flexible and comfortable show I've worn is from Wildling. Basically feels like wearing a sock, with a good grip sole. They look pretty good too.
Vibram five fingers el-x are all that I train in for kettlebells. 2ml sole and the shape of the foot.
I have very broad toes and so the canvas shoes and converses feel very restricting while training. I would also toss in Vivobarefoots and Vibram 5 Toe shoes on the list. They are a bit pricey like your first three recommendations though..!
Very true. Got some knock off feiyue shoes in "warrior" and "lutai" branding and they are my go to shoes now everyday. Feels fery uncomfortable to go back to typical shoes from footlocker etc. Got knock offs because I'm late to the game and all the feiyue are sold out of my size, or unavailable, or the ones on Amazon don't ship to Hawaii...but the knockoffs do! So good deal. 👍 best knock offs I found were Amazon store from T.O.P. ONE seller name. I guess top one is a parent company of the factory 🏭 great video!
Im a bit late, but as far as I know the amazon shoes are the knockoffs (at least in Europe) and the originals are Top one and DaFu.
This is another excellent video. Thank you.
I know others have mentioned it but you really should look into Vivobarefoot shoes. Barefoot shoes with a 3mm super flexible sole, wide toe box, feather light (for travel) and their styles are improving the whole time. They have training shoes, casual wear, hiking boots etc all with the same minimal sole. The only draw back is they are a little expensive. I notice you like to wear boots occasionally, they do a men's brown boot called the Tracker. For most of my gym training I wear Stealth III and I run in their Primus Lite II.
Also for a more commerical CrossFit shoe that you might like, the Reebok Nano 8s have a 3mm heel drop and a wide toe box, the sole is fairly flexible too. I haven't tried any of the newer model Nanos, I believe the new Nano X has a 4 mm heel drop. The Nanos are a far better feeling shoe than Metcons (if you like wide toe box and flexibility). I bought have a pair of Metcon 5s, extremely narrow, with a tight toe box and no flex in the sole. I never use them. I realize this is for the weight lifting component however I think they went overboard. They are too close to a traditional weight lifting shoe which is a very niche category of shoe and if I want to weight lift/oly lift I'm going to use a specialist shoe something like an Adipower .
Hi, can you explain what you mean when you say " heal drop " in a shoe please?
@@dogrescuer1321 Heel drop is the angle of elevation from the heel to the toe of the shoe. If you look at most shoes from the side, the heel is generally far higher and as you move towards the front of the shoe it flattens out.
Having a higher heel drop can be useful for things like weightlifting shoes e.g. Adipower shoes. As it allows people to compensate for a lack of dorsiflexion. Personally speaking I prefer most of my shoes to have minimal heel drop,
@@TheSwayzeTrain ah thanks, that's all I could wear with my neurological disease, ataxia. I didn't realize others were concerned about the bottoms of their shoes being flat.
I live in Thailand, we also have a very similar shoes that like your chinese shoes. With wider toes box and very similar shape and materials call “Nanyang” it is great for animal flow and all kind of similarly staff. Strongly recommend****
i'll look it up
they look cool. im trying to find a white pair
@@MarkWildman $66 ebay
Could try "Warrior" (回力 Huili) sneakers. Feiyue and Warrior are the classic brands. Personally I find Warrior a wider/roomier fit at the same size. You can find them on Amazon. They're way cheaper in China though!
OMG! Those are like the canvas sneakers my mom bought me when I was a kid, a half century ago!
I hate Nikes. They hurt my feet. For walking shoes, I wear Gravity Defyer (they're about $150), and they are awesome. I did get some cheap Xero knock-offs, but I was unable to adjust to them for "normal use."
I have to agree minimalist training shoes are a must to help to get better balance, being in my 70's I know about balance, the only shoes I wear when training on Trx, KB, Indian club, or Mace is the Feiyue I start years ago wearing them for Thai chi. I personally prefer low cut and if you don't have knees problem the are good for jump roping it's going to feel like you are barefoot they have a very good grip for TRX, I can have a 45-degree angle and no sliding they don't last long but I use them only for workout and don't walk outside and they are very affordable so far best price is at Wish.com. I am US 10.5 I get Chinese 45 /27.5 Perfect fit. Hope that helps.
I love Feiyues. They are my favourite workout shoe by a mile. I've used them for martial arts and for general walking around too.
So far, the Altra shoes I tried for running have the best toe box...not sure how their latest version is. I'll have to check out these shoes now.
rock climbing shoes you wear barefoot, so they can stink. I made “shoe potatoes” (my name for them, as a joke). Use nylons and close the end with string (when you have already used the toe section). stuff the nylon with hamster shavings, either cedar or pine. tie them closed with a string. now they look like a potato. make it roughly as long as the shoe. stuff them in the shoes when you take them off your feet. the shavings help dry the shoe faster and remove the smell.
Would you recommend the Feiyues for jump roping or skipping rope? Also I'm debating if I should buy the normal ones or the high top version for jump roping. Great video
Leguanos actually last a long time had my two pairs for about three years, including for martial arts training, agree could be wider toe but their grip and lightness great for fighting. Vivo barefoot my favourite but not cheap. Fortunately live in Australia so can wear sandal type shoes most of the year, vivo sandals and earth runners my favourite. Having zero drop on the heel and thin but protective soles so u can feel the ground also important. Love the barefoot life
Hi, what is zero drop please?
Great Video! But... You've to watch out with the Feiyue to get the original and not the French version (they're only made for fashion)
Originals are Feiyue DaFo or Top One, they're much better for athletes
Dude got my yellow Xero's the Prio is brilliant !!!!
I think you need to get a pair of Wildlings. They are also expensive, sadly, but they are awesome barefoot style shoes. Plus ya know...Wild.
"$150 is super expensive for shoes". Ye gods, here in Australia, go to the shoe shop for any type of sneaker (crossfit, basketball, tennis, enter any type you want for the example) and the cheap type that fall apart after a couple months of actual use would be about $150.
Please make a video on proper breathing. Thanks!
proper breathing for what activity? i just made a basic one for kettlebells. anything else?
Mark Wildman I appreciate it! Breathing through nose vs mouth, which is better for cardio / weight loss activities?
Also, how do you build strong hands for rock climbing?
🙏
Yeah. Feiuie also doesn't come in man sized shoes. But if you have dainty little feet, I guess they're fine.
Softstar out of Oregon. The Runamoc. All that'll do.
Dude! Get yourself some:
- sexy Vivo Barefoots (for the good looks) OR
- Vibram Fivefingers KSO Evo's (for maximum toe spread and groundfeel - and washable which you'll need since they will smell)
i saw the Vivos in london but already had too many shoes. i'll look into them again..
i had fivefingers but honestly... the lack of leather in the space between the toes meant that they pick up stickers like crazy if you run off trail. i quit wearing them because i spent the majority of my time picking thorns out from between my toes instead of running. if they fixed that.. i'll look at them again.
@@MarkWildman Ahhh Yeah I understand how fivefingers are basically a harvesting machine for unwanted greens between your toes. I don't do trailrunning so I don't have that problem. I think you should only look into the Vivo's if you want stylish shoes. I think that's what the brand excels at - barefoot innovation meets beauty. Take care man!
@@MarkWildman Search on amazon "whitin". $30 barefoot shoe with wide toe box. It is amazing for running, lifting, kettlebell, etc. But wouldn't work for fighting training, outsole aren't smooth enough... I bought one to try...ended up with 3 pairs and wear them every day
I have persuaded my girlfriend to add some fight training and extol the virtues of books such as The Gift Of Fear for mindset training, especially for women and girls.
I wear my vibrams or barefeet everywhere. I have been bingeing your videos for a few days and having heard many of your views, my lady is now convinced that we were separated at birth 😂
Great videos and content - thank you
I'm on 2nd pair of vibram 5 fingers...my wife makes fun of the look, but for me their the next best (& sometimes better) than barefoot.
@@TheDukeofDixie I've had the five fingers and liked them, but I now prefer the furoshiki. If you have toe proportions that dint fit the template then the five fingers could feel a little off.
+1 on Vibram Fivefingers. I've been using them for training and running for 5 years. You won't get the look wearing them in the gym any more and they take no space in a travel bag, but man, the smell... drugfinding dogs could not sniff out a bag of MJ next to it. :)
Hi Mark, the content you put out is unbelievable, I love your no-nonsense style and you've completed changed the way I workout. Whats your thoughts on using weightlifting shoes for kettle and club exercises? I have them from my former barbell days and I like the flat strong sole and the support they give, are they ok to train with?
He said elsewhere that he uses lifters as little as possible, only for barbell clean and jerk and snatch, due to the narrow toe box
Great points but what zero drop boots were you wearing in the TGU video? I didn't want to interrupt but feel that proper foot setup means a lot. The desert green boots. "Interest stoked." Been living in some Zero shoes for a couple / 3 years. My big toe made a hole out the top but they still rock.
I wear shoes for about an hour a week, they are like a Corset for your feet!
Love this! 😂 made me laugh more than once! Vivobarefoot shoes - please please try them!
Check out Nike Flex 8. I have the extra-wide version. I wear with no socks, lace-up nice and tight for both training and running. It's like having no shoes on. I bought another pair immediately and will buy another soon because I want to wear them for casual. Also very inexpensive. Do Google search, always on sale somewhere.
i'll check those out
Thoughts on toe shoes? Like vibram 5 fingers?
FYI for everyone looking to buy Feiyue shoes, there are two different companies making them. Notice how Mark's have a green triangle on the bottom, and the letter Y in the name on the side of the shoe looks more like a V. I bought a pair a few months back from the feiyue website and on mine, instead of the green triangle on the bottom its a red circle. Also the Y is very cleary a Y. If you look on Amazon you will find this style. They're not nearly as bendy and the sole is quite thick. The ones like Mark is wearing you can find here:
www.tigerclaw.com/feiyue-shoes-martial-arts-pr-7012.html
I've had good luck with Altra running and training shoes. Zero drop and wide toe box. Strike Movement are more flexible and pretty decent. I'm too vain to wear truer minimalist shoes, but I do see your points.
ill check them out
Li Wang vibrant, What others think is their problem !
barefoot shoes are also good parkour shoes. i personally use merrell vapour glove and feiyues (when i manage to find the original chinese version)
Super comfortable shoes! I love mine
I mainly train in combat or work boots ,the work boots are only used for training.Nearly all of my training is out doors.
KeezMZ are my favorite minimalist super cheap shoes. Jump rope and short runs #bigbonedflatfootedrunner. I need to start using working out at gym
wildling shoes! the soles are thinner, they roll up more, allows for the foot to move even more! also german shoe company
Love your channel. Shoes are pronounced “fey you” not “fey way” been wearing them my whole life, great recommendation!
eh nah. pronounced 'fey you-eh'
just got to the feiyue part of the vid and his pronunciation is very close.
how long do they last for high volume calisthenics specifically burpees 250-1250/day avg 625?
Which Xero shoes do you most recommend? I am seeing both the Prio and the HFS. They are somewhat similar but the HFS seems a touch more built up. Is that a fair assessment?
I highly recommend Lems and Merrell trail runners for good minimalist shoes. I personally find Lems aesthetically pleasing while still checking the minimalist boxes, other than price, unfortunately.
I've been wondering though, as a large man, 6'2", 275 pounds mostly fat, are minimalist shoes the best for me to be running and jumping in?
no... you shouldn't be running or jumping if you are "mostly fat".... you should be doing lots and lots of kettlebell swings because they won't shock load your joints.
Thanks so much for your reply Mark. I really appreciated your video on weight loss. I have been trying to avoid running and jumping for the most part, however, some of the best exercise I get is playing basketball with my students.
@@jonathanlooney1920 that's playing, i thought you ere doing the 5 mile runs or box jumps. you should be fine. but do kettlebell swings 2 days a week and kb clean and press two days a week. that combined with playing ball should be a sweet strategy.
how long are you playing? how often
Okay great, I am hoping to buy a kettlebell soon. Do you think 35 lbs is a good starting weight?
We play every school day for approximately half an hour.
Thank you again for your replies.
Possible suggestions I like that maybe you guys may find worth looking into. Xero mentioned in this video.
Various Xero Shoes xeroshoes.com/shop/product-category/shoes/
Xero Toronto xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/toronto-men/
Lems Primal 2 shoes www.lemsshoes.com/collections/all-mens-products/products/mens-primal-2?variant=23307304730682
Pronounced Yoo-ay Fay. Chinese honor the family name first. You are correct these are the best martial arts shoe there is.
Good wrestling shoes are worth having and Atomix makes a good competitor to Yuefei.
Peace.
You look happier than usual. That makes me happy 😊...
Hey, what's up giraffe 3:30!
Have you tried the versions of Feiyue sold by the French company (I think)? I've heard those are stiffer and thicker and I'm curious how they compare to the Chinese versions
I have not.
What kind of shoes would you recommend for training for search and rescue which is all outdoors here in -50c
Doesn’t search and rescue wear a specific boot? I’d think you’d training your rucking in whatever the team wears so they are incredibly well broken in, and train kbs and club barefoot
Came back to ask if anyone has found or can recommend a zero drop, wide toe box, running/court shoe that is all black or black with minimal white. I ref basketball and have been able to transition all shoes to wide and flat except these. I have and like the Xero’s Prio and may try their HFS in all black when/if available again. Their 360 shoe may have been the one but also out of stock and also not all black. Looked at Altra but again won’t work for officiating because of colors.
1/18/22 - Feivue's are selling for $48.68 on Amazon😵😵
That sucks. They use to be 16$. Check wle.com
very very informative! thank you
Love the Mad Max reference!
Hello! Any thoughts on those shoes that has the toes separated? I.e. without toebox at all
Fun idea. Useless in the long grass because it’s fabric in between the toes which attracts stickers, But fun.
Dem zeros is heros! That's all I gotta say about that.
Chuck Taylors. High tops. Nuff said.
I'm curious, why high tops?
@@bloodorangemoon they look cooler.
Right now, mine are wearing out, so I've gone to the Walmart low-top knock-offs. They work fine, but...just don't look as cool.
We would wear these to our school in india when we were little! Nostalgic!
Carray multiple pairs 4 spares.
where do you get your feiyues from? They have the green triangle so they are Top One, right?
Wing lam enterprises
Good stuff thank you😁😁😁
Yes- breathing vid would be great
just put one up
anything specific
Thanks so much for your advice on flat feet. I already had a opp on one foot. Nou my knees are giving up. After opp. And my feet are still flat. Can your exercise help my feet re a line my knees. I have nou cartilage left in my knee. Help.
I'm not sure if you saw this video, he made a video all about flat feet. Poor alignment of the feet is one of the things that may have played a hand in wearing down your cartilage as you have knee valgus (knees that roll inwards) when you have a collapsed arch.
I would imagine he would insist your doctor advise you on whether or not you can train based on your personal pathology, which is always sound advice.
However speaking from personal experience as someone who has had many joint injuries over the years from being in the military, I modified my training to train pain free and things like KBs and clubs, following the training advice of someone like Mark will only improve how you move.
In your case, strengthening your feet will take future stress off your knees, allow them to work how they are meant to move and help minimize further damage. As the saying goes: 'if you think training is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.'
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TEVA Evo? What about water shoes ?
Wear the shoes WITHOUT socks? Chuck Taylor All-Stars don't cut it?
Any recommendations on taking the insole out or leaving in with the feiyues?
Leave em in. You'd have to take the whole Shoe apart
The shoes Kevin Secours wears look interesting. I think they're Asics wrestling shoes. Not sure if I would like the high tops though.
Vivobarefoots are best. Worth the money.
Merrell Vapor glove 👍🔝🔝🔝
NO BULLs do suck even for walking shoes, and didn't know that Chinese shoes came in large US sizes. I've been using my Rival RSX boxing shoes for training and I love them. Might have to get a pair of feivue's tho,
They are in super limited supply right now. Try wle.com for big American sizes
@@MarkWildman yea I see that! I ended up at their corporate website and they are asking $65 bucks for this $2.00 shoe!
@@maxrey4055 yeah, they are trying to chuck taylor the american market now. like selling carhart in london for 500$. sign. on WLE.com they still are 15.95. i have a buddy who goes to china for work regularly. i'm gonna send him with 50 bucks and have him drag back a grip of shoes in my size
Just checked, they don't make them in 15 :( Oh well, story of my life. Any other cheap canvas shoe you recommend for the Big Dogs?
Chuck taylors?
What's your opinion on vibram five fingers for training in?
Love them.
@@MarkWildman I have couple of issues with my feet including over pronation of the ankles and flat footedness, which often leads to plantar fasciitis which I constantly battle with through deep tissue massage. I have been watching your videos on how to re-establish the arches of the feet. If I may say, great videos! If I follow your instructions on exercises and Wear appropriate footwear during (because I have some vibram five fingers) would this speed up the recovery process of bettering my foot arches?
When do we get advanced enough to train with the giraffe?
Ethal is reserved for gold level members
Another shoe I've found that has a wide toe box, is flexible are Altras. I used to have so much neuroma pain until I got a pair of Altra trail shoes. Now they never hurt when I walk or run outside or can't train barefoot.
ill check them out . thanks
Do you wear socks with these sneakers? Or do you also find them constricting?
Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.
vibrant 5 finger shoes
Any thoughts on Chuck Taylor's?
love them.. they need a bigger toe box though.
Wear shoes with the thin vibram souls. It's as close as you can get to being barefoot without actually being so. They're durable, have the big toe box and you can wash them.
Nike metcon is good tho
I'd search for those Chinese shoes:) but atm wearing Chuck Taylor's, they are build like a tank :)
if they just came with a wider toe box they would be the perfect shoe
@@MarkWildman yeah, I didn't think about it before your video. Didn't even consider that it matters:) Found your channel, coz bought my first cattlebell for working out at home during quarantine. So at least I can go barefoot for now:) And kettlebell is so different world. I'd say if you can buy one item for home workout, I'd suggest my friends a kettlebell and your channel. Cheers!
$36.43 with tax and shipping from amazon
Only vibram five fingers👣
Vivo is the ones..
I’m surprised Vivobarefoot wasn’t mentioned.
@Ant.. are the " Vivobarefoot" true to size? have you hiked with them? I had a knee replacement a few yrs back and am sceptical using minimalist shoes...would appreciate your opinion if you're experienced. Thanks :)
John J when you go to order vivos they have size calculator on their site. So depending on what you wear now it’ll suggest the best size. When I got mine the size was pretty accurate. As far as hiking, I haven’t gone just yet, but I have worked out in them, squats, deadlifts, and some conditioning work, definitely felt better than I was expecting.
@@ZeroCool8789 Thanks, I ordered a pair!
@@ZeroCool8789 I've had the boots for a few days and thought I would give you an update since you were kind enough to respond...wore them just @ the house and yard for a couple days to make sure no bad rub spots, last 3 days hiked @ 90 min a day and feel like they'll be fine, very comfy, no long break-in needed. Used them a few times to do some kettlebell swings and am sure they'll be fine for working out if I need shoes. I did notice and expected to feel rocks a little more but they didn't make my bottoms sore. I guess I should copy and paste this review on their web site :) Good luck!
Sadly, the Kung Fu shoes only go to a men's size 12
Yeah, I got battleships 🤣
that is a problem
@@MarkWildman they do have these Men's Martial Art Kung Fu Tai Chi Cotton Sole Canvas Shoes (13) Black www.amazon.com/dp/B00HXNJYB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LIZvEbRRCA929
Not the same but maybe useable
What are the coyote boots you're always wearing when not training?!
5.11 recon .... super comfy and flexible boot
The need to color coordinate to match your gym, sign you've lived in LA too long ;)
True
Why is the Giraffe not in more videos?
Ethel is shy
Please post names of these shoes :: )
Angela Kunkel can’t you just write down the names? He does mention them