6 months in Vivobarefoot shoes | HONEST review

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Hey friends 👋 Let's talk about feet... Conventional shoes are destroying our feet, but luckily we've got barefoot shoes that have arrived to save the day! This vids all about how we can use shoes from Vivobarefoot to restore our natural walking pattern (gait) by just slapping on a pair of barefoot shoes.
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⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Why do we wear shoes?
1:46 Problems with conventional shoes
4:09 Why wear barefoot shoes?
5:04 Vivobarefoot Shoes Review
5:13 Durability
5:39 Mobility + muscle benefits
6:32 Pricing
6:49 Design + Material
7:48 Comfort
8:24 Sizing
9:23 Top 3 must-knows before buying
11:21 Conclusion
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@hellboy7424 3 года назад

Most people are unaware that the origin of the narrow toe cap on shoes was being able to put your foot in the stirrup when riding (A horse). It has been almost a hundred years, horses are gone... and everything remains the same.

@tokenjay 3 года назад

Couldn’t they just have made the stirrup wider?

@sophielorber4571 3 года назад

@@tokenjay You could have gotten stuck onthe stirrup, which is dangerous when you fall off. A toecap that gets continuously narrower always slides out.

@hellboy7424 3 года назад

@@tokenjay in some cultures it was like that, especially in the East (China). But as the partner of the other comment says, it was more dangerous in closed places like a forest where you could hook the stirrup to a branch. It's also a question of imposition and cultural triumph of Western fashions, which from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century marked the trends of fashions. From horse riding footwear it became fashionable ... without any sense other than the aesthetic one and causing serious problems and diseases in the foot such as bunions and forcing an unnatural narrowing of the foot.

@mogarcia1861 3 года назад

Why didn't they just make the stirrup wider?

@JohnnyArtPavlou 3 года назад

Cool!

@PurpJones 3 года назад

I've fallen down the rabbit hole of sleeping on the floor and wearing barefoot shoes. I'm diggin it

@tannerkadrmas1118 3 года назад

Lol me too

@TheHollyDaisy 3 года назад

Aye greetings from the floor

@fuggoff5277 3 года назад

Konventionelles staatliches institutionelles Framing hat mich gleichmäßig mit Verachtung für alle Modelle und Farbkombinationen ausgestattet. Meistens sind es paarhufige Passgänger

@anthonykosicki4555 3 года назад

Me too mane. The collective is on.

@IAmKnightsDawn 3 года назад

I just bought my barefoot shoes, and have a shikibuton in my Amazon cart for next paycheck. 🤣

@mikemikemikemikemikemeup Год назад

A warning for anyone that wants to try this. If you start this and get a couple weeks or a month in it may be hard to switch back if you decide it’s not for you. My mom and dad switched over to barefoot shoes and after 2 weeks they tried to wear there normal shoes because they couldn’t handle the foot pain anymore. But when they tried there old shoes it actually hurt them more. So if you do this for long enough switching back will get harder. We all ended up sticking with it and actually really like barefoot shoes. But just a heads up. This actually may be a good thing because it almost forces you to stick with it but it is something you should be aware of.

@donovanthiessen3445 15 дней назад

I disagree. I got to the point where i was running without any shoes on, outside on the pavement. I moved back to running in Altras.

@kimhall50 3 года назад

In 6 months Vivo's (and Merrill Vapor Gloves) cured my 20 year old knee injury that had never healed and was getting worse. I know I walk differently now because people don't hear me approach anymore. Went to barefoot shoes years ago and my feet still get tired sometimes but that seems like how it should be. Barefoot shoes are keeping me running at 60. Vivo's are way better quality than VGs but I still love them both

@Glorfindel_117 2 года назад

I've foxwalked since I was born and no one's noticed yet, but they all notice that nobody can hear me when I walk. I scare everyone without trying to. I'm planning to put some Lems Boulder Boots on my Christmas list this year. They'll be my first barefoot shoes if I get them cause man are shoes wrecking me at work..

@picashlio3361 Год назад

Me too. I used to have back and knee pain from prior injuries/strains. Two years in barefoot shoes and it's gone. I do cat foot everywhere now though soooo that's an issue at work I never thought I'd have... I'm too quiet so the management thinks I'm trying to scare people. Edit: because I forgot to add that last part.

@pribanovaterka 3 года назад

Ive had my vivos for a few years, but I'm definitelly not "barefoot only" kinda person. My problem with the "ideology" (I've seen people who are so much into it they'll call other people names for wearing non-barefoot shoes) is that although our feet are mean't to "feel" the ground and adapt to it, they didn't evolve walking on the surfaces most of us walk on today. Sure, dry soil can be quite hard, but it's noting compared to concrete or cobblestonest. I love wearing my barefoot shoes for walks in the nature, but I always think twice before taking them to the city, especially if I know I will be walking a lot (I'm European and I try to walk everywhere). If anyone wants to enlighten me on why I should wear minimalist shoes even on the unfriendly surfaces of modern cities, I'd be happy to listen (or read I suppose) :)

@viollettangel 3 года назад

A jak se vyrovnavate s prechodem mezi barefooty a ,,normalnimi” botami? Ja treba nejsem uz v podstate schopna chodit v normalnich botech, kvuli bolesti svalu..:O

@pribanovaterka 3 года назад

@@viollettangel celkem v pohodě. Pro mě "normální" boty jsou tenisky a obecně se snažím už kupovat boty jenom širší, protože z úzkých mě chytají křeče do chodidel. Boty na podpatku nenosim, nevezmu si je ani na svatbu :D

@viollettangel 3 года назад

@@pribanovaterka Tak to mate ok tedy 👍😃 Ja mela ted po prechodu na barefoot naposled sve botasky New balance a po 15 minutach chuze jsem temer brecela bolesti..

@pribanovaterka 3 года назад

@@viollettangel no je pravda že spoustu klasických bot už nosit nemůžu, respektive nemám na to nervy 😅 v létě jedu téměř výhradně barefoot, ale přes zimu pořád preferuju "normální" boty, jenom si musím dát pozor aby byly dost široké, jinak mě ty nohy už taky bolí

@michaelmccrohon5208 3 года назад

This would be my concern as well, Tereza, interested to hear people's thoughts. I imagine part of the answer is that unfriendly surfaces are just something we're supposed to find ways to deal with, which you normally don't have to in more cushioned shoes. I haven't taken the leap yet but I think it's the way to go. Can't say I'd be too thrilled about no more big strides though, don't wanna be a weird shuffler!

@Iron-Bridge 3 года назад

Perfectly structured video. Covered every aspect I wanted to know about the subject. Especially this particular brand. Great work, Mike.

@jensastrup1940 3 года назад

Good advice. Also on the walking part. Lots of videos out there about running but less about walking in minimalist shoes. Thank you

@trueetiquette 3 года назад

Sometimes I'm just surprised, that I'm learning about these things deep into my late 20s. Why is this not our conventional footwear?

@trueetiquette 3 года назад

So I've bought my Primus a few days ago and it hurts 😅 my feet hurt everyday now, but my knee pain from ACL tore 7 years ago is gone Tit for tat, huh? I'm sure my feet will become stronger and the pain will go away, but I'm very careful with walking too much at the moment.

@MH3GL 3 года назад

Because the magnate shoe companies who make billions of dollars off of you buying their footwear, don't want to change, and the don't want you to know. So they spend a lot of money (marketing - and other shadier things) to make sure you don't hear about alternatives. Their shoes are made of cheap materials, which wear out quickly, which means you need to replace them often, and spend more money on their stuff. (And the cycle continues...)

@anthonyxjamal 3 года назад

seriously. it's truly sad that I'm 28 and just now being taught the things we should be taught in elementary/middle school

@anthonyxjamal 3 года назад

that foot just flies at you as soon as the video starts lol

@Iron-Bridge 3 года назад

@@trueetiquette You will adjust eventually. It's how were designed. My plantar fascia was healed after a few months of shifting to zero drop minimal shoes. Not even using one of the big shoe brands either.

@ZandySungaOfficial 3 года назад

Thank you for this Mike! I have been looking for honest and clear reviews and I’m finally making my decision in purchasing the shoes despite the price. Health over Wealth

@itsmeGeorgina 3 года назад

Honest and clear review .. 🤔

@dyvel 3 года назад

Finally! I've been waiting for you to do an HONEST review!

@sanomihoi8406 3 года назад

😂

@heymikehanna 2 года назад

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@julia-vt7jj 3 года назад

Love this video! Excellent editing and great information

@Alex-vt9ti 3 года назад

Super interesting video!! Can’t wait to see more of what you create

@artist_11_11 3 года назад

Great information! I have been wearing vivobarefoot shoes for 5 years now.

@juliapiton7695 3 года назад

YOU CONVINCED ME TO BUY MY FIRST BAREFOOT SHOES!!!!

@Fireandaxes 3 года назад

Really good summary my friend, Thank you. At 54 and a little overweight I was concerned it would be a tough transition, but after a couple of weeks of aches and pains (because my feet were using parts unused for years) the benefits are amazing, and I actually feel really engaged with what's going on under my feet and want to walk more and on varying terrains. Doing 20k steps a day and never going back to "normal" shoes again :-)

@paddywiggle 3 года назад

Beast! We need more people like you. A lot of people are afraid of that initial pain period.

@theowensthree 2 года назад

This is great to know. 20k steps in these and you are loving them! That's great

@hinklehymer6893 3 года назад

I've been wearing the same pair of Vivos for 5 years. Still going strong and I love them. I've switched all my shoes to barefoot ones including my construction boots. I'll never go back.

@heymikehanna 3 года назад

Damnnnn 5 years! Wow that's mad. I've gotta build up my collection a bit more. I've got those and the hiking shoes.

@drtyprior 3 года назад

What construction boots do you wear? I'm a site supervisor and would love a recommendation.

@hinklehymer6893 3 года назад

@@drtyprior I wear the Belleville Mini-Mil Minimalist combat boots. Designed for the military, but I'm on my 3rd pair and love them. Thin sole and zero drop. Have yet to find another pair like them.

@drtyprior 3 года назад

@@hinklehymer6893 thank you I'll take a look!!

@eeyyaakk6801 3 года назад

Same pair of vivos for 5 years, how hard are you on them? Do you wear them almost daily? Do you run with them? Please elaborate. Thank you

@NayarPervez 3 года назад

This is such an interesting video. Never stopped to wonder about the shoes I’m wearing.

@LiefRunsFar 3 года назад

I read the book Born to Run and followed Barefoot Ted for years before buying a pair of his Luna Sandals. Years ago I ran in my Lunas and got injured. Wasn't until about two years ago I started wearing the sandals almost exclusively, outside of work. Then I lost my job about a year ago and was walking and biking only in the Luna Sandals. Just started running again. This time in my Luna Sandals. I was immediately able to run a good amount without that adjustment period you have with the average running shoes. It does take a good deal of time to get your body back to barefoot posture. Thanks for the review. You're not the first I've seen give them a great review. I'll get a pair if I ever need shoes again.

@danalan 3 года назад

Great video! Been thinking about buying vivo shoes and this was super helpful.

@michaelchiaretta 3 года назад

the right video at the right timing (for me). well done!

@JosBTG 3 года назад

Thank you for the insightful video. Also great quality. You'll have thousands of subscribers soon! :)

@TheTepsa17 3 года назад

I'm sitting at a tram, wearing Peerko BF shoes and enjoying this video 🙂 me and my husband, we try to live healthy life and we are considered to be hysterical and crazy, overeating etc by majority of our society just because we are informed and not ignorant. That's so sad. They say I'm also crazy organic mother and that can hurt sometimes even when I'm trying to be tough.

@NostalgicNathan 3 года назад

Dude your cardigan and sense of style is top notch. You have a soothing voice and I love how you’re bringing awareness to barefoot shoes. You deserve more subscribers and you got a new one, me 😄

@itsmeGeorgina 3 года назад

Sure, I care about hacking girlfriends instagram, I guess it was you who left the comment that this video was VERY interesting,, NO WAY a real female would write a comment like that

@daniel_eizoku 3 года назад

@@itsmeGeorgina ... The commenter is called Nathan, that's not a female.

@themtnmike 3 года назад

Such nice video quality. How do you not have more subs!

@TheStache_MTB 3 года назад

Dope video. I just got the Trail SG and ordered the new Lite 3 for more casual wear

@theomurgan3121 3 года назад

I looked into this more and ended up buying a pair, thanks for the vid!

@itsmeGeorgina 3 года назад

Really?

@fz4296 3 года назад

Nice review! Only thing I'd add is to recommend not wearing the shoes all day at the beginning but slowly progressing into full-time use. I heard that after 12-18 months you are ready to run a half marathon in them ;)

@aight365 3 года назад

What if you need to be walking and standing all day at work? Still recommend?

@felisagatuna6257 3 года назад

@@aight365 i do it and its much better than not wearing bareboot shoes

@aight365 3 года назад

@@felisagatuna6257 what? i don't understand what you mean.

@felisagatuna6257 3 года назад

@@aight365 sorry, i mean that in my opinion its recommended to use barefoot shoes rather than "normal" shoes for standing and walking even if its your first time. Just put on a good socks! 👍

@Ep-rb1vr 3 года назад

great video. Put together very well

@rockway32 3 года назад

for anyone looking for a minimal shoes that isnt 250$ just to try it out , saucony Bullet is around 60$usd with a 4mm drop and the same thickness as the vivo ones

@andyh5621 3 года назад

Great info very helpful. Thank you

@kvnngkronos 3 года назад

Great review. For the record, in case somebody is looking for additional experiences with Vivobarefoot shoes, I own 5 or 6 pairs of Vivos that I use for walking and running. I agree on almost all aspects mentioned in the video regarding these shoes apart from the toebox size, which is spacious, don't get me wrong, but I still think it can be slightly bigger (the shoes' big-toe alignment tapers slightly inwards when the optimal scenario would be a straight line); and durability, which for me hasn't been that great, yes, the upper part of the shoes held up nicely, but the soles worn off for me in less than 18 months, exposing the puncture-resistant mesh of the shoes and making them permeable to water. Your mileage may vary, but my experience could have been better regarding durability even though I alternate between my shoes. If I have to give an estimate on the soles' durability I'd say they last around 500-700 km.

@michelleveneskey397 3 года назад

I have both the geo court and the primus lite. The former are stiffer and come up a bit higher on the ankle, so that's why the rubbed for me too. After a year of wear, it doesn't bother me anymore. I much prefer the primus lite, though!

@sarahthatcher123 3 года назад

I've been barefoot now for a year. I own 3 pairs of Vivobarefoot shoes...he are worth every penny. ( though I buy on Black Friday only) . I own the women's Fulham boot ( Chelsea boot) my only 'everyday '/ non- athletic boot) it's the only one I wear all winter. I own a Primus lite and jing jing ballet. When I first started to change my footwear over I saw a lot of videos where people would say they would never go back to wearing conventional shoes and I thought it was just too extreme. I have several really nice everyday wear shoes that I wear with certain outfits etc. I replaced all my athletic shoes first but had stopped wearing all of my conventional shoes ( originally went barefoot because I had foot injuries and wanted to heal my feet naturally) I recently put on some of my wider conventional shoes ( my go to favourites) and I absolutely cannot stand the stiff sole even though they are flat. So there it is, now I am one of those people saying with every fibre of my being...I will never go back to wearing ANY conventional shoes for ANY occasion.

@osh241 3 года назад

On my third pair, I love them.. now my old shoe collection is gathering dust. 💪

@BitznPiecez 3 года назад

Five finger shoes where you can see each of the toes... This is totally my description too 🤣 😂

@sharonirons9828 3 года назад

I have had my eye on these for a while. I wear Altra Superiors for hiking, the Escalante for walking and working out. The wide toe box has ruined me for any other shoe. But the Altra brand has nothing in their women's line that are esthetically professional enough to wear to work. I was pleased to see that Vivobarefoot shoe does have a few styles that would look good enough to wear to work; I'm a stylist, and I gave up on fashion in favor of comfort years ago! Standing 10+ hours a day I still struggle to find a truly comfortable shoe, so, I just took the plunge and ordered a pair, I hope I'm not disappointed. Thanks for a great review.

@selina3442 3 года назад

Zaqq has nice options which look more professional 😊

@snuscaboose1942 3 года назад

How did you go working as a stylist in barefoot shoes?

@sharonirons9828 3 года назад

@@snuscaboose1942 I have worn the Primus Lite lll for Several weeks now with no issue. I love the wide toe box and don’t miss all the extra “cushioning” traditional walking shoes tend to employ for Supposed comfort. The caveat may be that I stand on a textured mat while at work, so that does have a benefit. They look good; a client just returned from the Netherlands and asked where I got my shoes from as they looked European in design. I want a second pair!

@snuscaboose1942 3 года назад

@@sharonirons9828 Thank you, my wife is a hairstylist and needs a better shoe solution. She would wear heels in the past, but a decade or so has taken its toll on her knees. What is the mat you use? I've not heard of that, seems a great idea.

@marcz9482 8 месяцев назад

New balance makes wide shoes. Dont be a fool

@dianemcq64 2 года назад

I just started wearing Vivo Barefoot and Xero shoes. Just heard in a podcast to avoid wearing socks with them because they squeeze your toes together. I think that’s a very valid suggestion!

@jeffo83 2 года назад

Defeats the object as well. Socks are ok to pad about in and the dri fit ones are best

@DL-ng8rf 3 года назад

I got about 12-18 months before the inside crease tears in my 2 pairs of Primes (not terrible given they're so light). I found them very comfortable, but a little clammy - they're synthetic so they retain moisture/condensation. Also! Don't wash the insole, they get floppy and move around under your feet if they lose their rigidity.

@itsmeGeorgina 3 года назад

Now there's an honest review 😚☺

@DL-ng8rf 3 года назад

@@itsmeGeorgina What no-one else will tell you ☺️

@Reblor 3 года назад

Very nice video, congrats!

@benmorris7276 2 года назад

I've jumped on the barefoot shoe train I got a pair of splay freestyle barefoot shoes because they were within my budget. today is my first day wearing them so far I really like them, I find them super comfortable. I think for my next pair I will end up getting some vivos

@kinto7378 Год назад

thanks for your video. I'm wearing earth runners since summer and I love them, I was already used tu walk barefoot a lot so it was easier . I'm searching for a pair for the winter beacause even if I love my sandals, I don't like cold;) . So in order to run I'm gonna have a pair of Fivefingers at christmas. And I really feel like wear them everyday, since they are so comfy.... I don't care about the other's gaze .But no barrier against cold. So I'm maybe gonna try the vivo!!!

@woolypuffin392 3 года назад

Just brought my first Vivo today. I always hated wearing shoes indoors and want to take the feeling outside without risking to injure myself.

@avery2604 3 года назад

I gave a like just for the timeline in the description.

@itsmeGeorgina 3 года назад

Timeline?

@TigerVent 2 года назад

I like how you can see Instantly HIS SHOES HAVE BEEN WORN!

@dalerwrightii Год назад

You're a great speaker!

@comingofkym 3 года назад

Aesthetic is important and I like everything besides the pop up “conversation pointers” I think they should be more of your style and not so bold black and greenish blue. Other wise I’m happy to subscribe, learn, and support you.

@TheHollyDaisy 3 года назад

Fair warning, I have been zero drop for 5 years and now any other shoes with arch/heel support feel very painful. I absolutely love the shoes you are reviewing. I struggle with finding a good light trail running shoe. These ones were perfect for running but how do we balance w tread for downhills agh. I wore them 6 months and are now coming in with a quarter size hole on the bottom. I run about 20 miles a week to give you an idea. I really liked Merrells zero drop trail gloves but they have started making them with a different arch. Nice video thanks Mike!

@Mitchy_P5 2 года назад

@hollis if you’re still on the search, checkout Xero shoes trail line! They have some great ones that fit the aspects you’re looking for!

@thestudiowithkristoff 3 года назад

Nice video, thanks!

@bdoesbjj Год назад

I was wearing regular shoes and barefoot shoes. I developed a really bad blister on the toe from my regular shoes and wearing the barefoot shoes healed that but it took me a month to heal.

@lukearmitage1533 2 года назад

My wife got me some cheap Merrell barefoot they wasn't very nice to look at but I just wore them honestly brilliant more balance no sprains want another pair now

@zonkronkle414 3 года назад

I was interested in buying a pair to try and shift into more zero-drop and barefoot running. Went to the website and checked them out and was ready to buy until I noticed that every size was out of stock :(

@Ferrum_Anima 3 года назад

Excellent video Mike! You mentioned you didn't like the Geo Court shoes but you never mentioned the name of the ones you stuck with. I would love to know!

@heymikehanna 3 года назад

Thank you! I ended up wearing the primus lites, but I’m not starting to explore a bit more. I’m thinking of getting earth runner sandals

@Ferrum_Anima 3 года назад

@@heymikehanna Awesome! Those were the ones I was leaning toward so I'm glad to hear they're worth trying. Thanks a lot!

@IanOcampoPodRider2016 2 года назад

I've not seen the whole video yet but I wanted to ask.. I saw in the intro you were putting some climbing shoes on.. how did you find the changes when using vivobarefoot but then switching to climbing shoes when climbing? do you feel it improved performance or reduced it? I do bouldering and I've recently bought the geo racer knit model :) Thank you !

@TylerNGOakley 3 года назад

I got a pair of old vivo+otillo swimrun shoes back when they released but it seems like they've stopped making most of their running shoe styles since then. They now only have basically one style and it's not quite as nice as some of the older styles.

@Saiarts_yt 2 года назад

I like wearing barefoot shoes. After a year of wearing them its a good idea to make use of motion controlled shoes because you need to take care of the calves.

@PeteOnPurpose 3 года назад

Barefoot shoes have been a gamechanger for my health and fitness, I love Vivobarefoot I have 3 pairs! I also recently got a pair of Xero shoes and I really enjoy them too, maybe check them out if you wanted to try something new? 😊 great video

@technopong 3 года назад

My girlfriend had some chronic ankle tendon and shin splint issues for almost a year when we first started dating. I did some research and found that the highly cushioned shoes (Brooks ghosts) she was wearing all the time were actually doing more harm than good. After trying to explain for several weeks that this may be causing the issue, I convinced her to get a pair of xero shoes just to try, and after a month of wearing them her issues started to dissipate! Fast forward to more than a year later and she does not have these issues. I'm sure any minimalist shoe would have done the trick, but the prio is a really good price point and did the trick. I run in Altras mostly (zero drop), but definitely you want to try an even more minimalist shoe to reinforce good biomechanics. If my budget will allow, I would love to try these vivo barefoots and xero shoes. Cheers!

@PeteOnPurpose 3 года назад

@@technopong That's awesome to hear bud, I have a similar story with my patella bursitis, since making the switch I have been problem free. 😊

@ogpigeon4431 3 года назад

Ive worn xero shoes for a year and am looking for another pair. Which to you is better, vivo or xero?

@PeteOnPurpose 3 года назад

@@ogpigeon4431 I personally find my xero shoes more comfortable than my vivos however o have heard people say the opposite. I think it primarily comes down to your foot shape. Vivo have a great returns policy so you could always try them and see if you find them more comfortable or not?! 😀

@ogpigeon4431 3 года назад

@@PeteOnPurpose thanks for the feedback

@lachlanlayton8915 3 года назад

I get years of regular use out of vivo barefoot shoes, been buying them since 2012

@rguerreiro81 3 года назад

I’ve heard this story several years ago in running shoes… now the market has moved away to hyper cushioned shoes. So these companies Marketing is re-targeting to find a new market… Same argument :D

@missmary9950 3 года назад

Great video; thank u! You have a calming demeanor 🤗 lol! Thank u for the info. What does ROI mean? And is there a certain kind of sock u recommend for these shoes?

@88woodbikes4 3 года назад

ROI is return on investment

@missmary9950 3 года назад

@@88woodbikes4 Thank u 🤓

@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS 3 года назад

Vivobarefoot toe box is NOT super wide. They are considered medium to wide by people who review barefoot shoes. I also say this as a woman who has to wear Vivobarefoot men's shoes because the women's shoes are too narrow (and I can't wear all of the men's styles because a number of the styles have too much volume for a woman's foot).

@user-fj2or3xp2c 3 года назад

I went raw I work at Amazon stand for 10 hours I’m on my second month and it feels good the only reason I can stand in them because my feet are super comfy wide row box and the benefits

@GiopoloMtl 3 года назад

Love them, they also look great wearing jeans. Big issue, my feet are very wide, so the Vivo barefoot shoes do not fit. Ugh.

@ihateketchup 2 года назад

Thank you so much

@lucaslittmarck2122 2 года назад

Best fix for people who take to long strides ( low cadence )... Buy a weight west! It feels like someone is gently pushing you down forcing you to naturally speed up cadence. ( Because the extra force on the feet from taking hard long strides will hurt when caring more weight then the body is used to. )

@jmdennis1967 3 года назад

I hate shoes that rub against my ankles. I had one pair that I bled from but those were not zero shoes. I have seen that the shoes you have worn are some times not big enough so I will probably go else where for my first pair. I really like the idea and have a spine that curves to much and they wanted me to do exercises to fix this but I would not need these if I had shoes that were flat and my foot muscles worked like they were supposed to.

@denlen5706 2 года назад

Thanks man!

@TheDarkAdventure 3 года назад

I usually get shoes that are too big because my feet are wide and shoes that cone your feet are too uncomfortable when using my actual size.

@chodelkossss 3 года назад

I use Vivo running shoes and one orange casual ones..sizing is exact, I usually use 42,5 size 275 .. in Vivo I prefer size 43 and it's perfect. So don't really gone size smaller,that was not correct advice ... Just go there and try for yourself.

@Commander_Cat 3 года назад

I wonder if Tarzan would react the same way dogs do when we put shoes on them.

@sanomihoi8406 3 года назад

He would. I spent some time in a very remote village where people didn't wear shoes at all. I asked them once if they like visiting the nearby city, and they said it's fun every once in a while except they can't deal with the shoes. They hate them.

@Commander_Cat 3 года назад

@@sanomihoi8406 ah that's interesting!

@sanomihoi8406 3 года назад

It's probably how we feel in ski shoes 😅

@BryanO82 3 года назад

Whilst durable, build quality of Vivos is definitely questionable. I live in them day to day and use them for crossfit. Unfortunately, after about 4-6 months, the soles tend to separate near the head of the first ray

@steph9677 3 года назад

Interested. Can you please tell me when it's ok to start run in them?

@BRANDON_MILLER 9 месяцев назад

I used to love wide toebox shoes but they just simply aren’t as fun or accessible as other shoes so I haven’t worn one in awhile, and so far I’m seeing no issue with my joints at all (I’m 18) objectively, speaking wide, toolbox shoes are directly better than any type of Nike, but somthing about having an air pocket is really damn cool.

@lizrain2210 Год назад

I never wear any kind of shoe/slipper when I'm home. Do you think that's enough downtime from shoes to make an impact?

@robclarke2426 3 года назад

I am not a runner (yet) but I’d like to transition to barefoot shoes in everyday life and at work. I make my living as a gardener/groundsman and do the occasional bit of landscaping too. I work year round in all weathers on all surfaces. I normally wear sturdy hiking boots. Is there a footwear option out there for people like me that will protect my feet from sharps at work and give me traction in muddy winter borders? Any help appreciated.

@ritamendes1345 2 года назад

Hi. Thank you for this great review. I don't know if someone already asked it here, but the reason why your first pair was too big was because you followed their size calculation, available on vivo's website?

@heymikehanna 2 года назад

I don’t think so, but I’m pre sure the shoe size calculate has changed from when I used it

@ritamendes1345 2 года назад

@@heymikehanna thank you for your answer. My doubt is if I follow the suggestion or not. I really want to try, but there's no physical store near me and they suggest me 2 numbers (in European sizes) upper than my normal and there's no UK size ".5" between. Although, their estimation seems to be really accurate with the real measurements of my feet. The size you use now is similar to your "normal" shoes size?

@sux2suk Год назад

Alright but I wanna know if I'm gonna be able to walk around for ten hours a day without getting tired

@Cookdog987 3 года назад

I really want a pair of these

@sarethums 3 года назад

Been wearing vivos for 3 years. Definitely a must.

@sarethums 3 года назад

@Alejandro Sosa Ive not found that personally. Ive seen these single toe socks. You cloud try those?

@johanneskingma 5 месяцев назад

after half a year of Vivo barefoot my knee problems have gone away

@wolflahti412 3 года назад

I go entirely barefoot (well, socks) at least 90% of every day.

@lucaslittmarck2122 2 года назад

I was looking forward to running in barefoot shoes..... They totally broke on 3d run after 10km.. never bought any new shoes.. now 1 year later I think it's time again to try a new pair.

@lucaslittmarck2122 2 года назад

Totally broke = whole sole ripped from the upper when running on steaming hot asphalt in the sun.

@steph9677 Год назад

Hi! Thank you for great video! Please help me out. I used cushioned shoes all my life. Currently I run with Brooks Adrenaline 21. I have office job and for work I wear casual shoes like Red Tape's most of the day. Those are not very comfortable for 10 hours a day so I'm considering buying Vivos. Is it ok for me to combine very cusioned shoes with Vivos? What should be the adjustment time and how should it look like? Any other advice? I would be very grateful.

@dogie1070 2 года назад

our feel change as we age. as we age, we lose the fat padding on the soles of our feet. I have been using sheep fleece insoles to provide naturally comfortable padding that is not overdone. old people (if you're lucky, you will be old someday!) need padding.

@clshanley Год назад

Hey Mike, I'm in NYC as well. Have you found any stores that carry Vivo?

@makennastagaard2923 3 года назад

Do you recommend going true to size on these? Or should I size up like vivo says on their website. Awesome video!

@chellsee4167 3 года назад

If you've never worn minimalist shoes before: I'd recommend that you get a piece of paper, stand on that piece of paper on a smooth flat surface, trace your larger foot (whichever one that is) and then measure the foot tracing. For me, these Vivos run true to size. Almost all of my shoes are a 42. I purchased a 42 in the Primus Lite II BIO and they fit perfectly.

@makennastagaard2923 3 года назад

@@chellsee4167 thank you so much

@manny9025 Год назад

What about half sizes ? Go up or down ?

@jakemir 5 месяцев назад

What shoe model is the one in the video? I only see a tracker and Primus no geochord

@rigo.acosta 3 года назад

Thoughts on groundies? They're more stylish than vivo in the sense that they're more casual unlike vivo were it's all athletic

@helsbels 3 года назад

I've got groundies but not vivoactive and I am in love with them. Just bought a second pair.

@mr.solomun9546 2 года назад

I only wear Vivo's and have done that since 2017.

@CadePriorFilms 3 года назад

Yeah.

@ThatMcflyGuy Год назад

Will it be painful to switch to Chelsea boots every now and then?

@roman.1862 3 года назад

Just ordered the white primes 3

@manvia 3 года назад

What about the socks? Are conventional socks okay, or do you need to use the 'toe socks' in order to grasp the benefits of the shoe?

@ItsRaitisLV 2 года назад

Toe socks or wide fit socks

@PerplexEnigma 3 года назад

Has anyone played disc golf in shoes like this? How did they hold up?

@13_Kas Год назад

what kind of socks to wear with them?

@Noone-of-your-Business 2 года назад

Where is the _"My own experience"_ part promised in the title?!?

@dscomics5603 3 года назад

hows the sizing? i usually wear 11.5, but i notice they only have 11 or 12. which will fit me best?

@helsbels 3 года назад

Better to size up in barefoot shoes but most sites have very clear size guides.

@karenrogers9985 Год назад

I have four pairs of Vivos, Addis, Primus lite III, Geocourt knit in leather and Primus Asana. The only gripe I have is they look like clown feet on me. I have good arches and a high instep so have to wear the men's not women's last and in a size 42, bigger than my feet which are normally a 6.5/7 UK 38/39. I went to the London store to try on available styles as I knew fitting would be a challenge and it only took me 45mins to get fully sorted.👍 The staff mentioned Vivo were looking into some customization offering which would be great as I occasionally drag my toe. The freedom and stability I got in the gym when I put on the Lites was astoundingly good. I'm 50s, overweight and don't run but have worn unpadded Sketchers Biker Chicks always for 8 years until threadbare as they were the only comfy shoe before. Changing gently to less of a heel strike pattern introduced when I wanted to be like Dad when aged 6. I'm still aware of the muscles in my feet awakening so am keeping my walking volume low but loving the shoes.

@karenrogers9985 Год назад

Also to say, I find them all a little too warm with the insoles in especially compared to the Skechers.