Why should you wear toe spacers? 

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Amen

no cap

Hallelujah😹

Feetish, not fetish.

Indeed you shall

Best comment hahaha

Tell Lord Shaxx I said Hi!

@@judasjunior6503 a man of culture

@@shaashcya405 indeed

Lol good one!

Lmao

Just dis like it 👎

I almost didn't watch it for that exact reason! Lol

Lol yes! Algo: Oh you like toes now do you?

The way that desks and computer mouses are designed destroys your body so quickly. Idk why we just accept it. For some reason the computer mouses that are designed to not destroy your wrist are insanely overpriced shells over a $5 mouse and suck majorly as a result.

Spine, how?

@@lobsterbark What kind of desks are good? Angled ones or something? Please let me know!

@@sandersson1 Most desks force you to put your arms up too high. This is probably because the arm rests in many chairs get in the way. Your arms should be as low as possible, basically at the same level as being in your lap.

@@lobsterbark we accept it because we have to work and our bosses don't care lol. I literally developed carpal tunnel when at a desk job and had to use my sick days to recover. But my boss wanted me to keep doing what I was doing and work faster afterwards.

Same! I get laughed at for always wearing sandals but I don’t care anymore because it could be worse haha

When you get shoes they can come in "wide" and that's a lot closer to how your feet go naturally.

Me too, haha, whenever I go wear sport shoes I’m like, this is the only time feet, this pain will end soon.

Dansk

I wish. My feet are so narrow and my toes are so close together I get a lot of foot pain

lmao

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Don't punch her

ur toes still gonna crook after 8 hours work a day over 50+ years and those foots of ur grandma are most likely working feet

@@slivspinz1665 Nah. I have seen her shoes from her youth. Heels, leather, bright red, call d also the peppers since the front is tight and pointy.

Pff reject humanity, return to monke

Hoohoo

@@zenithchan1646 lol

Pfft Crocs are the way to go! Has all those benefits and more and can alternate between leisure and sports mode based on the positioning of the built in heel strap for all out utility.

A man of culture

Because it isn't cost effective

@@shidfard what on earth does that mean?

@@gking407 It is cheaper to make a shoe that isn't shaped like a foot with toes.

@@shidfard that isn’t what this video or original comment suggest. Wider toe boxes are the suggestion and have been sold for years

They also look more aesthetically pleasing than the ugly non feet looking shoes

and out backs would be so grateful too!

lol why is this so funny

Im already on it, monkey mode activated. I can use my feet like hands, opening door knobs , folding socks, kinda weird to admit, but I’m a little bit proud of it

Leave the city and live in the woods .

bc of athletes foot probably

@@dinosaur5 what does he mean his toes are knarly

Cuz i got my big toes bent towards my foot if thats what be talking about

There is no amount of preventive measures that could save shaq’s toes. The guy is 7’2” and played most of his career around 350 lbs. The fact that he could even run at that size is a testament to the genetic superiority of some people. Shaq is like a direct descendant of the nephelim.

@@I1ght961 he means his toes look kind of weird or "nasty" for lack of better term.

Agreed my boi,I just copped some

Just turned 18. Glad I got this pop up in my recommended.

Safety glasses and hearing protection too

@@JurassicJolts lmao

try mewing also, search it up

Woah really?

Feet come in different shapes and they all work ok. I think the calfs and knees are way more important.

@@MrCmon113 the foot health will affect the entire body starting from the ankle, knee, hip, lower back, and so on

@@MrCmon113 Every part of the body serves a purpose. Foot health is as important as leg calf and knee health.

@@MrCmon113 "I think the calfs and knees are way more important." Without feet, we literally would lose our mobility.

Facts. I picked up a fungus last month.

@@prometeus7559 There aren't any worms involved it's fungal.

I never had problems with being barefoot. The key is to clean the house everyday and avoid carpets.

@@Kingdeathtrooper I was thinking of hookworms. You're right tho

@@lilycha9398 I’ve always been barefoot lol I play outside barefoot and am barefoot at home. My parents HATE that but I do it cuz it feels good and my feet feel stronger. I only wear shoes when I have to go out, school, or work which is just more than half my day lol

Because they do lol

Lmao they eavedrop on everything

Same

Appreciate the corpos being concerned of my health, but scared that they hear what I say

@@veterayt6800 They don't care about your health, they just want you to consoom

Underrated

No wonder why they’re so fast and floaty!!

Clown shoes are scientifically supported

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First I was thinking wow never thought I'd watch a video like this then im wowed again with this KH comment 😭

My parents hate this lol,they think my shoes are always too big.. even now I always want wider,I hate not being able to move my toes

Yess same i personally do this cause of sensory issues linked with my adhd

I'm just 20 but I'm so tall that my body is equally bigger and where I live I can't find shoes that are fully comfortable. but I don't leave my house much and never wear socks so idc . but u know I could use fixing my toes a bit cyz they are stuck together from when I was younger hmm

my parents would always buy me slightly oversized shoes thinking i’d grow into them. I never did but I liked the extra space it gave me so now I buy larger shoes for myself

Seems like an odd recommendation from your mom. Normally you specifically take your shoes off when you're at home. Or at the very least, whatever shoes you use outside, you aren't supposed to use inside, cause you'd be spreading the outdoor germs on your indoor floor.

@@vindifference that's US common thing I think but yeah it seems really disgusting to wear sneakers inside your house.

I never understood why people wear shoes at home.

@@derbigpr500 You know in my household i've never been told to remove it but I realize how disgusting it is. When I'll have my own house I won't do it

My mom would whoop me if I dared wearing shoes at home lol

Hey if it helps a complete stranger thinks you should let yourself buy something if it helps manage sensory issues. I eventually let myself buy ear plugs a few years ago and changed my life. I hope you bought them 11momths ago 😊

I have progressed, i can now snap a towel while holding it with my toes, i wear slides pretty much all summer so more toe space

Nice

Lmao you serious 🤣🤣🤣

@@user-exuytv I've been doing it ever since I could remember. And strong toe grip also let you pinch my siblings with my foot. Also helps with picking things up, sometimes it's easier to use your feet.

@@MinutePlant how much can yo toes curl lmao

well no because thats what it is

Bruh😂

If anything, shoes are more like braces for your feet, because they push your toes into a different position than they are naturally. Toe spacers, if anything, are just correcting the damage done from wearing shoes.

Really? Only a month? I bought some toe correctors but then gave up on wearing them because I figured undoing a lifetime of toe squeezing could never be fixed in such a short amount of time. How often do you wear them and when?

@@BigDeepz All day basically, well from 8am-10pm most days. I take them off for 5 mintues every few hours to give my toes a good stretch and then put the correctors back on. I don't wear them to bed, I give my feet a rest then. When I take them off I do toe stretches, attempting to tip toe, and toe exercises. I look at my feet and move them around, trying to concentrate on my brain to foot functions. I used a little Cork ball, roll it underneath my foot to stretch out the muscles and it helps releave the pain of the toe correctors. You could use a golf ball to save money. When I first started the first week I was in agony, my 2 smallest toes was the worst. Put this way my feet was squashed together and I have hammer toes in both my 2nd smallest toes. Now they aren't as bad, my toes have gaps between them too. You just have to deal with the pain and wear them as much as you can. Ignore the 15 minute wearing advice, otherwise it will take ages to benifit from the correctors. Honestly my feet have feel great.

@@BingoBongoBingerz wow thats awesome! Thank you for the reply. I just put them on and I'm going to try to wear them all day while I work out and stuff. Luckily I already have barefoot shoes so i can wear them in my shoes haha

@@BigDeepz Yes, I forgot to mention barefoot shoes make wearing them while walking and working comfortably. I wear finger socks with them to. Thsrs another note, try and recycle your old socks and swap them for finger socks. It allows much more freedom.

@@BigDeepz Thank you, glad you're trying again. Just keep going. I'm planning a solid year of wearing them

Holly shit. Just searched chinese foot binding and it looks horiffying

sad boulderer noises.

I never understood that. I get that the tip of the shoe has to be rigid to be able to get a good hold, but why does it have to be so narrow? Wouldn't you be able to use the strength in your foot better if you could spread it? Or is it so you can squish you foot into small openings in the rock?

@@kurachan101 its to have a strong holding point with a compact weight to it. Ever tried climbing a wire fence with large toe shoes or boots?

@@PatTheRiot exactly why I love converse when jumping fences the toe box just fits snug into the squares of the gate

Back when I made the transition to zero drop barefoot my calves hurt for over a month with my running. Great now though.

@@drdanielbirch awesome video. I looked and did barefoot style shoes but couldnt use them for squash. This could be s solution. Can you use these eventually during sports sctivities? Many thanks

@@nialsawa5257 Thanks for the comment. You can use them in your shoes but personally I don’t tend to recommend it. Narrow squash shoes can be an issue but wear the toe spacers afterwards for a period of time (what works for you). That should help. I have a similar issue with my hockey skates that are tight. After a game I typically put them on for a bit at home.

Would love to know what style of Merrill’s Vibram u chose

@@theresabaker7092 Personally I am currently not running or walking in Merrells. But I do believe they make great shoes, I think the vapor is a popular minimalistic shoe they produce. My main day to day shoe is the vivobarefoot Gobi 2 and vivobarefoot primes lite 3.

id rather wear clown shoes than those pieces of trash 😂😭

@@lightningmcqueen1717 once u try them there's no going back, other shoes becomes unusable and not comfortable anymore

@@MrStarpeto id still rather wear a bigger size instead. maybe not clown shoes 😂

@@lightningmcqueen1717 putting appearance before health is not a wise choice, I'd rather look like a clown than having bad feet that hurts when I walk

@@MrStarpeto and thats your opinion.

I love Altras great choice!!

@@drdanielbirchwhat were the other brands? I heard Hoka but what were the other ones you mentioned?

Thank you 😊

@@foodiesworldUSA vivobarefoot, altra, xero, to name a few

@@foodiesworldUSA Altra, xero, vivobarefoot are a great set of options

i feel irritated. without following that mindset, they could’ve had healthier feet. i wanna meet the person who invented that mindset and give them a hard punch in the face, if i’m being honest.

Alot of times they would straight up break the bones in their feet and reshape them so they'd appear smaller 😣

Bro it wasn’t just tiny shoes, the shoes were unnaturally tiny and the women had their feet smashed by a hammer and folded the front so it can fit

@@hkennemer1 :(

@@hkennemer1 damn 🙏🏽

What is duck feet? We're your feet wide??

@@bakago4746 Not literal duck feet xd But yeah, my feet were wider towards the toes.

Doesn't really matter how narrow your feet are as long as your big toes don't come awkwardly in.

Great to hear

Been seeing ads for Altra nowadays, I was skeptical but not that I've seen this video I just might check them out

So you're into feet fetish huh?

@@honezone2266 You'd be surprised how little they show feet, on RU-vid

Definitely work on some foot exercises and barefoot work.

Make sure to roll your feet out too! Changed the game for me. I roll my arches with a plastic foam roller ball with basically spikes all over it.

Just start barefoot trail running and you don't have to worry about anything else. Also makes you a badass.

@@MrCmon113 thats crazy risky and painful

Thanks for the comment. Barefoot shoes are a great start but be sure to ease into them. Our feet can take time to adjust and be sore. Just a heads up. Additionally, foot strengthening exercises can go a long way including the short foot exercise. I've included a link below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3bcp6aRPAKU.htmlsi=d_2hLss-7csrcP6T

@@drdanielbirch thanks a lot! I’m certainly taking it all into consideration doctor. 🫶🏾🫡

You are likely ok without them. Barefoot around the home is very beneficial.

@@drdanielbirch what about flipflops at home than barefoot

@@hassyddevil Bare-feet allow for the proprioceptive receptors in your feet to send more information about tactile touch. Bare-feet also allow for more activation of the foot with walking as opposed to sandals. Now there are population thats can not go barefoot for numerous reasons (infections, safety reasons, neuropathies etc.) and for those individuals I don’t recommend it. But barefoot is better than a sandal for many situations. If you do wish to wear a sandal I would suggest one with a heel of some sort (loop, string, heel cup). That way you gait is more natural unlike with a thong sandal where many will flex the toes to hold onto the sandal when you lift your foot.

@@drdanielbirch what about just socks?

@@drdanielbirch so your telling me, that going barefoot for like 10 years straight bc i was a kid who hated shoes was a good thing? Lol i guess the name Mowgli paid off haha

^ This

You still have time.

Me too & I had bunions since I was a kid :,(

Those exercises take time and your brain does need to learn new tasks. I tell my patients to start by using their hands to guide the toes and help them into those positions and over time it will come.

Run around barefoot. Preferably through forests and do balancing and stuff. Then control over those bodyparts will come.

My pinky toe has been folded in on it's self for as long as I can remember

@@MrCmon113 that sounds rough lol, woods could give you cuts,blisters, slivers and there could be sharp rocks

@@juanfernandez2183 Just walk around barefoot inside until you develop some balls!

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Smart move you've found ways to adapt. If the size are too big a barefoot shoe may fit your foot even better.

gross

The single spacer is typically used for bunion issues. But both have benefit

@@drdanielbirch oh okay, I will have a better effort to use the spacers***

@@_pitaph_6392 yeah, I have problem with run on sentences… I usually have poor grammar but mean well; - can you tell I like using semi colons?

Ok so you are correct in that we weren't meant to be walking barefoot on hard surfaces such as concrete. I would find it hard to believe muscles and bones would disintegrate but you could damage tissue with overuse. As for the insole I'm glad to hear you found benefit. But you are also correct in that insoles can allow particular musculature of ours arches to not be required and intern not be as strong. I support the mixing of surfaces and that would solve your problem. Foot exercises can also help such as the short foot exercise. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3bcp6aRPAKU.html

@@drdanielbirch Thank you so much for your help Daniel!!

They don’t look as good, wide shoes are traditionally used by clowns

Yes

Im gonna call the cops on you👿..... JK

I suggest you put a spare shoe in your car incase you got pulled over, you can quickly hide the slippers and wear the shoe

It's ilegal to drive with slippers here too, just drive barefoot

@@TeraBitts aren't drive barefoot is illegal too? Because it is illegal to drive barefoot here but it's legal to drive with slippers

@@captainharloq8054 huh, why is driving barefoot illegal? it's the only way I can drive smoothly

That’s great to hear! It’s all about motion! Controlled articular rotations for the legs and feet are also great. As much as moving and stretching is important. Control of that motion is also vital. Keep it up!

Wear socks. It's nearly the same as being barefoot, but is more acceptable to a lot of people.

@@StarsManny don’t wear socks or shoes if you aren’t out in public

@@StarsManny humans evolved to have balance with a wide spread foot

@@StarsManny socks aren’t comfortable for me being in feet is just nice but I still wear socks if I’m outside doing stuff

@@StarsManny it depends where you live or culturally accepted . i'm pretty sure it's almost the whole world though.

Spaced toes are superior!! Remember that bb

lolwhat

@@RawrLollipop4 true facts

Pfft haha spaced to s

where can I buy these?

What? Lol

@@KDevlaney think he's talking about how Americans wear shoes in their homes. It's uncommon to do that pretty much everywhere else

Man, I don't remember which movie they were making fun of this where the guy was even sleeping with his shoes on, fucking hilarious

@@magnumxlpi Americans only wear shoes in their house if they’re planning on going back out or something

@@Nave6W weird cause everyone I know always wears them. Now I live in Germany and nobody does. Same in every other country I've visited.

Haha it feels good

did you ever figure it out

Correct toes is a high quality one, but a bit pricey

@@jimbobcheezeburger2020 yes

It will,this is how our toes should actually be like. Ditching the previous shoes and switching to barefoot shoes,Sandals and Flip-Flops for daily use is the best option.

@@-BarathKumarS what if I’m required to wear steel/composite toe shoes at my work?

Ahhahhaah

You think Americans sleep in their shoes?

@@Juangalt I thought it is more common for Americans to wear shoes inside? Am I wrong? I watched too much Seinfeld 😅

@@sanastela I don't but maybe it is more common. Definitely not sleeping though.

Same with the Asians

I think your just more likely to wear shoes in colder climates.

Cramps in the foot can also occur because your foot isn’t used to engaging those particular muscle groups. Try short foot and toe exercises to help improve the endurance of your feet too. Find a video below: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3bcp6aRPAKU.html

@@drdanielbirch thx for the tip:)✌🏻

Haha That’s a first. Happy that they’ve helped

still waiting

Thank you for your question @tal32123. DISCLAIMER Initially please all that read this speak with a healthcare professional for further specific guidelines with transitioning to minimalist foot wear as to avoid injuries from arise. In the grand scheme of things yes I believe minimalistic footwear is superior but there are some people that should stay in a stiff shoe. This can depend on a variety of factors; age, bone density, malformations, previous injuries etc. You are correct there is a big debate on the topic. The main concern surrounds the injuries that can occur when attempting to transition from a heeled stiff shoe or runner to either a zero drop or barefoot shoe. This was the major issue with the initial marketing campaigns brought about years ago by minimalistic footwear companies. The marketing was either misrepresented or misinterpreted as a cure all for all, which they aren’t. As a result many jumped full on in, which in some cases resulted in injuries. It should be known that a full transition can take up to a year if not longer in some individuals. Take running for example. Many amateur runners are heel strikers, this is made possible with a heeled cushioned shoe. Just try and run around your house in bare foot and you will instantly run on your toes or mid foot. So many issues arose from heel strikers transitioning quickly but not changing their running form and not altering the distance they were running. Furthermore, with a casual shoe when jumping to a minimalistic shoe your foot all of a sudden requires many more structures and muscles to activate which haven’t been required previously in a stiff shoe. This can cause the plantar/sole of your foot to experience discomfort. That’s roughly the argument on the topic. My apologies if that was a long winded answer but those are my thoughts. In the end many individuals can benefit from a transition but should do it appropriately with guidance from a health care provider.

@@drdanielbirch As a runner, I’ve seen people try to transition their foot strike because people say it’s not efficient, despite not having injuries with their current form. It blows my mind why they still try to change it after trying and getting injured in the process. Their muscles have only ever run with the mechanics of the strike they used, and it’s REALLY hard to effectively change strike pattern in a manner that doesn’t either result in injury or temporary fitness loss due to a decrease in weekly mileage. I like the saying for foot strike: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In other words, if you heel strike but have never been injured after years of running, don’t mess with that part of your form. The worst part is, once people finally adapt to their new form, the time differences and comfort while running is only slightly better, and most of the time difference is probably due to more running experience rather than the strike difference. There are a select few pro runners with small heel strikes, so it’s not like it’s completely awful to use it.

@@ambiguousheadline8263 Ya, at the end of the day everyone is unique and different things work for different people. The transition to minimal shoes is not for everyone and for those that decide to attempt it it can be a long road. Also once transitioned shifting back or cheating and wearing heeled shoes down the line can be uncontrollable.

Yes

Are you a pregnant cow? ;o)

Knowing the problems I had with cleats, the wider the foot = more uncomfort in cleats. I’d say this would mess with you a bit in the soccer realm.

Have you ever seen a soccer player wear these while on the field? There's your answer.

@@austincoz364 that was not my question buddy