The 5 Best Barefoot Shoes for Beginners

New to the world of barefoot shoes and looking for the perfect pair to start your journey towards natural movement? In today's video, we've got you covered with our top picks for the 5 Best BEGINNERS Barefoot Shoes on the market.

Ranked by category, including budget, casual, office, training and adventure... discover the ideal footwear to kickstart your transition into barefoot living.

These shoes are handpicked based on comfort, flexibility, and durability, so you can make the right choice for you.

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Featured shoes 🦶: VivoBarefoot Gobi & Primus Lites

Channels Choice: FeelGrounds Original Knit

Altra Lone Peak:

Whitin Trail Runners:

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Questions? Use the comment section below and let's chat!

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00:14 - Shoe 1, Best Budget Barefoot Shoe
02:30 - Shoe 2, Best Beginner Barefoot Casual Shoe
04:32 - Shoe 3, Best Money No Object Barefoot Shoe
06:16 - Shoe 4, Best Beginner Barefoot Training Shoe
08:50 - Shoe 5, Best Beginner Barefoot Adventure Shoe

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[feelgrounds]

Thanks so much for including us and sharing your thoughts on the lacing and eyelets! 🙌 We appreciate your feedback!

[yannirugby]

I started doing barefoot in May 2023, and I’m totally transitioned now. I even run completely barefoot now. I’ve opted for the Joomra on Amazon… they are cheap, although a tiny bit more than the Whitin. I’ve been wearing them for 9 months, walking/running an average of 6.6 km/day. They are starting show their wear but I’ll buy another pair soon as replacement. I figured that buying a $45-55 pair every 9-10 months is still cheaper than other barefoot shoes.

[stephaniemoura]

Watching this video just before deciding on buying the feelgrounds! So excited to get my feet strong again! As a Brazilian I’ve used mostly flat sandals and flip-flops my whole life so I never had any feet problems before . But then about a year and a half ago I started working on a shoe shop as a part-timer while in college and had to start wearing their shoes. Because I didn’t know that arch support and cushioned shoes are actually bad and since I already had to buy shoes from work to use them as uniform, I started wearing them all the time and not only at work. The result?! Started feeling a pain that seems like a begging of plantar fasciitis and realised my step was actually turning inwards. So I started to research and found out about barefoot shoes and it all makes sense to me now why I started to feel so much pain! Can’t wait to switch up! So thank you for this video hehe

[unlimitedisme]

ooh I love all these selections. Especially with the primus lite... I don't know what it is but they are nearly indestructible with normal wear. I have the all black ones so it's not AS obvious when I don't clean the uppers.

Another good beginner shoe in my opinion is the gen2 Icarus Ascent. buying them rn actually gives you 3 extra insoles (3mm, 4mm, 4-9mm drop for absolute beginners) and some toe spacers. I've been wearing them for casual wear and lifting sessions and it's been holding up pretty well!

[terribohn]

I am 72 years old and just getting into the barefoot experience. I love the Whiten.

[bemo]

I just brought a pair of vivo Addis as my 1st pair of barefoot shoes, I’ve been walking in them this last week and then ran 5km. They aren’t really designed for running I think but I done well and found them capable in the rain over grass and concrete 😊. Now buying some lite 3s to run in and will keep my Addis for walks / office. Cheers for the video 👍👍.

[lorraineb]

love the whitin canvas skippies. WHITIN Women's Wide Canvas Minimalist Barefoot Shoes | Zero Drop Sole | Casual Sneaker

[lafamillecarrington]

I started my journey with PureStep shoes. They were a similar price to the Whitins, and I loved them, bought myself a second (even lighter) pair, and even bought some for my wife and son! I am at the point of moving to something a little more up-market, and was thinking about trying Xero shoes, as I love their ethos - and the reviews are good.

[staebs]

Great vid! Have you used the newer models of the Altra Superior and compared their width to the Lone Peak? I feel the superior felt a little narrower, but it's hard for me to say. Also have you tried the Topo Runventures? I hear they're similar to the lone peak but unfortunately with some build in arch support. (why??)

[axeldrane]

Im more of a Xero's Denver Leatherman myself- better value for money option that the overpriced Gobi from Vivo and looks better in my opinion. Would love to see you cover the best leather barefoot shoes out there to dress up or down.

[biaplake]

Saguaro shoes are great shoes as well with good prices and durability.

[ggeckos]

Loved this, love all of your content thus far. I'm 55 and just beginning my barefoot shoe journey. I'm waiting on some Xero Piros right now and hope to go slow & ease into this with good results. Thanks for all the great info. Liked, subscribed.

[childcrone]

SplayShoes sneakers would be a great alternative to the Feelgrounds, and slightly lower priced. The look/style is nearly identical; the Splays are cotton canvas, where the Feelgrounds are knit (not sure what material).

[somethirstyboi]

could I wear those whitin trainer shoes everywhere? school, gym, outside, etc? i dont have the money to buy multiple sets of shoes and I like how those look.

[janicedelong]

they have many whitins with functional laces, im on my second pair!

[oscartickner]

Hey, great video. I’m new to the channel and barefoot shoes. I looking to start off with just going to the gym to help adjust. Without a huge budget the Whitins appealed to me, but the arch support does seem like it could be annoying. Will it affect my feet adapting or if I take it would will it create problems? Also the lack of lateral support isn’t ideal. Is there any other budget option you would recommend or just take the insole out or bite the bullet and spend more on the Primus?

[bethfredrick]

What is the best one for plantar fasciitis. I am wearing barefoot now and I’m noticing that my ankles are hurting which they did not hurt before. Is there one that does some type of ankle support?

[Ithenos]

With winter coming around, what shoes would you recommend for a beginner? Particularly it should keep one warm and be water resistent. For casual everyday use on concrete and the like.

[DeePat-gdso]

I am looking for a transition model to barefoot. I noticed a lot of barefoot brands dont have half sizes (10.5). I found the Lems primal 3.0 that i am thinking about. Anything else with half sizes besides the Lem and the Whitens?