Reviewing 40 Barefoot Shoes in 9 minutes

In this video we review the best barefoot shoes across 13 of the top brands. We cover many styles ranging from barefoot running shoes, barefoot winter shoes to smart barefoot dress shoes.

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Chapters:
0:00 Start
0:01 Introduction:
0:08 Vivobarefoot
0:51 Xero shoes
1:49 Lems
3:01 Wildling
4:00 Feelgrounds
4:33 Merrell
5:23 Five Fingers
6:13 Splay athletics
6:55 Feiyue
7:29 Whitin and Saguaro
8:21 Skinners
8:58 Carets
9:36 Conclusion

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[captaincoyote]

I’m a male, in my mid 60s….retired military and retired LEO….active my entire adult life. I don’t run anymore, but I hike with my dog, 4-9 miles, 4-6 days a week. Due to an old Navy back injury, I’m attempting to adopt a zero drop-wide toe box-minimalist shoe life style. This video, sir, is outstanding as an introduction to the various brands. One more thing, never stop the “dad jokes”. All my three kids, in their mid 20s to early 30s, still get a kick out of my “dad jokes”. Bravo-Zulu, sir…..well done on this great video!

[mementomori]

This is my favorite barefoot shoe review video to date... quick and to the point with no excessive vlogging, but having links with more in depth reviews. Perfect!

[anotherpolo]

I hate feet. Ive been overweight all my life, and obese all my adult life. Nevertheless, this channel has really helped me realize I want to take care of my feet before I get old. Currently losing a lot of weight and trying to learn how to run again. I never really cared much for what kind of shoes I wear either but it looks like I'll be able to look good while taking better care of my feet, with all these recommendations to check out. Im truly, truly thankful for the content you've put out and the knowledge you've given me

[axeldrane]

Really appreciate how you structured that video around the brand logos at the top and progressing them, very nice touch and very practical too.

[gaia_tellus_]

Thank you for the overview.
There are more great brands in Germany as Leguano (but lots of plastics), Zaqq, Groundies, Sole Runner ..
As well as other European brands as Freet from UK or Belenka from Czech Republic. Both for wide feet 🥰

[cannibalmanimal]

Vivos: the minimalist shoe w a maximalist price

[InfiniteQuest]

I run in Skinners. Genius idea for foot covering. Even the most minimal shoe is still a beast compared to the socks. Even in 100 degree heat in the middle of summer they protect you from asphalt.

[DoseofDirt]

Awesome video! Would be cool to see a video talking about barefoot shoes from narrowest to widest toe box, since there is a lot more variation than I or others would expect. Frustrating getting a pair of 'barefoot' shoes, slipping them on, and realizing that they aren't wide enough.

[AxylusMaximus]

I'm now wearing Splay shoes because of this video and I LOVE them. I can't get over how long I wear them and don't feel the immediate need to take them off like all other shoes lol. I grew up taking ballet and loved being barefoot and running around outside so my feet are already adapted to this kind of shoe and its so freaking perfect I want ALL my shoes to be like this.

[TerryMasri]

I just can't understand why companies insist on taking a successful formula and completely ruining it! My 1st barefoot shoes I owned were the Merrell Trail Glove 4. They were AMAZING in every way, especially the way they looked, and that's important for me, as I'm sure it is to most people, but only a few like to admit it. I used to do some serious hiking with them, including rock scrambling and mountain climbing–though they were not designed for that but still performed spectacularly. I seriously got addicted to them and did not want to go back to your every day hiking and trail running shoes with thick, heavy soles like Asics, New Balance, La Sportiva, Salomon, etc..., which I owned and used before. By the time I was done with the Trail Glove 4, I went looking for the same shoes to replace the old ones. To my horror, I discovered they were replaced by the Trail Glove 5 then the Trail Glove 6, the worst iteration of the Trail Glove yet since their inception. Now they look like geriatric shoes from hell and are not near as comfortable as the TG4. Gone are the vibrant vivid colors and attractive styling only to be replaced by boring, bland grey colors and a toe box that looks like Donald Duck's bill after smashing his face into a concrete wall. Makes you wonder what they were smoking in the Merrell's boardroom when they thought that was a good idea to go that direction! Talk about if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Looking at the other barefoot shoes brands available today, sadly none of them come close. The Xeros are a potential contender but can't judge until I get some on my feet first. I really wish I can walk into Merrell HQ and knock some sense into the heads of their head honchos and convince them to go back to their original design philosophy when they first started the Trail Glove series. I'm willing to bet my bottom dollar their sales figures for the recent Trail Glove models have plummeted in comparison to their earlier generations.

[naomimay]

I just bought my first pair of barefoot shoes. I needed a dress shoe for work, so I bought a Xero Phoenix. I was worried they wouldn’t fit because I have really wide feet, but surprisingly they fit perfectly. I normally wear a 7 wide. I bought a 7 and they actually fit because of the wider toe box. I love them!!! I am going to try out barefoot tennis shoes next.

[benroxknox]

This was excellent! I’ve worn 5 of these brands and I can’t wait to pick up some of the others you highlighted. This is the year I go fully minimalist on all my footwear

[ChainParkour]

I started a barefoot transition the last june, i started with a veeeery cheap shoe of an unknown brand on amazon, good but it was somthing like a toy, then i discovered Saguaro, and i really love it, I already know some brand of this video, like vivo, vibram, xero, Feyue, skinners, i dicovered the last one on kick starters years ago, nowdays it's not changed so much but it's a good minimal shoe. Some Barefoot shoes are too much expansive in my opinion, other don't gives me the rigth vibe. This video it's amazing for a beginner or for someone who want to start with a barefoot transition even outside the gym or home. Thanks for everything.

[grajekNMC]

Skinners 2.0 in depth video from you would be really valuable to see, both from perspective of the user and
umm..barefoot activist(?):)
Thanks for all the content so far!

[sarahrose]

Wow ...I love this session... I'm 74 and need to walk and I've been scanning some barefoot shoes but it gets so confusing and you've just given me a direction... thank you so much. GA USA 👍 YOU JUST MADE MY DAY! 🙋🌹

[nurseruthie]

As an executive female, I would love to see more reviews on barefoot shoes for business attire.

[christinehewitt]

Yay Lems. My first wide toe box shoe and I’m really enjoying the toe freedom. Definitely going to explore the other shoes in this vid. Thank you

[Shorn_]

The KSOs are iconic Vibrams, but the new models have so much to offer in grip and style. The V-Alpha and V-Trek are my personal favorites.

[JuanSalvat]

Loved this video! Puncture resistance, socks, formal dressing... You guys resumed all that I've been looking for some time now. I work in very demanding and variable conditions and I need all terrain, including hours standing or inside a vehicle, changing scenario from woods to concrete in a short run. Please give me your opinion (or recommended video) about promoting the use of barefoot shoes for my little girl (10). Thanks again!

[camillaward]

Thanks Chris, really helpful. Would love to see full reviews on Skinners, especially if they are puncture resistent (I have heard they are not), and how they perform in cold and wet. Also appreciate more of a review on Vibrams, also which models perform best for wet and cold runs. (The winter insulated models I think will be too heavy. I am used to the super light KSO, which I love, but unfortunately let water in when you are anywhere near water! So especially reviews for light running shoes suitable for cold and wet UK weather. Thanks so much 😁