Extended Version Pt. 2 - Stop Being a Newbie & Start Training Barefoot!

[Primape92]

Okay so if I do start training barefiit, by the time my foot adapts to barefoot conditions, won't it get a lot more difficult to perform in traditional running shoes? I kinda want to be moderately able to perform well both barefoot and with sneakers.

[blue2kid3]

@VitalBalanceChiro iagree with you on that I see people mis size the vibrams all the time so I see where your coming from, so I wanna try a pair of Vivo but I dont know what version of shoe to get for Parkour or just normal running.

[VitalBalanceChiro]

@blue2kid3 Most traceurs are coming back positive on the aqua lites as the best. I've tried the evo, evo 2, and the neos. Of them, the lightest is the evo--and it is also the frailest. Aqua lite has more surface area contacting the ground so it tends to grip better initially, but the evo and evo 2 tend to be more durable on the bottom (though not as durable on the sides). The neos are the cheapest alternative, the most standard tennis shoe looking, and seem most durable. So your choice.

[BlackDragon425]

Great video! just finished watching. Well researched and a great reminder.

[jhallpk]

just two days ago I finally realized that the horrible aching in my inner shins was shin splints, Ive heard of them before and had friends in high school who had them but never put 2 and 2 together. Very glad I watched this video. Ive been training in Tigers for about a year and they have held up barely (missing patches of foam in my insole, no more tread, and front is un-stitched) Ill be moving towards those Vevo's to help strengthen my shins for blocking and stop those painful shin splints

[blue2kid3]

and the toes in the five fingers are free helping my toes muscles move and help me climb, so you mean to say minamilust shoes not barefoot shoes it makes it sound like shoes are as good as barefeet and nothing is better than your feet

[TheLegendaryCactus]

Hey guys,

What kind of shoes would you recommend for casual use? I walk a lot as part of my job, and would prefer to get some type of shoes that are good for that as well as some Feiyues.

Awesome videos as always, by the way.

[blue2kid3]

I really want to thank you for helping me spread the massage but I didn't really like your negative vibe toward vibram five fingers...I mean I have been doing Parkour for about 4 years now and around 6 months into my Parkour training I switched to barefoot and five finger shoes I have never broken anything or hurt my foot so I just wanna know why you seemed so negative about them I mean vibram five fingers where the first minamilust shoes and are made for running....

[VitalBalanceChiro]

@blue2kid3 Personally. I like vibrams. I promote them in my clinic. I just don't like them as much as the vivos based on the injuries I've seen in the clinic due to the fit and the individual resistance placed on every toe from the rubber against toe extension.

[jakingofw]

One thing I would love people to understand is that parkour has nothing to do with big jumps...

Getting feyuis or smt like those shoes will change most peoples training method, which reduces big jumps to a minimum (and that is f-ing awesome)

Love this video, It's cool that you can share your thoughts about this to the rest :)

[ALEXGpkfr]

i really see how this can help and want to start training with barefoot shoes :) i have patella tendonitas in both knees and maybe tendonitas in my toes which i think could have been caused from off technique from thick shoes. like i said i want to use the barefoot shoes but i dont have £100 to spend on shoes especially if they dont last long how long do these shoes last roughly for you?

[crazydude525]

@ALEXGpkfr Try Feiyue Martial Arts shoes. They sell them on amazon for around 20$ US and are recommended by American Parkour.

[DemonDrills]

@ALEXGpkfr If budget is a problem, just get some Feiyues for now.

[ALEXGpkfr]

@DemonDrills thanks bud :)

[UrbanTracure]

I think you guys left out a really big part, you never talked about shoe inserts like arch supports and custom made supports. I feel toughs can be a lager issue that even the shoe you wear. And there is no point wearing these barefoot shoes if you are going to put a giant wedge of plastic under it... (just felt like it would have been helpful for you to cover that in the video)

[DemonDrills]

@UrbanTracure We did go over the problems of arch support in part one. But good point!

[MrFreekour]

Don't be a motor retard! lol loved it =]

[hungry1hippo]

or just where kalenjis and hav evrytin :P

[ItsAllJustMovement]

Ya I remember when I first ever wore Feiyues and just WALKED in them for a day. The next day I felt like I had Ran 10 miles straight and like my arches had been pulled out of my foot, stretched over my head and stuck up my ass!!! I was the most sore in my calves and feet I had ever been. But in reality, I got THAT SORE from WALKING about 2.5 miles. Crazy shit

[ISIJAH]

Thank you! Really nice video :)

I do think you can do megadrops barefoot too, becouse if you're doing it right you're doing it right; with or without shoes. :)

Also, the padding is like a plat, soft ground on top of the ground, but if you land on like grass or sand I dont think the padding really helps. :)

[pballa321123]

The ones with no padding ? lol

[pballa321123]

What shoes are those ? 

[OffbeatPK]

@pballa321123 Barefoot Shoes by Vivo

[anarchopk]

i agree with almost everything you guys said except the part about wearing 'normal' shoes for bigger jumps. i think that if your body isn't ready for that big jump in your barefoot shoes, its a message from your body saying, 'don't do this because we can't handle it'. if i have a big jump to do, i train up to it slowly so that my body CAN handle it. if its too big to do without injuring myself, i just choose not to do it. thanks for posting this though, i love training in 'barefoot' shoes!

[VitalBalanceChiro]

@anarchopk Ideally, yes, you shouldn't be doing jumps you can't handle barefoot. The statement is in reference to the RARE occasion "when it's worth it". The validity of such statement is between you and your health, but IF you are going to do a large drop, putting on a thicker shoe is like putting a pad down for a landing. Pad's can cause injuries as well, just like improper shoe wear. So you are absolutely correct, but the exception always has to be discussed.

[OffbeatPK]

yeah but vivos are expensive, i stay with my feiyues

[unknownmovement]

Should i still wear my(don't know the name for this) ''custom made support soles'' on these shoes?

[Novur]

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[Predkite]

any ideas would be good because i would realy love to get back in training and running like i used to. the fear of the pain i endured is always there though

[AscendantCaleb]

@Predkite Look up barefoot research on google or something. Honestly, there are a lot of people who had lingering chronic injuries, and say those problems went away after careful progression into barefoot training. Good luck!

[Predkite]

i have flat feet and currently wear orthotics, about four years ago i snapped asmall shard of my fifth metatarsal after rolling my ankle, i spent 1 year learning how to walk again after the surgery, and have not able to do much activities since then, i have also gained a lot of weight in this time. my knees now hurt as well as my back and when i do try exercise i feel worse and never great afterwards. are othrotics worth it? my feet are always sore no matter what, i am 22 years old...

[RocketLegsPK]

@Predkite I would say just go on a walk daily, for 30 minutes just to get some exercise and movement in your day. Then, progress into walking barefoot. Maybe 10 minutes a day at first, then 30. I think you will find that this will help a good deal.

[AndxRo]

the only thing i need for a parkour shoe is a good grip, the thickness of the sole is not so important for me. actually the lightness of the shoe matters a lot too.

[EricaNicoleMadrid]

@AndxRo It may not be important now, but it will be in the future. The problem is a lot of the injuries you get from wearing thick soled shoes don't show up right away, they progress over time, so if you want to still be training a long time into the future you should start making that a priority as well = )

[Havagrim]

David Belle has once said: "barefoot is the best shoe" .. I train alot barefoot aswell. But I dont think you have to be barefoot all the time. Sometimes shoes is a good option, especially for parkour, when there is a risk to hurt yourself. The hole point is to avoid shoes that is to thick. Not to avoid shoes all together. Just mix it up. Train with both shoes and barefoot and be mindful of your feet and how you walk/run etc. Happy training! :]

[MPFparkour]

then why david wears running shoes

[LibJumper]

Got some Vibram Fivefingers. Finally some protection after years of barefoot trekking and having stability issues and knee pain in shoes. Barefoot shoes are the way to go.