Barefoot Shoes Discussion

The cluster centers on discussions about minimalist, barefoot, and toe shoes (e.g., Vibrams), including recommendations, comfort, health benefits for posture and walking, long-term experiences, quality, and suitability for work.

📉 Falling 0.4x Health
5,422
Comments
19
Years Active
5
Top Authors
#2280
Topic ID

Activity Over Time

2008
40
2009
97
2010
202
2011
120
2012
143
2013
172
2014
133
2015
140
2016
147
2017
341
2018
427
2019
478
2020
355
2021
587
2022
450
2023
826
2024
305
2025
403
2026
56

Keywords

kohls.com washingtonpost.com RF archive.org OK PRD WRT V6 Shoes.jsp SOP shoes shoe wearing boots feet pairs wear toe comfortable shirt

Sample Comments

mikotodomo Dec 21, 2021 View on HN

Is there something like this for shoes?

de_Selby Feb 23, 2016 View on HN

Sounds like you need new shoes ;)

cnagesh Nov 15, 2022 View on HN

Does the quality of shoe matters here ?

hyperbovine Jul 23, 2009 View on HN

Almost makes you forget they're selling shoes...

daktanis Aug 20, 2014 View on HN

this is a valid reason to own these shoes.

jacquesm Sep 27, 2013 View on HN

Some people own shoes, they don't actually wear them...

oconnor0 Aug 11, 2009 View on HN

Has anyone had bad longer term experiences with these or other "barefoot" shoes?

ice109 Jun 2, 2017 View on HN

two pairs of shoes is a good idea. thanks.

bsenftner Jan 29, 2020 View on HN

All one needs is different pairs of shoes worn on different days.

nazgulnarsil Mar 2, 2010 View on HN

WRT healthier walking and posture: what shoes can be purchased that don't look completely ridiculous?