Boots vs Barefoot Shoes: A Podiatrist's Pros and Cons

We filmed this at ‪@GORALFootwear‬, who make the barefoot shoes we show: https://ktku.co/yc
They didn't pay me any money but I put the sponsored tag on this just in case
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Hey what's all this hubbub about barefoot shoes, those two words literally don't make sense next to each other? Well when I was visiting a boot factory recently, I learned they were also producing barefoot shoes, so it seemed the right place to try and figure out what the difference is. Colin Papworth joins me for a rousing discussion on boots versus barefoot shoes and how it plays into foot fitness!

00:00 What the hell's a barefoot boot?
00:53 Shoes vs Barefoot shoes
02:23 Why podiatrists might recommend barefoot shoes
02:58 Boots or barefoot boots for foot pain?
04:25 How often should I wear barefoot shoes
05:38 Are barefoot shoes important if I don't have foot pain?
07:03 What are the benefits of stronger feet
08:21 Different types of barefoot shoes
09:24 Wrapping up