What are the best shoes that promote foot health? | Peter Attia and Courtney Conley

I'm so happy that you're talking about this. I transitioned slowly to minimalist shoes and then to barefoot shoes - switching exclusively wide-toebox barefoot shoes two years ago. My feet have never been happier and I see this as an investment in my long-term balance and health. My favorite brands are Origo (USA) and Groundies (Europe).

Thank you Dr Attia for having Dr Conley talk to us about this topic! It is so important. Particularly good stuff about "performance shoes".

Listening to this channel I’ve realized it’s a full time job trying to stay healthy in the modern corporatized world… haha

Thank you so much for this! I work as a bartender and chef. I started wearing Hoka professionals and yes they do give me a lot of cushioning through the long hours but I started noticing discomfort on the ankles

All of this!❤❤❤ It will change your life. These facts saved my feet after a severe foot injury and years of bad advice.

YES! I love what he said at the end, I realized this a long time ago when looking at beds and shoes and realizing that all that comfort is not actually doing much or any good for us, and it's the same emotionally and mentally, if our environment is too cushy, we don't have any resistance and we can't grow as well.

I’m older, I’ve healed nerve issues using zero drop & wide toe box. I’ve tried Lems (Love them best), and a few others that are good. I don’t dress in athletic wear and struggle to find shoes that don’t have weird colours etc. I wish I could find these shoes that suit my taste in clothing style better😂. . I’m a dog walking granny, not an athlete. Not many stores stock these types of shoes & it’s so frustrating( I know, online etc but. I’d like to try more in person). Please keep spreading the word (& the toes)!

I’ve never heard of this lady and I’m not a regular consumer of Dr. Attia’s content, but this is spot on. 18 months ago I started really paying attention to my feet. I started wearing barefoot shoes, I intentionally walk around barefoot most days, I do a lot of calf and foot training now, etc. I can honestly say that the investment has significantly increased my quality of life.

What she said about the shoes causing hamstring injury is very very true!! It’s very common with those particular Nike shoes.

I love this! I have this argument at work.

So glad someone finally addressed the width problem.

As always, great episode Peter.

My favorite runs are in Vibram Fivefingers shoes on natural surfaces, usually grass. I remember at the start getting the worst DOMS ever in my feet muscles that I never thought I had, it was fascinating. That was years ago. I don't wear my Vibrams everyday but I make an effort to give my feet regular work-outs in them, they're so well made, they will outlast any running shoe out there 10x over.

I discovered Altra shoes 4 or 5 years ago when I took up trail running, Lone Peaks ended up being the best shoe for not only trail running but long distance hikes as well. I also have a few pairs of their Torin shoes for everyday use.

I gradually adopted zero drop heel shoes and it's worked out great for me. My wife tried going full-bore with them immediately and ended up with foot pain. Especially if you're older and you've lived a long time with cushioned-heel shoes and narrow-toe boxes, make sure to gradually wean yourself off of them. Your foot needs time to build up the strength it needs to adapt.

Fantastic discussion! Thanks so much for sharing this 👍 🤝

At 60 I'm fixing the problems made by a life in conventional shoes and at a desk. Thanks for providing such fantastic resources to understand how to move forward (literally) . Focused exercise has already made a huge difference and I'm now moving to barefoot shoes and feeling the benefits.

We've known for a long time that 90% of the food in supermarkets is bad for us and most of the furniture we use is as well . Now it turns out that most footwear in shoe shops is disastrous. What is it about our (Western) society that drives us to institutionalised self harm? Beats me.

This is very inportant information. I hope the manufacturers are listening!!

Such a good video, very informative but also concise. Loved it!

Great podcast interview! She knows way more about feet/shoes than 99% of all other Dr's!