Helping Active Individuals Break Free From Frustrating Foundational Injuries
Helping Active Individuals Break Free From Frustrating Foundational Injuries
treating root cause foot and ankle pain
treating root cause foot and ankle pain
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Eli
@eliwarmenhoven
I struggled for 2+ years with post tib tendon pain that multiple PT's and self home rehab couldn't fix. I'm now back to marathon training with zero pain and more confidence than ever that I can move on with my training with no setbacks with my ankle. I found Will after seeing multiple success stories of treating the root cause of the pain rather than basic PT approaches others were taking. He quickly was able to diagnose my personalized strengths/weaknesses, build a plan around my injury, and reach my goals. His plans are personalized to you and more in depth compared to any other PT I have gone to.
Will is an extremely kind, amazing person who I have thoroughly enjoyed working with. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to get over their injury hurdles. He is also just genuinely a good dude who cares about his clients!
Amit
@chhabraamit12
I have had plantar fasciitis for more than 18 months now. I got to know about Austin (barefootwill) from twitter, and decided to work with him. He is an expert in this matter. He made an exercise plan for me by checking my feet and gait. Reducing weight and using his services has reduced my pain significantly. I definitely recommend him.
I’ve had plantar fasciitis for more than 18 months, and anyone who has dealt with it knows how frustrating it can be. It affects such basic things — walking, standing, training, going out — and after a while you start wondering if this is just going to be part of life.
I found Austin, Barefoot Will, through Twitter/X and decided to work with him. I’m really glad I did.
He took the time to assess my feet and gait properly, then created a plan that was specific to me instead of giving generic advice. The exercises were targeted, progressive, and made me understand what was actually going on with my feet and movement.
Between losing some weight and staying consistent with Austin’s program, my pain has reduced significantly. I’m moving better, feeling more confident, and finally seeing real progress after a long stretch of dealing with this.
Austin is excellent at what he does. He is knowledgeable, practical, and genuinely helpful. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis or persistent foot pain.
John S.
I was out of options when I learned about Barefoot Will from my son who is an internal medicine MD and who follows Will on X.
I had Morton's neuroma, peroneal tendonitis, and hallux limitus. The orthopedic surgeon and podiatrist were out of ideas as injections and orthotics were not working. Even walking was painful primarily due to my neuroma and I had to quit the run part of my HIIT workout and playing pickleball.
Will built a custom program for my situation and was extremely patient and continued to fine tune whenever a particular exercise was too painful. I also transitioned to wide toe box zero drop shoes and after 3 months my pain gradually dissipated by 90% and I'm able to resume my long walks and running. I plan on returning to pickleball in the summer.
Will's app with scheduling and exercise demo videos is fantastic along with his online meetings. Beyond that, Will has a caring personality and knows how to work around problems with easy fixes
Roger Armstrong
My foot pain was getting worse, and I knew I needed help. Luckily, I found an expert: Barefoot Will. Four months later, I couldn’t be happier.
Like a lot of people, my pain was getting worse, not better, and I was frustrated. Working with my doctor hadn’t helped. The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis, and the same exercises I’d been given two decades ago, and was told it would take a very long time to recover. Months went by and things only got worse. I became concerned that I might soon be forced to give up my exercise walking.
Luckily, I happened to see a message on social media that caught my attention. It was Will from Barefoot Will sharing his approach to recovering from foot pain. What he said seemed smart and far more practical than what my doctor had suggested.
I took advantage of his offer for a brief free conversation to see if he could help. I described my situation, and he immediately replied that he knew exactly what the problem was. He had worked with it many times before and had even spoken with another man the day before who described my exact situation.
Will spent time explaining that I had been misdiagnosed. He outlined a clear, strategic plan of targeted foot exercises and spoke with great knowledge and confidence. He even provided demonstration images showing exactly what had gone wrong and how it would be fixed. I gained tremendous confidence from our discussion and knew I was doing the right thing.
We worked together using specific exercises, with scheduled update calls to assess progress and make adjustments. Will provided demonstration videos for every exercise. The experience was everything I had hoped for. It took a little while for things to start improving, but then they did, and I got better week by week. What had been constant pain gradually turned into just mild discomfort.
Importantly, Will also provided an ongoing exercise plan to maintain my progress and even strengthen my feet further if I wanted. He remains available if I ever need him again.
Working with my doctor didn’t work out, but working with Will did, and I couldn’t be happier.
Quinton H
Will's program has been transformational on both a physical and mental level.
Not only has he helped me ameliorate plantar fasciitis pain that persisted for nearly two years, he has also educated me about the counterproductive approaches inherent to conventional podiatry. Little did I know that so much of the formulaic protocol that so many of us have previously utilized is in fact exacerbating the pain and dysfunction.
Will's revolutionary insight couldn't have come at a better time; my orthotics were starting to make things worse, and I didn't know where to turn. His program is worth every dime!
Philita
@philitajana
I had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for over a year on both feet!
When implementing the program I started to get some relief within weeks...but the real change has come with being consistent and dedicated to his program...on month 4 now and l've successfully added back in running for 3 weeks! (With zero pain!)
I am truly amazed with the progress and highly recommend Barefoot Will's services. Thank you for everything!
Greg Cundle
@GregCundle
I'm a pro footballer from the UK, I come across Will's work on X and knew that I needed to work with him.
After months of unresolved foot pain affecting not only my job, but my daily life, Will put together a rehab plan.
The program was enjoyable and Will's attention to detail is second to none, and was always on hand when I had any questions.
Will Z.
@willzolpe
I hired Will to help me deal with some ankle and back pain that was limiting my ability to compete in sports.
After 3 months with him, I am free of pain and able to do everything I want. I would 100% recommend Will's services to anyone dealing with similar pains.
Kevin Beebe
@kevin_b_b6
I hired Barefoot Will to help me out with mobility issues. I am 42 and I was limited in my two favorite activities; jiu-jitsu and lifting.
He designed a plan for me that was easy to incorporate into my gym time and checked in frequently to see how I was doing or to make modifications.
With his program I saw improvement relatively quickly. I'm not 100% to where I want to be but I'm way better than I was before meeting him. I incorporate his exercises into lifting sessions, warming up for jiu-jitsu, and stretching on off days and I feel way better.
On top of that he's an easy guy to work with and a really good dude.
Shane Jarvie
@shanejarvie
As a mid thirties and purple belt in jiujitsu, with chronic turf toe, arch issues, and ankle pain for over two years, I had almost lost hope in ever being to take part in activities as simple as walking barefoot or jogging without feeling pain. I went to numerous doctors, who either recommended surgery or declared my joint inflammation a "medical mystery".
I reached out to Will after coming across his content online, and immediately recognized his thorough knowledge about foot and ankle physiology, and means to address structural imbalances. He designed a comprehensive, easy to follow program, and I went to work. It took a few weeks of dedicated effort, but I started make "strides" in my range of motion and pain reduction, particularly in my toe joints. He also helped me to pick out more supportive footwear that actually look and feel normal enough to wear day to day.
After four months of working with Will, I am happy to report that I am able to run three miles pain free for the first time in three years, and train jiujitsu without taping my foot up. I do find that it is critical to be consistent with the program exercises. You must put in the work to get the results you desire, but Will shows you the way. Highly recommend working with Barefoot Will!
Scott
@ohscott
I had been following Barefoot Will’s Substack plantar fasciitis protocol for a couple of months with some success when I decided to work one-to-one with him in hopes of speeding progress. This was a good decision. Will is a good listener who combines passion for his job with excellent perception and first-rate clinical skills. He built a personal program for me from day one. He recommended using an app that will track as little or as much of your workout data as you wish. It combines Will’s unique-to-you rehab plan, video how-to’s for exercises and logs your completed work. (This keeps you honest! ) Check-in calls or texting are available for questions. My heel pain continues to improve—which is great—but it is the gain in strength and flexibility in my feet, ankles, hips that is the unexpected bonus. In some ways it is like my feet are finally awake after many years. I look forward to wearing toe spacers during exercises and while relaxing at the end of the day. Toe socks and wide-toe box shoes are part of my regular wardrobe. Thanks Will.
Karen M
Had severe plantar pain in both feet... barely able to walk in the morning. Will was wonderful and his program gave positive results very quickly. I am back to normal after only a few months. I highly recommend his program to anyone with foot pain
Liam C
I’m a stunt performer from the UK and wanted to get off using orthotics and get my feet and ankles as strong as I possibly could. We achieved this with Will in 3 months and I have more power now and stability at 47 than I did at 37. Amazing attention to detail and I’d highly recommend him to anyone who wants to reboot their system or fix underlying issues.
Alex B
Barefoot Will was quick to diagnose my feet issues, and very easy / laid back to work with. My feet and legs are feeling stronger and my symptoms have decreased since working with him.
OJ
I had flat, flat as a line, feet. Running was extremely painful. Various shoe types, orthotics, podiatrist visits, all in vain. Came across Will on X. First with consultations, followed by periodic consultations and finally joining the program. 3 months in, my world has changed for the better. From being in pain after running around a measly 1 mile to now clocking 5+ miles, running around for 2 hours, playing soccer, four days a week, it has been a day and night difference. All thanks to Mr Barefoot Wonderful, Will!
Jordan K.
My name is Jordan, I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will. Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan. After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress. He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!
Zach Storer
@zachstorer42
Anyone reading this, you’re probably thinking that your foot pain is set-in for life, and that gritting your teeth is the only option. It’s not! That’s where I was for the first half of 2025, but after 4 months of Will’s guidance via zoom calls and tailored programs, I am in the best position and experiencing the least amount of pain in my left foot since I first got plantar fasciitis in 2020. Will has seen it all and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the foot, the leg and how it all links together. He helped me, and he can help you too.
Alexander Lindsay
@TAlexanderL
Barefoot Will is the real deal! I came to him in search of a solution to my recent history of plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and stress fractures.
I’ve seen tons of podiatrists, orthopedists, and physical therapists. Will is more knowledgeable and actually curious than anyone about how feet actually work, and how to strengthen them.
After 3 months in his program, I’m back to running and playing the sports I love.
Andrew Gauldin
@andrewgauldin2
Will helped me a ton. I had chronic pain in my right foot for 6 months. It's completely gone now after following this routine for a few weeks. Works like magic!
Jordan K.
I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will.
Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan.
After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress.
He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!Dave K.
My runs have been really good. Zero pain afterward. I've had no pain for multiple weeks now. The last time we spoke, I mentioned I was doing a roof job. It lasted about 6 days, and I had no pain, whereas before it would start right away. My feet have also adjusted to wearing my Jim Greens full-time at work now. Overall, I'm feeling great.
Noah V.
@noahvanbibber
I am Noah and play D1 basketball. I dealt with foot pain for most of my basketball career.
After finishing a few months of Barefoot Will's service I had little to no foot pain even after practicing for 3-4 hours a day.
I would highly recommend to anyone dealing with similar pain!
Kenneth K.
@kennethklablunde
I started working with Will to proactively build a better foundation for CrossFit movement and to address some lingering foot pain. Early on, I noticed that the programming was effectively making my foot muscles sore, and it wasn't long before I was developing foot strength and flexibility that I've never had, better toe use and splay, and awareness of how my feet were connecting with the ground to facilitate movement. The foot pains I had are completely gone. We are now progressing up the movement chain and building an incredible foundation for long-term success in my fitness and mobility goals.
Gabi
I have a child with CMT which is a peripheral neuropathy which has affected the structure of her foot.
She walks on the side of her foot and deals with a lot of pain.
After we completed her sessions with Barefoot Will her mobility in her entire body started to increase. Also her foot position as she walks became better.
Zach B.
@zbrennan70
I’ve dealt with achilles issues on and off over the past 10ish years. Working with barefoot Will was awesome. I hired him when I was training for a 50k trail race.
He put together a plan that fit my schedule and we adjusted based on the demands of my training.
After crushing the 50k, I’ve since been able to compete in an Olympic Tri and have a full Ironman on the schedule coming up before the end of the year.
If you hire him, you won’t regret it.Hannah L.
Having had pain for 8 years, I am now four weeks into Barefoot Wills foot program.
I am beyond thrilled with my progress and Austin's guidance! I am able to walk a mile comfortably and actually enjoy being on my feet.
This is life changing for me and I am only 1 month in. 10 out of 10 recommend Barefoot Wills program.Adam
I injured my feet running on a curved manual treadmill - did too much, too fast, in xero shoes. I struggled along with foot/ankle pain for about a year. I was proactive but didn't have a program. My mileage went from 20 miles a week to maybe 5.
Will listened to my problems. Watched me move via a video call. Then he developed a program and we tweaked it along the way.
Over 2 months, I got about 80-85% recovered. I'm not 100%, but I'm still improving and can run and lift normally. I've shared a lot of the exercises with friends. I would use Will again and recommend him if you're having foot/ankle problems.
Adam P.
@adampantonowitz
I have major foot issues due to neuropathy. Barefoot Will was able to adapt a unique plan for me that, despite major setbacks and having this conditions for a long time, has me much stronger and doing things I never imagined.
I have worked with Barefoot Will for close to 6 months. This work culminated in being able to run around with my child in the garden (running for the first time in over 25 years). I have seen functional and physical changes. Barefoot Will is a wonderful person with immense talents, and I have recommended him already to multiple friends and family, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barefoot Will's services to you.
Stephen G.
@stephenrgray
I struggled with Achilles and Plantar Fasciitis pain for over a year. I tried traditional PT and every quick fix I could find on the internet. I was in a panic when the Achilles flared up just as my first marathon training was getting started.
That's when I found Barefoot Will. He quickly evaluated where I was at and came up with a plan to get me to my immediate goal (completing the marathon) and beyond. We tweaked the plan as I progressed and I really benefited from the check-in sessions along the way. I was able to complete my training and finish my first marathon without any Achilles/PF pain, which I never thought was going to be possible. Every morning I wake up without those first few steps of PF pain is a reminder of how far l've come. Most encouraging of all: I feel like I have a true understanding of the importance of foot/leg mobility/strength for my life going forward. That will pay off in running and in all aspects of active living. I highly recommend Will's program to everyone suffering from these types of issues.
Shaz M
@shazmalik1
After almost 2 years of plantar fasciitis I reached out to Will for help.
He devised a plan which opened my eyes to the importance of building foot flexibility, and, through a structured yet adaptable program, Will guided me through my healing journey, from basic mobility to eventually performing compound leg movements.
Through his dedicated coaching, I regained my confidence and belief to function again without foot pain. I’m now playing tennis with my son and am set to walk the Great Wall of China in a month! Will honestly gets my highest recommendation!Ribs
I had an old injury that wouldn't stop irritating me, I had gone to the doctors and they thought it was due to back issues, but it was more groin from my perspective. 2 years of pain and discomfort later I found Barefoot Will on Twitter/X.
I decided to send him a DM after great success with the implementation of barefoot shoes into my life on his recommendation through just seeing his posts about them on twitter. We scheduled an intro call about where I was experiencing pain and during the call he explained his background, what had happened to my body in detail and how we could fix it.
After the in depth explanation that he shared with me about my injury I went forward with training and rehab. Over the previous two years I was barely able to do legs, it was very on and off and most times I was barely able to walk or sit comfortably. Before my intro call I was ready to stop doing legs because of how much pain the previous session had put me in.
Using the techniques and training plan I was given, legs is once again my favorite day to train at the gym and I can now do legs without pain. After I workout legs, it's the best I feel all week long and I look forward to training them instead of dreading it or deciding if I even can.
I achieved great results during the program and have continued training as taught with additional variations and can not be more grateful for the strength gained, pain decrease and expertise I was provided.
I would highly recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone experiencing pain/discomfort and also the implementation of barefoot shoes.Lori H.
My Achilles tendon is 100% better, thanks to you!
I even went on a jog today for the first time in a long time! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help and advice!
I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you again so much!
TJ Dailey
@TimothyRichie
Alleviating 20 months of foot pain while trying to balance 100k training weeks at 45 years old with 30,000 lifetime miles on my legs was looking more hopeless by the week. I had come to the conclusion that I was either going to have to take a significant break, or, just deal with it until I couldn't anymore. Luckily I met Austin in September of 2024. We began working together a few weeks later and 2 months in, my feet feel consistently better than they have in well over a year (with zero time off). It's taken consistent work and collaboration, but we made it happen.
I'm finally excited for what the future holds again!!
Bradlee Geisel
@BrGeezy
I started my fitness journey in October of 2023, during this journey I lost over 70+ pounds and found a passion for running.
After about 6 months of running I began to experience really bad heel pain and some pain in and around my achilles. I tried running through it for some time and it just became unbearable. I stopped running for over 9 months while trying numerous insoles, different shoes, home remedies, and nothing would ease the pain. I eventually went to a podiatrist who had the best ratings in town. They took X-rays of both of my feet and discovered I had heel spurs. The podiatrist recommended injections, another costly pair of insoles, and a calf stretcher. I tried the insoles, calf stretcher and recommended stretches and still had no relief. At this point, I was depressed because I really thought I would never run again.
I saw Barefoot Will on my X feed one day and immediately scheduled a call. I had no expectations going into the call and just wanted to see what he would say. After the call, Will gave me a different and unique outlook on why I was having these problems. He explained why the recommendations from the podiatrist did not work and how his approach was completely different. At this point, I was really curious and sold. I signed up to begin his program on February 1st. He asked me my goals for the program and I told him I wanted to be able to run in an upcoming 5k and complete it. The 5k was less than two months away. Not only did I run and complete the 5k, I came in first place in the male category. Will got me back to running quickly and completely pain free. Now as his program ends, I am back to running three days a week and loving every bit of it.
Will doesn’t give you a cookie cutter program to follow. He tailors everything specific to your needs and goals. He also educates you on the WHY which is very important to maintain the progress. Will is easily accessible for any form tips or advice and continues to advance your program making it more challenging and fun! I cannot say enough great things about Barefoot Wills program. He helped me achieve things I thought I would never do again. Don’t make the mistake I made by trying everything else first and stumbling upon his program as my last resort. Had I started his program at the very beginning of this all, and no telling where I could be now! Check him out!
Chris R.
@tussen29
I spent more than 10 years struggling with chronic pain in my feet. Podiatrist prescribed orthotic inserts were not providing relief. I could not walk or stand barefoot or in flip flops. Showering barefoot was uncomfortable.
Barefoot Will’s program and coaching were life changing!
18 months after completion of the program, I experience ZERO daily chronic pain.
I can spend days in a row barefoot or in flip flops. I wear shoes of my choice with no consideration to arch support or cushioning. All orthotic inserts have been thrown away.
I cannot more strongly recommend Barefoot Will’s services. He listened carefully to my concerns and how I felt about where I was in my pain management journey. He tailored my program in ways that were complimentary to my personal schedule and abilities.
Most importantly, he taught me techniques that have allowed me to continue to improve and strengthen my feet and enjoy a pain free life.
Thank you Will!Marco R.
This review is much overdue!
There were a variety of feet issues that I needed to address, ranging from flat foot/collapsed arch, curling toe, and misaligned big toe from the First MTP and middle phalanges. Mostly accrued from wearing restrictive soccer cleats and shoes with small toe boxes over the years.
I came across Barefoot Will'a social media accounts and booked a consultation. We then worked together over several months gradually increasing the intensity of exercises tailored to my specific needs.
Within the first month I could see noticeable changes both in my balance and ability to completely splay the toes.
I definitely recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone that's been struggling with ankle pain, bunions, or other potentially correctable feet issues you're struggling with. I was blown away by his knowledgeable Austin is and the patience and care he gives you individually. 10/10!Greg
Before I started working with Austin, I had weak, flat feet, with pain in my right foot.
After his 1on1 coaching and custom protocols, the pain is gone. I feel athletic again and for the first time in my life, I now have arched footprints when walking out of a pool.
Anyone with any type of foot concern needs to hit this man up.J.S.
You provided more effective therapies for the Morton's neuroma pain than my podiatrist, mitigating surgery.
Your exercises and coaching mindset are precisely what I need to strengthen it.
I wholeheartedly applaud your business venture and want to see more businesses like yours meeting people's needs.
Adam K.
@AdamKitchens
I was dealing with ankle tightness and foot pain and it was affecting my Strongman training. After following the protocol Austin (Barefoot Will) gave me, my ankles could move freely and my foot pain was eliminated. Shortly after fixing that I was able to rack pull 725 pounds!!
I would highly recommend working with Austin!!Alan Jones
I had issues with plantar fasciitis in both feet, especially my right one for about 9-10 months. It basically shut me down from running, walking the golf course, fully being able to play with my grandkids, etc.
Tried all the “fixes” - shot, rolling pin, you name it, I tried it. None of them worked. Found Barefoot Will through a friend and got educated on what causes this issue and he correctly diagnosed mine had progressed to a degeneration of the plantar fascia.
Have used his services for the past 4 1/2 months. It took a lot of work but it has been a game changer for me. I can now do all the things I could do before the issue arose and honestly have a much stronger base in my feet, knees, and hips.
Worth every $ spent and have and will continue to recommend Barefoot Will to all those that will listen!
Courtney W.
@cookingcourtney
I’ve started doing the majority the exercises 2-3 times a week to balance my 4/5 days of running.
I feel absolutely amazing - I am running pain free for distance at a pace nearly 30 seconds faster than this time last year. I am running freely, love my runs and the time for myself to appreciate what I have and what I’m capable of.
Thank you for what you you’ve added to my life. I just didn’t want my knee to hurt when I ran. I got so much more than that working with you. I hope you know how grateful I am for you and your help.
Raymond Welder
@welderraymond
Barefoot Will is a modern day physical craftsman. I am undoubtedly one of many who are grateful for his dedication to the arts of natural healing and strengthening, which he pursues with passion, kindness and good cheer.
Dylan
@tradermayne
Dealing with bunions and lack of lower body mobility.
Got me into barefoot shoes and on a sustainable routine to improve my foot health and lower body flexibility.
Will is awesome and I'd recommend him.
Brett F.
@mrbrettforrest
I struggled with chronic Plantar fasciitis for 2+ years until I met Will. 2+ years of every day foot pain that was affecting every aspect of my life. I have three toddlers who are very active, love playing softball, and my wife and I love playing tennis/pickleball together - which was all being hindered due to chronic pain. I visited with two podiatrists who spent 3 minutes with me before throwing me foot insole after foot insole, and honestly it made this even worse.
Then, I met Austin (Barefoot Will) via Twitter and he helped heal me within (literally) 3 months of training. His program completely changed my life - and I have been pain free without Plantar Fasciitis since I completed his program. He introduces strength and conditioning to your foot, ankle, knee and leg muscles that will make you stronger. No foot insoles here to block the pain - only exercises to strengthen those muscles. I do everything barefoot now, including barefoot shoes, boots and toe spacers/socks. I am fully onboard with the Barefoot lifestyle here thanks to Will. He truly cares about your health and will spend months by your side making sure you are satisfied with your development. One thing that stands out is that Austin will meet on ZOOM before deciding if his program is right for you. He is looking for individuals who truly have the desire to better their foot health and take his program seriously. He organizes daily workouts that I promise if you are strict and have the discipline you will 100% be healed after he is done with you.
I cannot thank this guy enough and am TRULY grateful for what he does. Dude is a miracle worker and I won't ever forgot what I learned from him. He is really a master at his craft. Trust his process and you will see the results. BAREFOOT 4 LYFE!!Christopher W.
Barefoot Will's excellent twitter content led me down the path of fixing my lazy feet. As a kid, I had plantar fascitis and achilles tendonitis. The standard of care led to orthotics and ultra supportive shoes. Over the decades, I noticed my overpronation got progressively worse. I continued to do nothing because I didn't have any issues or pain. Eventually, I just wanted to fix the overpronation.
Will's customized/ personalized guidance has set me on the right path going forward. I've ditched the orthotics, I'm wearing barefoot shoes, and my arches have begun to strengthen. His professionalism and expertise have been a delight.
I strongly recommend working with Barefoot Will if you are looking to optimize/end pain/improve your life from the bottom up.David K.
I've dealt with plantar fasciitis for 18 years. In the beginning it was only after running. The last two years it was all the time. I've done physical therapy, gotten several steroid shots, a prp injection and have worn a boot. Still it persisted.
After another rough day on my feet I was scrolling on social media and came across Barefoot Will(Austin).
We connected and he set me up with a detailed plan to get my feet back to feeling good again. After a few months, his plan has been working.
Anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, I would absolutely recommend Barefoot Will's services.Alex
The foot cramps have gone away as well as the knee pain. I have been doing the mobility exercises as well as some stretching. I have been wearing Flux shoes for about a month and absolutely love them.
Also I started taking a collagen supplement and noticed it has helped my joints a lot.
I really appreciate you meeting with me and giving me all this information to help me!Chris S.
I struggled with foot pain that was keeping me from being able to work my job. For starters my arch pain is basically gone!
After following your program and increasing load as time goes really did the trick. My range of motion is much better.
I'm just glad that the pain is gone when I didn't have much hope left.Hannah Leavitt
I have had debilitating heel pain for about 8 years.
Having tried everything except surgery, I reached out to Barefoot Will for help. He did not disappoint.
I went from struggling to do simple tasks like grocery shopping, to having no problem at all walking wherever I want with no pain. I can even walk barefoot comfortably. It is life changing for me, and my family. I can say yes to things that I would have had to decline before. God is so good.
This program has been a blessing that is turning my health around. Austin is so easy to work with.
He takes the time to answer your questions and has a deep understanding of foot health.
This program is the best thing you can do if you are struggling with foot pain. I can't wait to read your testimony!
Eli
@eliwarmenhoven
I struggled for 2+ years with post tib tendon pain that multiple PT's and self home rehab couldn't fix. I'm now back to marathon training with zero pain and more confidence than ever that I can move on with my training with no setbacks with my ankle. I found Will after seeing multiple success stories of treating the root cause of the pain rather than basic PT approaches others were taking. He quickly was able to diagnose my personalized strengths/weaknesses, build a plan around my injury, and reach my goals. His plans are personalized to you and more in depth compared to any other PT I have gone to.
Will is an extremely kind, amazing person who I have thoroughly enjoyed working with. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to get over their injury hurdles. He is also just genuinely a good dude who cares about his clients!
Amit
@chhabraamit12
I have had plantar fasciitis for more than 18 months now. I got to know about Austin (barefootwill) from twitter, and decided to work with him. He is an expert in this matter. He made an exercise plan for me by checking my feet and gait. Reducing weight and using his services has reduced my pain significantly. I definitely recommend him.
I’ve had plantar fasciitis for more than 18 months, and anyone who has dealt with it knows how frustrating it can be. It affects such basic things — walking, standing, training, going out — and after a while you start wondering if this is just going to be part of life.
I found Austin, Barefoot Will, through Twitter/X and decided to work with him. I’m really glad I did.
He took the time to assess my feet and gait properly, then created a plan that was specific to me instead of giving generic advice. The exercises were targeted, progressive, and made me understand what was actually going on with my feet and movement.
Between losing some weight and staying consistent with Austin’s program, my pain has reduced significantly. I’m moving better, feeling more confident, and finally seeing real progress after a long stretch of dealing with this.
Austin is excellent at what he does. He is knowledgeable, practical, and genuinely helpful. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis or persistent foot pain.
John S.
I was out of options when I learned about Barefoot Will from my son who is an internal medicine MD and who follows Will on X.
I had Morton's neuroma, peroneal tendonitis, and hallux limitus. The orthopedic surgeon and podiatrist were out of ideas as injections and orthotics were not working. Even walking was painful primarily due to my neuroma and I had to quit the run part of my HIIT workout and playing pickleball.
Will built a custom program for my situation and was extremely patient and continued to fine tune whenever a particular exercise was too painful. I also transitioned to wide toe box zero drop shoes and after 3 months my pain gradually dissipated by 90% and I'm able to resume my long walks and running. I plan on returning to pickleball in the summer.
Will's app with scheduling and exercise demo videos is fantastic along with his online meetings. Beyond that, Will has a caring personality and knows how to work around problems with easy fixes
Roger Armstrong
My foot pain was getting worse, and I knew I needed help. Luckily, I found an expert: Barefoot Will. Four months later, I couldn’t be happier.
Like a lot of people, my pain was getting worse, not better, and I was frustrated. Working with my doctor hadn’t helped. The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis, and the same exercises I’d been given two decades ago, and was told it would take a very long time to recover. Months went by and things only got worse. I became concerned that I might soon be forced to give up my exercise walking.
Luckily, I happened to see a message on social media that caught my attention. It was Will from Barefoot Will sharing his approach to recovering from foot pain. What he said seemed smart and far more practical than what my doctor had suggested.
I took advantage of his offer for a brief free conversation to see if he could help. I described my situation, and he immediately replied that he knew exactly what the problem was. He had worked with it many times before and had even spoken with another man the day before who described my exact situation.
Will spent time explaining that I had been misdiagnosed. He outlined a clear, strategic plan of targeted foot exercises and spoke with great knowledge and confidence. He even provided demonstration images showing exactly what had gone wrong and how it would be fixed. I gained tremendous confidence from our discussion and knew I was doing the right thing.
We worked together using specific exercises, with scheduled update calls to assess progress and make adjustments. Will provided demonstration videos for every exercise. The experience was everything I had hoped for. It took a little while for things to start improving, but then they did, and I got better week by week. What had been constant pain gradually turned into just mild discomfort.
Importantly, Will also provided an ongoing exercise plan to maintain my progress and even strengthen my feet further if I wanted. He remains available if I ever need him again.
Working with my doctor didn’t work out, but working with Will did, and I couldn’t be happier.
Quinton H
Will's program has been transformational on both a physical and mental level.
Not only has he helped me ameliorate plantar fasciitis pain that persisted for nearly two years, he has also educated me about the counterproductive approaches inherent to conventional podiatry. Little did I know that so much of the formulaic protocol that so many of us have previously utilized is in fact exacerbating the pain and dysfunction.
Will's revolutionary insight couldn't have come at a better time; my orthotics were starting to make things worse, and I didn't know where to turn. His program is worth every dime!
Philita
@philitajana
I had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for over a year on both feet!
When implementing the program I started to get some relief within weeks...but the real change has come with being consistent and dedicated to his program...on month 4 now and l've successfully added back in running for 3 weeks! (With zero pain!)
I am truly amazed with the progress and highly recommend Barefoot Will's services. Thank you for everything!
Greg Cundle
@GregCundle
I'm a pro footballer from the UK, I come across Will's work on X and knew that I needed to work with him.
After months of unresolved foot pain affecting not only my job, but my daily life, Will put together a rehab plan.
The program was enjoyable and Will's attention to detail is second to none, and was always on hand when I had any questions.Will Z.
@willzolpe
I hired Will to help me deal with some ankle and back pain that was limiting my ability to compete in sports.
After 3 months with him, I am free of pain and able to do everything I want. I would 100% recommend Will's services to anyone dealing with similar pains.Kevin Beebe
@kevin_b_b6
I hired Barefoot Will to help me out with mobility issues. I am 42 and I was limited in my two favorite activities; jiu-jitsu and lifting.
He designed a plan for me that was easy to incorporate into my gym time and checked in frequently to see how I was doing or to make modifications.
With his program I saw improvement relatively quickly. I'm not 100% to where I want to be but I'm way better than I was before meeting him. I incorporate his exercises into lifting sessions, warming up for jiu-jitsu, and stretching on off days and I feel way better.
On top of that he's an easy guy to work with and a really good dude.Shane Jarvie
@shanejarvie
As a mid thirties and purple belt in jiujitsu, with chronic turf toe, arch issues, and ankle pain for over two years, I had almost lost hope in ever being to take part in activities as simple as walking barefoot or jogging without feeling pain. I went to numerous doctors, who either recommended surgery or declared my joint inflammation a "medical mystery".
I reached out to Will after coming across his content online, and immediately recognized his thorough knowledge about foot and ankle physiology, and means to address structural imbalances. He designed a comprehensive, easy to follow program, and I went to work. It took a few weeks of dedicated effort, but I started make "strides" in my range of motion and pain reduction, particularly in my toe joints. He also helped me to pick out more supportive footwear that actually look and feel normal enough to wear day to day.
After four months of working with Will, I am happy to report that I am able to run three miles pain free for the first time in three years, and train jiujitsu without taping my foot up. I do find that it is critical to be consistent with the program exercises. You must put in the work to get the results you desire, but Will shows you the way. Highly recommend working with Barefoot Will!
Scott
@ohscott
I had been following Barefoot Will’s Substack plantar fasciitis protocol for a couple of months with some success when I decided to work one-to-one with him in hopes of speeding progress. This was a good decision. Will is a good listener who combines passion for his job with excellent perception and first-rate clinical skills. He built a personal program for me from day one. He recommended using an app that will track as little or as much of your workout data as you wish. It combines Will’s unique-to-you rehab plan, video how-to’s for exercises and logs your completed work. (This keeps you honest! ) Check-in calls or texting are available for questions. My heel pain continues to improve—which is great—but it is the gain in strength and flexibility in my feet, ankles, hips that is the unexpected bonus. In some ways it is like my feet are finally awake after many years. I look forward to wearing toe spacers during exercises and while relaxing at the end of the day. Toe socks and wide-toe box shoes are part of my regular wardrobe. Thanks Will.
Karen M
Had severe plantar pain in both feet... barely able to walk in the morning. Will was wonderful and his program gave positive results very quickly. I am back to normal after only a few months. I highly recommend his program to anyone with foot pain
Liam C
I’m a stunt performer from the UK and wanted to get off using orthotics and get my feet and ankles as strong as I possibly could. We achieved this with Will in 3 months and I have more power now and stability at 47 than I did at 37. Amazing attention to detail and I’d highly recommend him to anyone who wants to reboot their system or fix underlying issues.
Alex B
Barefoot Will was quick to diagnose my feet issues, and very easy / laid back to work with. My feet and legs are feeling stronger and my symptoms have decreased since working with him.
OJ
I had flat, flat as a line, feet. Running was extremely painful. Various shoe types, orthotics, podiatrist visits, all in vain. Came across Will on X. First with consultations, followed by periodic consultations and finally joining the program. 3 months in, my world has changed for the better. From being in pain after running around a measly 1 mile to now clocking 5+ miles, running around for 2 hours, playing soccer, four days a week, it has been a day and night difference. All thanks to Mr Barefoot Wonderful, Will!
Jordan K.
My name is Jordan, I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will. Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan. After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress. He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!
Zach Storer
@zachstorer42
Anyone reading this, you’re probably thinking that your foot pain is set-in for life, and that gritting your teeth is the only option. It’s not! That’s where I was for the first half of 2025, but after 4 months of Will’s guidance via zoom calls and tailored programs, I am in the best position and experiencing the least amount of pain in my left foot since I first got plantar fasciitis in 2020. Will has seen it all and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the foot, the leg and how it all links together. He helped me, and he can help you too.
Alexander Lindsay
@TAlexanderL
Barefoot Will is the real deal! I came to him in search of a solution to my recent history of plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and stress fractures.
I’ve seen tons of podiatrists, orthopedists, and physical therapists. Will is more knowledgeable and actually curious than anyone about how feet actually work, and how to strengthen them.
After 3 months in his program, I’m back to running and playing the sports I love.Andrew Gauldin
@andrewgauldin2
Will helped me a ton. I had chronic pain in my right foot for 6 months. It's completely gone now after following this routine for a few weeks. Works like magic!
Jordan K.
I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will.
Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan.
After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress.
He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!Dave K.
My runs have been really good. Zero pain afterward. I've had no pain for multiple weeks now. The last time we spoke, I mentioned I was doing a roof job. It lasted about 6 days, and I had no pain, whereas before it would start right away. My feet have also adjusted to wearing my Jim Greens full-time at work now. Overall, I'm feeling great.
Noah V.
@noahvanbibber
I am Noah and play D1 basketball. I dealt with foot pain for most of my basketball career.
After finishing a few months of Barefoot Will's service I had little to no foot pain even after practicing for 3-4 hours a day.
I would highly recommend to anyone dealing with similar pain!Kenneth K.
@kennethklablunde
I started working with Will to proactively build a better foundation for CrossFit movement and to address some lingering foot pain. Early on, I noticed that the programming was effectively making my foot muscles sore, and it wasn't long before I was developing foot strength and flexibility that I've never had, better toe use and splay, and awareness of how my feet were connecting with the ground to facilitate movement. The foot pains I had are completely gone. We are now progressing up the movement chain and building an incredible foundation for long-term success in my fitness and mobility goals.
Gabi
I have a child with CMT which is a peripheral neuropathy which has affected the structure of her foot.
She walks on the side of her foot and deals with a lot of pain.
After we completed her sessions with Barefoot Will her mobility in her entire body started to increase. Also her foot position as she walks became better.Zach B.
@zbrennan70
I’ve dealt with achilles issues on and off over the past 10ish years. Working with barefoot Will was awesome. I hired him when I was training for a 50k trail race.
He put together a plan that fit my schedule and we adjusted based on the demands of my training.
After crushing the 50k, I’ve since been able to compete in an Olympic Tri and have a full Ironman on the schedule coming up before the end of the year.
If you hire him, you won’t regret it.Hannah L.
Having had pain for 8 years, I am now four weeks into Barefoot Wills foot program.
I am beyond thrilled with my progress and Austin's guidance! I am able to walk a mile comfortably and actually enjoy being on my feet.
This is life changing for me and I am only 1 month in. 10 out of 10 recommend Barefoot Wills program.Adam
I injured my feet running on a curved manual treadmill - did too much, too fast, in xero shoes. I struggled along with foot/ankle pain for about a year. I was proactive but didn't have a program. My mileage went from 20 miles a week to maybe 5.
Will listened to my problems. Watched me move via a video call. Then he developed a program and we tweaked it along the way.
Over 2 months, I got about 80-85% recovered. I'm not 100%, but I'm still improving and can run and lift normally. I've shared a lot of the exercises with friends. I would use Will again and recommend him if you're having foot/ankle problems.Adam P.
@adampantonowitz
I have major foot issues due to neuropathy. Barefoot Will was able to adapt a unique plan for me that, despite major setbacks and having this conditions for a long time, has me much stronger and doing things I never imagined.
I have worked with Barefoot Will for close to 6 months. This work culminated in being able to run around with my child in the garden (running for the first time in over 25 years). I have seen functional and physical changes. Barefoot Will is a wonderful person with immense talents, and I have recommended him already to multiple friends and family, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barefoot Will's services to you.Stephen G.
@stephenrgray
I struggled with Achilles and Plantar Fasciitis pain for over a year. I tried traditional PT and every quick fix I could find on the internet. I was in a panic when the Achilles flared up just as my first marathon training was getting started.
That's when I found Barefoot Will. He quickly evaluated where I was at and came up with a plan to get me to my immediate goal (completing the marathon) and beyond. We tweaked the plan as I progressed and I really benefited from the check-in sessions along the way. I was able to complete my training and finish my first marathon without any Achilles/PF pain, which I never thought was going to be possible. Every morning I wake up without those first few steps of PF pain is a reminder of how far l've come. Most encouraging of all: I feel like I have a true understanding of the importance of foot/leg mobility/strength for my life going forward. That will pay off in running and in all aspects of active living. I highly recommend Will's program to everyone suffering from these types of issues.Shaz M
@shazmalik1
After almost 2 years of plantar fasciitis I reached out to Will for help.
He devised a plan which opened my eyes to the importance of building foot flexibility, and, through a structured yet adaptable program, Will guided me through my healing journey, from basic mobility to eventually performing compound leg movements.
Through his dedicated coaching, I regained my confidence and belief to function again without foot pain. I’m now playing tennis with my son and am set to walk the Great Wall of China in a month! Will honestly gets my highest recommendation!Ribs
I had an old injury that wouldn't stop irritating me, I had gone to the doctors and they thought it was due to back issues, but it was more groin from my perspective. 2 years of pain and discomfort later I found Barefoot Will on Twitter/X.
I decided to send him a DM after great success with the implementation of barefoot shoes into my life on his recommendation through just seeing his posts about them on twitter. We scheduled an intro call about where I was experiencing pain and during the call he explained his background, what had happened to my body in detail and how we could fix it.
After the in depth explanation that he shared with me about my injury I went forward with training and rehab. Over the previous two years I was barely able to do legs, it was very on and off and most times I was barely able to walk or sit comfortably. Before my intro call I was ready to stop doing legs because of how much pain the previous session had put me in.
Using the techniques and training plan I was given, legs is once again my favorite day to train at the gym and I can now do legs without pain. After I workout legs, it's the best I feel all week long and I look forward to training them instead of dreading it or deciding if I even can.
I achieved great results during the program and have continued training as taught with additional variations and can not be more grateful for the strength gained, pain decrease and expertise I was provided.
I would highly recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone experiencing pain/discomfort and also the implementation of barefoot shoes.Lori H.
My Achilles tendon is 100% better, thanks to you!
I even went on a jog today for the first time in a long time! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help and advice!
I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you again so much!TJ Dailey
@TimothyRichie
Alleviating 20 months of foot pain while trying to balance 100k training weeks at 45 years old with 30,000 lifetime miles on my legs was looking more hopeless by the week. I had come to the conclusion that I was either going to have to take a significant break, or, just deal with it until I couldn't anymore. Luckily I met Austin in September of 2024. We began working together a few weeks later and 2 months in, my feet feel consistently better than they have in well over a year (with zero time off). It's taken consistent work and collaboration, but we made it happen.
I'm finally excited for what the future holds again!!Bradlee Geisel
@BrGeezy
I started my fitness journey in October of 2023, during this journey I lost over 70+ pounds and found a passion for running.
After about 6 months of running I began to experience really bad heel pain and some pain in and around my achilles. I tried running through it for some time and it just became unbearable. I stopped running for over 9 months while trying numerous insoles, different shoes, home remedies, and nothing would ease the pain. I eventually went to a podiatrist who had the best ratings in town. They took X-rays of both of my feet and discovered I had heel spurs. The podiatrist recommended injections, another costly pair of insoles, and a calf stretcher. I tried the insoles, calf stretcher and recommended stretches and still had no relief. At this point, I was depressed because I really thought I would never run again.
I saw Barefoot Will on my X feed one day and immediately scheduled a call. I had no expectations going into the call and just wanted to see what he would say. After the call, Will gave me a different and unique outlook on why I was having these problems. He explained why the recommendations from the podiatrist did not work and how his approach was completely different. At this point, I was really curious and sold. I signed up to begin his program on February 1st. He asked me my goals for the program and I told him I wanted to be able to run in an upcoming 5k and complete it. The 5k was less than two months away. Not only did I run and complete the 5k, I came in first place in the male category. Will got me back to running quickly and completely pain free. Now as his program ends, I am back to running three days a week and loving every bit of it.
Will doesn’t give you a cookie cutter program to follow. He tailors everything specific to your needs and goals. He also educates you on the WHY which is very important to maintain the progress. Will is easily accessible for any form tips or advice and continues to advance your program making it more challenging and fun! I cannot say enough great things about Barefoot Wills program. He helped me achieve things I thought I would never do again. Don’t make the mistake I made by trying everything else first and stumbling upon his program as my last resort. Had I started his program at the very beginning of this all, and no telling where I could be now! Check him out!Chris R.
@tussen29
I spent more than 10 years struggling with chronic pain in my feet. Podiatrist prescribed orthotic inserts were not providing relief. I could not walk or stand barefoot or in flip flops. Showering barefoot was uncomfortable.
Barefoot Will’s program and coaching were life changing!
18 months after completion of the program, I experience ZERO daily chronic pain.
I can spend days in a row barefoot or in flip flops. I wear shoes of my choice with no consideration to arch support or cushioning. All orthotic inserts have been thrown away.
I cannot more strongly recommend Barefoot Will’s services. He listened carefully to my concerns and how I felt about where I was in my pain management journey. He tailored my program in ways that were complimentary to my personal schedule and abilities.
Most importantly, he taught me techniques that have allowed me to continue to improve and strengthen my feet and enjoy a pain free life.
Thank you Will!Marco R.
This review is much overdue!
There were a variety of feet issues that I needed to address, ranging from flat foot/collapsed arch, curling toe, and misaligned big toe from the First MTP and middle phalanges. Mostly accrued from wearing restrictive soccer cleats and shoes with small toe boxes over the years.
I came across Barefoot Will'a social media accounts and booked a consultation. We then worked together over several months gradually increasing the intensity of exercises tailored to my specific needs.
Within the first month I could see noticeable changes both in my balance and ability to completely splay the toes.
I definitely recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone that's been struggling with ankle pain, bunions, or other potentially correctable feet issues you're struggling with. I was blown away by his knowledgeable Austin is and the patience and care he gives you individually. 10/10!Greg
Before I started working with Austin, I had weak, flat feet, with pain in my right foot.
After his 1on1 coaching and custom protocols, the pain is gone. I feel athletic again and for the first time in my life, I now have arched footprints when walking out of a pool.
Anyone with any type of foot concern needs to hit this man up.J.S.
You provided more effective therapies for the Morton's neuroma pain than my podiatrist, mitigating surgery.
Your exercises and coaching mindset are precisely what I need to strengthen it.
I wholeheartedly applaud your business venture and want to see more businesses like yours meeting people's needs.Adam K.
@AdamKitchens
I was dealing with ankle tightness and foot pain and it was affecting my Strongman training. After following the protocol Austin (Barefoot Will) gave me, my ankles could move freely and my foot pain was eliminated. Shortly after fixing that I was able to rack pull 725 pounds!!
I would highly recommend working with Austin!!Alan Jones
I had issues with plantar fasciitis in both feet, especially my right one for about 9-10 months. It basically shut me down from running, walking the golf course, fully being able to play with my grandkids, etc.
Tried all the “fixes” - shot, rolling pin, you name it, I tried it. None of them worked. Found Barefoot Will through a friend and got educated on what causes this issue and he correctly diagnosed mine had progressed to a degeneration of the plantar fascia.
Have used his services for the past 4 1/2 months. It took a lot of work but it has been a game changer for me. I can now do all the things I could do before the issue arose and honestly have a much stronger base in my feet, knees, and hips.
Worth every $ spent and have and will continue to recommend Barefoot Will to all those that will listen!Courtney W.
@cookingcourtney
I’ve started doing the majority the exercises 2-3 times a week to balance my 4/5 days of running.
I feel absolutely amazing - I am running pain free for distance at a pace nearly 30 seconds faster than this time last year. I am running freely, love my runs and the time for myself to appreciate what I have and what I’m capable of.
Thank you for what you you’ve added to my life. I just didn’t want my knee to hurt when I ran. I got so much more than that working with you. I hope you know how grateful I am for you and your help.Raymond Welder
@welderraymond
Barefoot Will is a modern day physical craftsman. I am undoubtedly one of many who are grateful for his dedication to the arts of natural healing and strengthening, which he pursues with passion, kindness and good cheer.
Dylan
@tradermayne
Dealing with bunions and lack of lower body mobility.
Got me into barefoot shoes and on a sustainable routine to improve my foot health and lower body flexibility.
Will is awesome and I'd recommend him.Brett F.
@mrbrettforrest
I struggled with chronic Plantar fasciitis for 2+ years until I met Will. 2+ years of every day foot pain that was affecting every aspect of my life. I have three toddlers who are very active, love playing softball, and my wife and I love playing tennis/pickleball together - which was all being hindered due to chronic pain. I visited with two podiatrists who spent 3 minutes with me before throwing me foot insole after foot insole, and honestly it made this even worse.
Then, I met Austin (Barefoot Will) via Twitter and he helped heal me within (literally) 3 months of training. His program completely changed my life - and I have been pain free without Plantar Fasciitis since I completed his program. He introduces strength and conditioning to your foot, ankle, knee and leg muscles that will make you stronger. No foot insoles here to block the pain - only exercises to strengthen those muscles. I do everything barefoot now, including barefoot shoes, boots and toe spacers/socks. I am fully onboard with the Barefoot lifestyle here thanks to Will. He truly cares about your health and will spend months by your side making sure you are satisfied with your development. One thing that stands out is that Austin will meet on ZOOM before deciding if his program is right for you. He is looking for individuals who truly have the desire to better their foot health and take his program seriously. He organizes daily workouts that I promise if you are strict and have the discipline you will 100% be healed after he is done with you.
I cannot thank this guy enough and am TRULY grateful for what he does. Dude is a miracle worker and I won't ever forgot what I learned from him. He is really a master at his craft. Trust his process and you will see the results. BAREFOOT 4 LYFE!!Christopher W.
Barefoot Will's excellent twitter content led me down the path of fixing my lazy feet. As a kid, I had plantar fascitis and achilles tendonitis. The standard of care led to orthotics and ultra supportive shoes. Over the decades, I noticed my overpronation got progressively worse. I continued to do nothing because I didn't have any issues or pain. Eventually, I just wanted to fix the overpronation.
Will's customized/ personalized guidance has set me on the right path going forward. I've ditched the orthotics, I'm wearing barefoot shoes, and my arches have begun to strengthen. His professionalism and expertise have been a delight.
I strongly recommend working with Barefoot Will if you are looking to optimize/end pain/improve your life from the bottom up.David K.
I've dealt with plantar fasciitis for 18 years. In the beginning it was only after running. The last two years it was all the time. I've done physical therapy, gotten several steroid shots, a prp injection and have worn a boot. Still it persisted.
After another rough day on my feet I was scrolling on social media and came across Barefoot Will(Austin).
We connected and he set me up with a detailed plan to get my feet back to feeling good again. After a few months, his plan has been working.
Anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, I would absolutely recommend Barefoot Will's services.Alex
The foot cramps have gone away as well as the knee pain. I have been doing the mobility exercises as well as some stretching. I have been wearing Flux shoes for about a month and absolutely love them.
Also I started taking a collagen supplement and noticed it has helped my joints a lot.
I really appreciate you meeting with me and giving me all this information to help me!Chris S.
I struggled with foot pain that was keeping me from being able to work my job. For starters my arch pain is basically gone!
After following your program and increasing load as time goes really did the trick. My range of motion is much better.
I'm just glad that the pain is gone when I didn't have much hope left.Hannah Leavitt
I have had debilitating heel pain for about 8 years.
Having tried everything except surgery, I reached out to Barefoot Will for help. He did not disappoint.
I went from struggling to do simple tasks like grocery shopping, to having no problem at all walking wherever I want with no pain. I can even walk barefoot comfortably. It is life changing for me, and my family. I can say yes to things that I would have had to decline before. God is so good.
This program has been a blessing that is turning my health around. Austin is so easy to work with.
He takes the time to answer your questions and has a deep understanding of foot health.
This program is the best thing you can do if you are struggling with foot pain. I can't wait to read your testimony!
Bradlee Geisel
@BrGeezy
I started my fitness journey in October of 2023, during this journey I lost over 70+ pounds and found a passion for running.
After about 6 months of running I began to experience really bad heel pain and some pain in and around my achilles. I tried running through it for some time and it just became unbearable. I stopped running for over 9 months while trying numerous insoles, different shoes, home remedies, and nothing would ease the pain. I eventually went to a podiatrist who had the best ratings in town. They took X-rays of both of my feet and discovered I had heel spurs. The podiatrist recommended injections, another costly pair of insoles, and a calf stretcher. I tried the insoles, calf stretcher and recommended stretches and still had no relief. At this point, I was depressed because I really thought I would never run again.
I saw Barefoot Will on my X feed one day and immediately scheduled a call. I had no expectations going into the call and just wanted to see what he would say. After the call, Will gave me a different and unique outlook on why I was having these problems. He explained why the recommendations from the podiatrist did not work and how his approach was completely different. At this point, I was really curious and sold. I signed up to begin his program on February 1st. He asked me my goals for the program and I told him I wanted to be able to run in an upcoming 5k and complete it. The 5k was less than two months away. Not only did I run and complete the 5k, I came in first place in the male category. Will got me back to running quickly and completely pain free. Now as his program ends, I am back to running three days a week and loving every bit of it.
Will doesn’t give you a cookie cutter program to follow. He tailors everything specific to your needs and goals. He also educates you on the WHY which is very important to maintain the progress. Will is easily accessible for any form tips or advice and continues to advance your program making it more challenging and fun! I cannot say enough great things about Barefoot Wills program. He helped me achieve things I thought I would never do again. Don’t make the mistake I made by trying everything else first and stumbling upon his program as my last resort. Had I started his program at the very beginning of this all, and no telling where I could be now! Check him out!Eli
@eliwarmenhoven
I struggled for 2+ years with post tib tendon pain that multiple PT's and self home rehab couldn't fix. I'm now back to marathon training with zero pain and more confidence than ever that I can move on with my training with no setbacks with my ankle. I found Will after seeing multiple success stories of treating the root cause of the pain rather than basic PT approaches others were taking. He quickly was able to diagnose my personalized strengths/weaknesses, build a plan around my injury, and reach my goals. His plans are personalized to you and more in depth compared to any other PT I have gone to.
Will is an extremely kind, amazing person who I have thoroughly enjoyed working with. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to get over their injury hurdles. He is also just genuinely a good dude who cares about his clients!
John S.
I was out of options when I learned about Barefoot Will from my son who is an internal medicine MD and who follows Will on X.
I had Morton's neuroma, peroneal tendonitis, and hallux limitus. The orthopedic surgeon and podiatrist were out of ideas as injections and orthotics were not working. Even walking was painful primarily due to my neuroma and I had to quit the run part of my HIIT workout and playing pickleball.
Will built a custom program for my situation and was extremely patient and continued to fine tune whenever a particular exercise was too painful. I also transitioned to wide toe box zero drop shoes and after 3 months my pain gradually dissipated by 90% and I'm able to resume my long walks and running. I plan on returning to pickleball in the summer.
Will's app with scheduling and exercise demo videos is fantastic along with his online meetings. Beyond that, Will has a caring personality and knows how to work around problems with easy fixes
Roger Armstrong
My foot pain was getting worse, and I knew I needed help. Luckily, I found an expert: Barefoot Will. Four months later, I couldn’t be happier.
Like a lot of people, my pain was getting worse, not better, and I was frustrated. Working with my doctor hadn’t helped. The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis, and the same exercises I’d been given two decades ago, and was told it would take a very long time to recover. Months went by and things only got worse. I became concerned that I might soon be forced to give up my exercise walking.
Luckily, I happened to see a message on social media that caught my attention. It was Will from Barefoot Will sharing his approach to recovering from foot pain. What he said seemed smart and far more practical than what my doctor had suggested.
I took advantage of his offer for a brief free conversation to see if he could help. I described my situation, and he immediately replied that he knew exactly what the problem was. He had worked with it many times before and had even spoken with another man the day before who described my exact situation.
Will spent time explaining that I had been misdiagnosed. He outlined a clear, strategic plan of targeted foot exercises and spoke with great knowledge and confidence. He even provided demonstration images showing exactly what had gone wrong and how it would be fixed. I gained tremendous confidence from our discussion and knew I was doing the right thing.
We worked together using specific exercises, with scheduled update calls to assess progress and make adjustments. Will provided demonstration videos for every exercise. The experience was everything I had hoped for. It took a little while for things to start improving, but then they did, and I got better week by week. What had been constant pain gradually turned into just mild discomfort.
Importantly, Will also provided an ongoing exercise plan to maintain my progress and even strengthen my feet further if I wanted. He remains available if I ever need him again.
Working with my doctor didn’t work out, but working with Will did, and I couldn’t be happier.
Quinton H
Will's program has been transformational on both a physical and mental level.
Not only has he helped me ameliorate plantar fasciitis pain that persisted for nearly two years, he has also educated me about the counterproductive approaches inherent to conventional podiatry. Little did I know that so much of the formulaic protocol that so many of us have previously utilized is in fact exacerbating the pain and dysfunction.
Will's revolutionary insight couldn't have come at a better time; my orthotics were starting to make things worse, and I didn't know where to turn. His program is worth every dime!
Philita
@philitajana
I had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for over a year on both feet!
When implementing the program I started to get some relief within weeks...but the real change has come with being consistent and dedicated to his program...on month 4 now and l've successfully added back in running for 3 weeks! (With zero pain!)
I am truly amazed with the progress and highly recommend Barefoot Will's services. Thank you for everything!
Raymond Welder
@welderraymond
Barefoot Will is a modern day physical craftsman. I am undoubtedly one of many who are grateful for his dedication to the arts of natural healing and strengthening, which he pursues with passion, kindness and good cheer.
Zach B.
@zbrennan70
I’ve dealt with achilles issues on and off over the past 10ish years. Working with barefoot Will was awesome. I hired him when I was training for a 50k trail race.
He put together a plan that fit my schedule and we adjusted based on the demands of my training.
After crushing the 50k, I’ve since been able to compete in an Olympic Tri and have a full Ironman on the schedule coming up before the end of the year.
If you hire him, you won’t regret it.Stephen G.
@stephenrgray
I struggled with Achilles and Plantar Fasciitis pain for over a year. I tried traditional PT and every quick fix I could find on the internet. I was in a panic when the Achilles flared up just as my first marathon training was getting started.
That's when I found Barefoot Will. He quickly evaluated where I was at and came up with a plan to get me to my immediate goal (completing the marathon) and beyond. We tweaked the plan as I progressed and I really benefited from the check-in sessions along the way. I was able to complete my training and finish my first marathon without any Achilles/PF pain, which I never thought was going to be possible. Every morning I wake up without those first few steps of PF pain is a reminder of how far l've come. Most encouraging of all: I feel like I have a true understanding of the importance of foot/leg mobility/strength for my life going forward. That will pay off in running and in all aspects of active living. I highly recommend Will's program to everyone suffering from these types of issues.Shaz M
@shazmalik1
After almost 2 years of plantar fasciitis I reached out to Will for help.
He devised a plan which opened my eyes to the importance of building foot flexibility, and, through a structured yet adaptable program, Will guided me through my healing journey, from basic mobility to eventually performing compound leg movements.
Through his dedicated coaching, I regained my confidence and belief to function again without foot pain. I’m now playing tennis with my son and am set to walk the Great Wall of China in a month! Will honestly gets my highest recommendation!Adam K.
@AdamKitchens
I was dealing with ankle tightness and foot pain and it was affecting my Strongman training. After following the protocol Austin (Barefoot Will) gave me, my ankles could move freely and my foot pain was eliminated. Shortly after fixing that I was able to rack pull 725 pounds!!
I would highly recommend working with Austin!!Will Z.
@willzolpe
I hired Will to help me deal with some ankle and back pain that was limiting my ability to compete in sports.
After 3 months with him, I am free of pain and able to do everything I want. I would 100% recommend Will's services to anyone dealing with similar pains.Alexander Lindsay
@TAlexanderL
Barefoot Will is the real deal! I came to him in search of a solution to my recent history of plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and stress fractures.
I’ve seen tons of podiatrists, orthopedists, and physical therapists. Will is more knowledgeable and actually curious than anyone about how feet actually work, and how to strengthen them.
After 3 months in his program, I’m back to running and playing the sports I love.Andrew Gauldin
@andrewgauldin2
Will helped me a ton. I had chronic pain in my right foot for 6 months. It's completely gone now after following this routine for a few weeks. Works like magic!
Kevin Beebe
@kevin_b_b6
I hired Barefoot Will to help me out with mobility issues. I am 42 and I was limited in my two favorite activities; jiu-jitsu and lifting.
He designed a plan for me that was easy to incorporate into my gym time and checked in frequently to see how I was doing or to make modifications.
With his program I saw improvement relatively quickly. I'm not 100% to where I want to be but I'm way better than I was before meeting him. I incorporate his exercises into lifting sessions, warming up for jiu-jitsu, and stretching on off days and I feel way better.
On top of that he's an easy guy to work with and a really good dude.Jordan K.
I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will.
Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan.
After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress.
He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!Dave K.
My runs have been really good. Zero pain afterward. I've had no pain for multiple weeks now. The last time we spoke, I mentioned I was doing a roof job. It lasted about 6 days, and I had no pain, whereas before it would start right away. My feet have also adjusted to wearing my Jim Greens full-time at work now. Overall, I'm feeling great.
Noah V.
@noahvanbibber
I am Noah and play D1 basketball. I dealt with foot pain for most of my basketball career.
After finishing a few months of Barefoot Will's service I had little to no foot pain even after practicing for 3-4 hours a day.
I would highly recommend to anyone dealing with similar pain!Chris R.
@tussen29
I spent more than 10 years struggling with chronic pain in my feet. Podiatrist prescribed orthotic inserts were not providing relief. I could not walk or stand barefoot or in flip flops. Showering barefoot was uncomfortable.
Barefoot Will’s program and coaching were life changing!
18 months after completion of the program, I experience ZERO daily chronic pain.
I can spend days in a row barefoot or in flip flops. I wear shoes of my choice with no consideration to arch support or cushioning. All orthotic inserts have been thrown away.
I cannot more strongly recommend Barefoot Will’s services. He listened carefully to my concerns and how I felt about where I was in my pain management journey. He tailored my program in ways that were complimentary to my personal schedule and abilities.
Most importantly, he taught me techniques that have allowed me to continue to improve and strengthen my feet and enjoy a pain free life.
Thank you Will!Kenneth K.
@kennethklablunde
I started working with Will to proactively build a better foundation for CrossFit movement and to address some lingering foot pain. Early on, I noticed that the programming was effectively making my foot muscles sore, and it wasn't long before I was developing foot strength and flexibility that I've never had, better toe use and splay, and awareness of how my feet were connecting with the ground to facilitate movement. The foot pains I had are completely gone. We are now progressing up the movement chain and building an incredible foundation for long-term success in my fitness and mobility goals.
Gabi
I have a child with CMT which is a peripheral neuropathy which has affected the structure of her foot.
She walks on the side of her foot and deals with a lot of pain.
After we completed her sessions with Barefoot Will her mobility in her entire body started to increase. Also her foot position as she walks became better.Dylan
@tradermayne
Dealing with bunions and lack of lower body mobility.
Got me into barefoot shoes and on a sustainable routine to improve my foot health and lower body flexibility.
Will is awesome and I'd recommend him.Hannah L.
Having had pain for 8 years, I am now four weeks into Barefoot Wills foot program.
I am beyond thrilled with my progress and Austin's guidance! I am able to walk a mile comfortably and actually enjoy being on my feet.
This is life changing for me and I am only 1 month in. 10 out of 10 recommend Barefoot Wills program.Adam P.
@adampantonowitz
I have major foot issues due to neuropathy. Barefoot Will was able to adapt a unique plan for me that, despite major setbacks and having this conditions for a long time, has me much stronger and doing things I never imagined.
I have worked with Barefoot Will for close to 6 months. This work culminated in being able to run around with my child in the garden (running for the first time in over 25 years). I have seen functional and physical changes. Barefoot Will is a wonderful person with immense talents, and I have recommended him already to multiple friends and family, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barefoot Will's services to you.Lori H.
My Achilles tendon is 100% better, thanks to you!
I even went on a jog today for the first time in a long time! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help and advice!
I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you again so much!Brett F.
@mrbrettforrest
I struggled with chronic Plantar fasciitis for 2+ years until I met Will. 2+ years of every day foot pain that was affecting every aspect of my life. I have three toddlers who are very active, love playing softball, and my wife and I love playing tennis/pickleball together - which was all being hindered due to chronic pain. I visited with two podiatrists who spent 3 minutes with me before throwing me foot insole after foot insole, and honestly it made this even worse.
Then, I met Austin (Barefoot Will) via Twitter and he helped heal me within (literally) 3 months of training. His program completely changed my life - and I have been pain free without Plantar Fasciitis since I completed his program. He introduces strength and conditioning to your foot, ankle, knee and leg muscles that will make you stronger. No foot insoles here to block the pain - only exercises to strengthen those muscles. I do everything barefoot now, including barefoot shoes, boots and toe spacers/socks. I am fully onboard with the Barefoot lifestyle here thanks to Will. He truly cares about your health and will spend months by your side making sure you are satisfied with your development. One thing that stands out is that Austin will meet on ZOOM before deciding if his program is right for you. He is looking for individuals who truly have the desire to better their foot health and take his program seriously. He organizes daily workouts that I promise if you are strict and have the discipline you will 100% be healed after he is done with you.
I cannot thank this guy enough and am TRULY grateful for what he does. Dude is a miracle worker and I won't ever forgot what I learned from him. He is really a master at his craft. Trust his process and you will see the results. BAREFOOT 4 LYFE!!Greg Cundle
@GregCundle
I'm a pro footballer from the UK, I come across Will's work on X and knew that I needed to work with him.
After months of unresolved foot pain affecting not only my job, but my daily life, Will put together a rehab plan.
The program was enjoyable and Will's attention to detail is second to none, and was always on hand when I had any questions.Alan Jones
I had issues with plantar fasciitis in both feet, especially my right one for about 9-10 months. It basically shut me down from running, walking the golf course, fully being able to play with my grandkids, etc.
Tried all the “fixes” - shot, rolling pin, you name it, I tried it. None of them worked. Found Barefoot Will through a friend and got educated on what causes this issue and he correctly diagnosed mine had progressed to a degeneration of the plantar fascia.
Have used his services for the past 4 1/2 months. It took a lot of work but it has been a game changer for me. I can now do all the things I could do before the issue arose and honestly have a much stronger base in my feet, knees, and hips.
Worth every $ spent and have and will continue to recommend Barefoot Will to all those that will listen!Courtney W.
@cookingcourtney
I’ve started doing the majority the exercises 2-3 times a week to balance my 4/5 days of running.
I feel absolutely amazing - I am running pain free for distance at a pace nearly 30 seconds faster than this time last year. I am running freely, love my runs and the time for myself to appreciate what I have and what I’m capable of.
Thank you for what you you’ve added to my life. I just didn’t want my knee to hurt when I ran. I got so much more than that working with you. I hope you know how grateful I am for you and your help.Marco R.
This review is much overdue!
There were a variety of feet issues that I needed to address, ranging from flat foot/collapsed arch, curling toe, and misaligned big toe from the First MTP and middle phalanges. Mostly accrued from wearing restrictive soccer cleats and shoes with small toe boxes over the years.
I came across Barefoot Will'a social media accounts and booked a consultation. We then worked together over several months gradually increasing the intensity of exercises tailored to my specific needs.
Within the first month I could see noticeable changes both in my balance and ability to completely splay the toes.
I definitely recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone that's been struggling with ankle pain, bunions, or other potentially correctable feet issues you're struggling with. I was blown away by his knowledgeable Austin is and the patience and care he gives you individually. 10/10!Adam
I injured my feet running on a curved manual treadmill - did too much, too fast, in xero shoes. I struggled along with foot/ankle pain for about a year. I was proactive but didn't have a program. My mileage went from 20 miles a week to maybe 5.
Will listened to my problems. Watched me move via a video call. Then he developed a program and we tweaked it along the way.
Over 2 months, I got about 80-85% recovered. I'm not 100%, but I'm still improving and can run and lift normally. I've shared a lot of the exercises with friends. I would use Will again and recommend him if you're having foot/ankle problems.Ribs
I had an old injury that wouldn't stop irritating me, I had gone to the doctors and they thought it was due to back issues, but it was more groin from my perspective. 2 years of pain and discomfort later I found Barefoot Will on Twitter/X.
I decided to send him a DM after great success with the implementation of barefoot shoes into my life on his recommendation through just seeing his posts about them on twitter. We scheduled an intro call about where I was experiencing pain and during the call he explained his background, what had happened to my body in detail and how we could fix it.
After the in depth explanation that he shared with me about my injury I went forward with training and rehab. Over the previous two years I was barely able to do legs, it was very on and off and most times I was barely able to walk or sit comfortably. Before my intro call I was ready to stop doing legs because of how much pain the previous session had put me in.
Using the techniques and training plan I was given, legs is once again my favorite day to train at the gym and I can now do legs without pain. After I workout legs, it's the best I feel all week long and I look forward to training them instead of dreading it or deciding if I even can.
I achieved great results during the program and have continued training as taught with additional variations and can not be more grateful for the strength gained, pain decrease and expertise I was provided.
I would highly recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone experiencing pain/discomfort and also the implementation of barefoot shoes.Christopher W.
Barefoot Will's excellent twitter content led me down the path of fixing my lazy feet. As a kid, I had plantar fascitis and achilles tendonitis. The standard of care led to orthotics and ultra supportive shoes. Over the decades, I noticed my overpronation got progressively worse. I continued to do nothing because I didn't have any issues or pain. Eventually, I just wanted to fix the overpronation.
Will's customized/ personalized guidance has set me on the right path going forward. I've ditched the orthotics, I'm wearing barefoot shoes, and my arches have begun to strengthen. His professionalism and expertise have been a delight.
I strongly recommend working with Barefoot Will if you are looking to optimize/end pain/improve your life from the bottom up.TJ Dailey
@TimothyRichie
Alleviating 20 months of foot pain while trying to balance 100k training weeks at 45 years old with 30,000 lifetime miles on my legs was looking more hopeless by the week. I had come to the conclusion that I was either going to have to take a significant break, or, just deal with it until I couldn't anymore. Luckily I met Austin in September of 2024. We began working together a few weeks later and 2 months in, my feet feel consistently better than they have in well over a year (with zero time off). It's taken consistent work and collaboration, but we made it happen.
I'm finally excited for what the future holds again!!Chris S.
I struggled with foot pain that was keeping me from being able to work my job. For starters my arch pain is basically gone!
After following your program and increasing load as time goes really did the trick. My range of motion is much better.
I'm just glad that the pain is gone when I didn't have much hope left.Hannah Leavitt
I have had debilitating heel pain for about 8 years.
Having tried everything except surgery, I reached out to Barefoot Will for help. He did not disappoint.
I went from struggling to do simple tasks like grocery shopping, to having no problem at all walking wherever I want with no pain. I can even walk barefoot comfortably. It is life changing for me, and my family. I can say yes to things that I would have had to decline before. God is so good.
This program has been a blessing that is turning my health around. Austin is so easy to work with.
He takes the time to answer your questions and has a deep understanding of foot health.
This program is the best thing you can do if you are struggling with foot pain. I can't wait to read your testimony!David K.
I've dealt with plantar fasciitis for 18 years. In the beginning it was only after running. The last two years it was all the time. I've done physical therapy, gotten several steroid shots, a prp injection and have worn a boot. Still it persisted.
After another rough day on my feet I was scrolling on social media and came across Barefoot Will(Austin).
We connected and he set me up with a detailed plan to get my feet back to feeling good again. After a few months, his plan has been working.
Anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, I would absolutely recommend Barefoot Will's services.Greg
Before I started working with Austin, I had weak, flat feet, with pain in my right foot.
After his 1on1 coaching and custom protocols, the pain is gone. I feel athletic again and for the first time in my life, I now have arched footprints when walking out of a pool.
Anyone with any type of foot concern needs to hit this man up.J.S.
You provided more effective therapies for the Morton's neuroma pain than my podiatrist, mitigating surgery.
Your exercises and coaching mindset are precisely what I need to strengthen it.
I wholeheartedly applaud your business venture and want to see more businesses like yours meeting people's needs.Alex
The foot cramps have gone away as well as the knee pain. I have been doing the mobility exercises as well as some stretching. I have been wearing Flux shoes for about a month and absolutely love them.
Also I started taking a collagen supplement and noticed it has helped my joints a lot.
I really appreciate you meeting with me and giving me all this information to help me!
Bradlee Geisel
@BrGeezy
I started my fitness journey in October of 2023, during this journey I lost over 70+ pounds and found a passion for running.
After about 6 months of running I began to experience really bad heel pain and some pain in and around my achilles. I tried running through it for some time and it just became unbearable. I stopped running for over 9 months while trying numerous insoles, different shoes, home remedies, and nothing would ease the pain. I eventually went to a podiatrist who had the best ratings in town. They took X-rays of both of my feet and discovered I had heel spurs. The podiatrist recommended injections, another costly pair of insoles, and a calf stretcher. I tried the insoles, calf stretcher and recommended stretches and still had no relief. At this point, I was depressed because I really thought I would never run again.
I saw Barefoot Will on my X feed one day and immediately scheduled a call. I had no expectations going into the call and just wanted to see what he would say. After the call, Will gave me a different and unique outlook on why I was having these problems. He explained why the recommendations from the podiatrist did not work and how his approach was completely different. At this point, I was really curious and sold. I signed up to begin his program on February 1st. He asked me my goals for the program and I told him I wanted to be able to run in an upcoming 5k and complete it. The 5k was less than two months away. Not only did I run and complete the 5k, I came in first place in the male category. Will got me back to running quickly and completely pain free. Now as his program ends, I am back to running three days a week and loving every bit of it.
Will doesn’t give you a cookie cutter program to follow. He tailors everything specific to your needs and goals. He also educates you on the WHY which is very important to maintain the progress. Will is easily accessible for any form tips or advice and continues to advance your program making it more challenging and fun! I cannot say enough great things about Barefoot Wills program. He helped me achieve things I thought I would never do again. Don’t make the mistake I made by trying everything else first and stumbling upon his program as my last resort. Had I started his program at the very beginning of this all, and no telling where I could be now! Check him out!Eli
@eliwarmenhoven
I struggled for 2+ years with post tib tendon pain that multiple PT's and self home rehab couldn't fix. I'm now back to marathon training with zero pain and more confidence than ever that I can move on with my training with no setbacks with my ankle. I found Will after seeing multiple success stories of treating the root cause of the pain rather than basic PT approaches others were taking. He quickly was able to diagnose my personalized strengths/weaknesses, build a plan around my injury, and reach my goals. His plans are personalized to you and more in depth compared to any other PT I have gone to.
Will is an extremely kind, amazing person who I have thoroughly enjoyed working with. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to get over their injury hurdles. He is also just genuinely a good dude who cares about his clients!
John S.
I was out of options when I learned about Barefoot Will from my son who is an internal medicine MD and who follows Will on X.
I had Morton's neuroma, peroneal tendonitis, and hallux limitus. The orthopedic surgeon and podiatrist were out of ideas as injections and orthotics were not working. Even walking was painful primarily due to my neuroma and I had to quit the run part of my HIIT workout and playing pickleball.
Will built a custom program for my situation and was extremely patient and continued to fine tune whenever a particular exercise was too painful. I also transitioned to wide toe box zero drop shoes and after 3 months my pain gradually dissipated by 90% and I'm able to resume my long walks and running. I plan on returning to pickleball in the summer.
Will's app with scheduling and exercise demo videos is fantastic along with his online meetings. Beyond that, Will has a caring personality and knows how to work around problems with easy fixes
Roger Armstrong
My foot pain was getting worse, and I knew I needed help. Luckily, I found an expert: Barefoot Will. Four months later, I couldn’t be happier.
Like a lot of people, my pain was getting worse, not better, and I was frustrated. Working with my doctor hadn’t helped. The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis, and the same exercises I’d been given two decades ago, and was told it would take a very long time to recover. Months went by and things only got worse. I became concerned that I might soon be forced to give up my exercise walking.
Luckily, I happened to see a message on social media that caught my attention. It was Will from Barefoot Will sharing his approach to recovering from foot pain. What he said seemed smart and far more practical than what my doctor had suggested.
I took advantage of his offer for a brief free conversation to see if he could help. I described my situation, and he immediately replied that he knew exactly what the problem was. He had worked with it many times before and had even spoken with another man the day before who described my exact situation.
Will spent time explaining that I had been misdiagnosed. He outlined a clear, strategic plan of targeted foot exercises and spoke with great knowledge and confidence. He even provided demonstration images showing exactly what had gone wrong and how it would be fixed. I gained tremendous confidence from our discussion and knew I was doing the right thing.
We worked together using specific exercises, with scheduled update calls to assess progress and make adjustments. Will provided demonstration videos for every exercise. The experience was everything I had hoped for. It took a little while for things to start improving, but then they did, and I got better week by week. What had been constant pain gradually turned into just mild discomfort.
Importantly, Will also provided an ongoing exercise plan to maintain my progress and even strengthen my feet further if I wanted. He remains available if I ever need him again.
Working with my doctor didn’t work out, but working with Will did, and I couldn’t be happier.
Quinton H
Will's program has been transformational on both a physical and mental level.
Not only has he helped me ameliorate plantar fasciitis pain that persisted for nearly two years, he has also educated me about the counterproductive approaches inherent to conventional podiatry. Little did I know that so much of the formulaic protocol that so many of us have previously utilized is in fact exacerbating the pain and dysfunction.
Will's revolutionary insight couldn't have come at a better time; my orthotics were starting to make things worse, and I didn't know where to turn. His program is worth every dime!
Philita
@philitajana
I had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for over a year on both feet!
When implementing the program I started to get some relief within weeks...but the real change has come with being consistent and dedicated to his program...on month 4 now and l've successfully added back in running for 3 weeks! (With zero pain!)
I am truly amazed with the progress and highly recommend Barefoot Will's services. Thank you for everything!
Raymond Welder
@welderraymond
Barefoot Will is a modern day physical craftsman. I am undoubtedly one of many who are grateful for his dedication to the arts of natural healing and strengthening, which he pursues with passion, kindness and good cheer.
Zach B.
@zbrennan70
I’ve dealt with achilles issues on and off over the past 10ish years. Working with barefoot Will was awesome. I hired him when I was training for a 50k trail race.
He put together a plan that fit my schedule and we adjusted based on the demands of my training.
After crushing the 50k, I’ve since been able to compete in an Olympic Tri and have a full Ironman on the schedule coming up before the end of the year.
If you hire him, you won’t regret it.Stephen G.
@stephenrgray
I struggled with Achilles and Plantar Fasciitis pain for over a year. I tried traditional PT and every quick fix I could find on the internet. I was in a panic when the Achilles flared up just as my first marathon training was getting started.
That's when I found Barefoot Will. He quickly evaluated where I was at and came up with a plan to get me to my immediate goal (completing the marathon) and beyond. We tweaked the plan as I progressed and I really benefited from the check-in sessions along the way. I was able to complete my training and finish my first marathon without any Achilles/PF pain, which I never thought was going to be possible. Every morning I wake up without those first few steps of PF pain is a reminder of how far l've come. Most encouraging of all: I feel like I have a true understanding of the importance of foot/leg mobility/strength for my life going forward. That will pay off in running and in all aspects of active living. I highly recommend Will's program to everyone suffering from these types of issues.Shaz M
@shazmalik1
After almost 2 years of plantar fasciitis I reached out to Will for help.
He devised a plan which opened my eyes to the importance of building foot flexibility, and, through a structured yet adaptable program, Will guided me through my healing journey, from basic mobility to eventually performing compound leg movements.
Through his dedicated coaching, I regained my confidence and belief to function again without foot pain. I’m now playing tennis with my son and am set to walk the Great Wall of China in a month! Will honestly gets my highest recommendation!Adam K.
@AdamKitchens
I was dealing with ankle tightness and foot pain and it was affecting my Strongman training. After following the protocol Austin (Barefoot Will) gave me, my ankles could move freely and my foot pain was eliminated. Shortly after fixing that I was able to rack pull 725 pounds!!
I would highly recommend working with Austin!!Will Z.
@willzolpe
I hired Will to help me deal with some ankle and back pain that was limiting my ability to compete in sports.
After 3 months with him, I am free of pain and able to do everything I want. I would 100% recommend Will's services to anyone dealing with similar pains.Alexander Lindsay
@TAlexanderL
Barefoot Will is the real deal! I came to him in search of a solution to my recent history of plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and stress fractures.
I’ve seen tons of podiatrists, orthopedists, and physical therapists. Will is more knowledgeable and actually curious than anyone about how feet actually work, and how to strengthen them.
After 3 months in his program, I’m back to running and playing the sports I love.Andrew Gauldin
@andrewgauldin2
Will helped me a ton. I had chronic pain in my right foot for 6 months. It's completely gone now after following this routine for a few weeks. Works like magic!
Kevin Beebe
@kevin_b_b6
I hired Barefoot Will to help me out with mobility issues. I am 42 and I was limited in my two favorite activities; jiu-jitsu and lifting.
He designed a plan for me that was easy to incorporate into my gym time and checked in frequently to see how I was doing or to make modifications.
With his program I saw improvement relatively quickly. I'm not 100% to where I want to be but I'm way better than I was before meeting him. I incorporate his exercises into lifting sessions, warming up for jiu-jitsu, and stretching on off days and I feel way better.
On top of that he's an easy guy to work with and a really good dude.Jordan K.
I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will.
Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan.
After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress.
He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!Dave K.
My runs have been really good. Zero pain afterward. I've had no pain for multiple weeks now. The last time we spoke, I mentioned I was doing a roof job. It lasted about 6 days, and I had no pain, whereas before it would start right away. My feet have also adjusted to wearing my Jim Greens full-time at work now. Overall, I'm feeling great.
Noah V.
@noahvanbibber
I am Noah and play D1 basketball. I dealt with foot pain for most of my basketball career.
After finishing a few months of Barefoot Will's service I had little to no foot pain even after practicing for 3-4 hours a day.
I would highly recommend to anyone dealing with similar pain!Chris R.
@tussen29
I spent more than 10 years struggling with chronic pain in my feet. Podiatrist prescribed orthotic inserts were not providing relief. I could not walk or stand barefoot or in flip flops. Showering barefoot was uncomfortable.
Barefoot Will’s program and coaching were life changing!
18 months after completion of the program, I experience ZERO daily chronic pain.
I can spend days in a row barefoot or in flip flops. I wear shoes of my choice with no consideration to arch support or cushioning. All orthotic inserts have been thrown away.
I cannot more strongly recommend Barefoot Will’s services. He listened carefully to my concerns and how I felt about where I was in my pain management journey. He tailored my program in ways that were complimentary to my personal schedule and abilities.
Most importantly, he taught me techniques that have allowed me to continue to improve and strengthen my feet and enjoy a pain free life.
Thank you Will!Kenneth K.
@kennethklablunde
I started working with Will to proactively build a better foundation for CrossFit movement and to address some lingering foot pain. Early on, I noticed that the programming was effectively making my foot muscles sore, and it wasn't long before I was developing foot strength and flexibility that I've never had, better toe use and splay, and awareness of how my feet were connecting with the ground to facilitate movement. The foot pains I had are completely gone. We are now progressing up the movement chain and building an incredible foundation for long-term success in my fitness and mobility goals.
Gabi
I have a child with CMT which is a peripheral neuropathy which has affected the structure of her foot.
She walks on the side of her foot and deals with a lot of pain.
After we completed her sessions with Barefoot Will her mobility in her entire body started to increase. Also her foot position as she walks became better.Dylan
@tradermayne
Dealing with bunions and lack of lower body mobility.
Got me into barefoot shoes and on a sustainable routine to improve my foot health and lower body flexibility.
Will is awesome and I'd recommend him.Hannah L.
Having had pain for 8 years, I am now four weeks into Barefoot Wills foot program.
I am beyond thrilled with my progress and Austin's guidance! I am able to walk a mile comfortably and actually enjoy being on my feet.
This is life changing for me and I am only 1 month in. 10 out of 10 recommend Barefoot Wills program.Adam P.
@adampantonowitz
I have major foot issues due to neuropathy. Barefoot Will was able to adapt a unique plan for me that, despite major setbacks and having this conditions for a long time, has me much stronger and doing things I never imagined.
I have worked with Barefoot Will for close to 6 months. This work culminated in being able to run around with my child in the garden (running for the first time in over 25 years). I have seen functional and physical changes. Barefoot Will is a wonderful person with immense talents, and I have recommended him already to multiple friends and family, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barefoot Will's services to you.Lori H.
My Achilles tendon is 100% better, thanks to you!
I even went on a jog today for the first time in a long time! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help and advice!
I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you again so much!Brett F.
@mrbrettforrest
I struggled with chronic Plantar fasciitis for 2+ years until I met Will. 2+ years of every day foot pain that was affecting every aspect of my life. I have three toddlers who are very active, love playing softball, and my wife and I love playing tennis/pickleball together - which was all being hindered due to chronic pain. I visited with two podiatrists who spent 3 minutes with me before throwing me foot insole after foot insole, and honestly it made this even worse.
Then, I met Austin (Barefoot Will) via Twitter and he helped heal me within (literally) 3 months of training. His program completely changed my life - and I have been pain free without Plantar Fasciitis since I completed his program. He introduces strength and conditioning to your foot, ankle, knee and leg muscles that will make you stronger. No foot insoles here to block the pain - only exercises to strengthen those muscles. I do everything barefoot now, including barefoot shoes, boots and toe spacers/socks. I am fully onboard with the Barefoot lifestyle here thanks to Will. He truly cares about your health and will spend months by your side making sure you are satisfied with your development. One thing that stands out is that Austin will meet on ZOOM before deciding if his program is right for you. He is looking for individuals who truly have the desire to better their foot health and take his program seriously. He organizes daily workouts that I promise if you are strict and have the discipline you will 100% be healed after he is done with you.
I cannot thank this guy enough and am TRULY grateful for what he does. Dude is a miracle worker and I won't ever forgot what I learned from him. He is really a master at his craft. Trust his process and you will see the results. BAREFOOT 4 LYFE!!Greg Cundle
@GregCundle
I'm a pro footballer from the UK, I come across Will's work on X and knew that I needed to work with him.
After months of unresolved foot pain affecting not only my job, but my daily life, Will put together a rehab plan.
The program was enjoyable and Will's attention to detail is second to none, and was always on hand when I had any questions.Alan Jones
I had issues with plantar fasciitis in both feet, especially my right one for about 9-10 months. It basically shut me down from running, walking the golf course, fully being able to play with my grandkids, etc.
Tried all the “fixes” - shot, rolling pin, you name it, I tried it. None of them worked. Found Barefoot Will through a friend and got educated on what causes this issue and he correctly diagnosed mine had progressed to a degeneration of the plantar fascia.
Have used his services for the past 4 1/2 months. It took a lot of work but it has been a game changer for me. I can now do all the things I could do before the issue arose and honestly have a much stronger base in my feet, knees, and hips.
Worth every $ spent and have and will continue to recommend Barefoot Will to all those that will listen!Courtney W.
@cookingcourtney
I’ve started doing the majority the exercises 2-3 times a week to balance my 4/5 days of running.
I feel absolutely amazing - I am running pain free for distance at a pace nearly 30 seconds faster than this time last year. I am running freely, love my runs and the time for myself to appreciate what I have and what I’m capable of.
Thank you for what you you’ve added to my life. I just didn’t want my knee to hurt when I ran. I got so much more than that working with you. I hope you know how grateful I am for you and your help.Marco R.
This review is much overdue!
There were a variety of feet issues that I needed to address, ranging from flat foot/collapsed arch, curling toe, and misaligned big toe from the First MTP and middle phalanges. Mostly accrued from wearing restrictive soccer cleats and shoes with small toe boxes over the years.
I came across Barefoot Will'a social media accounts and booked a consultation. We then worked together over several months gradually increasing the intensity of exercises tailored to my specific needs.
Within the first month I could see noticeable changes both in my balance and ability to completely splay the toes.
I definitely recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone that's been struggling with ankle pain, bunions, or other potentially correctable feet issues you're struggling with. I was blown away by his knowledgeable Austin is and the patience and care he gives you individually. 10/10!Adam
I injured my feet running on a curved manual treadmill - did too much, too fast, in xero shoes. I struggled along with foot/ankle pain for about a year. I was proactive but didn't have a program. My mileage went from 20 miles a week to maybe 5.
Will listened to my problems. Watched me move via a video call. Then he developed a program and we tweaked it along the way.
Over 2 months, I got about 80-85% recovered. I'm not 100%, but I'm still improving and can run and lift normally. I've shared a lot of the exercises with friends. I would use Will again and recommend him if you're having foot/ankle problems.Ribs
I had an old injury that wouldn't stop irritating me, I had gone to the doctors and they thought it was due to back issues, but it was more groin from my perspective. 2 years of pain and discomfort later I found Barefoot Will on Twitter/X.
I decided to send him a DM after great success with the implementation of barefoot shoes into my life on his recommendation through just seeing his posts about them on twitter. We scheduled an intro call about where I was experiencing pain and during the call he explained his background, what had happened to my body in detail and how we could fix it.
After the in depth explanation that he shared with me about my injury I went forward with training and rehab. Over the previous two years I was barely able to do legs, it was very on and off and most times I was barely able to walk or sit comfortably. Before my intro call I was ready to stop doing legs because of how much pain the previous session had put me in.
Using the techniques and training plan I was given, legs is once again my favorite day to train at the gym and I can now do legs without pain. After I workout legs, it's the best I feel all week long and I look forward to training them instead of dreading it or deciding if I even can.
I achieved great results during the program and have continued training as taught with additional variations and can not be more grateful for the strength gained, pain decrease and expertise I was provided.
I would highly recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone experiencing pain/discomfort and also the implementation of barefoot shoes.Christopher W.
Barefoot Will's excellent twitter content led me down the path of fixing my lazy feet. As a kid, I had plantar fascitis and achilles tendonitis. The standard of care led to orthotics and ultra supportive shoes. Over the decades, I noticed my overpronation got progressively worse. I continued to do nothing because I didn't have any issues or pain. Eventually, I just wanted to fix the overpronation.
Will's customized/ personalized guidance has set me on the right path going forward. I've ditched the orthotics, I'm wearing barefoot shoes, and my arches have begun to strengthen. His professionalism and expertise have been a delight.
I strongly recommend working with Barefoot Will if you are looking to optimize/end pain/improve your life from the bottom up.TJ Dailey
@TimothyRichie
Alleviating 20 months of foot pain while trying to balance 100k training weeks at 45 years old with 30,000 lifetime miles on my legs was looking more hopeless by the week. I had come to the conclusion that I was either going to have to take a significant break, or, just deal with it until I couldn't anymore. Luckily I met Austin in September of 2024. We began working together a few weeks later and 2 months in, my feet feel consistently better than they have in well over a year (with zero time off). It's taken consistent work and collaboration, but we made it happen.
I'm finally excited for what the future holds again!!Chris S.
I struggled with foot pain that was keeping me from being able to work my job. For starters my arch pain is basically gone!
After following your program and increasing load as time goes really did the trick. My range of motion is much better.
I'm just glad that the pain is gone when I didn't have much hope left.Hannah Leavitt
I have had debilitating heel pain for about 8 years.
Having tried everything except surgery, I reached out to Barefoot Will for help. He did not disappoint.
I went from struggling to do simple tasks like grocery shopping, to having no problem at all walking wherever I want with no pain. I can even walk barefoot comfortably. It is life changing for me, and my family. I can say yes to things that I would have had to decline before. God is so good.
This program has been a blessing that is turning my health around. Austin is so easy to work with.
He takes the time to answer your questions and has a deep understanding of foot health.
This program is the best thing you can do if you are struggling with foot pain. I can't wait to read your testimony!David K.
I've dealt with plantar fasciitis for 18 years. In the beginning it was only after running. The last two years it was all the time. I've done physical therapy, gotten several steroid shots, a prp injection and have worn a boot. Still it persisted.
After another rough day on my feet I was scrolling on social media and came across Barefoot Will(Austin).
We connected and he set me up with a detailed plan to get my feet back to feeling good again. After a few months, his plan has been working.
Anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, I would absolutely recommend Barefoot Will's services.Greg
Before I started working with Austin, I had weak, flat feet, with pain in my right foot.
After his 1on1 coaching and custom protocols, the pain is gone. I feel athletic again and for the first time in my life, I now have arched footprints when walking out of a pool.
Anyone with any type of foot concern needs to hit this man up.J.S.
You provided more effective therapies for the Morton's neuroma pain than my podiatrist, mitigating surgery.
Your exercises and coaching mindset are precisely what I need to strengthen it.
I wholeheartedly applaud your business venture and want to see more businesses like yours meeting people's needs.Alex
The foot cramps have gone away as well as the knee pain. I have been doing the mobility exercises as well as some stretching. I have been wearing Flux shoes for about a month and absolutely love them.
Also I started taking a collagen supplement and noticed it has helped my joints a lot.
I really appreciate you meeting with me and giving me all this information to help me!
Noah V.
@noahvanbibber
I am Noah and play D1 basketball. I dealt with foot pain for most of my basketball career.
After finishing a few months of Barefoot Will's service I had little to no foot pain even after practicing for 3-4 hours a day.
I would highly recommend to anyone dealing with similar pain!Andy S.
After running consistently for over a decade I had a sudden bout of posterior tibial tendonitis that would not resolve. I went over a year without running and my activity was limited. I did physical therapy and wore supportive shoes at all times to try to alleviate the pain.
Then I got started with Barefoot Will and he helped address the root cause by restrengthening my feet. With Will’s guidance and coaching I steadily progressed in my activity levels and comfort with being barefoot. I’m now running again and able to play sports with my kids and friends. I definitely recommend Barefoot Will’s services.
Kenneth K.
@kennethklablunde
I started working with Will to proactively build a better foundation for CrossFit movement and to address some lingering foot pain. Early on, I noticed that the programming was effectively making my foot muscles sore, and it wasn't long before I was developing foot strength and flexibility that I've never had, better toe use and splay, and awareness of how my feet were connecting with the ground to facilitate movement. The foot pains I had are completely gone. We are now progressing up the movement chain and building an incredible foundation for long-term success in my fitness and mobility goals.
Brett F.
@mrbrettforrest
I struggled with chronic Plantar fasciitis for 2+ years until I met Will. 2+ years of every day foot pain that was affecting every aspect of my life. I have three toddlers who are very active, love playing softball, and my wife and I love playing tennis/pickleball together - which was all being hindered due to chronic pain. I visited with two podiatrists who spent 3 minutes with me before throwing me foot insole after foot insole, and honestly it made this even worse.
Then, I met Austin (Barefoot Will) via Twitter and he helped heal me within (literally) 3 months of training. His program completely changed my life - and I have been pain free without Plantar Fasciitis since I completed his program. He introduces strength and conditioning to your foot, ankle, knee and leg muscles that will make you stronger. No foot insoles here to block the pain - only exercises to strengthen those muscles. I do everything barefoot now, including barefoot shoes, boots and toe spacers/socks. I am fully onboard with the Barefoot lifestyle here thanks to Will. He truly cares about your health and will spend months by your side making sure you are satisfied with your development. One thing that stands out is that Austin will meet on ZOOM before deciding if his program is right for you. He is looking for individuals who truly have the desire to better their foot health and take his program seriously. He organizes daily workouts that I promise if you are strict and have the discipline you will 100% be healed after he is done with you.
I cannot thank this guy enough and am TRULY grateful for what he does. Dude is a miracle worker and I won't ever forgot what I learned from him. He is really a master at his craft. Trust his process and you will see the results. BAREFOOT 4 LYFE!!Gabi
I have a child with CMT which is a peripheral neuropathy which has affected the structure of her foot.
She walks on the side of her foot and deals with a lot of pain.
After we completed her sessions with Barefoot Will her mobility in her entire body started to increase. Also her foot position as she walks became better.
Hannah Leavitt
@hannah.leavitt.911151
Having had pain for 8 years, I am now four weeks into Barefoot Wills foot program.
I am beyond thrilled with my progress and Austin's guidance! I am able to walk a mile comfortably and actually enjoy being on my feet.
This is life changing for me and I am only 1 month in. 10 out of 10 recommend Barefoot Wills program.Adam P.
@adampantonowitz
I have major foot issues due to neuropathy. Barefoot Will was able to adapt a unique plan for me that, despite major setbacks and having this conditions for a long time, has me much stronger and doing things I never imagined.
I have worked with Barefoot Will for close to 6 months. This work culminated in being able to run around with my child in the garden (running for the first time in over 25 years). I have seen functional and physical changes. Barefoot Will is a wonderful person with immense talents, and I have recommended him already to multiple friends and family, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barefoot Will's services to you.Stephen G.
@stephenrgray
I struggled with Achilles and Plantar Fasciitis pain for over a year. I tried traditional PT and every quick fix I could find on the internet. I was in a panic when the Achilles flared up just as my first marathon training was getting started.
That's when I found Barefoot Will. He quickly evaluated where I was at and came up with a plan to get me to my immediate goal (completing the marathon) and beyond. We tweaked the plan as I progressed and I really benefited from the check-in sessions along the way. I was able to complete my training and finish my first marathon without any Achilles/PF pain, which I never thought was going to be possible. Every morning I wake up without those first few steps of PF pain is a reminder of how far l've come. Most encouraging of all: I feel like I have a true understanding of the importance of foot/leg mobility/strength for my life going forward. That will pay off in running and in all aspects of active living. I highly recommend Will's program to everyone suffering from these types of issues.Shaz M
@shazmalik1
After almost 2 years of plantar fasciitis I reached out to Will for help.
He devised a plan which opened my eyes to the importance of building foot flexibility, and, through a structured yet adaptable program, Will guided me through my healing journey, from basic mobility to eventually performing compound leg movements.
Through his dedicated coaching, I regained my confidence and belief to function again without foot pain. I’m now playing tennis with my son and am set to walk the Great Wall of China in a month! Will honestly gets my highest recommendation!Greg Cundle
@GregCundle
I'm a pro footballer from the UK, I come across Will's work on X and knew that I needed to work with him.
After months of unresolved foot pain affecting not only my job, but my daily life, Will put together a rehab plan.
The program was enjoyable and Will's attention to detail is second to none, and was always on hand when I had any questions.Raymond Welder
@welderraymond
Barefoot Will is a modern day physical craftsman. I am undoubtedly one of many who are grateful for his dedication to the arts of natural healing and strengthening, which he pursues with passion, kindness and good cheer.
Ribs
I had an old injury that wouldn't stop irritating me, I had gone to the doctors and they thought it was due to back issues, but it was more groin from my perspective. 2 years of pain and discomfort later I found Barefoot Will on Twitter/X.
I decided to send him a DM after great success with the implementation of barefoot shoes into my life on his recommendation through just seeing his posts about them on twitter. We scheduled an intro call about where I was experiencing pain and during the call he explained his background, what had happened to my body in detail and how we could fix it.
After the in depth explanation that he shared with me about my injury I went forward with training and rehab. Over the previous two years I was barely able to do legs, it was very on and off and most times I was barely able to walk or sit comfortably. Before my intro call I was ready to stop doing legs because of how much pain the previous session had put me in.
Using the techniques and training plan I was given, legs is once again my favorite day to train at the gym and I can now do legs without pain. After I workout legs, it's the best I feel all week long and I look forward to training them instead of dreading it or deciding if I even can.
I achieved great results during the program and have continued training as taught with additional variations and can not be more grateful for the strength gained, pain decrease and expertise I was provided.
I would highly recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone experiencing pain/discomfort and also the implementation of barefoot shoes.Dave K.
My runs have been really good. Zero pain afterward. I've had no pain for multiple weeks now. The last time we spoke, I mentioned I was doing a roof job. It lasted about 6 days, and I had no pain, whereas before it would start right away. My feet have also adjusted to wearing my Jim Greens full-time at work now. Overall, I'm feeling great.
Dylan
@tradermayne
Dealing with bunions and lack of lower body mobility.
Got me into barefoot shoes and on a sustainable routine to improve my foot health and lower body flexibility.
Will is awesome and I'd recommend him.Lori H.
My Achilles tendon is 100% better, thanks to you!
I even went on a jog today for the first time in a long time! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help and advice!
I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know! Thank you again so much!TJ Dailey
@TimothyRichie
Alleviating 20 months of foot pain while trying to balance 100k training weeks at 45 years old with 30,000 lifetime miles on my legs was looking more hopeless by the week. I had come to the conclusion that I was either going to have to take a significant break, or, just deal with it until I couldn't anymore. Luckily I met Austin in September of 2024. We began working together a few weeks later and 2 months in, my feet feel consistently better than they have in well over a year (with zero time off). It's taken consistent work and collaboration, but we made it happen.
I'm finally excited for what the future holds again!!Alexander Lindsay
@TAlexanderL
Barefoot Will is the real deal! I came to him in search of a solution to my recent history of plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and stress fractures.
I’ve seen tons of podiatrists, orthopedists, and physical therapists. Will is more knowledgeable and actually curious than anyone about how feet actually work, and how to strengthen them.
After 3 months in his program, I’m back to running and playing the sports I love.Courtney W.
@cookingcourtney
I’ve started doing the majority the exercises 2-3 times a week to balance my 4/5 days of running.
I feel absolutely amazing - I am running pain free for distance at a pace nearly 30 seconds faster than this time last year. I am running freely, love my runs and the time for myself to appreciate what I have and what I’m capable of.
Thank you for what you you’ve added to my life. I just didn’t want my knee to hurt when I ran. I got so much more than that working with you. I hope you know how grateful I am for you and your help.Will Z.
@willzolpe
I hired Will to help me deal with some ankle and back pain that was limiting my ability to compete in sports.
After 3 months with him, I am free of pain and able to do everything I want. I would 100% recommend Will's services to anyone dealing with similar pains.Chris R.
@tussen29
I spent more than 10 years struggling with chronic pain in my feet. Podiatrist prescribed orthotic inserts were not providing relief. I could not walk or stand barefoot or in flip flops. Showering barefoot was uncomfortable.
Barefoot Will’s program and coaching were life changing!
18 months after completion of the program, I experience ZERO daily chronic pain.
I can spend days in a row barefoot or in flip flops. I wear shoes of my choice with no consideration to arch support or cushioning. All orthotic inserts have been thrown away.
I cannot more strongly recommend Barefoot Will’s services. He listened carefully to my concerns and how I felt about where I was in my pain management journey. He tailored my program in ways that were complimentary to my personal schedule and abilities.
Most importantly, he taught me techniques that have allowed me to continue to improve and strengthen my feet and enjoy a pain free life.
Thank you Will!Zach B.
@zbrennan70
I’ve dealt with achilles issues on and off over the past 10ish years. Working with barefoot Will was awesome. I hired him when I was training for a 50k trail race.
He put together a plan that fit my schedule and we adjusted based on the demands of my training.
After crushing the 50k, I’ve since been able to compete in an Olympic Tri and have a full Ironman on the schedule coming up before the end of the year.
If you hire him, you won’t regret it.Marco R.
This review is much overdue!
There were a variety of feet issues that I needed to address, ranging from flat foot/collapsed arch, curling toe, and misaligned big toe from the First MTP and middle phalanges. Mostly accrued from wearing restrictive soccer cleats and shoes with small toe boxes over the years.
I came across Barefoot Will'a social media accounts and booked a consultation. We then worked together over several months gradually increasing the intensity of exercises tailored to my specific needs.
Within the first month I could see noticeable changes both in my balance and ability to completely splay the toes.
I definitely recommend Barefoot Will's services to anyone that's been struggling with ankle pain, bunions, or other potentially correctable feet issues you're struggling with. I was blown away by his knowledgeable Austin is and the patience and care he gives you individually. 10/10!Adam K.
@AdamKitchens
I was dealing with ankle tightness and foot pain and it was affecting my Strongman training. After following the protocol Austin (Barefoot Will) gave me, my ankles could move freely and my foot pain was eliminated. Shortly after fixing that I was able to rack pull 725 pounds!!
I would highly recommend working with Austin!!Andrew Gauldin
@andrewgauldin2
Will helped me a ton. I had chronic pain in my right foot for 6 months. It's completely gone now after following this routine for a few weeks. Works like magic!
Jordan K.
I have been dealing with progressively worsening ankle soreness and significant acute pain in my heal for several months before I found Barefoot Will.
Immediately in the consultation call he was attentive, knowledgeable and clearly broke down the issues I was experiencing with clarity. Once I began working with him and we examined my pain/history more, he built a very personalized and easy to follow plan.
After only three weeks in his program I experienced not only progress but relief. I was not expecting to see such progress so quickly given how long I had gone with worsening symptoms. I can't say enough about the quick diagnosis and actionable steps to make progress.
He was absolutely worth the time and money, if you are on the fence, jump over and go all in! His approach works! Thank you Will!Alan Jones
I had issues with plantar fasciitis in both feet, especially my right one for about 9-10 months. It basically shut me down from running, walking the golf course, fully being able to play with my grandkids, etc.
Tried all the “fixes” - shot, rolling pin, you name it, I tried it. None of them worked. Found Barefoot Will through a friend and got educated on what causes this issue and he correctly diagnosed mine had progressed to a degeneration of the plantar fascia.
Have used his services for the past 4 1/2 months. It took a lot of work but it has been a game changer for me. I can now do all the things I could do before the issue arose and honestly have a much stronger base in my feet, knees, and hips.
Worth every $ spent and have and will continue to recommend Barefoot Will to all those that will listen!Kevin Beebe
@kevin_b_b6
I hired Barefoot Will to help me out with mobility issues. I am 42 and I was limited in my two favorite activities; jiu-jitsu and lifting.
He designed a plan for me that was easy to incorporate into my gym time and checked in frequently to see how I was doing or to make modifications.
With his program I saw improvement relatively quickly. I'm not 100% to where I want to be but I'm way better than I was before meeting him. I incorporate his exercises into lifting sessions, warming up for jiu-jitsu, and stretching on off days and I feel way better.
On top of that he's an easy guy to work with and a really good dude.Christopher W.
Barefoot Will's excellent twitter content led me down the path of fixing my lazy feet. As a kid, I had plantar fascitis and achilles tendonitis. The standard of care led to orthotics and ultra supportive shoes. Over the decades, I noticed my overpronation got progressively worse. I continued to do nothing because I didn't have any issues or pain. Eventually, I just wanted to fix the overpronation.
Will's customized/ personalized guidance has set me on the right path going forward. I've ditched the orthotics, I'm wearing barefoot shoes, and my arches have begun to strengthen. His professionalism and expertise have been a delight.
I strongly recommend working with Barefoot Will if you are looking to optimize/end pain/improve your life from the bottom up.Alex
The foot cramps have gone away as well as the knee pain. I have been doing the mobility exercises as well as some stretching. I have been wearing Flux shoes for about a month and absolutely love them.
Also I started taking a collagen supplement and noticed it has helped my joints a lot.
I really appreciate you meeting with me and giving me all this information to help me!Hannah Leavitt
I have had debilitating heel pain for about 8 years.
Having tried everything except surgery, I reached out to Barefoot Will for help. He did not disappoint.
I went from struggling to do simple tasks like grocery shopping, to having no problem at all walking wherever I want with no pain. I can even walk barefoot comfortably. It is life changing for me, and my family. I can say yes to things that I would have had to decline before. God is so good.
This program has been a blessing that is turning my health around. Austin is so easy to work with.
He takes the time to answer your questions and has a deep understanding of foot health.
This program is the best thing you can do if you are struggling with foot pain. I can't wait to read your testimony!Chris S.
I struggled with foot pain that was keeping me from being able to work my job. For starters my arch pain is basically gone!
After following your program and increasing load as time goes really did the trick. My range of motion is much better.
I'm just glad that the pain is gone when I didn't have much hope left.Bradlee Geisel
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I started my fitness journey in October of 2023, during this journey I lost over 70+ pounds and found a passion for running.
After about 6 months of running I began to experience really bad heel pain and some pain in and around my achilles. I tried running through it for some time and it just became unbearable. I stopped running for over 9 months while trying numerous insoles, different shoes, home remedies, and nothing would ease the pain. I eventually went to a podiatrist who had the best ratings in town. They took X-rays of both of my feet and discovered I had heel spurs. The podiatrist recommended injections, another costly pair of insoles, and a calf stretcher. I tried the insoles, calf stretcher and recommended stretches and still had no relief. At this point, I was depressed because I really thought I would never run again.
I saw Barefoot Will on my X feed one day and immediately scheduled a call. I had no expectations going into the call and just wanted to see what he would say. After the call, Will gave me a different and unique outlook on why I was having these problems. He explained why the recommendations from the podiatrist did not work and how his approach was completely different. At this point, I was really curious and sold. I signed up to begin his program on February 1st. He asked me my goals for the program and I told him I wanted to be able to run in an upcoming 5k and complete it. The 5k was less than two months away. Not only did I run and complete the 5k, I came in first place in the male category. Will got me back to running quickly and completely pain free. Now as his program ends, I am back to running three days a week and loving every bit of it.
Will doesn’t give you a cookie cutter program to follow. He tailors everything specific to your needs and goals. He also educates you on the WHY which is very important to maintain the progress. Will is easily accessible for any form tips or advice and continues to advance your program making it more challenging and fun! I cannot say enough great things about Barefoot Wills program. He helped me achieve things I thought I would never do again. Don’t make the mistake I made by trying everything else first and stumbling upon his program as my last resort. Had I started his program at the very beginning of this all, and no telling where I could be now! Check him out!Adam
I injured my feet running on a curved manual treadmill - did too much, too fast, in xero shoes. I struggled along with foot/ankle pain for about a year. I was proactive but didn't have a program. My mileage went from 20 miles a week to maybe 5.
Will listened to my problems. Watched me move via a video call. Then he developed a program and we tweaked it along the way.
Over 2 months, I got about 80-85% recovered. I'm not 100%, but I'm still improving and can run and lift normally. I've shared a lot of the exercises with friends. I would use Will again and recommend him if you're having foot/ankle problems.J.S.
You provided more effective therapies for the Morton's neuroma pain than my podiatrist, mitigating surgery.
Your exercises and coaching mindset are precisely what I need to strengthen it.
I wholeheartedly applaud your business venture and want to see more businesses like yours meeting people's needs.David K.
I've dealt with plantar fasciitis for 18 years. In the beginning it was only after running. The last two years it was all the time. I've done physical therapy, gotten several steroid shots, a prp injection and have worn a boot. Still it persisted.
After another rough day on my feet I was scrolling on social media and came across Barefoot Will(Austin).
We connected and he set me up with a detailed plan to get my feet back to feeling good again. After a few months, his plan has been working.
Anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, I would absolutely recommend Barefoot Will's services.Greg
Before I started working with Austin, I had weak, flat feet, with pain in my right foot.
After his 1on1 coaching and custom protocols, the pain is gone. I feel athletic again and for the first time in my life, I now have arched footprints when walking out of a pool.
Anyone with any type of foot concern needs to hit this man up.
ABOUT
About Me:
Barefoot Will
About Me:
Barefoot Will
About Me:
Barefoot Will
10 Years of professional rehab experience, I am A Licensed Therapist And Injury Rehab Coach. Specializing In Root Cause Injury Recovery And Prevention.
"I believe Every’body’ is different. And it is vitally important to serve each client individually, based on their current life circumstances, their history, and their future goals. “
After spending a decade within the traditional PT setting, I realized most rehab protocols are extremely generalized & focused on symptom relief. This unfortunately leads to poor injury recovery and further frustration.
Identifying the root cause and addressing underlying, not-so-easy to see issues are my top priorities.
These priorities are the reasons my clients achieve such incredible results."
"I believe Every’body’ is different. And it is vitally important to serve each client individually, based on their current life circumstances, their history, and their future goals. “
After spending a decade within the traditional PT setting, I realized most rehab protocols are extremely generalized & focused on symptom relief. This unfortunately leads to poor injury recovery and further frustration.
Identifying the root cause and addressing underlying, not-so-easy to see issues are my top priorities.
These priorities are the reasons my clients achieve such incredible results."
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Frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions.
FAQ
Answers to your Questions.
What’s included in the 1on1 Coaching Program?
Foundational Restoration Kit (Mailed to your door) Virtual Movement/Postural Assessment Custom Written Exercise/Mobility Program Virtual Check-In Calls Direct Access Messaging Full Access to Barefoot Will’s App (Exclusive to 1on1 Clients) Shoe Transition Guidance Complimentary Running Gait Consult from Tim Roozendaal (if needed)
How long will the 1on1 Coaching Program take?
Every’body’ is different, meaning your situation is unique The initial program is 4 months. 88% of my clients complete the program within this timeframe. Some clients obtain success within the first 1-2 months If you are seeing progress and want to continue working with me longer than 4 months, there is a significant price reduction
Can we continue working together after the initial 4 months even if I’m pain free?
Yes, I have several clients who choose to continue working with me on a monthly/yearly basis for more personal training style coaching
Will I have to continue doing foot/ankle exercises indefinitely after the program?
Not likely, once you build the mind-muscle connection with your foundation, the body does not like to lose it’s capabilities (unless you give it a reason to) Some clients do choose to continue doing some foundational-focused exercises as an ‘insurance policy’
What about after the program?
You will be provided a full exercise database including all exercises completed inside the program as well as progressive exercises to compliment your future training. You will still have the option to message/email me with questions at no additional cost. Several clients choose to pay me monthly/yearly for more personal training style coaching
Why Should I choose the 1on1 Program over a Paid Consult?
The 1on1 program is much more inclusive and thorough throughout the journey I am available for 1on1 calls and messaging Program adjustability on the fly Direct and personalized advice based on daily/weekly progress and setbacks The 1on1 program comes with full App Access, Community Chat, and a Foundational Restoration Kit