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@memefeed2147
Жыл бұрын
Review Gaucho Ninja, the highest quality barefoot boots available!!
@bootstraps2346
Жыл бұрын
lol you DDOS'd them!
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday
Жыл бұрын
@@memefeed2147 checked out their website! LMFAOooo who is paying that amount for a minimal barefoot shoe ?! Gotta be jokin’ !!!
@memefeed2147
Жыл бұрын
@@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday their shell cordovan offerings literally lasts your lifetime. They have no competition either.
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday
Жыл бұрын
@@memefeed2147 no competion ? Maybe no customers either ! Lol
@bearfootshoes
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the thorough review! We love hearing honest feedback 🙌🏼
@spelare1
Жыл бұрын
They look like something i would wear when going to medieval weekend but also feel like the peak of shoes technically
@waynedub1167
Жыл бұрын
These are a brilliant product!
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday
Жыл бұрын
When are the all black leather bruins coming out ?!?!
@JourneysADRIFT
Жыл бұрын
Might have to pick up a pair myself.
@saltyslug6598
Жыл бұрын
Its an interesting boot. I think i might try them out
@DadVibe
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you pointing out this brand. I always feel like an oddball in the barefoot community, because I want to wear wool, leather, and fur... I want my products to be as natural as possible, and care about how animals were treated, and our planet. I don't get why so many people/eco companies use almost completely all synthetic products-- full of forever chemicals. Now if I could just find a "barefoot" boot for farming...
@CptAngelKGaming
Жыл бұрын
Tracker forest ESC..
@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255
Жыл бұрын
The vegan lie is to blame for that. Sadly people in this space tend to lean onto veganism, and it's only natural that companies will cater and capitalize on that in order to sell more.
@frankytanky5076
Жыл бұрын
Leather is the best material for footwear, nothing has ever come close. I’d you think about it, a well taken care of leather boots that’s resole able can last 10,15,20, longer? Years while synthetic shoes fail before 1. Which one is producing more waste overall?
@nBasedAce
Жыл бұрын
@@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255 In my opinion, vegans need to understand that the videos of maltreatment of animals are not normal behavior in the industry. Everyone in the industry knows that if you mistreat your animals it damages the hide and makes the meat taste bad. You want your animals as well treated as can be so that the product you get from them is high quality.
@Colorado_Native
Жыл бұрын
@@frankytanky5076 Well stated.
@od1452
Жыл бұрын
As a retired bootmaker I can agree with you on this boot. I get/respect that some don't wish to wear leather. I feel that it is a fact of life that Cattle are used for food. ..so hides are available . I think it disrespectful to waste this resource. I'm glad this company uses leather. I love the barefoot concept but because I have had heel problems , I need more protection on the soles.. but I really like the Zero drop. This looks like a good compromise for me. Thanks.
@DuridPid
Жыл бұрын
I question the "vegan" nature of synthetics over leather. Leather, as you said, is already there. Cows aren't being killed just for their hides, they're already being killed for meat. But most importantly, plastics being "vegan alternative" to leather is insane, I don't doubt that the creation and lifespan of that plastic alternative harms the environment and therefore animals more than leather does. Leather is a product of animal suffering, but is at least sustainable and renewable unlike petroleum-based plastics.
@od1452
Жыл бұрын
@@DuridPid I agree. Plastics are not made from air...Since we think in terms of money.. very little is worth recycling ... I hate to say that but that is the way of our culture. In principle, recycling sounds like a great idea. In California we made shoppers buy plastic bags.. then Covid hit and bags couldn't be re- used until much later and then only if the shopper bags their own groceries... So now consumers have draws full of plastic bags.....Where do you think the go. ? ...Garbage bags... thats about all they are useful for. So how did that help the environment ? AND I hear no Environmentalists worrying over the bags now.
@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou
Жыл бұрын
@@od1452 I'm confused by your comment. I live in California, and I was never forced to buy plastic bags, nor was I ever prevented from reusing bags, nor do I have to bag my own groceries in order to reuse my bags.
@anonym3017
Жыл бұрын
there is however the fact that chrome tanned leather is horrible for the environment if the tanning liquid ain't properly treated. and since treating the liquid, aka getting the chrome out of it, is horribly expensive the tanneries producing cheap leather are all in countries where they can discharge it into rivers and lakes without treating it whatsoever.
@DuridPid
Жыл бұрын
@@anonym3017 But the upside is that it CAN be done cleanly, whereas petroleum products are rarely produced cleanly, and shoes are very rarely recycled
@fartyonakarty
Жыл бұрын
they look like rpg shoes lmao
@nicolasrivera9890
Жыл бұрын
RuneScape lookin' ahh
@hawkevick9184
Жыл бұрын
Way to true
@SMD1999
Жыл бұрын
@@nicolasrivera9890 😂😂😂
@nBasedAce
Жыл бұрын
Stop! You violated the law. Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence.
@Migh7yb00sh
Жыл бұрын
And I think that may be the exact reason I need a pair 😂
@orlando4866
Жыл бұрын
Ever since switching to barefoot, minimalist, wide toe box shoes/boots my feet have gotten stronger-Strengthen feet is often overlooked in my opinion. Ever since switching to these types of shoes, my back and hip pain has disappeared. Your body will take time to adapt but once you are adapted your body will feel a lot better. For more information on this topic follow Anya review and squat university of minimalist shoes. Trust me you will never go back.
@jonfrombuckland_3784
Жыл бұрын
To be completely honest I haven't done barefoot research since I bought my second pair of Lems two years ago, but I haven't heard of these boots before and they sound almost perfect. One of my biggest disappointments in being a barefoot enthusiast who also likes traditional materials is that finding boots/shoes made of a durable leather, with a quality recraftable sole construction was nigh impossible without paying $500+ for a custom handmade product from across the world, but these look amazing! Sure the fake toe cap, Nubuck leather, and Blake stitching aren't my ideals, but for a long lasting leather barefoot boot I'll definitely buy a pair of these in the next year or two.
@nathangoode1089
Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of leather joe nimble barefoot boots I like
@Hypnotically_Caucasian
Жыл бұрын
I love my waterproof Len boots. Fits my orthopedic insoles very well
@jean-pierrewuestenberghs
8 ай бұрын
Yes, but the inside is not leather.@@nathangoode1089
@GrandSyzygy
Жыл бұрын
I was getting worried we wouldn't get a brand that was focused on longevity and I'm glad you were able to shed some light on one such brand; thanks so much for everything you and your team does!
@howardroark7726
Жыл бұрын
I have a feeling high moccasins in 100% leather would make great "barefoot" boots.
@matthewhall1581
Жыл бұрын
The quality isn’t surprising. The owner of this brand also owns Kabuki Strength, which has made a name on making highly engineered speciality bars. Really the premium brand for bars in the meat head world and he has a engineering background. Guys nick name was the mad scientist. Cool to see that translated to his footwear
@allenhilburn8686
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do a comparison between the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC and the Barefoot Bruin. I'm leaning towards the Vivo, but the Bruin looks really interesting.
@squidlyminimalisim
Жыл бұрын
The tracker has one hell of a sole and looks way cooler imo i would choose it over this boot in the video one thing to keep in mind are most vivos are a bit narrow compared to other barefoot brands
@jean-pierrewuestenberghs
8 ай бұрын
I have both and I bought the bruin because they are made completely from leather, in and out. The inside of the tracker is fabric.
@jamesfoster8077
8 ай бұрын
@@jean-pierrewuestenberghs which one do you prefer? I have worn only Vivobarefoot Scott’s for the last five years. I absolutely love them but these keep catching my eye but I just don’t know. With the price being about $50 bucks higher I am hesitant. Also the Bruin sole makes me nervous. Any insight would be appreciated.
@jean-pierrewuestenberghs
8 ай бұрын
@@jamesfoster8077 I can't compare with the scott, sorry.
@JellyFlavoredGerman
Жыл бұрын
"We should be a part of nature, not apart from nature" is so true. When wool went out of favour for synthetic materials the people of Jersey slowly stopped farming the local breed of Jersey sheep. Eventually the breed went extinct and the ecology of the island of Jersey started going haywire, threatening multiple unique species. The eventually had to introduce Manx Loaghtan sheep from the Isle of Man, a close cousin of the Jersey breed, in order to restore the natural balance of the island. Farming animals isn't cruel when done correctly. It's an essential part of our ecosystem and of Mother Earth. We're all one interconnected system. One organism.
@user-lw6sp5pk1y
Жыл бұрын
This may not mean anything to most, but holy shit their sizes go 16M. If you have big feet, you know how hard it can be to find a quality leather boot.
@yeezet4592
Жыл бұрын
Legit. I'm a 15 and I basically bought these by default
@coreymonday1375
Жыл бұрын
How can you say you are all for nature while wearing plastic shoes spreading more micro plastics...leather is far from wastful if you take care of it it will be with you for along time
@bearfootshoes
Жыл бұрын
Leather all the way! 🙌🏼
@RJMCK
Жыл бұрын
I'd really like to see some of the leather Vivos compared to these. I love my leather Geo Courts and my wife has the Addis which is super minimalist. I've been thinking about getting the leather Tracker
@123Yossarian123
Жыл бұрын
vivo seems to be the only brand that can do a good barefoot shoe
@Rankidu
Жыл бұрын
From vivobarefoot I got the gobi II. Made with good quality leather, super comfortable, good looking, even if you look a bit like a duck ^^. My only complain is that the outsoles, being thin, don't last super long, and they don't still offer repairs outside of uk customers. Normal cobblers can't repairs because they don't have the same soles of normal shoes
@OgdenM
Жыл бұрын
What size are you? I have a pair of 9 1/2 Addis laying around that I've worn for 2 hours tops because they start to give me blisters on the upper back part of the heal in minutes from the stiff leather and the stupid rubber that keeps the back from softening.
@kaisalis7895
Жыл бұрын
I've heard the tracker is hot garbage durability wise.
@samsou7547
Жыл бұрын
A lot of current trend shoes (including Hey Dude) are foam Flip flops with a nice upper. Most people don't use a cobbler, so they might as well use disposable friendly materials. That doesn't mean they have to cut corners on the assembly quality. Good review! Would love to see you cover more shoes unique to women too.
@loganmedia1142
Жыл бұрын
If they're disposable then they might as well compromise assembly as well.
@arandom.potato
Жыл бұрын
Got these a few weeks ago and the rubber sole started separating after the first week. Tried emailing the company and never got a response. Idk if I would call these a durable barefoot boot.
@idiocraciaahora1967
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, great boot BUT, The sizing guide requires a Ph.D. in mathematics and computer science. I was just about to click on BUY but noticed that their system doesn't like your Discount CODE broda! Call them, me like 10% off. Hopefully, they will honor it.
@stephaniel678
Жыл бұрын
Before I found your channel I thought leather was leather. I’m learning so much... and suspicious of all my leather goods now. I’d also like to hear your analysis of vivobarefoot’s leather options. I’m expecting a pair of their leather boots in the mail any day now. Thanks for sharing your shoe knowledge!
@jean-pierrewuestenberghs
8 ай бұрын
The vivo's have no leather inside.
@randybowman
Жыл бұрын
Leather doesn't necessarily perform better in hiking. That depends on what you mean by perform I guess. A lot of Appalachian trail thru hikers aren't wearing leather boots though. They're heavy, and not as breathable.
@EricLS
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. My Xero boots were just doofy garbage, leaked like a sieve and the tread was weirdly slippery.
@JoeyDecay
Жыл бұрын
To those who don't think they can trust Weston's opinions on the sponsor videos. He has been critical on many. Danner comes to mind. And let's not forget there's a company that didn't even pay him the sponsorship for being too honest.
@njott1021
Жыл бұрын
This is the barefoot boot I've been waiting for...
@shonuffisthemaster
Жыл бұрын
they certainly arent doing anything to dispell the "barefoot boots are ugly" stereotype....
@KieteDech
Жыл бұрын
Dope boots. I'd buy them if I had money lol.
@mikedimond218
Жыл бұрын
My barefoot Ursus shoes fell apart in 3 months. They sent me another pair and the next pair was ruined after 4 months. Indoor use and not abused at all. Lems is the best that I have found.
@RealHankShill
Жыл бұрын
Lems is unfortunately the most durable I have found as well. I say unfortunately because they are the least barefoot of everything I have tried too...
@lgroves336
Жыл бұрын
$250 ????? hard pass
@venca955
Жыл бұрын
I remember reading somewhere that often times the fake welt is used on blakestitched shoes/boots to sort of seal the gap between the upper and the midsole
@rosevidalita
Жыл бұрын
I like these but I wish they made them in black
@bearfootshoes
Жыл бұрын
We will be releasing these in black !
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday
Жыл бұрын
@@bearfootshoes when ?!!!! I’ll definitely buy a black pair ASAP !
@tnan123
Жыл бұрын
Haven't heard of these before. Seem pretty interesting with decent construction and materials.
@youchasechickens
Жыл бұрын
Did you ever do a puncture test with these and if so, what were the results?
@Woodflooralchemist
Жыл бұрын
You never did a puncture test. Would love to know how these steak up next to the vivo
@C18H19NaO5S
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been on the hunt for suede barefoot shoes that aren’t trash and I found them! Thanks for showing me this company. May cop boots later but I’m a mid top steel toe guy.
@samk2407
Жыл бұрын
Leather is certainly not a good material to make things like jackets and shit out of, it's a lot of material and you have to kill an animal just to look cool. Plus the amount of resources required to raise that animal is enormous compared to a synthetic material. However! For boots, shoes, tools etc. specifically, the extra durability in such a high wear application totally justifies it to me. Those are not frivolities, they're tools and the best material for that job is quality leather. Especially when the amount of material is much less for a boot than for jackets or pants. If you can have one pair of boots that last 10 years because they're made of leather then that's absolutely worth the extra cost environmentally compared to 10 pairs of synthetic shoes. I sympathize with people that aren't fans of products that require animal cruelty, especially on a massive scale. But, I think the way that native cultures in the Americas and elsewhere view consumption of animals is more balanced. The idea that the animal is making a sacrifice, so you need to use it well, for a worthy purpose, wasting as little as possible, to me feels like the proper view. Don't just use the leather, and throw the rest away, use the meat, use the fur, and put them to the best uses so that you can have long lasting tools and food.
@syindrome
Жыл бұрын
"Hiking, where leather performs better than almost any other material" Tell me you've never been hiking without telling me you've never been hiking. x'D
@JB-gj8pu
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. You see leather outers in climbing shoes that need the extra durability and flexibility but nowhere else. It doesn't work well when wet at all and good luck keeping anything dry on a long hike in serious weather.
@chrisandtheworld
Жыл бұрын
I never heard of this brand, 240$ though? I mean. Alright.
@JourneysADRIFT
Жыл бұрын
These boots do be looking comfy and easy to break in tho.
@fleurdelispens
Жыл бұрын
Now that you've tackled the barefoot shoes thing, I'd be curious to see you tackle the other end of the spectrum: commuter cyclist footwear. I'm thinking brands like Chrome and Five Ten that make stylish shoes that are comfy to bike in. My Chromes especially are extremely stiff. Also I'd love to see a nerdy breakdown of how SPD shoes attain that stiffness
@Megatonaxe
Жыл бұрын
I just want barefoot SPD shoes or any other form of road bike or MTB barefoot shoes.
@fleurdelispens
Жыл бұрын
@@Megatonaxe I'd be genuinely suprised if that ever happens. Clipless shoes need to be really stiff, so you can comfortably transfer power from your leg to the pedal. I could see a flexy barefoot shoe working on flat pedals, but SPD and other clipless systems don't work well with flexy shoes
@MindfulProgramming
Жыл бұрын
@@Megatonaxe Have you looked into long platform pedals, like Pedaling Innovations Catalyst? Their marketing suggests that the long platform is ideal for flexible shoes, without sacrificing comfort or losing any power.
@TonberryShuffle
Жыл бұрын
Try Belleville mini mils. I use them as work boots for minimalist footwear (black usually instead of the tan suede). Not the most comfortable barefoot boots I've used but so far the most durable except maybe vivobarefoot but it's cheaper. Edit: I do want to mention I haven't used the bearfoot brand. Hadn't even heard of them before your video.
@MindfulProgramming
Жыл бұрын
Check his uploads, the Belleville mini mil is featured in a video released 2 weeks ago titled "What's inside top 5 tactical boots (pt.2) Minimalist", if you haven't seen it already 👍
@julianshepherd2038
Жыл бұрын
I right to bare foots
@xanedan4565
Жыл бұрын
I've worked in environmental science for about a decade now, and admire the heck out of old school vegans who are mostly off-grid, barefoot, limit use of man made materials, fully anti-consumption types. They identified some aspects of our economy as a threat to all life on Earth, and made the tough decision to just not participate in them, and they're right. We are in the midst of a terrible mass extinction. I do not have the conviction (and lets be real, the property) to life their lifestyle though. I subscribe to a similar "buy high quality things that last, and do your best to support sustainable business practices" mindset as you seem to. For that reason I own, and maintain a lot of durable leather goods. I also limit my meat consumption to a few times a week, and my red meat consumption to once every several weeks. I went to college with a lot of "buy a new iPhone ever year" social media vegans and just...I can't even process that.
@Advanced_Arch_Way
7 ай бұрын
Awesome video!Very informative and great visual information to follow along. Keep up the good work!
@hanskloss1331
4 ай бұрын
I will say I had heard of Jim Green boots before and honestly on your recommendation ordered a pair of the Barefoot Rangers and I absolutely love them I did put an aftermarket insole in them and wear them A LOT I'll give them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@thejayray
Жыл бұрын
Hey. I'm wondering about Shamma Sandals' Wilder Boot. Anyone try it or is there interest to have it cut in half? They are expensive, but I am willing to buy quality (!) and they sold out so fast. @RoseAnvil, I know you are done with most of your barefoot boot series, but... help? 🤞👍😅
@cedardryad
8 ай бұрын
I wish i had come across this video before buying some xero snow boots. When it comes to boots, i want full leather. Leather is more environmentally friendly for the fact that it is more durable and is biodegradable. Now I've found a barefoot company that uses natural materials
@R.J._Lewis
Жыл бұрын
You're doing better and better to keep your reviews in their niche's brief, I think. It used to bother me that you wanted everything to be constructed like a PNW fire boot, and you would compare apples to oranges. It seems like you're doing a better job comparing the boots to what it was designed for and where they land in the market. Kudos on your growth!
@rmarli17
Жыл бұрын
Made in Mexico.... I'm personally trying to be more intentional on supporting USA based businesses.
@uoislame
Жыл бұрын
"eco friendly! we make our shoes out of petroleum products!" lol what clowns
@thursded
Жыл бұрын
Stitchdown construction is probably best suited for barefoot. No fake welts. And the upper does not tuck under your foot, so no void to fill.
@ParanoidPixel
Жыл бұрын
IMO, that's WAY TOO MUCH money for what you're getting. And I love zero drop boots and shoes.
@yes11889
Жыл бұрын
It's so obvious that barefoot shoes are just an utter complete scam I mean what excuse do they give for charging almost 200$ for plastic garbage that's less than 1nch thick
@michaellk2254
Жыл бұрын
I always argue that leather is a better material than synthetic in every regard, including environmental. Synthetic "planet friendly" material use is simply an excuse for brands to sell products with lower quality and cost materials for a higher return. In other words it's a scam.
@Dea_Decay
Жыл бұрын
My Lems Boulder Summit boots literally just arrived 2 days ago, and now I'm honestly kind of wondering if I should have gotten these instead. That Veg Tan midsole is really nice, However my Lems have been super comfortable and look great, so I can't say I'm disappointed. Honestly if I compare them more maybe I'd find the Lems were the ones I'd choose, the lugs on them are nice and I didn't have a moctoe boot yet. Maybe next time I'll give bearfoot a shot and compare them first hand. Side note this is my first time wearing any barefoot footware, and its a really neat experience. My feet were a little sore but nothing too bad considering I"m on hard floors all day, but I'm loving the wide toe box and flexibility. Interestingly using the stairs was probably the weirdest part, where I can really tell I'm having to adjust hoe I go up and down them with a 0 drop boot.
@bkrman1990
Жыл бұрын
I have the boulder summit also and they are fantastic and high quality. Before these I wore the boulder boot waterproof for over a year on construction sites. The boulder summit definitely has better traction.
@keldonator
Жыл бұрын
I tried the boulders on at a local store and felt they were too heavy and stiff. I ordered some Bruins. I hope they feel a little lighter.
@kpower8723
Жыл бұрын
@@keldonator What do you think of the Bruins?
@keldonator
Жыл бұрын
@@kpower8723 They needed broke in for sure, toe box is tight out of the box. I got the leather wet and shoved some stuff down in the toebox and it's got much better. I like them enough. I wouldn't buy them again honestly though.
@canonfodder808
Жыл бұрын
This bearfoot is nice... but.... Jim Green Barefoot African Ranger, that's where it's at.
@Winterascent
11 ай бұрын
I wish the Altra zero drop shoes I hiked in had better durability and natural components like leather, but they advertise all vegan which is BS as it relies on oil to manufacture, ironically. Much of this stuff is little more than gimmick and marketing. That said, I do best in a zero drop hiking shoe or boot if I had to. My Altras don't lat 9 months! Try 3, at best.
@rllamas14
Жыл бұрын
ever thought of designing your own boot? would love a wide toe box boot durable for work/construction.
@MindfulProgramming
Жыл бұрын
If you need a safety boot with a wide toebox, go for Keen Cincinnati. Carbon-fiber toe and Goodyear welted 👍
@rllamas14
Жыл бұрын
@@MindfulProgramming is it similar to the keen San jose? Those boots gave me pain in the heels after two weeks.
@MindfulProgramming
Жыл бұрын
@@rllamas14 yeah, pretty similar I think.
@Admodeus
Жыл бұрын
I don't get the point of these. You have the inconvenience of a boot, with none of the benefits of a boot. They are basically shoes masquerading as boots.
@fullscorpion5285
Жыл бұрын
I think I'll pick these for my clown feet. Looking at pictures of people wearing them they don't look so bad IMO. They actually look wide. Would be great if you started measuring dimensions of the products you're going over so i could get an idea how this stuff might fit.
@Meekmonster
Жыл бұрын
All the specs are on their website
@fullscorpion5285
Жыл бұрын
@@Meekmonster im talking about dimensions of all footwear he reviews.
@_FLAK_
6 ай бұрын
I hate how much they cost. These are basically just mid-height leather moccasins.
@nlppoamoss2240
Жыл бұрын
Luv the barefoot series❤❤
@hypebeatz563
Жыл бұрын
Mexican made boots are underrated
@jonklose442
Жыл бұрын
Really high quality leather comes from Mexico León Mexico is the leather manufacturing capital of the world Saddleback has a factory there and Thursday boots get their leather from Mexico too
@kylehazachode
Жыл бұрын
Pre-ordering these next paycheck. Love everything about this boot except for that god awful logo. At least it's on the inside of the boot. You mentioned sweat and smell in boots. I bartend every day and got a great tip from a customer who was in the army; ladies clinical strength Secret deodorant on your feet prevents smells, blisters, and keeps your feet dry. I often gift Secret to other bartenders and servers in my area. Thanks for the discount.
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday
Жыл бұрын
The logo is nice 👍 imo I want these in black leather
@missingremote4388
Жыл бұрын
is it insult to hand somebody a b. o. deodorant?
@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday
Жыл бұрын
@@missingremote4388 right?! Lol 😝
@ninemimesleft
Жыл бұрын
I worry this video is gonna make the preorder wait looooong. But I'm willing to wait! These look great, I just wish they had a more lugged sole for wandering in the mountains.
@loafloafer
Жыл бұрын
So this seems like a positive review, but the title of the video makes it sound like they suck. Am i missing something, or is it a clickbait title?
@michaelmastro9382
Жыл бұрын
You guys should make a removable stacked leather insole that molds to your foot. For dudes with cheaper boots or for boat shoes or Tom's where you don't wear socks with them, a stacked leather or padded leather insole is perfect for. Like two pieces of thin leather with cork in between or something?
@tentimetex
Жыл бұрын
I believe Mephisto make a stacked leather insole, which they have in all their shoes. I think you can buy it separately. Its a piece of leather layered over a latex cushioning system, which also pushes air around.
@Barrrt
Жыл бұрын
I'm just flabbergasted my Ra II's by Vivo have been holding up sinds 2018 now and their first use was the portugese countryside after a forest fire doing recovery work so I just wanna say those soles and that leather is amazing.
@hudsonhornet6558
Жыл бұрын
It’s hard to get a perfect flexible work boot in our modern world so the sole has to be less flexible so it can protect our feet from nails scrap metal etc whatever is on a job sit that would poke through a thinner more flexible sole I think they do a great job of making it have a wide toe box zero drop etc while also protecting us from out environment I think it’s a great balance where you get benefits of both you don’t get perfect ground feeling but you do get the protection and the assurance or your foot being protected
@laurensgenschel8072
Жыл бұрын
I can‘t recommend GEA Waldviertler from Austria enough especially their Trampa and Jaga model. They are making shoes since the 80s and for me tick all the boxes! You should really check them out! :)
@emily62279
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see you take a look at the new Shamma Wilder boot as they seem to be the newest addition to the barefoot boot trend but are made by hand in the US.
@zachmiller9175
Жыл бұрын
It looks like they had enough space for stitch down construction, I really wish someone would make a 360 stitch down boot on a flat lug sole with a minimal midsole. Vibram makes a ton of flat soles, it really wouldn't be that complicated...
@mexygnome
Жыл бұрын
This.
@birdytiger
Жыл бұрын
The title made it sound a bit unfavorable to this boot, rather than the others you've reviewed.
@FC-cz6zd
Жыл бұрын
I like the look.
@CptAngelADVlogs
Жыл бұрын
Most barefoot brands offer great leather boots. Vivobarefoot (awesome wildhide), Xero, Belenka, Freet, Groundies etc. Actually is hard to find one that doesn't (apart from FeelGrounds).
@Anna-pd6dc
Жыл бұрын
Agree! He seems to have a misconception he's insisting on repeating instead of actually investigating.
@jean-pierrewuestenberghs
8 ай бұрын
The brands you name are only leather outside.
@bsandoval2340
10 ай бұрын
Leather does not perform better than any material for hiking. You need breathable shoes for backpacking or any long distance hiking. ie river crossings terrential downpours etc. no matter how waterproof you boots will wear through. You have to be able to dry them over nigh in a humid environment leather will not do this. I love leather boots but I will never take one on my backpacking trips unless I’m doing conservation and hard work where I need the protection and can carry and extra boot or trail runner
@ChineseKiwi
8 ай бұрын
correct. It totally depends on the type of hiking and THE CONDITIONS. Leather would be terrible in a humid environment hike for example as you stated. Where shoes are made is *massive*. Asics are massively favoured by people with wide feet because what-do-you-know, it's a Japanese brand with a strong brand presence in Asia and genetically east Asians have wider feet! It's the same with Asian glasses brands because of the narrower bridge. They WERE the original 'barefoot' brand by default in reality. - I am VERY VERY surprised Rose Anvil didn't review an Asics wide shoe in his wide show showdown.
@W-C-F-o1k
Жыл бұрын
Barefoot shoes are a scam. Less cheap materials but charge a ton of money
@anyasreviews
Жыл бұрын
This was phenomenal! I learned several interesting things about shoe construction here. I also love natural heritage style barefoot shoes, they really feel and function better than synthetic.
@StriderX04
Жыл бұрын
Does a fake welt help keep water out? Would make sense to include it for that reason in addition to the aesthetic value
@lonnieopp8198
Жыл бұрын
But i like wearing dead animals.
@kado2656
Жыл бұрын
Chris Duffin's shoes. Check out his lifts, such a beast
@ricardopyrros
Жыл бұрын
I wonder where does it rank in the CLOWN scale
@mainsourcery
Жыл бұрын
“granola type consumer” 😂😂
@509brown
Жыл бұрын
My wallet just ran out of my room and is hiding somewhere. These look so good...
@kevinmiller4312
Жыл бұрын
If we could just have a boot that is this wide and well built but with a slightly bigger outsole. Like this upper on a Chaco outsole would be perfect
@ryanfarace3685
Жыл бұрын
Summer is coming up, what about a leather or just sandal/slip ons series??? I just got my first pair of rainbow sandals to try out. Sanuk is another great brand I’ve had before. Good for thought 🤷♂️
@stolman2197
Жыл бұрын
I think I'm sold
@mrsnezbit2219
Жыл бұрын
Omg they look so bad, like a cosplay of a real boot
@dwaynejackson5979
Жыл бұрын
I have been wearing Lems waterproof Bolder boots for around four months now. The boots may be helping out a bit with a Morton’s Neuroma, I do still have some occasional burning in the toes. Anyhow, most of these boot are aesthetically “off”, or downright ugly, todays boot ain’t exactly a good looking boot. I’m in the construction industry, but work in an office environment, but a large amount of my time is spent in the field, so soft toed shoes are out! Are there any steel toed boots on the market that follow the barefoot fit principles? Please review if you run across such…thanks!
@tavokgs
Жыл бұрын
im a finish carpenter and dont require wearing steel toe so i was debating whether i should get lems water proof bolder boot or bruins. i went with the bruins primarily because just by looking at the boots themselves it seemed to be higher in quality. not only that but it seems that most people complain about the lems boots being horrible for traction and slide really easy. any thoughts on your experience using them for work?
@star.soaked.wanderer
Жыл бұрын
Chris duffin is a badass
@PaulHo
Жыл бұрын
"Local cobbler." Never heard of her.
@jordanwiedmann683
Жыл бұрын
Love this shoe company, highly recommend.
@suzz1776
Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to look into this brand. But my fav barefoot style boot is a simple pair of moccasins and then paint the bottom with that liquid rubber so it doesn't wear through on concrete as fast or a viking style turn shoe with if course rubber painted on the soles. Simple and can be made urself very very easy. But I am used to going actual barefoot (I only wear shoes if I am forced to lol) so idk if this would work for people who need to wear some sort of shoes.
@Amy_the_Lizard
Жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to try some medieval turnsoles, they look quite comfy
@gabemoore3189
Жыл бұрын
Where do these rank on the clown to cool?
@elit.64
Жыл бұрын
How does this stack up against the Lems Summit boot? Both look a bit odd but also look pretty darn comfortable for someone like me who can’t stand arch support and small toe boxes.
@assadn5082
Жыл бұрын
Wes can you please do more collaborations? Maybe Grant Stone? They just released a sneaker and would love to see you cut those apart! And I'm on the fence about Truman Boots. Waiting for you to review those. Love your channel so much and it has been so helpful. I pray that it continues to grow and benefit all of us here who need the transparency and guidance. God Bless you 🤲
@keldonator
Жыл бұрын
I ordered these, the foot sizing thing on their site recommend at 12.5, I've never had a 12.5 shoe all are between 11-12. So I ordered a 12, hopefully it fits well. I'll update.
@jacquelinehamer6280
Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that the toe box on this boot tapers to a low profile. You may have to roll up some thick socks to stuff down in the end of the toe box to stretch them a bit. I did that with mine.
@keldonator
Жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinehamer6280 Did you order your normal size or did you follow the instructions on Bearfoot website?
@jacquelinehamer6280
Жыл бұрын
@@keldonator yes. I did order my regular size. I stretched the toe box with some rolled up socks as it tapers to a low profile.
@keldonator
Жыл бұрын
So the toe was super tight at the tip. I had to stretch the toe up so it doesn't smash my toenail. Since I did that they fit well. Could probably have used the 12.5
@ckm-mkc
Жыл бұрын
I have a set of Lems boots, which are great, although I wish they had a slightly thicker footbed as walking 5-6 miles/day on concrete is not all that comfortable.
@mammothglint87
Жыл бұрын
my whites drifter boot’s finally shipped 💪 lets gooooo
@pdx503
Жыл бұрын
That is not a good looking boot.
@FrancisWilhelmBlank
Жыл бұрын
Two Other Leather Barefoot Shoes Options: 1 = Zaqq , 2 = Groundies --> these are both German Shoe companies . The Zaqq shoes are for mid wide to wider feet with normal to high arches. The Groundies shoes are for normal to mid wide feet and flat to normal arches. Bother companies have a wide range of shoes but the Zaqq shoe range is really on another level with so many varieties and options to choose from. Personally the shoes I most wear are from Wildlings, because they don't ristrict my feet and are from my point of view more durable than most of the other brands I tried (Groundies, Zaqq, Vibrant Five fingers). In addition the Wildlings are in my option the most environmentally friendliest from all the barefoot shoe companies. They look quit narrow but they fit like a glove. Because they don't have the rubber material next to the toes, So they feel non restrictive most of the time I forget that I even wear shoes at all. In comparison, I don't wear the Groundies anymore, since my feet got wider and stronger over time so I don't tolerate the rubber next to my toes because it's to restrictive. With the Wildlings as for the discussion about the hole in the middle of the sole, I can't feel them because the foot got the side arch there naturally. I hike outdoors and walk on my commute in them. On normal days I would around 12 km. I wear the Zaqq hiker boots not much because the sole is to thick for my liking and the over the ankle material feels more stuff in comparison to the Wildlings. In addition I love the Vibram Five fingers for there thin soles and the movement option for every toe, But unfortunately they give me very sweaty feet and stink very strong when you wear them for more than 6 hours. notice here: it doesn't matter if you wear toe socks or not & I had never, in any way or form, are none for a human of sweaty or stinky feet . Also the models they offer aren't very weather proof. So all this combined together unfortunately I just wear them when I'm doing sport related stuff or water activities. That leaves me with my conclusion that the Wildlings are the most versatile, why I have different options material and style wise. Disclaimer: I trained and had a 2 year transition phase, till my feet were strong enough to walk 24/7 in barefoot shoes. Since I started my process my feet got stronger and are not "cold" anymore. Also I needed many try ins to find a good fitting shoe, because you need to take in consideration the state of your foot training, the width of the foot, the arch high but also the shape of your toes. For that f.e. I can't stand the Vibram brand because even when there are wide enough the toe shape always "stumps" on my pinky toe. And I have narrow feet with a lower arch.
@OgdenM
Жыл бұрын
Barefoot means that there is no arch support. Therefor, the arch of your foot should not matter. Also, btw; wearing barefoot shoes has actually made my flat feet no longer flat. I went from having almost no arch to about an inch from it. (Still less then most people but, better then before.)
@katn1952
4 ай бұрын
I have two pairs of leatherboots made by zaqq: a winterboot to wear casually, and a hiking boot to wear on hikes in autumn/winter or hard terrain, love them both. The hiking boots are made from nappaleather mixed with mesh. I also have a pair of hiking shoes from zaqq, made of leather mixed with mesh, for hikes in summer, when it's hot and the ground dry, more for easy terrain. All three pairs of boots and shoes are comfy, durable with good barefoot feeling. I highly recomment!
@frankgonzalez3822
Жыл бұрын
I would like to see Frank's Boots tested. Trying to decide between them and Whites boots
@laa0fa502
Жыл бұрын
My girlfriend went from being a granola hippy to a leather hippy after asking when I bought new boots when I hosed off my 3 year old Whites as she'd trashed 4 pairs of fake leather birkenstocks that year. She came home with a lesther purse and birks abd made a grand speech about how leather was more environmentally friendly than plastic.....wait for it...... wait for it.... WE LIVE ON A CATTLE FARM I RAISE BEEF CATTLE SHE LITTERLY KNOWS LEATHER IS A BYPRODUCT OF THE FOOD WE EAT but I digress.
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