1 year with Luna Sandals MONO WINGED EDITION

[@joshbendorf7361]

Just bought my first pair of Luna Monos. I've taken them on a few hikes and they feel great! Love the barefoot feel!

[@JeremyBenfield]

I'm glad you like them! They have been my go-to for everything for a long time!

[@joshbendorf7361]

@@JeremyBenfield Right on! I am a trail runner, but I'm a bit leery of injuring a toe running in sandals. Have you run in your Monos?

[@JeremyBenfield]

Yeah, I used to run in these all the time! Now I trail run in the Luna Sandals Leadville Trails. But I've never injured a toe 🤷🏼‍♂️ I'm pretty aware of my footing while I run.

[@Demon09-_-]

@@joshbendorf7361 the amazing thing in sandals if you get them small enough you will end up with much better proprioception of your feet compared to shoes. Its pretty common for a good fit to have no space for some of your toes at the end of a sandal. If you take a look at the tarahumara they can be seen having tips of their toes or more hanging off the ends. You don't have to go quite that small. most people would get along better with a fit How Jermy has them sized here your toes should be right up to the edge as there is no toe box to worry about jamming into.That normally means .5-1 size smaller then you buy your shoes. Luna is pretty amazing on the trial they give you. You get 30 days to run walk what ever you do in them. If you want a long wearing model they still make there origen in flaco and 2.0. It doesn't have the wing but that may be a plus

[@jamesblaser5329]

Brilliant sandles i use them all thetime feet fill free i ran 9 miles yesterday ​@@joshbendorf7361

[@SeanSeesAdventure]

Good video. Wish I saw it sooner. I already ordered the Bedrock Cairns (similar sandal). But if this lasted you a full year of hard use, that's amazing.

[@JeremyBenfield]

@@SeanSeesAdventure I've never used the Bedrock Cairns. Hopefully they workout for you. I've been wearing the same Earth Runners for the past 2 years now and I love them.

[@ClaudeDiamond]

I run in the Mono Gordos and they are the perfect sandals for me as they are a bit more protective and slightly softer.(I am a tenderfoot:-). If you watch or read anything about the tarahumaras they use thick old tires for the sandals they make. The gordos thread does wear quicker then other sandals but the comfort is easily worth the cost. Never had a problem with the side tabs as you mentioned ever after 1500 miles. Good review. Thank you

[@JeremyBenfield]

Thank you! I'll have to check them out. My running sandals (Leadville Trails from Luna Sandals) don't have that plastic side but rather the strap just wraps to around to the bottom. It looks like it would be a design flaw but so far it hasn't frayed or torn yet.

[@HelcaraxeUlairi]

I have the tyre tread lunas, I wear them every day unless it’s too cold. I’ve had them for about 3 years, there’s minimal wear to the soles. My only complaint is that I can’t replace the straps with the new colored straps.

[@JeremyBenfield]

I'll have to look into them because I also wear my Mono Winged Edition every day unless it's cold and I'm in the middle of season two and the tread is gone on the contact spots.

[@TheOldUltraRunner]

Nice review. Glad they have worked well for you!

[@JeremyBenfield]

Thank you!

[@RobertJinks]

I just discovered Luna. This seems like a good starting point, for someone just getting into minimalist shoes. I am coming from chacos, which I have loved for years, but the straps are pulling my toe the wrong way and the elevated heel isn't doing be favors. Is this the best place to start with Luna?

[@JeremyBenfield]

Personally, I think so. These were my first Luna Sandals and I love them.

[@timlucas5985]

Hi, just interested if you ultimately replaced this pair with new mono's, and if so did/would you choose the retro version, or stick with the wings? I have a very narrow foot and keen to hear from others who also do to, and if the wings or retro provided the best fit. I'm wondering if any clearance on the sides between the foot and wings may cause any strap tightening issues, or are they as equally secure as the retro's for narrower feet? Many thanks!

[@FrankyGo]

Hello Jeremy, thank you very much for sharing your opinion about these sandals, I'm thinking of buying some and it has helped me a lot. By the way I subscribe to your channel which is very interesting

[@JeremyBenfield]

Thank you! Overall, I think these sandals are great. Have a great day!!

[@Runnerrwe]

I like mine a lot but I don't run much in them. I just couldn't get used to picking up small rocks. Mine are mostly for daily wear. These and my Keen sandals are my go to shoes.

[@JeremyBenfield]

I've lucked out and haven't picked up many rocks. I haven't heard of Keen. I'll have to check them out.

[@jaygatliff6527]

Love mine!

[@JettBlast]

have you looked at Mazatli Footwear Sandals?

[@JeremyBenfield]

I have not but I will now!

[@JettBlast]

@@JeremyBenfield 2 Toe Loops, Eddie Bauer No Flop Flip is another sport sandal I am looking at/ I have a couple of pairs of Bedrock Sandals they are great!

[@SeeChadRun]

I'd be interested to try running in sandals... but not sure that I'd be converted. Ha! My favorite trail shoe right now is the Adidas TERREX Speed Ultra.

[@JeremyBenfield]

Haha Shoes are prettier to look at! I have Hoka Speedgoat 4s that I enjoy.

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Amazing Tarahumara Running Sandals Jeremy! 👏👍

[@JeremyBenfield]

They have been great! 🙏

[@GregorBlacksmith]

Friendly heads up: I think it is pronounced mon-o like monofilament or monolithic. Less like moh - no. Love the video either way way and your review is helpful.

[@JeremyBenfield]

@@GregorBlacksmith Thank you!

[@johnunvaxxed1918]

2:48 so why not use the Retro version instead? the Oso Flaco Retro look nice

[@allyse7701]

Run true to size?

[@JeremyBenfield]

Yep! They do for me.

[@jinxterx]

Interesting! :D What size of feet do you have and what size did you buy? Also could you wear toe socks in cold weather in these?

[@JeremyBenfield]

I wear a size 11 in running shoes (New Balance) and I wear a size 10 in Luna Sandals. And I suppose you could wear toe socks with these. I don't see why not. Thanks for watching!!

[@jinxterx]

@@JeremyBenfield Cool, thanks for the reply, very helpful :)

[@JeremyBenfield]

@@jinxterx You're welcome!

[@jamesblaser5329]

You certainly can luna does a tabi for cold and wet

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello Jeremy this was a great review you did of the sandals. I have been thinking about getting a pair of these. I am a chubby fat dude with big very very Extremely very wide feet sz 15 6 E wide with very chubby fat wide toes that are Equally straight across making my foot very very wide at 6 1/2 Inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My foot outgrow shoe , socks , & boots when I was at 18 years old & Flip flops 🩴 is the only footwear that will barely and I mean barely fit on my foot Because my toes are wider than the flip flops straps. I have been thinking about getting these Sandals because with my chubby wide toes being equally straight across The sandals look like it makes it easier to put on my foot Without the straps on the front of the sandal like flip flops do. Don't get me wrong I love my flip flops🩴 I was raised up wearing them It's just with my foot being 6 1/2 inches wide I need something that I could put on my feet and not have to worry about walking around barefoot👣 Wish I don't mind being barefooted👣 at all I'm 95% of that Barefooted 👣 anyway. I really like how you showed how you was barefooted👣 and wearing the sandal at the same time That really goes to show you are a true Sandal Wear. That's awesome to hear you do everything in your sandals cause I do the same thing too. I even have to wear my flip flops🩴 in 20° and 30ﾟ temperatures outside Because I have no other foot wear that will fit my extremely wide feet I have. If you get a new pair of sandals can you do a review on that too please. Thank you so much for doing this review I really enjoyed watching the video And thank you for sharing.

[@JeremyBenfield]

Thank you for the kind words and watching! I will definitely have more reviews on different sandals in the future. I wish I liked wearing sandals in the extreme cold but I don't do the cold 🥶 I'd hibernate if I could 😂 But I understand you have different circumstances. Thanks again!!

[@Demon09-_-]

if you are on the search for a shoe your foot measurements sent to softstar may be your best bet. Depending on your width diy or custom sandals may be the best option. soft star doesnt quite go up to 15 but if your feet are more size 14 length and you just need the width they may be the best bet. As far as sandals go the cheapest option is probably xero diy kit at their largest size but width may be an issue and they don't list it on the site. but with a rubber hole punch and some leather,cord or what ever you want to use as laces with a sheet of vibram rubber you can do a quick on quick off sandals like xero shows as a basic knots and defintely have enough width. You can find VIBRAM NEWFLEX sheets on etsy if you go that route in 13x10" sheets. It may also be worth reaching out to the luna team but im not sure what they do custom wise as their listed sizes stop at 13 but they make do larger.

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@Demon09-_- Thank you so much Damien I will check out soft star. I can find a sz15 the problem i have is trying to find the my width. With my foot being 6 1/2 inches wide & my toes being evenly straight across it makes it very very difficult to find Footwear because of my toes not being at a 45° angle like shoes are made. I know it doesn't help that my toes are very chubby fat and wide. I always thought problem was because of my toes being very chubby fat and wide but my foot doctor said it's not because of my toes being very chubby fat and wide it's because of my toes being evenly straight across that's stopping my foot from fitting in any shoe. I could have chubby fat wide toes and if my toes were at a 45° angle my foot would fit in any shoe as long as it's extra wide. My toes are so wide that both of my lil toes hanging off the Footbed of my flip flops because of them being evenly straight across. My wife think my toes look so cute in my flip-flops because of how both of my lil toes hanging off my flip flops & how my toes are very chubby fat & wide & evenly straight across. I am married to a crazy wife but I love her to death cuz she make sure my toes are taken care of. I appreciate the information again and I will look into this thank you.

[@Demon09-_-]

@@mackjenkins7721 yea modern footware is horrible even for Egyptian or slope style where the big toe is the largest and goes slowly down from there as even in wide the toe box still sucks. It sounds like you have what they call square feet with a wide fan. Some minimalist/barefoot shoes cater better then others to a foot shape like yours. But the easiest option may be to make your own sandals diy. It's pretty simple tbh. But if luna or another place will also custom make your sandals that could be an answer.

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@Demon09-_- hey man sorry for responding back I just been really busy. Yes I can definitely agree with you on that. For me it's funny how all of my toes are big and fat with my big toe being really big at 1 1/2 inches wide & the rest of my toes being just a lil bit smaller than that. Yes I do have what they called a box foot the Doctor said. The doctor said they are very few people that have box foot out here. I am looking at a pair of bedrock sandals. They got a hold of me and told me if I had someone to trace my foot and mail that in they can make a sandal that is wide enough for my foot. I told them that my foot was 6 1/2 inches wide with very chubby fat wide toes that are evenly straight across & they said that wasn't a problem & they said it will be a lot easier since my toes are evenly straight across & I wouldn't have a problem putting the Sandals on because of the flip flop straps not being in the front of the sandals. I really do appreciate your help man.

[@markg99]

They've clearly served you well, when it's not freezing outside anyway.

[@JeremyBenfield]

The cold is definitely a stuck point with wearing sandals haha But they have been great!

[@jamesblaser5329]

Did you know luna does a tabu for winter use ​@JeremyBenfield

[@parkerliang]

Thanks to your video, i brought my first Luna Monos. As Ultra Marathon runner, clocking in high milage each week, I think i wanted to try something new than conventional running shoe. Hopefully, when these bad boys comes via the mail, I get to try them on my training runs to help me running on my fore foot.

[@JeremyBenfield]

I think that's the biggest training value received from minimalist running. You definitely can't heel strike 😂 Thank you for the kind words! I'm sure you'll love them!

[@parkerliang]

@@JeremyBenfield Thanks Jeremy. Back when i started running ultra, you also sold me on the Speed Goat 4s. But because they are so cushy, it compensates for my poor running form till it is too late when I get injuried. Recently, I read "Born to Run", realised the importance of running mid to forefoot with light footing to reduce wasted energy and injury, thus started exploring running sandals.

[@johnunvaxxed1918]

@@parkerliang how's it going with your Monos? (which version)

[@parkerliang]

@@johnunvaxxed1918 Mono lunas. I used them for pratice runs to get better footing on the trails. They are definitely a head turner during trail runs, because people expect you to wear more protection for the trails instead I go full Roman.

[@kierjo1]

Will these work for wider feet people?

[@ccuellar6212]

Forego the wings and stick with the traditional Lunas

[@JeremyBenfield]

These are now just my all day sandals. Thanks for watching!

[@WVRunningDon]

That's an interesting piece of footwear.

[@JeremyBenfield]

A multi use piece of rubber!

[@KingSemayang]

Sendal

[@JeremyBenfield]

🙏

[@thachnguyen68]

it is a good choice for tropical region. It is free! But you need pay cost for this product hehe

[@JeremyBenfield]

I love these sandals!

[@GibbSaw63]

Moano