100 Days in BEARFOOT Shoes - WORTH IT or NOT?

[@user-dn4lg1dv5v]

Ive been looking into getting a pair. Now i know they are worth it. Thanks for spreading the word. God bless.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate the trust in you taking the time to watch the video!

[@joberthalib9951]

I’ve been in barefoot shoes for over a year now and they have made my feet and knees feel so much better. All the aches and pains I associated with being 58 years old are gone. It’s weird but trite. I use them for everything except when I need my steel toed boots. Yup, I drank the cool aid and it was good. Thanks Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for taking the time to say your experience, brother!

[@jodencro]

Perfect timing! I was about to buy some new shoes! I have horrible plantar fasciitis from cheer and gymnastics years ago. Hoping these will help some.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope they will help you as well!

[@nathanielkumkoski4973]

Yah.. I’m one of those people that had crazy foot pain, from over use and injuries. I tried an ungodly amount of shoes / insoles and nothing worked. It took me a year of going barefoot and doing specific exercises (no one has time for) to acclimate to them, but now I’m essentially pain free. I’m a huge proponent! Try them, but put in the work it’s not an instant miracle type thing. Appreciate you Brian! I never comment on anything but this was right in my wheelhouse.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment brother, and it was very well thought out.

[@BigCatRiverFishing]

If you’re looking for as close to a barefoot steel toe work boot you can get, try the dewalt plasma. They have a zero drop once the insole is removed and are actually decently wide if you get them in wide toe.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I have never heard of them before, great suggestion

[@randygentry2442]

Minimal shoes absolutely work…..it started for me with just workouts ( deadlift squat)…but now it’s all day every day….takes some time to get used to but after you acclimate your knees and balance will improve vastly

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Definitely an adjustment, but then it really does seem to make a difference

[@zequill9728]

Currently a barefoot shoe wearer, but once I'm done with my current pair I'll definitely buy a pair of these

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope you like them! Thank you for the trust

[@pjsbusa]

Am I the only one moving my feet and toes as Brain talks and moves his fingers? 🤦‍♂

[@Pedrinho2.10]

me too!

[@spartan.prime.7878]

Me three

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha

[@CBScale]

😂you caught me

[@Wisey_83]

Guilty.

[@randomOAS7]

On the things you would change about the Bruin boot, mainly the steel toe.... Jim Green out of South Africa has some "barefoot"/zero drop options that have a lot of similarities with the Bruin. They have the Barefoot African Ranger, which is arguably more of a durable shoe -- and then the Barefoot African *Trooper*, which is a full height boot. Unfortunately neither come stock, off the shelf with a steel toe, but Jim Green has a custom boot builder that people have used to do just that. They have a zero drop steel toe last (that you can actually use to custom build any of their boots). It'd be pricier to go that route, but it's one of the few options (maybe the only one) out there that might be exactly what you want.

[@jam08060]

I've been curious about these for a while and hearing your description about your issues with regular shoes was incredibly helpful because I blow out the sides in the same exact way and I've been worried about other barefoot style shoes because the mid foot also looks too narrow. These definitely look like a huge improvement and I'm stoked to give them a shot.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

They definitely fit my feet, which is a rarity, so hopefully they will work for you

[@Rosiees13]

Been wearing softsole moccasins for 10 years! I absolutely hate anything with a sole and loving that there’s more options becoming available! Thank you for sharing!

[@anthonyhaga7559]

Great video! I’ve worn barefoot shoes for about two years now and love them. I wish so badly that they had steal toe versions to wear in my factory. That’s the only problem I’ve had with any of these products. Cheers!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Steel toes would be a game changer

[@michaelking3206]

Was gonna get the Bruin when my next paycheck came up, so I can have a nice casual brown barefoot boot. Glad to you know you enjoyed them. Have been doing the barefoot lifestyle for about 3 years and I will never go back. I can’t even walk an hour in normal foot prison shoes because they hurt so bad.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I do like them a lot other than the things I mentioned on the video that I would change

[@fauxshowyo]

I was looking at these after I got my vevos before and want a pair of high tops. But I also agree a steel toe pair of the boots would be amazing...I wonder if they'll consider it.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think they are considering it, but there must be some logistical reason why they wouldn’t do that because it’s been mentioned so often

[@dashiell88]

I know this is an older video, but this was extremely helpful to me as I've had the same issues you have had my whole life, I wear a size 16 wide and hate wearing regular shoes and I've only worn rainbow brand flip-flops for about the past 8 years so thank you😂

[@andrewcoffey4694]

Been wearing my Bearfoot Ursus in the gym for almost 2 years. They’re still going strong. Just ordered Bruins this morning. I’m psyched to get them in! Highly recommend their gym shoes, I’m hoping their boots satisfy the same way

[@nathenperri2826]

I just rolled my ankle really bad wearing Redwing loggers. My feet hurt all the time, probably because I am so flat footed my feet suction to tile floors. I am going to give these a try.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Just remember that they are not steel toe my friend, but otherwise you will love them

[@Angel_Ripoff]

never tried that brand, but generally I love barefoot style shoes. Amazon carries a Whitin brand that is a good entry level (more affordable) shoe for people wanting to try them. Xero shoes are amazing, and I've heard good things about (but haven't personally tried) Lems. Surprisingly, barefoot shoes are great for running, even ultra-marathon/super long distance running. It just takes learning how to adjust your stride and body mechanics, which ends up being WAY more efficient in general.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This is a really well thought out comment, thanks for leaving it brother

[@andrewchisholm3665]

Might look into these but I love my Palladium boots that just make my feet feel so comfy

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

If your feet love your boots, that’s a really tough thing to give up. You may want to stay with the tried and true if it’s not broke.

[@JPMorgansPhantom]

I have a question. How slip resistant are the shoes and the boots?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

For me, they have been really good and I run around on slippery river rocks a lot. But I guess like everything, it depends on what you are working with.

[@thanatology493]

I just switched to barefoot shoes (not Bearfoot ) and honestly I wish I'd been wearing them for years. I did not expect them to be so comfortable. I feel like they've helped the most during my conditioning exercises. But I would recommend people giving them a shot.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

They are definitely the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn

[@nmnate]

I've been wearing two different pairs of Xero's for the last year and a half. It's hilarious trying to go back to 'normal' shape shoes, if you can even get your foot in. It's just so uncomfortable now. Low heel / toe rise wasn't something I had to adjust to as I was used to adidas or other 'flat' sole profiles.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Really useful information here, brother, thank you for sharing it

[@Angel_Ripoff]

Absolutely LOVE Xero shoes. Almost feels like not wearing any shoes at all.

[@aharris87]

I have had Altras also. Same issue. Wider than my past running shoes and minimal but still wasn't ideal. Another option I've like is the Viktos shoes. They are the most wide "regular" size. You might even have to order a size down for the shoes. Not sure about the boots. Boots I usually run a bit bigger for socks. The veteran owned and engineered BUT made in China.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

They are definitely better than a normal shoe, but they still aren’t that wide

[@GP-qz6kk]

You got me interested. Too bad about the price. Such a minimalist shoe should have a reasonable price. These cost about 2x as much as they should.

[@chrisjordan7165]

Barefoot distance runner here. I interpret Achilles and shin pain as muscular weakness. Mileage may vary.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for letting us know Chris

[@calebcongdon6109]

Amazing company also! Had an issue with a boot early on and the sent out a new pair immediately(even though I am extremely hard on my boots) I am a mechanic in the marine industry so they get pretty thrashed.

[@nickshimondle2105]

You should check out soft star switchbacks with the primal sole.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I’ve honestly never heard of them, I will have to give them a try

[@nickshimondle2105]

As a heads up, I normally wear a size 10 or 10.5, but I had to size to an 11.@@BrianAlsruheOfficial

[@tonygaetano3211]

try Vivobarefoot Primus trail 2 FG or the primus trail 3 all weather ... 👍🏻

[@FIGP1]

Got the primus trail 2 fg for running shoes and the primus lite 3 for a gym shoe. I was hesitant to spend that much money on shoes but man was it worth it

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for the suggestion, I did not know about them

[@jgbecker24]

Brian, do you wear socks with these? I've been wearing them for about 6 months and they've been a game-changer, but I wonder if the socks need to go too.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yes, I do wear socks with them

[@jgbecker24]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thanks brother!

[@IanMcElmurry]

Thanks Brian, I've been looking for some good barefoot shoes so this really helps.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope you can find it useful my friend

[@TheSly77]

Apparently a lot of people drag their toes when they walk. My daughter got blisters on the tips and sides of her toes when she started track. When looking at her shoes she had red scuffs from the track material on the front and top of her toe box, idk how people are walking without picking up their feet but its apparently pretty common. Point being, other people have the front coming apart probably means they need to pick up their dang feet.

[@ansonstiles]

Holding out for a Black Friday sale and hoping my money is right but I’m def eyeing these

[@wowandrss]

Just my 2 cents, I have normal feet but I decided to try out barefoot shoes to see if the hype is real. I bought Vivobarefoot shoes back in June and been wearing them since, so i'm also around 100 days. First two weeks, walking more than 20 minutes on asphalt killed my feet, they just got sore from not being used to it. After that it was my right knee that was bothering me, I had to like learn to walk again in these shoes, because you will be a little tense and maybe have to adjust your posture. Every small stone you step on is a big OW! if you stomp your feet, you will learn to be graceful and develop a better sense of your surroundings. My foot size/width seem to be the same since if I put on old shoes, it doesn't feel any worse. I do feel like the balls of my feet are stronger and I have better balance, however that has not transferred over to my lifting progress. At least now I can walk in them for over 2 hours without my feet getting sore so that's something. We'll see what happens in the future, I like this little experiment. But aside from that, I can't currently say that everyone should get them. Only if you want to experiment for yourself. They definitely aren't magic. Big caveat too, if you're feet are fucked up, talk to a doctor first. Your feet might not be able to handle shoes like these if you have arch problems etc. Also, for how cheaply they're made, they ask an insane amount of money. Vivo's are made from recycled materials and my Primus Lite III Men's cost like 170$, they seem overpriced to me. IF you have any questions, i'm glad to reply!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

A very well thought out response and I agree that they’re not for everybody. I thought I covered that in the video but maybe not

[@NinjaofApathy]

Thank you for reviewing, putting some real life work into the testing. Any advice for ankle damage? I have a badly bruised ankle and other is weak after injuries. How do I prehab and rehab?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I have only had one ankle injury and it wasn’t that serious so I didn’t do any Prehab or rehab have otherwise I would tell you everything I know brother!

[@kevinorr6880]

I have taken to wearing sandals when not in normal shoes for work reason. It has become very normal. I like it.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I am still barefoot, the majority of the time. But there are certain places that will allow me to go without some form of shoe.

[@mattpeterson7074]

Been wearing minimalist shoes for awhile now. Tried Vibram Fivefingers (yes, even despite their goofy looks), SOM, Xero, and Bearfoot. No beefs at all with my Bearfoots (got the hightop Ursus as well). Honestly, been really debating about picking up a set of the Bruins. This inches me ever closer to spending that cash. 😂

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man, are they expensive though!!

[@matthewhughes3147]

Birkenstock sell wide toe box steel toe cap boots. They're not *that* wide but they're better than other

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I had no idea, Matthew, thanks for letting me know

[@ahbeans2341]

I love my pair. I wore them daily for over a year, and now I split time between them and a pair of xero shoes. They have held up great. The only downside, really, is that barefoot shoes ARE NOT suitable for standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. I made the mistake of wearing them for 10 hours while walking/standing on concrete. Never again.

[@chrisking6543]

Ive been in barefoot shoes for the last 3-4 years and spent all but the last 6mos standing on a concrete floor for 10hrs day at my last job. For me it was about making sure I was standing correctly. Not letting my arch collapse when I wasn’t able to move around at all. As long as my feet maintained the arch and a normal walking like shape I didn’t have any problems. Not trying to imply you experience is invalid just wanted to share my experience.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I have not tested them in this way, so I really appreciate you sharing that experience

[@SMOKIN-STICK]

Look forward to hearing how the Bruins hold up!👊🏻

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

They are still pretty new, so I’m interested to see how it goes as well

[@jorgevillarreal502]

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I would really hope that didn’t happen again brother. I’ve had mine in the river a ton of times and they aren’t rusted whatsoever.

[@MikefromTexas1]

How's the traction? I love minimalist shoes, but I swear they slip on concrete sometimes. Been wearing my barefoot shoes(not bearfoot) for nearly 3yrs, never going back.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I can’t say that I have used them on smooth concrete. But on slippery and slimy rocks in the river, they are just fine.

[@TRXSTA38]

I'd been wearing my pair of Bearfoot shoes for all my walking, jogging, and lifting in the gym for well over a year (even did my two powerlifting meets in them). The only reason I got a different pair of training only shoes is because the tread was not as grippy as they used to be (again, after a year plus!). I still wear them exclusively outside the gym (unless my gf wants to get any kind of dressed up 😂). Fantastic shoe, 10/10 would recommend.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with them and leaving such a well thought out comment my friend

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

My favorite company for barefoot shoes is Wildling. They’re very wide, but I also really like the look of them. The only problem though is that I’ve been been looking for a barefoot shoe that is a little more durable. Don’t give me wrong wildling shoes are really good. But durability is not as good especially if you’re running through the woods and being really rough with them. they’re great for day-to-day but not so much for intense use. I think I’m gonna get a pair of these to use as my outdoor durable shoe because of this video.

[@hudsonhornet6558]

I’ve been wearing bearfoot shoes for over a year now I started with the high tops I wanted a weight lifting shoe bc I liked deadlifting barefoot and as I wore them and gained more knowledge etc I started wearing them all the time and I’ve bought another pair of high tops but the canvas version in the artic white which btw is a really really good looking shoe just it is white so I only wore it for things like school where I could avoid getting them dirty my old suedes became the beater shoes and I have got them pretty darn cooked they need a new insole and outsole although the outsole really isn’t that bad for how long I’ve worn them it’s held up great I’m gonna take them to a cobbler see how much it is to fix them up bc the rest of the shoe is in great condition just the two parts that get worn the most I also purchased bearfoot bruins when the came out and that’s the only boot I’ve worn since absolutely loved the once they broke in. I recently bought a pair of the oso slippers and I was a little skeptical at first but after wearing them I love them super comfortable easy to slip on I always where them in the shop or casual days etc i love all my bearfoot shoes certainly recommend them and I’ve had alot of time to test them the only problem I have had with them is sole separation my first pair the heel separated about an inch in and I had to throw some shoe glue on it my other shoes have been fine but even my new oso has a little bit of separation on the toe my friend who bought a pair also had separation in the toe region with the ursus they are great shoes and the separation is a super easy fix but it’s still something I believe needs to be looked into as the issue seems to be so common

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Great review and very well thought out post brother thank you so much for leaving this

[@amroc]

I've been wearing vivobarefoot for years now. Bur, they stopped making black on black for a duty boot look. Looks like these guys are coming out with a heritage black on black look! I'll have to snag that!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope you like them!

[@vs1146]

The BRUIN model looks cool. I have wide feet, but my feet aren't flat, so I'm not sure if these would be good for me. I usually just buy slightly bigger shoes to account for the width and I've never had a problem with that strategy.

[@michaelking3206]

Barefoot shoe soles are flat and flexible so that when you walk in them, your arch can do it’s job to adjust to the surface it’s walking on. That’s what the arch is meant to do. Try walking out in nature, especially on a log or something to balance on barefoot and watch how your foot naturally adjusts to the angle and surface of what you’re walking on. Regular shoes with arch support inhibit that natural biological function of ours and makes the muscles in our feet atrophy over time.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Michael nailed it. My feet arent flat either.

[@vs1146]

@@michaelking3206 Thanks. I don't need much convincing to buy more shoes.

[@kingdomthings9887]

Hey Brian 🙂. I'm 3 weeks into my first pair of barefoot shoes. Looking to try out different brands. Which was the better shoe, the canvas or the suede? I'm looking at their shoe, but some folks said the toe box height/vertical height squishes their toes, did you notice that?

[@palosity2]

Anyone looking to get a pair, get them. I went from using Vans in the gym to wearing these Bearfoot shoes, and I noticed a big difference in better stability in all my lifts. I also noticed my foot muscles and calve muscles getting sore after the first times of wearing these shoes. I have toe spacers as well and those helped a lot too. Big fan a of these shoes and I don't think I'll go back to wearing regular shoes ever again. The company Splay makes good barefoot shoes to wear in regular public, I have a pair.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This is really helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to post this

[@audball8641]

Are they true to size?

[@palosity2]

Yes

[@kingdomthings9887]

3 weeks into my first barefoot shoes, Splay Freestyle 2.0 . Still getting used to them.🙃

[@bishopyeet6108]

I’m flat footed and have had to buy special shoes. Found I prefer weightlifting barefoot. I get bombarded with ads for this brand and am really happy you did an honest review so I’ll definitely give them a shot. I also have to ask this. I have my first competition in September and need to do a truck pull. Would these be good for that? Or should I just stick to my vans I usually wear?

[@wowandrss]

If you're flat footed, don't you NEED arched soles to help your feet? Have you seen a foot specialist about this or not?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I honestly think these would work better than vans because they are more similar to a climbing shoe like a lot of the big pros wear for events like that

[@mikemiller2530]

I have been wearing xero barefoot shoes for years and will never go back to torture shoes. Unfortunately I have to wear workboots for work, but if a company ever comes out with a barefoot workboot, I will be a happy camper. Can’t recommend barefoot shoes enough 🤘

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I totally agree, my friend! You would think someone would’ve come up with that by now

[@jesseb.1909]

If they came out with a steel toe I would jump on that so fast for work. I only ever wear flip flops or minimalist shoes

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Steel toes are a game changer

[@abasicname8848]

I always thought you had really wide looking feet the few instances you'd show toes on video. first time I saw one of your tree work videos and I saw you in work wear, I thought your feet looked weird for once seeing it in regular work boots. I tried to buy a pair of timberland work boots in wide size, and it's weird because they don't fit like my crocs do. When I put one under the other, the crocs were moreorless the same width as the boot, but when i looked at it from above, the toe box looked less round on the boot than my croc. My base of reference nowadays is just my crocs because it's the widest footwear that I've ever owned and if companies are getting away with saying a boot is wide but it's really not then I have to imagine a lot of boot manufacturers aren't actually making wide sized shoes. I mean I feel more comfortable in crocs, but I know my foot isn't naturally wide because I haven't been spending my whole life barefoot nor as a working man or anybody even with an athletic background, but it still felt more comfortable to me. When I looked into it, wide size fitting standard, there is these weird letter and number things, 2e 1d 3e. 1d being regular standard width, 2e being i guess slightly wider, and 3e being something I've never tried before. It could just be that the steel toe encloses your foot more. There's like a whole community around hand made boots on youtube. I encourage you to look into it someday, it's pretty cool stuff. There's this thing called a "last" and it's basically the mold that bootmakers will use to form the leather upper around. I suspect that the reason why popular manufacturers won't make wide size shoes in general, is because of the inconvenience of getting specific tooling for it in the manufacturing process and having it to scale. Maybe a wider steel toe simply isn't as readily available because it would use more steel and somebody would have to buy a bunch of molds for it to be made. There's just some boots that look rounder at the toe from looking down at the shoe than other shoes but I was always afraid to try a 3e for myself because I didn't have naturally wide feet. So I try to buy 2e but maybe 3e or something is the right direction to steer to be able to spread toes out evenly. I'm not really sure when it comes to these work boots, they seem confusing. I think the biggest difference between a person with naturally wide feet and someone who doesn't, is the height of your foot structure or vertical depth of it. I had a friend that found it funny to shitpost about his feet and the weird angle he took a photo of his feet make me realize his feet look thicker than mine. One of his gimmicks is that he can move his pinky toe alone without moving his other toes, he credits it to being inbred. the kid in my brain saw it said that i wanted wide meaty feet like that. Some people have expressed that a pointed or narrow toe box somehow looks more appealing... but to me I just don't see eye to eye with that line of thinking. I like heavy work boots and hiking boots that look bulky and bad ass as possible. I think maybe something is wrong with me.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This is a really well thought out post and you brought up so many things that I had no clue about! I really thank you for writing this

[@js50025]

Might have to make a move on these shoes. Wore a hole in the side of my shoes with my pinky toe so I went shoe shopping today and every shoe I tried felt way too narrow.

[@E4zyp34zyl3m0nsq33ZY]

I do a lot of lateral movement stuff for my sports training do you think they’ll hold up or will I blow out the side. I’ve been using vivobarefoot geo because they have that bit of wrap around sole that goes up the side?

[@albiecho03]

i wish they made wide toe box workers boots for electricians, construction etc

[@robertpuffer430]

how do they compare to a wrestling shoe?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It is like a wrestling shoe with more room for your foot to move around in the shoe

[@robertpuffer430]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial thanks!

[@daggersdown]

bought the first canvas pair they dropped a few years back. I'm on pair 4 😂 I cant wear anything else!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is good to know, thanks so much for sharing your experience

[@lubby447]

Hello, What was your experience with the sizing? Did you use their chart or just order regular US size ? Did you size up 1/2 size or size down 1/2 size ?

[@jadenflagg9496]

Man thank god i found this video. Good man.

[@vincnt9537]

ye, farmer walks would probably feel great in these 100 days of farmers in a row?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I definitely address that in the video and how you need to have an adjustment period.

[@travisgbarr]

As soon as they put a steel toe in the bruins (hopefully) I’ll be first in line to get a pair for my pipeline job

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I totally agree

[@jgbecker24]

Brian, do you wear the suede Ursus or the canvas ones? I bought the suede ones because of your review but I'm wondering if it will be an issue in the wetter weather.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I wear suede ones in and out of the river all of the time and it’s not a problem

[@jgbecker24]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thanks for the reply man! It looked like you had the suede ones and then you mentioned the river and I started second-guessing myself.

[@Horus-Lupercal]

I like flat skate shoes. Tennis shoes are annoyingly spongy. I grew up beachside, so lots of barefoot exposure, including over beach head rocks.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sketches are definitely a good lifting shoe

[@Horus-Lupercal]

Just bought a new pair of high top Vans. Use them for everything. @@BrianAlsruheOfficial

[@geneharrogate6911]

The foot box thing is legit. Modern shoes seem made for Geishas. Like 'L' sized clothing seems taylored for guys 5'10' and 155..

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I totally agree!

[@piyushdwivedi7195]

There's no decent barefoot shoes where I live. I just go barefoot whenever I can. Thinking of making my own.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I definitely still go barefoot the majority of the time. I still feel superior than even the shoes.

[@ipsojure2137]

Same for me. hope they become more mainstream and accessible over time

[@kingdomthings9887]

There so many brands online. I just got my first pair 3 weeks ago. Never wearing anything, but barefoot shoes again❣️

[@LatimusChadimus]

I do love them, I do own that brand, yet if I'm going rucking for more than 2 miles I have to put socks on otherwise I blister

[@AK_Catholic_Traditional]

Why would you wear shoes (any) without socks? Disgusting a bit. Is it an American thing? There are low socks or even no show socks. They exist for a reason….

[@houstin7866]

@@AK_Catholic_Traditional No it’s not an American thing. 99% of people wear socks here.

[@AK_Catholic_Traditional]

@@houstin7866You’re right. sometimes it’s quite the opposite. From wearing long socks with shorts (when no show or ankle socks should be worn)…. to socks & slippers…

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I always wear socks with mine.

[@tommyg4512]

There’s a promo code but it’s not a paid ad? Wtf

[@JohnIzze]

Thanks for this

[@volairefides]

I love my salmon, Ursus! I could sleep in them, too 💪

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I honestly can’t believe how comfortable they are

[@Idontdoitboii]

Man that's crazy that your feet are too wide for Altra shoes haha!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yeah, they definitely are. So you can imagine how tight real shoes are on my feet.

[@MegaUlysses1234]

Little loop thing = boot strap.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Bootstrap Bill! I had no idea

[@nicholasesunis1465]

My bearfoot shoes were falling apart out of the box. Very poorly stitched and the rubber soles were peeling off. Just from walking on the treadmill and leveraging myself on a foam roller, the rubber soles began tearing off even more. The replacement pair they sent me were even worse.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I’ve definitely heard more than one person say this, but it is the exact opposite of how mine have been. I’m so sorry that that was your experience. I would be on the company like crazy to make it right

[@kingdomthings9887]

Thanks for that info. I was looking at their shoes, and the reviews mirror what you said. The latest reviews also said the shoe string eyelets are rusting. That's why I haven't bought them.

[@KarmasPerjury]

I walk 12 miles average a day i would never try an wear an non cushioned shoe

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You do realize that a massive portion of the world works well over 12 miles a day in bare feet? If your feet are conditioned this wouldn’t matter

[@KarmasPerjury]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial ill think about it

[@jonathanrichter3184]

For the algorithm

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Always appreciated my friend

[@OrixDalgrath]

Barefoot shoes are a lovely fad. Narrow foot box? When's the collab with A-wrong scheduled And lifting barefoot sucks. Did it only because I had no money for lifting shoes.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You ok man? You seem angry at everything. And I like lifting barefoot. I don’t think it sucks at all.

[@OrixDalgrath]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Kind of you to ask, fine, how are you? I am passionate debater, which might seem like I am angry,, and am very critical of the pseudoscientific approach associated with barefoot lifting/walking (I would like to refer to many rebuttals others have made of SquatU). And I to this day remember that once I could afford squat shoes and my squats went up in one session after years of being told that barefoot is the way. Its not, not universally.

[@ipsojure2137]

⁠@@OrixDalgrathBarefoot is universally better but most modern humans lack flexibility so it's not possible for them to get into a deep squat without a raised heel. squat shoes are basically equipment to fix a weakness like wrist wraps

[@OrixDalgrath]

@@ipsojure2137 Oh yeah, all this "modern humans can't squat deep because modern shoes, squat shoes are a crutch" philosophy. Also I could and still can squat deep barefoot.

[@danielkramer8586]

A little bit too cozy between consumer and company. Review not trustworthy.

[@danielcielmaee3642]

It was basically a barefoot in general review. The only thing specific to this was the durability. I wonder how the form changes being leather and all

[@BenjaminReynolds]

It would have been cool to see you wearing them running around in the forest and stuff. Just saying.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You’re free to watch all of my bushcrafting videos, my friend. I run around in the woods a lot in those.

[@BenjaminReynolds]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial after I thought about it I went through your older videos and I got to see them in action. Thanks

[@xSMOKExEMxALLx]

Its a shame they're so ugly or I'd buy a pair to try. Maybe if they look like Chucky Taylors, I'll change my mind. 🤷‍♂

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

The cheap amazon shoes (whitin) look much more like regular sneakers

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Wonder if kids will be making wide toe box barefoot shoes in the Chinese Nike sweat shops one day. 🥹

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

The way our world is, it would not surprise me

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial I won’t support Nike. Anti American and woke and basically child slave labor

[@danielkramer8586]

A little bit too cozy between consumer and company. Review not trustworthy.