Barebarics Zing Model - Unboxing - Barefoot Sneaker

[@mamabear9389]

Thanks for the review. It is nice to know there are more and more barefoot shoes to pick from that look very good.

[@ThomasPretsch]

Yes. It is steadily growing. Imagine how many there will be in 5 years :)

[@harold1733]

​@@ThomasPretsch can we get an update? How do they hold up? Do they strengthen the foot over time, if we were using regular shoes all our life?

[@ThomasPretsch]

@@harold1733 they hold up well. I haven't missed used them. Only had them on in the city. Yes. Barefoot shoes will strengthen your feet :)

[@harold1733]

@@ThomasPretsch thanks. So these ones are good to buy for strengthening the feet?

[@ThomasPretsch]

@@harold1733 I think yes. They are especially good if it is your first barefoot shoe. Later to strengthen the feet even more you could look into even more minimalist shoes like Vibram Five-fingers. I have made a review of those also :)

[@Britbec]

I have the HIFLY Barebarics and I like them! I work on my feet, on concrete every day so it’s nice to have the extra insole for work then remove it for non work activities.

[@ThomasPretsch]

Nice. Barebarics is such a nice brand I think. Love the design. Doesn't look weird. Just normal fashion:)

[@Esme_0w0]

Do you think Barebarics shoes tend to run bigger or are true to size? According to the size chart, I would need to get a size 36, but I am usually a size 37-38. What do you think?

[@ThomasPretsch]

I use 44 in Freet and Lems barefoot shoes. But on Barebarics I am only using a size 42. If you are in doubt reach out to the Barebarics. They will be happy to assist you I am sure :)

[@ThomasPretsch]

My old shoe size was around 42/43 in traditional shoes.

[@Esme_0w0]

@@ThomasPretsch Thank you! This really helps :)

[@roastbeefy0weefy]

How did the tread hold up over time?

[@ThomasPretsch]

Very good. I only use them in good weather and for casual use.

[@nicolette3436]

​@ThomasPretsch how doe these compare to belenka and groundies?

[@wes7532]

Hey, I am completely new to the barefoot game and haven't tried any yet, but in traditional sneakers I always used to wear a 42.5, sometimes 43 but in both most of the times my toes were too stuffed together by the small toe boxes. I consider getting the barebarics axioms or Zings for everyday use and the freet flex for the gym. According to you 42 in the barebarics and 44 in the freet flex should be perfect for me right? And do you take the insole of the freet flex out or leave it in? Tank you so much in advance! :)

[@ThomasPretsch]

Hi Wes You have to measure your foot length to make sure and use the size guidelines from the homepage of Freet and Barebarics. But sound about right 👍 I have taking the insole out of Freet flex, but put it back in since i mostly use them for running and I like the extra little minimal padding :)

[@Daniel-jn6zj]

Good review, how does it tolerate water? I live in a pretty rainy city so the shoes kinda have to survive some rain and water

[@ThomasPretsch]

I only use mine in nice weather situations. So I don't know. I try to take as good care as possible and if the weather rapport is with rain (it is often here in Denmark) I don't put them on since I have a lot of other shoes to choose from.

[@Daniel-jn6zj]

@@ThomasPretsch Thanks man, appreciate it. I think I'll go for an affordable Freet shoe, as I've heard so much good about them. Cheers from Norway

[@ThomasPretsch]

@@Daniel-jn6zj 👍Freet are my favorite brand. Good price, good quality and very nice barefoot feeling. This one is very versatile: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5KkeGZvhZiSaMU I also really like their boots. So light and flexible!

[@winklepicking3202]

Do you know the actual thickness of the sole without the removable sole?

[@ThomasPretsch]

4 mm thick sole :)

[@DevelopingNL]

Hvor lang er din længste fod og hvilken størrelse gik du derefter efter?

[@ThomasPretsch]

Hej Martin. Jeg mener den er 26,7 cm. I went for size 42. Many of my other barefoot shoes are 44.

[@oo4278]

Jeg bruger selv størrelse 44, skal jeg købe størrelse 42?

[@ThomasPretsch]

Hvis du er i tvivl så tag kontakt til firmaet og spørg om vejledning :) så skal de nok hjælpe med at finde den rigtige størrelse.

[@BabisseDAllemagne]

you sound like Bastian Schweinsteiger

[@ThomasPretsch]

My roots are not far away from Germany :) and also my grandmother is from Austria :)

[@yoyomi6226]

The most uncomfortable barefoot shoe I ever bought unfortunately

[@ThomasPretsch]

What are the other brands/models that you have bought?

[@yoyomi6226]

@@ThomasPretsch Be Lanka/ Trailwalker - Synergy - Icon Pebble Whitin Skinners Be Lanka Synergy is my favorite

[@ThomasPretsch]

Okay I can understand. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I can imagine compared to skinners that they can feel more restricted.

[@RachaelJohn]

@@yoyomi6226 How did you find the Whitin shoes? Which ones did you buy?

[@jesseauwerda732]

How so?