BAREFOOT SHOES / the 50 best pairs for hike, run, and casual

  Рет қаралды 24,904

Andrew Folts

Andrew Folts

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 128
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
*Best Barefootwear* (referral links) all products mentioned - - - - - - - bit.ly/4dJYf46 barefoot casual shoes - - - - - - - - bit.ly/444123G barefoot training shoes - - - - - - - bit.ly/49p8RCh barefoot trail shoes - - - - - - - - - - bit.ly/3TpJsC8 barefoot casual boots - - - - - - - - bit.ly/3QUmMc8 barefoot trail boots - - - - - - - - - - - bit.ly/3vwpm1o barefoot sandals - - - - - - - - - - - - - bit.ly/47utNHN injinji wool toe socks - - - - - - - - - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZaZc3Zoq8ufatk *Related Videos* my barefoot journey - - - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3OwpoCfgZaNbcU zero-drop transition - - - - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OnaHWLhKaYbsk barefoot transition - - - - - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYa4lYydfdupbZI plantar fasciitis cure - - - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vKkmmXr9Kpnsk
@eliefeinstein6182
@eliefeinstein6182 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your amazing contributions to the barefoot community.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
You got it , Elie! I will keep zero-dropping the videos as long as people keep watching. (:
@RLVGReviews
@RLVGReviews 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate the effort that went into this video!
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, yo! Will keep the videos coming. Cheers from one reviewer to another!
@MaximC
@MaximC 6 ай бұрын
I think I'm about to buy my first pair of barefoot shoes, and this video (and the website) will probably be very helpful with that. Thank you.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Right on! Best wishes for your barefoot journey and lmk which ones you go with! (:
@RC-qf3mp
@RC-qf3mp 6 ай бұрын
Great video, Andrew! You’ve introduced me to many great shoes and options, and most of all, helped me avoid shoes that wouldn’t be right for my feet and needs. Keep up the good work.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
That's the key, yea, being able to narrow down your options. Glad the videos have been useful and I appreciate you hanging out. (:
@Gman1024
@Gman1024 6 ай бұрын
The barefootwear site is amazing, based off all your experience, which is priceless, and almost thirty five gigs of media for this video is incredible, great job Andrew!!!!
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Many thanks! It was probably more like 100 gb (35 gb was just the voiceover), ha! Glad you're enjoying the BF site, I use it a lot too. Cheers!
@thedykshow
@thedykshow 2 ай бұрын
I love barefoot shoes, been wearing the Hykes Vivo and love them, sooo comfy.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 2 ай бұрын
Right on! Vivo's are my go-to's for all season, and yea, super comfy. Happy barefooting out there!
@anniwilson2534
@anniwilson2534 6 ай бұрын
You’re like the guru of barefoot shoes! Another casual one is Bohempia - they do a barefoot converse worth investigating. I have a question about the Wildlings boots - they look great but does the split sole let moisture in?
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Ha, thanks, Anni! Another good looking shoe, I love hemp. I need to clone myself, so I can test and review more house. Water doesn't seem to come in the bottom of Wildlings, because there's an extra layer above the split, but it will come in through the upper fabric. That said, they have new "Resoled" styles with no split and a higher wrap that would be a bit more effective. bit.ly/4atJLma The Tann Resoled is top on my list to try.
@TrustedJustus
@TrustedJustus 2 ай бұрын
Hey, Andrew, I love your videos! The effort really shows through. I'm interested in your input for my first barefoot shoe. I'm looking for something that I might be able to do a bit of hooping in, but can also be worn casually out and about. Although price doesn't matter, I'm finding the Saguaros to be a possibility. They will probably wear out faster, though, and that's why I'm curious on what other options you think may be better. Thank you so much!
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 2 ай бұрын
Hey Ezra, a great option might be the Lono Flow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZK5ZXmaeq6cmtk It's super flexible and comfortable with a hybrid style that can work for sports and casual, plus a tiny bit of padding, which helps when you're jumping. They're also under $100, but still solid quality.
@pType18
@pType18 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing off the Kingdom of Wow slippers. I have been looking for a pair of slippers that i actually like, and those are perfect.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
No prob, they've been my fav's for a while now. Cheers!
@regrr1774
@regrr1774 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this Andrew! I trust your reviews and now looking into the Magical Shoes. I really love their designs.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Magical is def unique. Love the side zip and fur on mine!
@regrr1774
@regrr1774 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts The side zip is definitely what caught my eye!
@Paindepice_64
@Paindepice_64 20 күн бұрын
Your reviews are so helpful, thank you 😊
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 20 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Appreciate you hanging out. (:
@tadghcr2175
@tadghcr2175 6 ай бұрын
Love the ending. Honestly the philosophy behind Unshoes (who made my Terra Vidas I wear more than any other shoe).
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Unshoes is def the OG or BF sandals. The Vida's look cool, 100% hemp sounds great!
@tadghcr2175
@tadghcr2175 6 ай бұрын
What's really nice is they're so easy to wash! I can just scrub them by hand in the sink with a little Dr. Bronners, get all the soap out, leave them to dry in the sun. Then there's no gunk inside or outside, and the hemp canvas is nice and stiff again 👍
@longneckproductions3788
@longneckproductions3788 2 күн бұрын
Love my Forest Esc but definitely not waterproof
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 2 күн бұрын
Yea, it's a pretty soft leather, although it can be made a bit more WP with some balsam (beeswax/lanolin).
@slavasss2189
@slavasss2189 6 ай бұрын
Surprised not to see marrell in video...vapor and trail glove are very good
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Yea, I tried one years ago and it was pretty nice, although narrow. Vibram sole is always a plus.
@tjs1189
@tjs1189 6 ай бұрын
How the hell did you manage to not mention a single shoe I have in rotation haha. Vibram KSO EVO, Luna Venado, Lems Boulder boot, Vivo ra 3 lux, and splays (I saw those in the video). Too many to choose from these days
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
There's so many barefoot shoes out there now it's a blessing and a curse, ha!
@StanleySimons-ek4dz
@StanleySimons-ek4dz 6 ай бұрын
Hey Andrew, thanks once again for a great video. I'm sure your viewers appreciate the time and effort that went into this. I do have a question for you. Are you familiar at all with Tadeevo shoes, particularly the Vegan Bliss training/running shoes? I got a couple of pop ups on them and they look interesting. Would love to know if you have any thoughts on them. Thanks again!
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Haven't tried them, but have looked at them before and they seem like a solid option with vented sides, medium 5mm sole, and a decently wide toebox, as far as I can tell. Similar to the Xero HFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqWah6ZjZ8aKgrs and Zelen kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWbSqmaphpaieaM, both of which I like.
@gibbethoskins8621
@gibbethoskins8621 2 ай бұрын
You should try/review Saguaro, they're actually a pretty decent budget BF shoe, got my self a pair and surprised with how good/durable they are.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 2 ай бұрын
Yea, I've considered them, but I do have concerns. For one, like Whittin, they've directly ripped off the Vibram V-Trek's style, which bothers me, but more importantly when I see shoes selling for $40 that tells me that everyone else in the brand's supply chain is getting screwed over in order for them to charge that little, especially the workers in the factory. For a budget option, Lono kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZK5ZXmaeq6cmtk, Xero kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqWah6ZjZ8aKgrs, and Freet kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOtlp-fjZytf80 at least make a solid effort to use sustainable/ethical practices and materials without charging a ton.
@gibbethoskins8621
@gibbethoskins8621 2 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts hmm yeah interesting point, but also assumptive as I doubt some of the other companies charging exorbitant prices are squeaky clean when it comes to ethics and business practices. Perhaps it's what the BF industry needs to bring down the exorbitant pricing of brands like Vivo price capitalising on the lack of decent competition. I personally can't afford them so had to find an alternative, here in Australia there was virtually no other options. Hopefully as BF shoes become more common and more brands pop up, the pricing becomes more reasonable. Thanks for the info 🤙🏽
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 2 ай бұрын
@@gibbethoskins8621 Yea, like I said, Lono, Freet, etc, aren't perfect, but are at least making a solid effort. For $40 you 100% know everyone in Saguaro's supply chain is getting extorted, because it wouldn't be possible to deliver them at that price any other way. Vivo charges what they charge because they're simply the best in every way. They're, durable, flexible, well designed (although some models look dumb/Nike-sih, imo), and made with premium materials at a higher ethical standard than pretty much any brand, except maybe Wildling. They can't magically do all that for bargain prices. I totally feel you, though-it's frustrating that sustainability is expensive. The whole thing comes down the the richest 1% controlling more wealth than the 99%. Realistically, Vivobarefoot is a gnat on the radar compared to tycoons like Bill Gates.
@gibbethoskins8621
@gibbethoskins8621 2 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts I totally agree regarding the 1%, especially regarding that parasite Bill Gates lol. Thanks again for the info and the reply 🤙🏽
@RagnarHoff
@RagnarHoff 6 ай бұрын
Do you recommend other brands that has gone the same route as Lems Primal collection, Softstar Primal collection, Fivefingers and Realfoot? That almost clown shoe-like shape for full toe freedom? I have wide feet so other brands than mentioned above, i have to go up a size to the point it gets way too long, but it's the sacrifice i have to make. And Vivo's styling are so damn cool it's hard to pass up.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
As someone with medium feet I find that shape to be overkill. If your feet fan out quite a bit, then they certainly would be more comfortable. If you feet are just wide, not extra-wide, then Vivo might work, but def check the sizing templates to see. FiveFingers actually don't look that wide, they just stretch out to whatever shape your toes have.
@jeremysuggs8345
@jeremysuggs8345 6 ай бұрын
Hey Andrew, have you seen the Softstar Camino sandal! Super interested in a barefoot style Birkenstock style sandal and this sure looks like it but wonder how it actually stacks up!
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Oh cool, yea I saw that a while ago before it came out. Looks great with a VIbram sole. I used to wear Birkenstocks in HS and loved them but hated the arches.
@jeremysuggs8345
@jeremysuggs8345 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts love the channel, Got a pair of Astral Loyak’s and been on the barefoot train since. Thanks to you I’m now in Vivo’s!😎👍Gday
@KobevanReppelen
@KobevanReppelen 6 ай бұрын
My Primus Lite Knit's (Acid Lime) are on the way and I ordered a first pair for the girlfriend :-)
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Nice!! Those are my fav Lite's, since they've got the best of both casual and training. Have fun out there!
@nar____
@nar____ 3 ай бұрын
Where can I buy the Saltic boots in the U.S.? I can only find them being sold for euros or Czech crowns.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 3 ай бұрын
I believe it converts automatically when you pay at checkout. You can just do a CZ to USD Google search if you want the exact price.
@User-Tal1951
@User-Tal1951 5 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, which shoe would you recommend for long city tours walking? I used a vivo magna leather and my feet killed me in a 4 days tour in London ( could hardly walk after the second day, in the fourth I was almost crawling 😅) but this was last year, now I'm more advanced with barefoot
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 5 ай бұрын
Yea, the Magna's too thick for city walking. You want something that's 3-4mm with a minimal road sole. The Primus series is a great option... + Primus Lite Knit kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5XJYoVoj5d-d7s + Primus Asana kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3XopSbmaajaq8 + Sensus kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4O5kJ95qt2lmdE
@User-Tal1951
@User-Tal1951 5 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFoltsI was considering vivo lite 3 or all theater IV. Are they also a good option? Sensus doesn't even have a insole. Can it really handle the amount of walking? What is this road sole that you mentioned?
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 5 ай бұрын
@@User-Tal1951 Between the Lite and AW it's just about how much you need water resistance. My original Primus Lite's were 3mm like the Sensus (no insole) and I wore them for both working 8+ hours on concrete as a shoe salesman and running on roads. As long as you use a smooth stride, there's no need for padding, as your foot will come down softly. As with any new shoe, it's a good idea to work it in gradually so your feet can adjust and strengthen.
@User-Tal1951
@User-Tal1951 5 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts yes, I only do smooth stride with front feet landing (I practiced a lot the walking style, and no longer land with heels). It will be two years of only barefoot shoes soon. I checked your videos above about the Primus and Sensus, they do look more comfortable, but I didn't like theire look 😄. That's why, I am thinking more about the lite or AW( hope they can handle a possible new challenge in the future.
@Knotdead73
@Knotdead73 6 ай бұрын
I've had 3 pairs of Xero's shoes and never again. The Toe box is NOT wide. They have somehting like 4-5mm less than the Vivo's. I've measured them trust me. I still have a pair to sell here if someone is from Canada
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Yea, it's really frustrating, because they make great shoes otherwise. I've told Xero this repeatedly and they'd probably increase profits by like 2x if they just added a bit more room. Idk what the their reasoning is.
@slavasss2189
@slavasss2189 6 ай бұрын
VIVO also often short and narrow and also shallow jn toe box dept 😅😊
@Knotdead73
@Knotdead73 6 ай бұрын
@@slavasss2189 Vivo are definitley wider than Xero, can't debate that. And, they last 10 times longer. I've destroyed the first 2 pairs I had of Xero in a year, I've had all my Vivo's for over 3to 5 years and still intact
@woolengrappler
@woolengrappler 6 ай бұрын
Yeah they have great designs, but need to be wider
@Snaketamer-w4y
@Snaketamer-w4y 5 ай бұрын
They used to be wider. At some point they changed the last. They may have had to change production facilities. This happens all the time with Chinese manufacturing. But I still want a wider Xero shoe. I can't wear them anymore.
@sahntahdemon
@sahntahdemon 6 ай бұрын
Wait the Primus Trail FG Knit is WIDER than the standard version? For some reason I thought it was the opposite.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Why, have you tried both? The original Primus Trail FG def felt more slim to me.
@sahntahdemon
@sahntahdemon 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts I'm just comparing the Primus Trail FG 2 to the Primus Trail FG knit.
@andrewwinchel4659
@andrewwinchel4659 6 ай бұрын
I'm looking for a video that covers durable and tough hiking barefoot shoes that are cactus and sharp rock resistant in places like Arizona.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
The Vivo Magna FG has a tough medium thick sole and rugged leather upper kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIqsiHxqbM2ipaM and if you want super protective, then the Magna ESC has more beefy lugs while still being flexible and breathable up top. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqDKZZanedV0eZI
@scottd4610
@scottd4610 5 ай бұрын
Jim Green Barefoot African Ranger.
@MaximC
@MaximC 4 ай бұрын
Andrew, what do you think about barefoot shoes for those who have flat arches/flat feet? Is it true, in your opinion, that people with flat arches actually need/benefit from cushioning/support in their shoes, or is this yet another misconceptions (like the one which says that we, in general, even those without any foot conditions, *need* support/cushioning in our shoes)? Btw, am I wrong using terms "cushioning" and "support" interchangeably? Thank you in advance.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын
Barefoot shoes are great for flat feet! I had borderline flat arches back in 2017 and, without a doubt, cushion and arch supports made it worse, because my feet just became weaker and more exhausted from trying to keep steady on squishy foam. When I transitioned to barefoot shoes, my arches raised and became much stronger, to the point where they're now medium height. Also, yes, cushion and support are different. Cushion is just padding. Support usually usually means more firm devices, like inserts and dense stability foam, which are meant to "prop up" a weak foot/ankle.
@MaximC
@MaximC 4 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts Thank you Andrew, you always give great, clear answers! 🙂 What about the transition period, would someone with flat feet possibly feel more discomfort/pain in the first few weeks or months of transitioning to barefoot shoes or no such thing? And should one alternate at first, wear one day normal shoes, next day barefoot shoes, etc. or not really? Oh, and also, in your view, is there like a limit for those with flat feet on how thin of the sole they should choose, for the transition period (that is if there is such a period at all)? Or is it actually the thinner - the better?
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 4 ай бұрын
@@MaximC What I'd do is just wear barefoot shoes for as long each day as you can without any significant discomfort, then go back to your normal shoes for the rest. Each day just gradually spend more time in barefoot shoes as it feels right.
@MaximC
@MaximC 4 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts Thank you.❤️
@fraac
@fraac 6 ай бұрын
you may have enough barefoot shoes at this point :) wish i'd got that grey xero hfs in my size
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Gotta catch 'em all...bare-foot-shoes! But yea, the grey's are a great design.
@MilesLangley
@MilesLangley 6 ай бұрын
Once someone becomes accustomed to barefoot shoes would they run a 100 mile ultra on trails in them? Or is there max distance most people can run in these shoes?
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Nope, in fact some people run ultra's completely barefoot, although you need a lot more callus for that. I've found that I can run much longer in barefoot shoes than in cushion with less fatigue, especially with FiveFingers shoes.
@Anwrimos23
@Anwrimos23 6 ай бұрын
Make a video with your diet and running tips
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
I don't feel like I know the perfect diet, although what I'm eating right now is mainly organic/free-range bison/elk, wild caught salmon, lettuce/spinach, alkaline fruits (kiwi, pear, papaya, avocado, lemon, coconut), veggie juice (celery, fennel, ginger, lime), soaked/sprouted nuts, seeds, legumes, and pseudo-grains (quinoa, lentils, buckwheat, cashews, walnuts, pepitas, pecans). No dairy, gluten, acidic, or processed foods. For running tips, my Zero-Drop Transition video has a lot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OnaHWLhKaYbsk. Anything in specific you wanted to know?
@GIANTSPACECRAB001
@GIANTSPACECRAB001 5 ай бұрын
Such a good job!! Thank you thank you thank you!!
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome, Junpin. Appreciate you watching! (:
@joophunt5569
@joophunt5569 3 ай бұрын
Lens?
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 3 ай бұрын
Lems have a higher stack height and foam cushion, so they're more in the zero-drop category, rather than barefoot. I personally don't care for them, since they're generally either too soft/squishy or too rigid.
@joophunt5569
@joophunt5569 3 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts thank you very much
@Walkerxy
@Walkerxy 6 ай бұрын
I want to try the vibrams but I’m convinced they won’t fit as I have a longer second toe than big toe and their shoes are designed that way. So I’m fucked out of them.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Actually I'm looking at my KSO ECO's right now and the second toe is exactly the same length as the big toe, plus the toe rubber is flexible and kind of folds down to accommodate longer toes, so it might work for you. My second toe is also longer than normal.
@Walkerxy
@Walkerxy 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts fair enough. Good to know. They’ve never appeared such in photos.
@The508ranger
@The508ranger 6 ай бұрын
Have you done a review on the Lems Chelsea boots? I'm rocking a pair of those. 🫡🫡💯
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
No, since I just review barefoot shoes without cushion, but my mom has some Lems Primals and likes them.
@The508ranger
@The508ranger 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts ahh ok. Gotcha. I’m going to have to check out those Chelsea boots your recommended. I like those. Cheers 🥂! T/y
@morgant6508
@morgant6508 5 ай бұрын
how do you rate shoes?
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 5 ай бұрын
I use an algorithm based on width, flexibility, thickness, materials, etc. It's not perfect, but does at least give an objective comparison for reference.
@morgant6508
@morgant6508 5 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts Ok it is a ranking on "barefoot level", not necessarily the quality/durability/efficiency/resistance/longevity of the product !
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 5 ай бұрын
@@morgant6508 It includes durability too.
@johnlee7691
@johnlee7691 6 ай бұрын
This is great, but I can't understand the names. I know several of the shoes, but could you either enunciate the names better or put a title with the actual name of the shoes. You tend to slur your consonants.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Hey John, here's the video in article form with photos and all the names written out: bit.ly/4dJYf46
@DrLeeBrainSurg
@DrLeeBrainSurg 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts Thank you. This is very very helpful!!!! Thanks for putting this together. It is a great resource :)
@Patoybroccoli
@Patoybroccoli 6 ай бұрын
Por favor me gustaría saber el nombre de las pantuflas de lana gris 4:45 ♥️
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
KOW Bamboo/Wool Slipper: bit.ly/3v3AmT6
@Patoybroccoli
@Patoybroccoli 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts thank you so much! So sad because they don’t ship to spain. But thank you anyway, love your channel! ☺️
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
@@Patoybroccoli Idk if their Etsy store is any different, but you could check: bit.ly/3eineSa
@Patoybroccoli
@Patoybroccoli 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts thank you, so kind! But doesn’ t work 😔
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
@@Patoybroccoli The link doesn't work or they don't ship to Spain on Etsy?
@isaac7184
@isaac7184 6 ай бұрын
I wish the term "vegan mesh upper" or just any "vegan" description was a clearer. I would prefer to know if I'm getting something that's mostly plastic or something with some meaningful biodegradable potential. If it's mostly cotton, hemp, etc, I'd be more interested. If the shoe is almost entirely plastic or if it's some ambiguous greenwashed thing (ex. Lono says they use "biodegradable polyester" without publishing proper reference documents or having third party certifications), then I'd probably pause and think harder about that purchase.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Yea, I should have specified further, although you can use the search icon on my website barefootwear.org look up a specific shoe and see its materials or the shoe finder tool to filter for specific materials. bit.ly/49U1Ryo. In terms of a deeper dive on supply chain that's something you'd have to do yourself, because it''s not practically possible for me to do it for hundreds of shoes, and companies constantly change their sourcing/production. That said, Wildling and Vivobarefoot are the two brands with the highest level of sustainability and transparency/certification.
@isaac7184
@isaac7184 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts Thanks! You do more than enough good work tbh. It's honestly more on the companies to communicate these things effectively, or at least not be misleadingly ambiguous.
@jamesclawson9243
@jamesclawson9243 6 ай бұрын
Vegan leather is always plastic. But I 100% agree with you. I feel like companies use the term vegan is to give the illusion that the material is good for the environment when it's most likely non recycled plastic. And if it is recycled they are pretty good about mentioning that usually
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
@@jamesclawson9243 To be fair, vegan is also a common search term. Like, no one is searching for "synthetic shoes," but a lot of people are searching for "vegan shoes." The reality of the internet is that you have to use the terms people are searching for, or you'll never get found, but yea, more transparency is always a good thing when it comes to materials.
@vow9343
@vow9343 6 ай бұрын
​@@jamesclawson9243That's not true. There are vegan leathers made from other materials that are biodegradable, such as cactus, pineapple, mushrooms, rubber, corn, hemp and new ones are popping up all the time.
@W4ldgeist
@W4ldgeist 6 ай бұрын
"Vegan upper" is code for: cheap plastic sold at the price of leather.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
Sometimes, but not necessarily. For example, synthetic can be made into a finer mesh for hot weather without sacrificing durability. You can't make a thin durable mesh with leather.
@W4ldgeist
@W4ldgeist 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts The thing is: synthetic is cheap. You get the same kind of mesh, from the same materials and the same quality, made in the same factories from some China brand as well as Vivo Barefoot. One costs a third of the price. I am not saying that certain materials are not functionally useful, they definitely are, but some materials are just... cheap, sold at a premium. I am not a fan of synthetic materials because of the turnaround. These shoes are done after 1-2 years. A bit like fast fashion. They produce a huge amount of waste and I try to buy products with turnaround, made from materials, that will not clog up my son's and his children's children arteries for the next 300 years. The whole "vegan" thing makes me angry, because people pretend that this is the "better for the planet and morals" option, while it objectively is easily as hurtful to animals as leather, just indirectly and for decades, centuries to come. If "vegan upper" would mean: made from high quality cotton, made from hemp etc. (there are dozens of plant fibers, that are incredibly durable, functional and bio degradable), then I would nothing but applaud "vegan alternatives" to leather/wool. Vegan is supposed to be the "moral option" (and I really would love for it to be that). To be that, it needs to be cradle2cradle. It cannot damage maybe even more living creatures, than actually killing them for leather. Otherwise, it's a cheap scam, branded to play on the emotions of customers. Then you add the "nicely branded" "membrane" for water resistance.... PTFE coated cotton or synthetic fibre. A forever chemical. It's incredible bad for the environment, animals and every human on this planet, for hundreds if not thousands of years. Especially vegan options have those in them. Why not use oilskin? Made from carnauba wax or some other non animal alternative wax and linseed oil, mineral oil (i get that's not a great option, but still). If those brands would really care about the environment, as their green washing branding wants us to believe, they would look for viable alternatives to some of the worst materials known to men. (A good company in that regard is Mukishoes, that you also reviewed, the are actively looking for REALLY sustainable alternatives)
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 6 ай бұрын
@@W4ldgeist I totally agree with you that natural fabrics are preferable and much healthier for the planet, but you can't expect to change everyone's behavior with one video. Furthermore, the barefoot products/brands that check all the boxes of 100% sustainable, natural, ethical, durable, breathable, etc, are so few that it would be financially impossible for me to only make reviews about them, currently. My goal is to draw people in through a variety of options that are still orders of magnitude better than the ultra cushioned marshmallow "trash in 300 miles" shoes that the majority of the population wears, so that we can all move in a better direction. Finally, it's not that case that synthetic shoes fall apart any faster than natural fabrics. My original Vivo Primus Lite's (all synthetic) are still going after 7+ years. How you treat your shoes is a big part of it.
@W4ldgeist
@W4ldgeist 6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts From your comment I gather that I might have come across as critical towards you, your videos: This is absolutely not the case. I am sorry if I came across as critical towards your work. Your channel is great, your videos interesting, educating and informative. You review some of the shoes that I haven't seen anywhere. I would never demand any KZbinr, that has to make a living to fight a fight of an environmentalist. That's incredibly unrealistic. Continue doing what you do! I wish you all the best :)
@yankeesuperstar
@yankeesuperstar 9 күн бұрын
I like them, but these shoes should be twenty five dollars tops.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts 9 күн бұрын
No brand could manufacture high quality shoes for $25. Consider the materials, manufacturing, shipping, marketing, payroll, healthcare, rent, etc, etc, etc. That would be a charity, not a business, ha.
@BeetleBuns
@BeetleBuns Ай бұрын
I was NOT happy with splay, they are way too expensive for shoes that didn't even last a week before getting a tear, and started completely falling apart at less than 3 months. Awful shoes period, but for how much they cost they're a borderline scam.
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts Ай бұрын
Did you buy them recently? I've heard at least five complains within the past couple months and apparently the new version is not as good as the original ones I have.
@BeetleBuns
@BeetleBuns Ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts about 8 months ago, not sure if that's recent enough to count towards your data though
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts Ай бұрын
@@BeetleBuns Hmm, not sure when they switched, but def contact customer service if they wore out that fast.
@BeetleBuns
@BeetleBuns Ай бұрын
@@AndrewFolts I made the mistake of being upset and just chucking them in the trash unfortunately, so I can't exactly return them or anything. Lesson learned on keeping a cool head I guess lol
@AndrewFolts
@AndrewFolts Ай бұрын
@@BeetleBuns Oh jeez, well, we've all been there before, ha.
ZERO-DROP / transitioning to minimalist running shoes
15:13
Andrew Folts
Рет қаралды 485 М.
When Barefoot Boots Are The WRONG Choice...
10:05
Stephen J Reid
Рет қаралды 20 М.
За кого болели?😂
00:18
МЯТНАЯ ФАНТА
Рет қаралды 2,9 МЛН
Миллионер | 3 - серия
36:09
Million Show
Рет қаралды 1,9 МЛН
Мама у нас строгая
00:20
VAVAN
Рет қаралды 9 МЛН
When u fight over the armrest
00:41
Adam W
Рет қаралды 29 МЛН
5 New Favorite Barefoot Shoes
15:53
Chase Reeves
Рет қаралды 33 М.
BEST OF 2024 / andrew's ten favorite barefoot shoes
26:21
Andrew Folts
Рет қаралды 6 М.
Top 5 barefoot boots CUT IN HALF
24:40
Rose Anvil
Рет қаралды 285 М.
WINTER BOOTS / the best barefoot boots for casual, hike, and snow
39:12
I Tried All Of The Best Looking Barefoot Shoes (These Are My Favorite!)
16:43
How These Weird Barefoot Boots Saved My Feet
18:19
Stephen J Reid
Рет қаралды 174 М.
Top 5 Barefoot Shoes LIES! [Plantar Fasciitis, Bunions & Flat Feet]
16:15
Michigan Foot Doctors
Рет қаралды 132 М.
How to Get a Developer Job - Even in This Economy [Full Course]
3:59:46
freeCodeCamp.org
Рет қаралды 3,1 МЛН
What the Barefoot Shoe Community Doesn’t Want To Talk About
11:50
Ben Vallack
Рет қаралды 3,6 МЛН
За кого болели?😂
00:18
МЯТНАЯ ФАНТА
Рет қаралды 2,9 МЛН