INDESTRUCTIBLE SHOES?! How BULLETPROOF are they?? (Indestructible Shoe Tests)

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How bulletproof are INDESTRUCTIBLE SHOES? Are they really indestructible? The Honest Carpenter tests his pair of "Ryder Grey" Indestructible Shoes for their realistic performance. (And he also annihilates them when scientific tests are done...)
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Indestructible Shoes are footwear from a new company that has been making a big splash thanks to their heavy social media marketing push. I was very happy when they asked if I wanted to review a pair because...I really did!
I tested for 4 main criteria:
--No-slip Soles
--Steel Toe Strength
--Flameproof Qualities
--Overall Durability
I gave the Ryder Grey shoes a very strong B. The no-slip soles seemed to be fantastic. The steel toe endured an extremely heavy impact with a 26 lb. kettle bell. The soles are NOT nail-proof, however. Nor are the shoes themselves flame-proof (though I'm not sure Indestructible Shoes ever truly said that they were).
They are very comfortable though, and I think they look pretty good too!
I feel like these shoes would be best for some factory work, warehouse work, and kitchen work. These would also be a really good option for ANYWHERE that you need foot grip!
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[@mikehernandez697]

If your employer requires you to wear safety toe, be advised that these shoes wouldn't be allowed. These are yet to be certified by OSHA.

[@ethericdezigns1528]

As a truck driver... I can definitely tell you that there's flex around that. My company will tell you they don't care what safety shoes you have, as long as they're steel toe and slip resistant.

[@will5948]

@@ethericdezigns1528 I got marched off site once for having non-CE marked steel toes. Mileage may vary but a day's lost earning cost me more than some marked shoes would.

[@johnathandolencic4360]

there’s one of the numerous companies selling these shoes that claim they are astm, ansi, and osha approves but i don’t know how much i believe that

[@jaxmac990]

@@will5948 when I was hotshotting I didn't wear steel toe on oil well site boss of rig told me to come back when I had them told him I dont and I won't asked if he was refusing load he said yes so I started to leave to return 1200 miles back to origin got to truck stop to fill up tank got a phone call to go back that well boss changed his mind after he was informed they had to pay return fee and ppp was not in my contract, they even untrained and rolled my straps for me such nice guys lol

[@victoryak86]

I bought the boot style but with the same basic features. I’m a carpenter so put them to the test through all the normal things carpenters do. Very comfortable and lightweight. The mesh fabric over the toes though, wore through after like a few days of wearing them. It seems like they could put a toe guard over these areas because they look crappy after just a week.

[@JM-iq1sb]

As someone who volunteers in a warehouse, I'm just going to use these as very durable trainers/sneakers for camping and going to the gym in.

[@michaelcarton3299]

I am considering these as water shoes for shoreline work. I have stepped on glass, nails in boards, and metal. They look like they would drain water well and be better than traditional water shoes. Thoughts???

[@TheGorillawind]

I feel these would be great in the gym for when you drop a weight on your feet not so much work shoes

[@gabrielgonzales5638]

Finally someone with a good nail test

[@roxy_xcxc6869]

Can you try step on Stone Fish can. !!

[@jamesgarvey2090]

These are on Aliexpress for about $25 and an FYI for anyone that has to deal with OSHA or work sites that require work boots, these will not meet any of those requirements as they are not certified. If you want a more comfortable shoe for shop work these I think would be acceptable.

[@danalaniz7314]

Thanks for this review. Really informative. I don't often see this kind of review. I'll definitely take a look at their site.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Dan Alaniz Thanks Dan! This isn’t my normal video, but it was fun to make 🙂

[@brayden3474]

Kevlar is a material that when it's punctured the bullet that is spinning its way through the Kevlar, the Kevlar acts as if it's wrapping itself around the bullet to stop it from puncturing your skin. A bulletproof vest rated for 9mm will have 12 layers each once going in different directions in terms of their patterns. So that tiny little sheet on the inside of the shoe doesn't surprise me if a Q-Tip would stab right through it and into your foot.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks for the kevlar info Miss Skiboot. I didn't know that stuff. Explains a good bit about keeping nails out (or the failure to do so)

[@My84Lude]

I ordered a pair of these shoes 9-9-2020. The per the delivery company, SF Express, stopped delivery as, “2020-9-15 01:01:05 Customer hasn’t pay off related fees. We will follow up.” I presumed the customer was Indestructable Shoes as they chose SF Express as the delivery company. When I contacted Indestructable Shoes the response was “I’m sorry to hear you are being asked to pay import/custom charges. Please note these charges are being imposed by your country, not by us.” OK, however, any such charges were not disclosed in the order process, there was no notification that delivery was being held for these fees, it was only discovered when I began to research tracking to find a delivery date and time for this purchase made 9-9-2020. Has anyone else had their delivery of shoes from this company stopped for these fees? Did Indestructable Shoes not know of the Import/Custom charges when they agreed to sell them to me? Do all seller/manufacturers not include these in the purchase price? I know we are all paying the tariffs, duties, custom fees on every imported product, dah, they are not punishment to the other country, US consumers pay them, however I have never seen a consumer being asked to pay these fees separate from the purchase price. BTW no one has told me the amount owed. No party has told me what it takes to complete delivery. I no longer care. I have filed a complaint with PayPal and Indestructable Shoes for a refund, this could takes many weeks. These look like great shoes if one could get a total purchase price and a completed delivery.

[@moustaphandiaye7146]

I like honest people. Thank you man.

[@RB2G100]

As a painter I feel these would be perfect for exteriors and interiors

[@BearCrossStudio]

I have these shoes (or atleast the amazon version) they are versatile and look good, but really aren't comfortable for running or working long shifts on your feet because of the steel toe. Maybe thats because I have wide feet though. Also my sole is already disconnecting from the base 😕. Just letting y'all know if you plan to buy these shoes

[@Nickgaming2027]

Thx

[@christopherw2233]

I know this post is a year old but I've heard some of the Amazon brand new ones are the same company that makes the original indestructible shoe which is believable.

[@dtester]

2:45 actually their aim was to rebrand shoes from the Chinese OEM "Shandong Gaomi Jubang Shoes" :P

[@appelscha23]

I wear doc martens Jadon as a carpenter. super comfy and if I stand on a nail sticking out I don't feel it bc the sole is really thick.

[@grantfinlay3185]

Got the Ryder green and loved them. Very comfortable and seemed well made. In wet weather they soak up water more than any other shoe I've worn and guarantee wet feet. To be fair indestructible don't claim these to be water resistant whatsoever. After 5 months light warehouse use the sole was punctured not by a nail but by a 14mm nut leaving a perfect nut shaped hole. Seems the sole gets more brittle over time. I was genuinely disappointed as they were so comfortable and I loved wearing them but £78 for a shoe that lasts 5 months is not worth it.

[@onepunchbobby7110]

"How bulletproof are they?" Then doesn't shoot it.......??? Thanks

[@CoronaKirisame]

I imagine a nailgun would be enough to answer that question

[@israel3490]

Amazing video!! I’ve been looking for this for years

[@TheMIBlack]

Thanks for the review, William Zabka!

[@justino7005]

I like how on the commercial they stand in a bunch of nails and they don’t go through, news flash you can do this bare foot, how bout stepping down hard on one nail.

[@MrMoonPanda]

This guy seems to be the only one that mentions that the steel toe adds weight, every other reviewer is like “wow so light and flexible”.

[@KBTHECAT]

They suck don’t buy them I did and after 5 months of working the material ripped from the sole and the sole stopped being slip resistance so waste of money

[@wahyutuban]

@@KBTHECAT so what other shoes like that , light, sneaker , steel toes and indestructible you would recommend?...i am on search through links and infos i can get... thanks in advance

[@victoryak86]

@@wahyutuban my question as well. I wore through the toes on these things in a week ( the mesh fabric. Not the steel!). I initially loved them but was ultimately disappointed in this weakness. The crazy thing is they could easily improve this.

[@rustybrooks8916]

What I'd really like to know is how well these hold up over continual use. There just isn't anyway a truly "indestructible" shoe could be made, but if it can sustain regular use without wearing out for 3+ years, that would be worth their current cost for me.

[@jdtv50]

Make a truly indestructible one piece suit then.. duh

[@kbenk108]

What shoes do you mostly use when doing jobs? In other words, would be nice if you could share the amazon link for a shoe you give an A too....

[@Ram-ft6xq]

Shame I didn't see all the negative reviews first, just ordered a pair, cheap on Ebay. Even in everyday use dont think these will last longer than 6 months before the sole wears out or stitches come off....

[@Nickgaming2027]

Are they good?

[@Miscelanou]

How are they? I ordered a pair and then found out you can't cancel the order once it's paid for.

[@itsmerob6120]

What size bike do you wear? What size did you get, fit? Thank you for the review sir

[@Stuffnstuff650]

Just ordered some using your code do you know about how long they take to arrive

[@Oldmankingspiffy]

I’m looking for a shoe or boot with a steel toe and puncture resistant. Yesterday I stepped on a piece of glass and it went through my work boot

[@jbaldwinLIFE]

They really are indeed great shoes and feel very strong. However, the company is really bad. First off, they are in China. That is not clear on the website unless you dig. So your shoes will take 3 weeks to get to you in the first place. Then, my shoes were about a half a size smaller then I ordered and the company is now refusing to send me new shoes unless I pay return shipping and a ridiculous restocking fee even though their shoes ran too big. So if by some miracle you are able to get the right size I imagine you will love them. Just hope that everything is ok because they do not stand behind their products at all.

[@Spasianinvasion1]

That's probably because they dropship them from China. If you go to AliExpress you can find them on there for around $30.

[@walterroll7109]

They run big, and after only a few times wearing them I have a slice across the top, the fabric is not nearly as strong as it looks. Was really hoping for better than that.

[@CReed-kf7eo]

Just bought my pair. Sold

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

@C. Reed Thanks buddy! I really wish I didn't have to destroy my pair--I was enjoying them! 😆

[@AlexJonesWasRight-oi6hl]

So what shoes have you truly truly found to be NAIL PROOF ( on the bottom . Great video by the way SUBSCRIBED !

[@Chass9999]

My son has gone through 2 of them in less than a year.. the seams suck.. they come undone really quick... Walmart off brand lasted longer than these did.

[@joshd270]

I hate how commercials show these shoes are nail proof by stepping on like 20 nails clumped close together, try stepping on one nail sticking straight up which is what actually happens on jobsites and i have had the misfortune of doing multiple times. I now drag my feet everywhere out of habit

[@pesmadness3639]

Do you think that these are more durable than your 150 dollar adidas or Nike shoes that you would get for school and also do you think it would be good or can survive when being used to play a physical sport ?

[@mattmcdonald7112]

Can't use them for sport, you can't wear steel caps in competitive sport, you should be sent from the field if you do.

[@GenikaXVI]

You realize that they sell at 25 bucks and not as much as you showed, those are just other people selling them at higher price

[@shadow-iz1qr]

I ordered my indestructible shoes off amazon they will be here Saturday

[@amhackedfuckoff3373]

You think these would be suitable for kitchen workers? Almost dropped a heavy ass deli slicer on my foot last week. Also I'm concerned if they're slip resistant

[@greglinski2208]

Watch the video you helmet

[@tylerdunlap1307]

Ah yes, the tire warehouse, my natural habitat!

[@bradhall2922]

I just bought a pair of indestructible shoes. The shoes look nice but as soon as I put it on I could tell there was something wrong. The left shoe was poorly made & where the steel toe started I could feel a protrusion into my toe. Even though the item is clearly defective, they won't give me a full refund, making me pay restock fee. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for a manufacturing defect. Tried to get the company to waive the fee but no luck. Tells me they don't stand behind their product. I'm not buying anything from them again and will advise the same to everyone else I know.

[@VT-ix5oh]

Just an fyi, a steel toe is meant for light to extreme 1 off protection. Dropping a hammer is great, but a 400 lb concrete barrier block for example, albeit rare , would crush your toes into mush, the steel to cap would at worse cut your toes off but protect them. There is no steel toe boot on the planet that would be usable after an incident like that. The odd shape of the toe cap after a 6 ft drop with a 26 lb weight is a traumatic accident in the real world. One off protection is what you would need. If the shoe or boot look damaged after such an event its because your foot is safe and you buy yourself another pair. You don't use a can of fix a flat twice.

[@mattmcdonald7112]

I was gonna say nah, so went and got my steel cap boots and dropped a 30 kg steel spike on them. You might be right but I didn't find any deformation past the leather, but I felt once the material had been dropped it would be foolish to test further until I get my new set of boots next month. Myth busters did some tests, varying results I'd say. Modern composites should take 6000lbs of rolling pressure, but most drops on toes either hit the foot outright or the head and kill the worker and falls and pressure are totally different scenarios. Interestingly as far as I can find there is only one case of the steel cap curl incident, but that could be lack of reporting. I feel steel caps have come on a bit since then, it would be cool to test, I think I'll do that when my shoes roll around their annual replacement.

[@mattmcdonald7112]

Also bear in mind, compared to my John bull composite boots (steel toe with some sort of shell inner, might have to cut them open one day and find out) , these are absolute cheap trash. As I said in my other comment, I dropped 30kg, 66lbs from about 5 feet and zero cap deformation. I mean these Ryders aren't up to modern standards.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Still not safety rated for construction sites. No ankle or heel protection.

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

The only 100% fireproof materials I know is hempcrete and diamonds so unless your some Gucci Cinderella I highly doubt your shoes are fireproof

[@qlasalle]

Hempcrete sounds cool af

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

@@qlasalle is one of the products the government would not recommend you since is pestproof, waterproof, fireproof ect and will stand the test of time since the oldest temple made of hempcrete was built 2000+ years ago... But i think is not crackhead proof so careful what you use in the hood js

[@DeFaulty101]

I watched b/c I actually wanna know if it provides adequate protection from bullets.

[@ronpride5110]

Have you tested Archon Men's N1 Steel Toe Work Shoes?

[@chadbriley3236]

These are the worst shoes I've ever bought. Extremely uncomfortable and you can feel every pebble underneath your feet. I returned them and they charged me a 15% restocking fee as well as paying to have it shipped. I paid 90 dollars and returned 65 dollars after all the return fees.

[@seangonzales2674]

Also I noticed the shoes laces are different as well so as for these INDESTRUCTIBLE SHOES yes they are wack I will let you know about THE INVINCIBLE SHOE COMPANY when I get their version lol

[@shaun9209]

They cost 25 bucks in aliexpress. Don’t waste it on these generic wholesale site.

[@MOTOGLOCKG3]

What are your ideas on the shoes to be worn for security guard?

[@connorwildeman3048]

you can buy these for 25 bucks on aliexpress, and yes... they are the same exact shoes:/

[@TheValanceer16]

Ill stick with my Carolina work boots

[@alanjaff7]

Where can I ordered it

[@GA-1st]

Great video! Evidently they make a shoe with a "steel midsole." I assume the model you tested had a kevlar midsole as you referenced.

[@traeharding1282]

Thanks for the vid and love that you said acting like a normal human being

[@seangonzales2674]

and test by Intertek and meets the requirements of ASTM Specification ASTM F2413-18 as tested by ASTM Test Methods F2412-18a so I guess I'll have to test the ones I buy from "The Invincible Shoe Conpany" Not the Indestructible Shoe Company" I also so knock offs with tons of color and designs with horrible reviews. Guess thsts what you get for buying knock offs and not the real shoes. Ill post a video soon.

[@travisk9467]

Look up ryder safety shoes on Amazon. Same exact shoe for 20$ They're knock off Adidas shoes. The shoe with 3 stripes is written on them in German. Cheap shoes from China but they do have a Kevlar insole.

[@kentuckymonkeys]

Travis K Chinese German shoes 🙄

[@xXRaffleXx]

@@kentuckymonkeys lmfao😂😂😂😂

[@milkyway8507]

At least with low price they provide you a good service even the quality is class B

[@saYz24]

Mine tore up in a couple of months and it is heavy and uncomfortable.

[@rene5853]

will it walk on trusses?

[@wisps-vn7oy]

Coupon code? I just bought my pair less than a minute ago

[@brayden3474]

Don't you feel dumb hahahah these shoes are straight Garbage, And I always wonder what the targeting audience is for incredibly stupid marketing video's. So in very small detailed information can you describe your favorite type of window you prefer to lick? Note.... there is no wrong answer to the question & you won't be disqualified if your parents help you with spelling or word placement in your sentence!! Have a good day, special little man!!!!!!!

[@wisps-vn7oy]

@@brayden3474 are u ok? Your not even funny

[@roxy_xcxc6869]

Can you try step on Stone Fish can. !!

[@christopherw2233]

So basically I'm fine as long as I don't start shooting high powered nail guns at my feet. I'll take 4 !

[@MP57719]

Are these shoes non slip?

[@aqextj8454]

Aayyy it’s JustDustin

[@Stuffnstuff650]

Do a video like these on the boots

[@martynBVT]

They are way more durable than sneakers and cheaper than most sneakers. Don't shoot a nail through your foot, or jump on single nails good to know XD

[@j.franklin21]

Got an ad the second shoe gore started. A double ad.

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

If your inquire is through science they are actually indestructible just as every other shoes.

[@Garandmasthumb]

There needs to be a foot in it for testing purposes sir!

[@vullrath]

He looks like Cobra Kai guy lol

[@poof9612]

How do they fit true to size run big or small?

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Sliiiightly big on me, @POOF! 96

[@poof9612]

Ok would u go half size smaller?

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

POOF! 96 personally I think I probably would on my next pair

[@poof9612]

Ok thank you

[@poof9612]

Last question how comfortable are they?

[@Stall-FedCalves]

Some of the grapes were squished but, let's ignore that. ha smh

[@wimwoler]

Toes are much stronger than grapes lol

[@rubenmborgesmusic]

Why would you give it an A for the slip test? Because it became less slippery when wet? so does your bear foot. No one purposefully steps on nails, they step on a wood plank with a nail poking out of it and this shoe is not puncture proof. There is no truth in their name or advertising. A typical work boot outperforms these and can be bought at a lower price.

[@ghost2lethal986]

Can you run on these?

[@dennisrodriguez3689]

I would rate them a solid D.

[@Dr.Mcstaby]

well they might be better than my $20 steel toe walmart shoes XD but nothing is indestructible

[@johnkelley9877]

Thanks for the review.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You're welcome, John!

[@Fiducio123]

Ali express 25$ free shipping

[@kotastrophie]

Horrible. I tried them on against thinking maybe they got better but no they actually feel worse

[@timminter4434]

Apparently there osha and ansi approved. I think it's BS.

[@lukassettergren3963]

Just get them for 25 bucks on ali express

[@cmbrown832]

But are they OSHA approved steel toe shoes?

[@Nickgaming2027]

No

[@midnightchurningspriteshaq8533]

Great review

[@haowo.c]

thanks for cupon

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You’re welcome Hao 🙂

[@kennethrdotson1]

Don't purchase those shoes. I made that mistake and they are so uncomfortable. I can't get my money back because they do not have customer service.

[@ThaoNguyen-qq8zg]

Are the shoe true to size?

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thao Nguyen Hey Thao, mine felt maybe a 1/2 size too big for me when I ordered them in my normal measurement. If I get a new pair, I probably will order them a half size down

[@ethericdezigns1528]

I'm a size 13 , and although the shoe feels snug... My toes are not jammed up against the tips of the shoes. So yeah, I'd say they're true to size... The steel cap just feels a little weird.

They don't come in a wide.

[@michaelk487]

Cool

[@primal_inc]

REALLY! YOU UR TEST ARE WAY TO EXTREME FOR THE AVERAGE WORKING PERSON

[@KBTHECAT]

They are no good material ripped from shoe on heel I have Ryder’s and if you step on a single nail it will go through that’s way they show you them stepping on a group there crap now I have hole in shoe and foot there indecrapible oh and they was slip proof for the first week and now there slicks

[@llawlietotero259]

Is it waterproof???

[@jonathanmichela264]

Mesh is not waterproof. Might dry quick though

[@toddperry9860]

Do not try and buy from these people I ordered shoes over a month ago they still are giving me excuses they are a rip off!

[@alanmm6907]

Fuck OSHA im wearing this shoes

[@renegonzalez5097]

1100 degrees and you gave it a C? lol your grading system is failed.

[@andrewhill1570]

Great video

[@shinigami1315]

Your toes look weird... Jk. I was thinking about buying a pair of these.

[@seanh.1460]

Soooo, did I just waste money?

[@danlo1961]

Not worth buying can't wear them all day....certainly not nail proof

[@meandi4437]

I will stick to my boots

[@metuberob]

well ... only lost one toe

[@ThanhNguyen-np9rn]

are these made in china ?

[@dtester]

Yes, Indestructible is just doing a lazy rebranding of shoes made by a Chinese OEM called "Shandong Gaomi Jubang Shoes" If you see similar cheaper shoes on Amazon, then they probably are the same shoe.

[@stanwebb3480]

no way