Never Trust a Fart or These Indestructible Shoes

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@danielpilar4568]

The advertisement tests stepping on multiple nails actually spreads the pressure decreasing the chances of getting a puncture. At least that's what I think.

[@daveodanger]

It’s the same principle as lying down on a bed of nails

[@andrewc9790]

Agreed. It's not false advertising as long as they don't claim puncture proof, puncture resistant sure. Everything is puncture resistant to some extent.

[@caalphaan]

Yup! Stress is force divided by the area it is applied on. Having multiple nails distributes the force and therefore each point experiences less stress like you said.

[@randyyeung9285]

Yes definitely. I don't recall ever stepping on a bed of nails, but have many times stepped on a single protruding nail and luckily the bottom of my workboot managed to prevent puncture. Actually watching his video and showing the lack of nail protection on the outer edges, I really need to take a closer look at my own workshoes. I have had times where a nail has come in sideways as he described in the video.

[@xenonram]

It's similar to a bed of nails, but it's less about force or pressure and more about friction. A nail is pretty much a zero-area point load (if you want to calculate the area of the point of a nail, assuming it's slightly blunt, it would be about 0.01 in^2, and a 200 lb person would exert about 40k psi on a nail). So 20k psi, even divided among 5 nails is 4k psi. So still a ton of pressure. Same goes for force. A bed of nails has hundred of nails, and truly does spread out the force and pressure. Adding more nails increases the friction and increases the force required to get it to puncture.

[@hedening3204]

I don't trust a single ad from Instagram, FB, or TikTok, period

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Smart

[@Dabagel100]

Its like reverse what they want and its glorious lol

[@jesmondo5785]

It's funny how literally everybody knows not to trust those wanky ads 😂. There must be some reverse psychology somewhere! Like maybe somewhere else the same company advertises to be the official brand of this shoe and charges 3x as much?

[@duckmeat4674]

@@jesmondo5785 they do it because it DOES work, not on you or me, but if it didnt work you wouldnt see the ads in the first place

[@HelloThere156]

The whole purpose of those ads is for u to make a quick impulsive trash purchase 😂😂😂

[@Personalinfo404]

Also you have to realize they advertise them stepping on multiple nails at once. This distributes the weight. It's the same way you can lay on a bed of nails without being hurt.

[@MichaelHarto]

Try stepping on 3 nails and see if that works the same distribution as bed of nails

[@webpombo7765]

@@MichaelHarto You're missing the point

[@MichaelHarto]

@RSh-12 try it

[@MichaelHarto]

@@webpombo7765 the point is weight distribution, it's not magic. Adding a few nails doesn't mean you can avoid being punctured. You need a certain amount of nails to distribute weight safely without puncturing. That's why bed of nails is FILLED with nails.

[@andrewhenshaw4067]

This is a very good point. The more nails the harder to puncture. (The worst thing is that it might LOOK more impressive with 3 nails instead of 1 when it really is the other way around)

[@ElvenSonic]

When I worked at Fed Ex, we were very much actively encouraged to specifically purchase these shoes. They had ads for them on every screen in the warehouse, all of the managers wore them, and at orientation they had a QR code for the website they had everybody scan to purchase shoes from. My pair was around $45. It lasted about a month, and I worked ~part time hours with some overtime (30-35 hours a week). It did not stop nails and other sharp objects from piercing the shoes. the steel toe bent and injured my toes. They were extremely uncomfortable, and even with the cheap insole, id leave my 6-7 hour shift with borderline crippling foot pain. And I obviously wasn’t the only one. Pretty much everyone I talked to their hated these shoes and opted to get either more comfortable shoes or more durable work boots after they inevitably fell apart after a month. Management still swore by them though, and called us clumsy and stupid. Have to think if there was some kind of incentive or something. ps fed ex sucks for the love of god don’t work there

[@vla1ne]

Someone was getting a cut of the profits. And clumsy? If the shoes dont last a year in a basic work environment, then clumsy is not the reason. Poor construction is.

[@ThatGotDaymBoogie]

How are you stepping on nails at Fed Ex? It's not a construction site.

[@Mastafa_G]

@@ThatGotDaymBoogie you deliver to construction sites thoooooooooooooooo ;D

[@TheDarkLasombra]

@@ThatGotDaymBoogie makes a good story

[@alexanderlapp5048]

Those don't look like shoes I would wear to work. I all depends what type of work you do. If you are management and sit at a desk most of the time or walk on carpet, those shoes might last a long time. I might wear those to the beach to protect my feet from rocks on the lakebed.

[@chitoryu12]

The secret to Kevlar is that it's specifically not puncture-resistance. The fibers work against projectiles by "catching" them like a net. They can be easily cut by knives, spikes, etc. This is why separate stab-proof vests are made.

[@inominado1975]

So you can sugest something better ?

[@stahlhelmturtle9822]

​@@inominado1975 to Kevlar or the shoes? For Kevlar, far better stab resistant options exist and there are even body armor vests that are both bullet and blade/stab resistant. For the shoes, literally any brand of reputable work boots would make better footwear. If you want boots that are puncture resistant that use aramid fibers like Kevlar then Nike makes desert boots that are advertised as using Kevlar in the soles

[@Randy-Lahey]

@@inominado1975Vietnam era jungle boots had steel plates in it incase you fell in a trap

[@AnonymousUserAccount]

It’s not Kevlar. Cutting Kevlar fibres with normal blades is very difficult and leaves a ragged, fuzzy edge where the strands are not cleanly cut but abraded or sawn. You were able to cut perfect little circles with a fine scalpel with no apparent difficulty (you didn’t say, so I assume you didn’t find it worthy of mention). It’s also difficult to dye Kevlar, so it’s almost always left in the raw colour state of light yellow. Those soles look pure white. Kevlar is also very expensive (almost as much as carbon fibre), so a pair of soles that thick would cost more than the 45 bucks you paid for the whole shoes (Amazon is now offering a similar pair for £20.60, or about US$ 25).

[@sdqsdq6274]

haha funny that u say that , i would be asking ,is that real kevlar

[@Clove_Parma]

wonder whether it could be a low grade aramid stitched into a canvas? Since Kevlar is just DuPont's name for the material, maybe it's at least a bit cheaper to integrade into the fabrics? thoughts?

[@MrBurrrG]

@@Clove_Parma Sounds like it yeah, there are relatively cheap aramids that are waaaay below the level of ''Kevlar''

[@Generalu81]

Yes, you are right, I work for a company that produces these types of materials for all the big brands that make safety shoes, this is a very thin layer of thermofixed polyester weave, usually, there are 2 to 3 layers glued together with reactive polyurethane and a layer of special resin for added strength. 1 square meter of regular material cost from 12-20 euros, the ones with a layer of kevlar costs 80 to 90euros a SQM.

[@notDonaldFagen]

Kevlar being a trademark (but referred to as Kleenex is tissue paper), it may just be some crappy, super thin layerered generic version.

[@pay1370]

I ironically never got ads for these shoes untill i started watching this channel

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

i see them on * not in * construction videos

[@hiddenleaf414]

Welcome to the demograph.

[@iainstuchbery]

If I was the manufacturer, I’d be furious that my ad spend was being targeted so badly. Imagine paying for ads, only for the ad to be shown to people who already know how shit your product is!

[@kcgfy81]

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[@KokoroKatsura]

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[@hanwenyap]

Mythbusters: Sneaker edition

[@leyrua]

How sneaky- I mean sneaker.

[@EstebanLopez-by3ys]

Update grant actually died a couple hours ago

[@hanwenyap]

@@EstebanLopez-by3ys Damn sad. He will be missed by all

[@specy_]

@@EstebanLopez-by3ys was about to say this

[@mattl7424]

Yazza Yap mythbusters think we went to the moon. They suck

[@connorwalker121]

"Bro how much can you lift?" "Oh, like 4 early 1900s dental lathes"

[@nathanboyea9964]

Great video. I’ve been selling work boots for over 10 years and I cannot even begin to tell you how big of scam this shoe is. I don’t have enough time to list half of them. First of all never trust a puncture resistant shoe or boot that doesn’t have a green ‘CSA’ triangle on the tongue. The puncture resistant material should be at lest 10 times thicker, even then, thinner nails like roofing nails will still make it thru with enough weight. A half decent work shoe shouldn’t flex like that, it means whoever made this shoe knows nothing about footwear, or they were too cheap to use the extra materials and labor. I am shocked that these are still allowed on the market in the USA. This company will have a class action lawsuit filed against them.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Your mom scammed us

[@redbullsauberpetronas]

You can't sue a Chinese factory that pumps them out under 30 different names

[@charlespanache7047]

Quick question, what are some reputable shoes? I cant even trust Danners bc theyre made in China. Looking to upgrade soon but idk what to buy. My range is 300$ for work boots.

[@Revelatus]

The advertising for these is really dangerous and unethical. It's only a matter of time until somebody buys these and stomps on a nail to show off their 'indestructible' shoes and ends up in the ER. These things are a lawsuit ticking timebomb. Thanks for making this video and exposing these for what they are, you're doing a good thing.

[@sqike001ton]

It think they have warnings in fine print to cover there a$$es

[@dsbiddle]

Who is going to get sued? Some nameless Chinese factory that will change names and continue to make them?

[@zancrus9629]

@@dsbiddle Yeah not even them because they aren't making the commercial. Its like alot of things on amazon all made in China with different company names slapped on it. I didn't realize how bad it was until I was looking for a docking station for my work laptop. well over 1/2 of what it found was the exact same thing just with a different name on it.

[@JohnDoe-jp4em]

Good luck finding out who originally made them. They probably got bought and rebrandet half a dozen times.

[@rasmachris94]

And I'd imagine the reason that standing on the multiple nails in their advertising and tested by Rose Anvil worked because the nails distributed the weight between three/four nails. If the material [which i dont think is kevlar] was able to resist 135lbs just before the full weight was applied for the most part, if you divide that between the nails you get 1/3rd or 1/4th the pressure per nail and since it looks like it took near 100lbs to pierce, there is no way multiple nails would pierce it - unless it pierced where the material wasn't present.

[@CEROtian9279]

This kind of shoe reminds of those worn by those workers in my parent's factory back in China. Most of them can't afford or just unwilling to pay the money for work shoes like Timberland, so they choose this kind of shoes which are often made by the factories that used to produce military canvas shoes before the Chinese army updated its uniform. Very cheap, probably less than five dollars. This shoe has a somewhat breathable upper which is an upgrade, but I highly doubt it is anything significant in terms of an increase in production cost.

[@driveintherain]

In that case, these shoes serve them well, more protection than average sneakers.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

I dont know how you guys do it I have a pair of typical black chinese slip on shoes with the white shoe lace thin accent & it is literally a sheet of bald car tire tread with a napkin for an insole it hurts to walk in them than bear foot, god damn

[@CEROtian9279]

@@Eduardo_Espinoza I think for many people in this world, shoes are just shoes, and as long as they can cover the feet with some protection they are satisfied. Poor people ( and I am talking real poor people earning less than 3 dollars per day without government subsidy, still pretty common in China today) just don't have the luxury of thinking about comfort.

[@Drownedinblood]

解放鞋 right? They were basically the go to shoe for everything except serious sports for a while and is the definitive working class shoe. I would also say that I notice in Asia, workers have a preference for light weight and flexible footwear over clunky heavy boots. In Japan workers wear tabi jika which are basically canvas sneakers as well unless they are doing electrical work or welding.

[@xXMactabuluSXx]

As a construction worker. I can tell you that Timberlands are NOT real work boots. They are dress boots with a "I pretend to work for a living" look. A job site will eat them up in less than a week.

[@aslamc9288]

This is like a little mini Mythbusters episode. I love the work you put into these videos and how you’re completely up front about your limitations in testing and how well you explain everything. To the point that someone like me, who hasn’t been near shop equipment since the 8th grade can still understand all your results and your testing methods.

[@Robo-xk4jm]

Except for the very fatal flaw that the cheap amazon knockoffs are a terrible baseline compared to the legit brand 70-130 dollar shoes and boots, and his initial "testing" being if you would be fine standing still as someone started to saw your shoe and foot in half, saying this is a mini mythbusters episode is an insult to mythbusters and all of science

[@Knoxvillemoto]

This is why you always see these "test" using multiple nails. It allows them to distribute the total load over a larger surface area and reduce the stress at any one point. It's the bed of nails -shoe edition-

[@willys5884]

I looked at these shoes, excited to hopefully use them on my interior construction sites. Being mobile throughout the city, I do a lot of walking and hate changing to runners between sites. Upon asking if they were CSA approved, they had said "not yet". I even looked into having a mobile CSA rep test/review them and they refused. I did find in my research, the threshold for CSA approved puncture resistance/proofing is approx 350 lbs on 1 nail. It is supposed to replicate a large person walking and unknowingly stepping on a single nail. Safe to say these would indeed fail, but I do hope in the future they can create something up to this standard.

[@charlespanache7047]

They're only good for roofing. The complete lack of sole and cushion support will leave your feet feeling like a 8hr day was 14 on non stop ladders. Trust me these shoes only shine on a roof where the steel toe prevents crunching of the toes on steep roofs.

[@fredericv974]

Talking about puncture resistance of PVC soles while wearing a Vibram cap. That sarcasm is legendary. :D

[@sacer666]

They are 100% a cheap gimmick. I ordered a pair and it took like 4 months for them to arrive. When they did, the rubber where the shoelace goes through immidetaly broke. Got in touch with customer service and they promised me a new pair. 1 and half years later and they still haven't sent me the new pair and their customer support is ignoring me.

[@austinwanner449]

i saw these like a year ago and i never trusted them. they seem super sketchy. frankly i don't trust anything advertised on youtube

[@mrandersson2009]

Testing real safety shoes would be really interesting. Additionally you could also explore several aspects of ergonomics both for safety and fashion shoes. For example weight distribution, stability, ankle support, breathability, etc. One test I would really like to see for all shoes before you destroy them is how slippery are they in wet metal. I have danced many times on top of metal lids escalators and so on, because of some crappy soles (vibram you should be in the skating business!!). The test could be a 45 angle wet metal lid a shoe with a heavy weight on top and measure how fast it slips down the lid. Many safety shoes do have indeed anti-slip soles, but most fashion and hiking shoes are complete crap in this respect. Thanks for the videos

[@demonsangells]

I bought these for 40 euros two months ago. I'm an Extruder Operator (plastic extrusion) so I have no dealings with nails, but it has protected my toes from heavy items falling on them, quite a few times already. They are light, easy to put on and off, they don't slip, and there's good air flow. Overall, I'd say they are fairly priced shoes that get the job done.

[@ImTakinMeFishin]

“We’re gonna run tests to see if These shoes are actually indestructible.” One Single test later: “yea they’re not indestructible...”

[@oh1125]

He didn't even attempt to puncture the kevlar WITH the rubber outsole. He did individual tests of JUST the kevlar seperated from the outsole. Terrible testing...

[@ILonelyWolfI]

@@oh1125 That´s because it would make no difference: it can already pierce the rubber layer more easily then the kevlar. If you put all your bodyweight on your foot, IF it can already pierce the "protective layer" of the kevlar, then that little rubber wont be much of a problem. It would have maybe made a difference, if the protective layer was on the outside and the rubber inside ( as a cushion for example).

[@codyhill2311]

Lmao it was over the moment he cut into it the term indestructible means it can't be destroyed tearing into it meant it could be destroyed therefore it's already a lawsuit based on name alone😂

[@naruspheal1831]

@@codyhill2311 you're stupid if you really think thats how that works

[@danc2014]

So if it goes thru one sheet then it will go thru 50 sheets too? That's not how it works

[@michaelsonsarmiento5943]

I just bought them for the steel caps, these shoes are comfortable to wear when I was working in a factory. Can't complain for the price.

[@beaubreau]

They are drop shipped shoes. They are even cheaper. Mark ups are like 100% on these things. Wholesale will run you $5 but individually you can still get them for like 10 bucks. I just dont understand how people fall for this stuff. I can get cole haan shoes for like 30 bucks on sale. Why waste your time with this junk... especially paying someone else to ship you the item from a Chinese vendor instead of just ordering directly.

[@SethV8]

@@beaubreau cause most people don't have to stress over a few bucks unless you suck with your finances. I couldn't care less how cheap they are.

[@338renegade]

@@SethV8 this translates to "I will be buying subpar products to save money while paying dramatically more for them than needed"

[@SethV8]

@@338renegade if that’s how you interpret what was said than good luck in any literature class. You must struggle with interpreting intent in language.

[@SethV8]

@Anthony Wash for most people, the time investment to find the “best” product often yields diminishing returns. This is mostly due to over saturated markets and deceptive sales tactics. You can’t expect everyone to care as much about the little things as you do.

[@jensrb50]

Why do some of the people in my age need to have sneaker style shoes on the construction site??? I have shoes for safety and clothes for safety . Fashion isn't a thing of importance in this field of work .I want shoes that protect my ankle . Supports stepping on a ladder without bending flexing and slipping etc.

[@xenonram]

They're idiots. Plain and simple.

[@fish9468]

Some people just want more durable than average shoes. Nobody serious about construction would wear these unless they are on a crazy restricted budget.

[@Jon3er]

adidas makes good work shoes that look like sneakers

[@iamtoast3397]

There are places other than construction sites where toecaps are mandatory 😛 I used to work in a powder coating plant where it was fkin' hot, and any impact was going to be coming from above (objects falling from the overhead rail) so ankle protection wasn't such a concern. Plus anyone not actually working the line (e.g. supervisor, workers from other departments passing through) could easily avoid risk areas but needed toecaps *just to be allowed to walk through the room*. Those of us on the line wore 'proper' safety boots, but I can understand why some of the other employees would wear bare-minimum-compliant shoes.

[@jensrb50]

@@iamtoast3397 I understand your point but I am sure these toe caps don't protect you .These shoes are not certified so it could be more dangerous than wearing normal shoes .The cap could cut your toes of etc. My problem is that this product could give someone a false sense of safety

[@cccalhoun]

Theyre "indestructible" IF you're used to wearing cheap flip-flops in Asia...

[@shelovesthecoco3037]

that is raicist…

[@jesseeades1434]

@@shelovesthecoco3037 ah a snowflake. What calling them flip flops is racist? Or the fact that an area of the world is called asia?

[@robertonome2448]

@@shelovesthecoco3037 he didn't say that tho

[@EDFCentral]

@@shelovesthecoco3037 That was not a racist comment. It was an observation on an area of the world that primarily wears flip flops as normal everyday wear. It's a fact, not a racist statement.

[@jmh1189]

@@shelovesthecoco3037 How is that racist? I'm asian. Don't find it offensive in the slightest.

[@GTChase89]

I am not sure how I ended up watching your Channel or why I keep watching shoes and boots, that I probably will never buy, being torn apart but it is fascinating.

[@atelier_nilsson]

I have operated with real army kevlar, and i tried to brutally stab it and cut it, and nothing happened.. nothing. So this kevlar is bad..

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

ya i wonder how ez it was 4 him to cut out the samples w/ his scissors

[@Chrissy-jp4jl]

I've had to repair equipment that had kevlar tubing around the wires. The moment of confusion when you try to use scissors or an utility blade without damaging wire and so on... and it does absolutely NOTHING...

[@zimbu_]

It's some cheaper aramid. Kevlar is pretty expensive and a registered trademark of DuPont, Chinese shoes costing less than 50 bucks aren't going to have it.

[@cccpredarmy]

If kevlar is bad... It's not kevlar 😅

[@hocadidilyocuttCAP]

Well it’s settled then I guess

[@TsukiraLuna]

Some guys ad my job bought these, they all had them replaced within the year.

[@ta4936]

How long would shoes normally last? The biggest plus of these is their weight.

[@F0XD1E]

Any job that actually requires puncture resistance would never allow these. You'd need OSHA grade certifications.

[@Gorbgorbenson]

T A a good pair of shoes should last longer than a year for sure.

[@aamry]

@@Gorbgorbenson in construction, I was lucky to get 6 months out of a good pair of boots.

[@Hazztech]

So like a normal sneaker lol?

[@thaisadler]

the dedication this guy has. Admirable.

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

need to test both layers together. the duality of the materials may add more puncture resistance than just the sum of the individual layers independently.

[@bones7868]

hell yeah love project farm! it's always wonderful to see more people trying to be as straightforward and methodical as possible with their testing.

[@BillPickle]

I've been watching so much Project Farm recently and I think a similar style of testing and objectively establishing pros and cons of similar products could make for a good side series for this channel

[@corwin32]

“Dental Lathe” sounds !?&@$^% terrifying

[@MrMartinSchou]

Nah. All you do is tie the patient down to the spindle, rev it up to 20,000 to 30,000 rpm and get started.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Martin Schou 😂😂😂

[@JohnDoe-vf2yo]

I used one when I worked in a dental lab making crowns, partials, and implants. It's just a big heavy stationary dremel. Though this one was missing its quick-chuck.

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

Great video, Weston! What is the brand & model of your eyeglasses, please.

[@RoseAnvil]

Oakley Pitchman R with safety lenses in them

[@megastoejoe]

I work construction and i've seen these advertised to me 1 time. That's all. They never looked feasible to me. I've seen the 1 ad where they push them as safe work boot replacements, and i raised an eyebrow immediately.

[@mikekolasa6625]

This is the perfect clip you watch at 3 am after randomly watch bunch of different videos

[@justinkase1360]

Project Farm of boots and shoes?! YES PLEASE! Would love to see a work boot series, btw. That is where construction of the boot matters a lot, more so than casual/fashion shoes.

[@MrMega200]

He just did a video on boots today and the indestructible shoes failed against a $50 Sketchers boot. I would rather buy the Sketchers and know my feet are protected.

[@justinkase1360]

@@MrMega200 Yeah, I actually watched it. There is more to picking boots that how they performed in those tests but I think it's great! The Sketchers really surprised me.

[@TGFMusic]

I've never seen this channel before, it just popped up on my feed. I've owned these shoes (but in grey/black) for over a year now. I work in a lab but I work with pallets and nails at least once a week when getting supplies, and have used these shoes to stomp nails down dozens of times, so they do work. I think the combination of the rubber and the Kevlar definitely help. Also, not too many times is a nail sticking up at a 90° angle so that all of the force is at the tip. Most likely scenario is that it's slightly bent even a few degrees, enough to start a bend. Plus when I kick nails down I generally do so at an angle not just straight down as that would be silly. The shoes come from China, had I known that, would not have bought them. American company.. Assembled in China. Also, the insoles like you said, are garbage. Fell apart within a month. Take a little getting used to because they are very light but the steel toe (which is a decent steel toe) is heavy so it's a weird feeling at first. I work with chemicals so it wasn't the best choice since liquids can just slip right through the holes in the weaving, but man do they stay cool.. Never get hot. Overall, the shoe has some positives and it has worked for me, but I would not recommend especially if you work construction or something, there are way higher quality shoes with full protection out there. I just wanted the running shoe look with the added protection (also electrostatic dissipating). Would be interesting to see the puncture test with both materials.

[@CatBarefield]

You seem like a genuinely cool dude

[@Kaysubi5]

And

[@galvanizedgnome]

Its debatable

[@yousad6742]

You wanna blow em?

[@zdogronim]

You looking for man?

[@yousad6742]

@@zdogronim why?You excepting?

[@jdyahoo]

This is far more scientific than some of those tiktok, IG, and FB videos. you are like the mythbuster for shoes...

[@christianhill45]

I got a pair of those as a cheap shoe I could wear to my food service job. One difference though: they were not branded and I got them for 5 bucks. They are actually pretty nice, though they definitely aren't meant for intense labor work.

[@tobyey9134]

Should have tested both of the soles together, the "Kevlar" and the rubber one

[@DeamonReader]

That makes no difference because he was testing how much weight it would take to puncture and once the total weight exceeds the limit of the material, increasing the amount of material will not increase the resistance of the puncture and the puncture would only be limited the the length of the object doing the puncturing.

[@IAmMrGreat]

@@DeamonReader While I agree that it wouldn't have made much difference in this case, more material does increase the puncture resistance, especially so for flexible cloth-like materials since you prevent them from stretching as much and spreading the fibers allowing the point of the nail to go between the fibers.

[@guitarwi3rdo]

Yeah the fact that you can cut this open with simple hand tools was all I needed to see lol

[@toostrong9508]

A razor? Not standing by this brand, I’ve never owned them but could probably cut almost any shoe with a knife

[@guitarwi3rdo]

@@toostrong9508 ok but the point of these shoes was supposed to be that they weren't just ANY shoe

[@toostrong9508]

@@guitarwi3rdo fair enough

[@BirnieMac1]

The algorithm just suggested your channel and I love your focus on the scientific methods The whole combining quantitative testing, qualitative properties and using standardised setups to produce replicable results is really admirable

[@stylianosvita1985]

Guys, please, first look for the safest shoes for your work. Do not count costs. A few days ago, a friend of mine, who worked for a garden company, a machine cut off his three toes. The doctors sewed them but they are still not sure if they will be able to "save" them. He has sent me photos from the hospital about how he is now. I do not wish this to happen even to my worst enemy. Two years before i used to cut one of my fingers very deep. I was very lucky. I suffered a lot but fortunately now it is fine.

[@jesuschrististhetruth2762]

I walk lightly so I'm not worried about nails. They are light and comfortable. Especially for the price. I owned a pair and they were awesome.

[@thedamnyankee1]

"This doesnt really say where it was made anywhere on it" *US Customs has entered the chat*

[@TangoKiloAlpha54]

Came directly from China!

[@melissamiller8801]

Ours came from China, took 7 weeks to arrive only for my husband to hate them. We're being charged 15% restocking fee and I have to pay for international shipping!

[@systdow666]

@@melissamiller8801 pay with paypal use that protection to your advantage

[@ainoaguy]

Im so glad you reviewed these!! Still anxiously waiting for your review for Thursday Boots and Greats sneakers!

[@paperigangsta]

my first thing with the steel cap is that with a shoe with a sole that soft, there's a real risk of the cap tipping back and literally cutting off your toes... :s it should be sturdily molded into the sole, not just standing on top of it (cheap work boots can have the same problem, i've heard some horror stories)

[@charlespanache7047]

The amount force to buckle steel would obliterate ANY human parts. Theyve done multiple tests proving this. If you're afraid that 2k lbs of force will compromise the integrity of steel you should rethink how you operate in the work place; as there is nothing you can do to prevent that level of force. Also go read a book.

[@paperigangsta]

@@charlespanache7047 i'm quite clearly talking about the sole not being a sturdy material and the steel cap being able to tip back because of it (and by doing so cutting your toes off, which i have been shown pictures of when i was working at a construction site), not the steel cap itself breaking or bending? obviously these shoes aren't meant for work like that, but in my opinion it can still pose a risk. also, no need to be hostile for no reason :p

[@tdogaz4114]

First time I saw these shoes on the ad I knew right away they were garbage and I know nothing about shoes 😂 it's just common sense.

[@musclegeek1991]

That was the jankiest compression set up I’ve ever seen. I love it 😂 not everyone has a hydraulic press I guess lol

[@jimbolittle2243]

Myrhbusters did the steel toe crush test. It was an eye opening experiment. The problem I have always found is the weight if you get great protection your shoes seem to weight a ton.

[@cholesterol6703]

SO you said there were better shoes (I suppose for the same or similar budget) and mentioned ... none as an alternative. :(

[@kenja_taimu]

Love the projectfarm shoutout, both your channels are amazing though. Would love to see some test equipment upgrades

[@prestonhart4387]

I am a professional haunted house actor. One of my favorite things to do is what's called "sliding." Basically, you wear knee pads and slide across concrete. I got these hoping that they would be able to withstand the pressure that that puts onto your toe, and within literally 2 days of stunt work (approximately 15 hours) one steel toe popped off, and the other was half-way off. I DO NOT recommend these at all! They totally let me down, especially for what I payed for them

[@Samstar369]

I saw the ad and there was a guy who stabbed the shoe, which he did stab successfully but the video cut off a bit and the guy stabbing it reacted as if he failed to stab it due to the alleged toughness.

[@zinnialai2839]

OMGOSH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDDD

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

Same. We all knew it was bound to happen.

[@victorlarsen734]

When will u do Thursday Boot Company

[@austinwanner449]

probably once he gets a sponsorship from them. they're known to just send their shoes out to people, and since his channel is getting bigger, they might send some to him

[@victorlarsen734]

@@austinwanner449 Hope it will be soon

[@james35813]

Go on Instagram/Twitter and ask them to send Weston a pair of Captain boots

[@CocoKoi321]

@@austinwanner449 lol if they sponser.. he'd just rip them apart most companies don't like that

[@nestum23]

@@austinwanner449 "Cut out the middleman!"

[@daveodanger]

3:33 my soul 😭

[@nikitasidoryuk852]

I hate that noise so much lol

[@daveodanger]

Nikita Sidoryuk makes my spine twist and sends shivers up my back and neck. 🤢

[@daveodanger]

Jello M8 AHHHHHHH! Stop!

[@aryksmith1626]

I just watched the add and looked up a review on KZbin and this was a better review then could have ever imagined amazing work

[@TragicUncle]

I work in construction and got a pair of these because they sounded good but they didn’t last even a month before falling apart(the steel toe literally wore through the thin fabric and came out) and they never stopped any nails from going through either

[@teh-maxh]

Three minutes in and you've disproven the "indestructible" claim.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

i read the thumbnail for that 😂

[@ianrobinson476]

So i bought a pair of these about 6 months ago and so far so good. They are weird at first because all the weight is at the toe but you get used to it. As far as indestructible goes. I have stepped on a lot of nails (not to test but just because of work) and so far none have gone through.

[@mysteryy234]

You should test the actual "indestructible" brand ones

[@rootshahid]

I never though it was possible to have a workshop so clean.

[@gregorystecher195]

People tend to have a misconception that Kevlar is an impenetrable fabric. I have personally seen that a knife with a direct strike can penetrate a Kevlar vest in a solid, stationary object. I rely on these vests every day and am glad I know the limitations and protective qualities of Kevlar.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Imagine how many people have put nails through their feet testing these shoes 😬

[@louis-ericsimard7659]

This is great, I love the level of detail in your shoetopsies.

[@wraith0000001]

Would be interesting to see the rubber sole and the kevlar together under the pressure test and see how they may work together to resist the nail. Otherwise great video, very interesting.

[@JonathanLaker]

I am so glad you posted this video. I purchased these and the fit was poor and they are the least durable shoe I have owned. What's worse is that you can go to wish and buy exactly the same shoe for about £10.

[@user-kb1yo2ny8e]

indestructable shoe: *proclaimed indestructable* Also indestructable shoe: *gets cut fairly easily*

[@evantansimore7634]

the fact that shoes twist so easily sideways is such a bad thing for your feet. Nike marketed this downside as a "cool feature" and now people think its a sign of a good running shoe 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@opnovice1055]

I really don't see how a shoe following the natural movement of your feet is a bad thing.

[@evantansimore7634]

@@opnovice1055 do your feet naturally form the shape of a taco? or twist in a corkscrew 180 degrees?

[@naruspheal1831]

@@evantansimore7634 no but they can twist a small amount, unless you can actually say what the problem is other than this dumb arguement dont comment

[@kinguin7]

A shoe being able to roll into a ball isn't like a great feature, but it's not really bad either. Obviously nobody's wearing running shoes with a shank, so what would be the optimum stiffness? Does a stiff running shoe have to fit your foot perfectly?

[@hocadidilyocuttCAP]

Look out boys we have an expert over here

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

I would trust a pair of Converse sneakers more than these

[@hocadidilyocuttCAP]

Yeah that’s dumb

[@dzanderallison]

Literally switched away from my pair to my Converse for this last roof. No grip on the indestructible shoe.

[@br.jacobchildmic1525]

Once you get the testing equipment you can become the Hydraulic Press Channel: Shoe Edition

[@chunkianlow1297]

Dear sir, the way we tested the hardness of outsole is the put the outsole on a solid flat surface and then use that durometer to press against it. There are two type of durometer, ball head and needle head. Ball head are usually for EVA or expanded material.

[@TengrioftheCrimsonSky]

As others said it's likely not real Kevlar but on top of that you should always play devil's advocate and test the shoe "as is" as much as possible. So redoing your test with all the components of the sole in the same order would be a much more scientific approach. Also while I'm at it, piercing from the side while not impossible (obviously) is much less likely as it requires more force/energy to pierce the same material when the point is even slightly off of 90°. Love your work and can't wait to see what you do next.

[@komradeklutch6215]

"We must be in two different demographics" Well, you are a channel that has videos about shoes, so... Probably.

[@clarencep90]

Lmao demographic. I live in the hood, ive never seen or heard of these shoes.... I want a pair.

[@TheVoltaire1]

I thought the same thing lol doesnt he know about algorithms

[@lance00000000000000]

3:11 never repeat what he is doing. It is insanely easy to cut a huge gash through your hand this way if the knife decides to cut through all at once. You are putting very large ammounts of pressure up and forwards toward your hand.. once it gets started it will easily keep on going through like butter as you not only have pressure but you have speed now and a razer that is pushing the fabric up over the blade giving you a cutting motion. Take it from me, i recently cut through my finger to my bone and cut a groove in my bone by being wreckless like this and while I can take pain fine and it didny bother me I have too many scars on myself to keep adding more. (Also there's the fact that I couldn't bend my finger for weeks without splitting my finger all the way open again. Which may or may not have happened a few times especially since I didn't get stitches like I should have.)

[@scrawnchycat1099]

My man you could’ve just said it was dangerous and just do it differently or wear some work gloves

[@lance00000000000000]

@@scrawnchycat1099 yea but some people like more information and i also felt like sharing that because it was that exact way of cutting that caused me to lose a chunk off my finger. Originally it was my plan to keep it short and simple but adhd makes that hard too lol

[@trophiemantle]

11:47 What brand of boots does he wear? That's the real question.

[@RoseAnvil]

They are red back boots

[@Lazy_Tim]

Great Australian made boots. Love them.

[@8888k]

Tim Gooding The best boots are Australian

[@kapjoteh]

Lachy. SAAAAXXTOOOOOOON HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLEEEE

[@Lazy_Tim]

@@8888k I agree. I' wearing Mongrel steel caps right now. So comfortable.

[@BlitzedNostradamus]

I own a pair of these. After six months, the soles are starting to peel off from the rest of the shoes. Despite the fact the steel toes are a neat feature, especially for my trade, I don't really plan on getting another pair.

[@Clark-do7zb]

Any shoe can withstand a bed of closely grouped together nails.

[@MlackBetal]

Theres a simple rule. it‘s an ad on Social Media? Dont Buy it! Yesterday i saw an ad for Salty licorice and they wanted like 80€ for 1kg.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

yup = as seen on TV but worse

[@Amuh2004]

Ryner Schrott 1Kg of Salty licorice for 80€?! Is it rare, where you live?

[@Scout339th]

At this point, im just going to buy the cheapest version of this shoe for work. Doesnt look to bad, and the kevlar+ steeltoe WITHOUT the shoe looking like a boot is a win to me.

[@gulasch6142]

7:14 who else thought this is an Grinder?

[@mikem9270]

I'm literally in the process of returning mine which took 6.5 weeks to get here. I put them on and immediately felt uncomfortable because the steel tip caused the shoe to not have enough room for my toes.

[@justcause3254]

Sharp, highly focused is not what kevlar stops. It’s the high velocity impact spread out over a large area. A knife will puncture kevlar. A nail will too. But a high velocity bullet, spread out over a large surface area, will be blunted. The kevlar acts like a springy net, absorbing and distributing the energy. A highly focused point will separate the fibers and push easily through.

[@AMM0394]

It’s awesome being subbed since the beginning and seeing the channel go through it’s changes. Love all your videos man, excited to see what you do in the future with the channel. Project farm is awesome 😉

[@marsh2904]

3:33 my favorite noise

[@driveintherain]

Professionals and people who really need "indestructible shoes" aren't buying these... these shoes are for kids, city dwellers or those who wear two condoms at once because "extra protection".

[@poopyhole101]

🤣🤣🤣

[@k_Why]

10:00 in my opinion you got the wrong spot, theres a very distinct moment before this, where the scale goes down to 13 pounds and then rapidly back up to thirty. i think thats where it actually pierced and what you saw afterwards was just some fluke from the weight shifting to the side after the nail hit the bottom

[@Invisible_Socks]

I love Project Farm! We're gonna test that!

[@brianfox340]

I wholeheartedly applaud your high-level testing half-assery.

[@Totalinternalreflection]

Lmao 🤣

[@tonybanks9015]

Uugh! All I cared about was the steel toe portion. The number of workers who have something dropped on their feet or roller over their feet is far greater than the ones walking over sharp Objects. Im a postal worker who has crushed my toes under a pallet Jack more times than I can count. These may be exactly what Im looking for. The most informative part of this video is that I was about to pay double what you did!

[@Trolololole]

How were those garbage shoes

[@tonybanks9015]

@@Trolololole Never bought them.

[@JesusGomez-ph7zm]

"I'm reviewing Indestructible shoes" *Reviews the off brand lmao

[@Koalaparks6678]

Ikr.

[@thomastaylor5239]

This is like the complexities of a Kevlar vest- it may not puncture but can still cause significant trauma to the foot

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

Kevlar is made into bulletproof vests. Bulletproof vests are famously NOT stab-proof unless they contain steel plates.

[@jakerz3970]

Me: These shoes look cool, I will check a review Him: *I sawed this shoe in half!*

[@RubyByte]

Project farm rules, his tests are always thought out and effective representation of the scientific method.

[@hg.chetan]

This channel can learn a lot from project farm if he is looking at getting scientific data . I love this channel but you can't beat project farm or Destin ( smarter every day) for reliable data

[@randyyeung9285]

@@hg.chetan Yeah, definitely these three channels are great information channels and answers questions that product reviews and marketing will never do. Have to say each of these are great and if they get together, they would make a fantastic team. One to deconstruct, another for real-world side by side comparisons, and the third for science and engineering analysis.

[@xenonram]

His tests are not scientific at all. He does ONE test with each of the products. Doing ONE test makes the results statistically irrelevant and null and void. He did a break rest with string grinder line, and tested each one, one time. Derp. Most of his tests are like that, and occasionally he'll do 3-5 trials.

[@RubyByte]

@@xenonram I agree in general that he should do multiple trials or at least affirm that only doing one trial limits the efficacy. However, doing things in a tightly controlled manner the way he does is still very effective. He will usually have a control variable, well contained variables and variation across samples, and do multiple trials to take an average. Within a reasonable budget, he does the absolute maximum possible and it is very useful for consumer informing.

[@hg.chetan]

@@xenonram Agreed. Not statistically significant. However, he isn't funded like the CEN for testing or DARPA for research and does the best possible he can, despite being a non sponsored channel. I would still pay heed to him for whatever insights he can offer.

[@vervonal]

I know they are really expensive but id love to hear your thoughts and a breakdown of the guidi shoes and the leather they use.. Or even Caroll Christian Poell! Really exotic stuff, you should check it out!

[@anachronismic]

Someone would die if he cut up ccps lmao

[@kavsnair]

@@anachronismic for real artisanal boys would faint

[@huberticle]

we have spotted the archive page owner

[@fezzes428]

/r/mensfashion would crucify you for even asking that. so fav ann d piece?

[@austinchasteeny]

I love my guidis but would also love to see a pair ripped up

[@AgroAaronFpv]

That's definitely not kevlar. Kevlar is not white and you wouldn't be able to cut it that easily or puncture it like you did with whatever that was. It's also very expensive.