Lems Barefoot Boot? - (CUT IN HALF) - Minimalist Lems Shoe Review

[@l.j.g]

I’m glad you’ve got an “honesty is the best policy” thing going on man, a sign of a good channel :)

[@l.j.g]

Eric He 0:45-2:20 🤷‍♂️ sounds like he’s trying to be preeeetty dang honest

[@kennethdietz1258]

Opium

[@rqb6731]

@@kennethdietz1258 meth

[@miker5502]

These were the shoes recommended when I had plantar fasciitis, all I can say is they worked in my getting rid of my foot problem. They are super comfy and have stood up They do take getting use to, and it was recommended to only wear them for a few hours each day until your feet and legs adjusted to walking on what will feel like bare feet. Once you do get adjusted they feel fine. Very light! Cheers and thanks for the in depth video. M.

[@vevand513]

I’ve switched to all minimalist shoes this year. I own a couple Vivobarefoot shoes including a pair of their boot. It would nice to see Vivobarefoot shoe be split in half

[@RoseAnvil]

How have you liked the vivid?

[@RoseAnvil]

*vivo’s

[@vevand513]

Rose Anvil I’ve switched all my shoes to Vivos, so I guess they’re ok lol. But honestly they are great shoes. The boots I have are the Scott 2.0 leather with a camera hide lining which definitely keeps you warm. Since they a barefoot style (zero drop) it’s just what I’m assuming is some type of eco friendly rubber and a removable insole. The insole has a “thermal” liner on it the help regulate temperature but I not really convince it fully does what it’s intended to do. The sole of the seems pretty tough so I’m curious on how long they last through the years, along with the leather outer. But as a shoe, Vivos and just switching to zero drop shoes in general my knee pains had from skateboarding for over 15 years have gone and my lower back pain have gone to. And as for the over construction of the shoes I only had them of 5 months and they seem to wearing in good and holding up fairly well. Definitely should check them out. And Xero shoes is another zero drop company with good shoes 🙏🏽

[@mmMariannemm]

@@RoseAnvil I have around 10 pairs of vivobarefoot's and I love their Wild Hide models. The leather on my Tracker boots is nice, construction is solid but to newer ones are a bit different and I'd be interested in how they look cut in half.

[@reedcole5780]

@@RoseAnvil I love my vivo's, I have had several pairs of their shoes and they always last for a really long time. I bought a pair of light engineer style boots from them that were good at first but didn't hold up very long.

[@smzig]

Being able to feel the terrain is a pro in my book. Makes you more aware of your surroundings and where you're stepping.

[@rainymornings]

I agree but you have to know your terrain, walking on sharp mountain cobble in minimalist shoes is really not fun :P

[@gryphonennis1002]

@@rainymornings I do it all the time. Prefer it, actually. I wear nothing but thin moccasins or minimalist shoes no matter what I'm doing or where I'm hiking.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

Depends on the terrain. Where I'm from boots are for protecting your feet from the harsh terrain.

[@thevoyager3903]

Same

[@whitemakesright2177]

Exactly, the groundfeel is one of the top selling points of minimalist shoes.

[@ckm-mkc]

It would be nice if sponsors would comment on your assessments and the reasons behind construction/materials decisions and other constraints.

[@ChaosBW]

It would be nice if corporations could explain how they sleep at night charging hundreds of dollars for this crap. Some of these *shoes* cost as much as expensive high end MotoGP race boots.

[@19jc80]

@@ChaosBW I agree. I also wonder why they are all still manufacturing in China. I can buy a pair of KEEN, made in America, shoes for around $125 depending on sales. Xero shoes, made in China, are about $90. The difference is the KEEN's are leather featuring more complex and difficult construction. The Xeroes are canvas, minimalist, and next to nothing construction. I'd be surprised if they cost more than $20 to manufacture once they get up and going. My point is if they can make KEENs in America and make a profit they can make any shoe in America and make a profit. It's just that corporations choose China to make more of a profit. I wish integrity and the desire to improve our entire economy would return to the boardroom instead of pure greed. It would be cool if Rose Anvil could get an interview with some of these people and ask them these questions. I know it's easy to play armchair quarterback and say things only cost this much, blah blah. So it would be nice to hear from the owners or representatives of these companies why they are okay with selling out to China.

[@robert9595]

That would require them to give a damn about anything other than cash.

[@marcz9482]

Ugly, no customer service, $8 to exchange, feel cheap and feel like they won't last.

[@jsk6390]

I own a pair of Thursday and I have seen other videos on KZbin tearing them up. However, none of those channel gave me assurance of honesty like you do usually. I really hope to see Thursday boots captain or their shoes

[@RoseAnvil]

I definitely want to do them in the future

[@jsk6390]

@@RoseAnvil oh wow, thnk you!

[@mrc6182]

I see these contemporary "innovations" and am continually reminded of the Earth Shoes of the 70's. Same design. Flat, no or negative heel, wide and high toe box. "There's nothing new under the sun."

[@miyounova]

I think when they talk about innovations, they mean more the materials, with puncture resistant soles that are not even 4mm thick for example. Or that manage to have a lot of traction but are still very thin and flexible. Some minimal shoes are also pretty weatherproof which you wouldn't expect. But the minimal, barefoot brands pretty much all agree that zero drop, flexible footware is not new at all, simply because at some point in history, there couldn't possibly be anything else.

[@buckbenelli8]

Loved my earth shoes.

[@mangot589]

@@buckbenelli8 I did too, but let’s face it, they were UGly! Lol. But I’ve always been into comfort rather than looks, much to the chagrin of my in laws lol.

[@PadmaDorjee]

WOW! In my 11 years of watching KZbin almost everyday, I have never heard anyone speak so honestly about integrity and how easy it would become to bend your morals when money is involved from sponsors. I will suggest your Chanel to anyone I can from her on, THANK YOU from Australia.

[@tanjerry315]

I'm loving the honest reviews. One thing you can add is to let the audience know if the sponsor, in this case Lems, is seeing the videos before you publish it. That way we can be sure that they're not reviewing the footage and making sure that anything thing is being taken out from your full honest review. Love your work, keep it up :)

[@JeffLocke1]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Altra shoes/boots yet. I love their running shoes and have a pair of their hiking boots for work. They are the original zero-drop brand, and they are very comfortable while also being supportive. They do strengthen your calf and foot muscles due to the positioning of the foot when the muscle is activated. Its basically a deeper stretch and starting position.

[@stewartxp2400]

Altra's Lone Peak Hiking boot (which I regrettably purchased) is NOT waterproof, nowhere near it. And I'm talking about basic rain walking, not even puddles or anything serious. They leak everytime, they're made in China, and they're uncomfortable for anything other than trail or dirt walking, ie walking on streets or pavement is hard on the feet.

[@boognish.]

I think no one has mentioned them because they’re ugly.

[@anthonyclark9159]

They are pretty expensive for being the same quality as 60 dollar shoes, also several of their models are badly designed.

[@gryphonennis1002]

pretty sure they arent "the original zero drop brand" since they started in 2009 and Steger mukluks started in 1985 as well as Softstar. The products of both companies also being far superior.

[@candybabyeagle]

I, too have Altras and live them. Another option for hiking boots are Oboz. Wide toe box and only a 3 mm drop. A good way to go if you have issues with zero drop.

[@danger2227]

I really appreciate your commitment to honest reviews, it's why I subbed in the first place. Please keep it up.

[@joerausch5756]

Dude, you are the new breed!! This is the kind of channel youtube was created for. You rock man!!! I and probably every single person who watches these videos appreciate the work and research you've put into these videos. You're the man!!!!!

[@patrickroach1921]

I’ve been wearing Lems shoes for 2 years now. After my calf muscles and Achilles’ tendons finally adjusted, the walking stress on my knees went way down...super comfy and light as a feather. I had to go a full size bigger due to my issues with extra wide feet.

[@matthewraleigh5751]

You are a gem in the KZbinr community. More people need to be this honest and helpful to their community.

[@brandoncheek2597]

Have you considered cutting into lifting shoes and or lifting belts? Belts in particular have some boutique type brands like Pioneer Leathercraft and Best Belt and theres the $250+ behemoth SBD belt (which costs so much primarily due to its patented clasp system) and some classic ubiquitous brands like Inzer (who allegedly use board stock in their $100+ belt!). Shoe wise the variations are endless, but you would be drawing a crowd from powerlifting, olympic lifting, crossfit and so forth since we all wear lifting shoes and all wear belts. Your unbiased knowledge would be awesome.

[@LuckyStrikeLT]

Don't know if you've seen but Pioneer did a video cutting open a few belts. I think it was Inzer, Titan and one of their own belts, maybe some others too. Obviously there could be some conflict of interest but I trusted what Pioneer showed from cutting open the belts. In the Pioneer video Inzer belt had a piece of really hard leather in it, I'd say that's true, I had an Inzer 13mm belt for about 3-4 years, didn't conform to my body at all, stayed flat which I didn't like. As for weightlifting shoes, sure it would be interesting to see like Nike Romaleos cut in half but I don't think you'd find much inside since the main goal is to make them as stable as possible so it's probably all plastic in the heel and some models don't even have any leather on the uppers anymore.

[@JanessaMUA]

I'm happy for how fast your channel is growing and congrats on the sponsor! I like that you're being super honest. Hope you get many more sponsors!

[@audigit]

I watched this review months ago, and I had never tried Barefoot boots. I bought a pan several months ago, and I love them. I have one bunion, and usually require orthotics, but no so with these. Thanks for all the cut-boot videos. I'm very happy with your review.

[@RowanTE]

My pair of these Lems has lasted many years, not much grip left but they were worth every cent. I bought a pair of much more expensive Camper minimalist shoes and in less than a year have stitching coming undone.

[@blaisearwyn3405]

Never heard of Lems before, super interesting.

[@davidnalls8628]

You would not believe how comfortable they are. It’s like your feet never get tired. Unlike any other shoe or boot I have.

[@TheRazmotaz]

Have wore them for years now. Very much like them. The soles are soft enough to have a little "feel" to them. Have the Vivo's as well, but I find their soles have too much isolation for me (too firm). And my favorite sandals are from Xero as well as general sport shoes. I actually like the Primal 2 from Lems better except the toe protection on the top doesn't cover enough and so my nails dig through the upper.

[@bbrachman]

I was given a pair of these boots. I have been wearing them every day with Darn Tough wool socks. They are absolutely terrific. Especially with a bad knee. I don't work in a shop or go hiking. I wear them in my work studio and during work on my computer. With the wool socks, the lining does not smell at all. I wear these even though I have two pairs of Redwing boots. I did make one modification. I replaced the top two eyelets with speed hooks I bought on ebay. The boots are now easier to get on and off with the speed hooks. I would not blink when thinking about buying these again.

[@otpays8552]

Darn tough has the best customer service I've ever seen in any company

[@Bunny-pr8gw]

I've been wearing these for over a year now (I've got 3 pairs in various stages of use) and they are amazing. The 1/2 size up is perfect for me. I've always worn flat shoes because it is more natural, so for me there was nothing to adjust to as far as getting used to minimalist design. You can put arch support gel pads if you prefer. They're lighter than air, there's nothing to these shoes, all the benefits are on the inside. I typically wear them as a casual / lightweight outdoor activities boot. I'll walk a couple miles with my dog, do some light yard work, etc. so they are suitable for a range of activities including even-terrain hiking. I would not wear these for a moderate or extreme hike. The ankle is mid-level and easy to stretch and bend which is nice because I like ankle support but I don't like stiff ankle tops that restrict movement. Inner lining is nice quality, although I wish there was additional reinforced fabric at the heel as rubbing tends to wear the lining over time. I painstakingly sewed some canvas cuttings on the inner heel to reinforce it. The stitching along the outer shell could be done a little tighter but it's never given me any issues. I don't like that they're made in China but what can you do? 8/10 for me.

[@SquaredCircle777]

Half size up from my boot/dress shoe size (11) or half size up from my sneaker size (12)?

[@MichaelVarlotta]

I love the Boulder Boots. They are the first pair of minimalist shoes/ boots I've ever worn. As a freelancer in the video production industry, constantly being on my feet walking on video sets and through convention center, they have been the best shoes I've worn. Have not yet experience any foot fatigue like I have with other shoes/ boots. I have also worn these for light hikes and they have performed outstanding.

[@AlexysEisenhour]

I would LOVE if you did more minimalist footwear!!

[@LoheRatsanik]

Yes! Join us! Join the barefoot community! As a barefoot shoe wearer myself I can honestly say I will never go back to traditional style shoes again (unless the occasion really calls for it).

[@vgamedude12]

Same here. I haven't worn a "normal" shoe in over a year

[@TyBraek]

I don't understand the barefoot shoe thing. Won't boots get smelly, sweaty, and dirty? Also doesn't the salt build up from sweat and cause more abrasion? Also what is with the name? you can't be barefoot but have shoes on. Believe me I live in Hawaii where shoes are VERY optional, and have spent a lot of my life barefoot. It just doesn't make sense to call something barefoot but be a shoe. Please explain.

[@mmMariannemm]

@@TyBraek Barefoot shoes are minimalist shoes that don't restrict any movements and toe splay. They are zero drop and foot shaped, thin soled and flexible in every way. It feels like walking barefoot, but your feet are protected from the environment(sharp objects, extreme temperatures). I wear socks with my barefoot shoes.

[@LoheRatsanik]

@@TyBraek they aren't called bareboot shoes because of that, most people do wear them with socks just like you would with normal shoes. I understand the name can be misleading if one has no idea about this type of shoes though.

[@vgamedude12]

@@TyBraek Barefoot means how it tries to work with your foot and the natural function rather than fight it, it doesnt literally mean not to wear socks.

[@jacechatman2703]

I love minimalist style shoes, I just purchased a couple of more pairs the other night and I was wondering what they look like when cut open, and then this vid came out so thanks.

[@RoseAnvil]

Jace Chatman it’s like it was meant to be

[@thesii213]

@@RoseAnvil Have you looked at Carson Footwear? They make a slightly more built up, zero-drop shoe. I've always been curious, but haven't tried them myself.

[@Eagerphill]

I would love to see some vivo barefoot shoes cut open as a comparison!

[@lordofthemound3890]

“Designed around the foot.” What a novel, groundbreaking idea! I hope it catches on.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Great honest review. Thank you. I am an endurance athlete and wear only minimalist boots/shoes. Lems are my boots of choice and Altra are my running/hiking boots of choice.

[@georgerebovich3758]

I bought a pair of LEMS Primal 2s a couple of months ago and love them. So I bought myself a Christmas present of the boots in this video. I was motivated to buy minimalist foot ware due to the beginnings of a bunion on my left foot. The aches and pains in my lower extremities (ankles, knees, lower back) have subsided since I am walking more as nature intended. The LEMS website has excellent self-sizing instructions. The boots do run small. My Primal 2s are a mens US 12 and the boots a 13. I only wish there was a retailer near me.

[@ImoodyI]

Oh man I so wanted to see a review of a barefoot footwear!

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

Sounds like a bloody good show.

[@campkira]

the leg would burn like hell...

[@darrkstarg]

I've been wearing lems for about 5 years now. They are by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Love them.

[@kingedwin]

I've had Lems' Primal shoes, but I prefer Kigo and Unshoes because they have less structure around the toe. This helps them break in and fit the front of my foot better, which really improves comfort.

[@wherearethewomensboots7580]

I went looking for a pair of Lems based on this review. I wore nothing but sandals as a kid. So now my toes are too wide for most shoes. I couldn't find a pair of the leather ones. But I did buy a pair of the Nylon version. They were exactly what Rose Anvil led me to expect. Plenty of room for my toes. Very comfortable. But they don't have much padding and they don't provide much protection for your feet. I use them to walk for miles around farm fields and sheds. I've been very happy with them. The zero rise resolved a problem I had been having with the balls of my feet being sore. The subtle heel of my old boots were tipping my foot just far enough forward to put my weight on the front of the ball of my foot. When I started wearing the Lems my weight shifted back to the middle of the ball of the foot. And the bruised feeling on the bottom of my feet cleared up. So despite having less padding than my old boots, the bottoms of my feet are less sore in them. I wasn't expecting this. I figured it out by switching back and forth between my old and new boots and paying attention to my feet.

[@weaselrampant]

I wear minimalist trail running shoes pretty much all the time - running, hiking and everyday walking (and sword-fighting!). You really have to get used to being more aware of your feet, and get your feet and ankles stronger by using them without "support". You won't get flat feet or twisted ankles. You'll end up with strong arches, toes and ankles.

[@coracle9039]

I love Lems shoes, and I have a pair of these boots in the blue and brown color and wear them frequently. They are so comfy and I also get compliments on their appearance. My main criticism is the tread - when they were new, whenever I walked on gravel, the grooves were the exact width to get little pebbles stuck in them. It happens less now that it's been worn down so much. I also have the Lems Primal 2s and haven't had as many issues with stuck pebbles with those shoes. The pebble problem isn't going to keep me from buying more of these though.

[@olivepressdesign]

1:42 “Helps me not be suede”. Good one Weston 😉 Been watching your videos since you were teaching leather how to videos. LOVE what you do, then and now. Keep up the great work and Thanks for sharing.

[@Vehshya]

I'm also a rock climber and use Altra Lone Peaks for approach shoes. If you want a similar style of shoe to the Lems, but for hiking, Altras have been good.

[@Dudeitsbrian]

I own a pair of DaVinci minimalist boots, and though I haven’t been able to wear them because I broke my leg, I think they’d be reasonably comfortable. I also love the look and I want to see a video of you tearing them down.

[@MindfulProgramming]

I second that, Davinci Footwear make some beautiful boots.. PLUS they're made in North America(Mexico), AND they're fully resoleable. I'm still waiting for them to start using Vibram outsoles, personally. Sorry about the leg!

[@pipr5070]

I wear Vibram five finger hiking shoes. Yes you do feel the ground underneath, but honestly because your foot is protected, your feet aren’t sore or injured. I do have back issues and zero drop is absolutely the way to go.

[@nirvana613]

Another great video ! Man I like most other people really had no idea how important comfortable shoes are until I developed morton's neuroma.After that any tight shoes were absolute murder on my foot.Hoping barefoot shoes catch on more and they make some that actually look good :D

[@JosephSmith-sg9yv]

Glad to see real eye holes for laces, I hate speed hooks for laces,they always get caught on my jeans. I had speed lace taken out of my Carolina and Thorogood boots.

[@brandonvukeles3340]

I love the concept of taking a shoes an breaking it down to show objectively how good the materials are and leaving no room for bias! One thing I would love to see is a review on the shoes design (how construction affects life quality and feel on foot). Something i've learned is that good components does not always make for a good product. You did an amazing job of this when explaining the purpose of a steal shank in a boot and why it's important. A possible way of approaching this may doing a life stress test? I would love to see how all these small aspects come together to make these amazing shoes we all know and love. Thank you for the amazing content!!!

[@sarahthatcher123]

Love my Vivobarefoot. Women's Fulham, primus lite runners, jing jing ballet shoe. All excellent. Just bought my first Lems but have not received yet. Primal 2. And also waiting for my xero Alpine winter boots.

[@twotgfltandahalf]

I am also in the wide-toebox camp when it comes to shoes. Been using Vivobarefoot (who has a few nice sneaker-like models) and Merrel's "Glove" series. One of the few, more advanced and sturdy hiking boots I've really liked is the Wanhag ones. Very nice and comfortable boot with a wider toe-box. Might be worth checking out.

[@shiva.19]

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[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Wide-toebox clan member… thanks for the reference

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I wore Earth Shoes back in the day and I'm so glad to be seeing zero drop shoes with wide toe boxes. FYI, some of us can't wear a Moc toe due to foot issues (e.g., I have an upward growing bone spur right where seams are often placed). I'd rather live with duck feet than the foot conditions regular "flat" shoes have done to my feet.

[@otpays8552]

Dude what that makes no sense the inside of it feels no different than normal shoe

[@tonylarose4842]

I have been interested in Lems for a while. After this review I am glad that I never bought them for a hiking boot but I might just get them as my next everyday shoe for walking to class and just around town. They look nice enough and are light enough.

[@coreyfink6783]

I really like my Lems Boulder boots! The comfort of minimalist shoes is hard to beat, especially if you're on your feet a lot. I enjoy "Xero" shoes as well! I recently saw a brand called "DaVinci" barefoot. They make zero drop boots with a wide toe box, but that are made like more traditional goodyear welted boots. They are in the $200-250 range. I haven't tried them, but I'd be curious to see how they feel! It would also be interesting to see how they execute their welt in a thin-soled, flexible shoe.

[@stillclouds]

So for the LEMS I bought, I took my first walk in them and my feet didn't hurt. Still can't tell any back improvements yet but I'll let you know. They ARE a comfortable shoe and I feel everything down below as far as different textures in the ground. My feet like the can finally stretch outwards and not feel cramped in!!! I got a sixe 7 and usually I'm a size 6 1/2, so it's given me some room and I'm ok with that!!!

[@kylecameron6045]

I’ve been every-daying lems boulder boots for about a year and a half. They definitely don’t last forever but 100% helped my back issues.

[@BigHat83]

I hike ALL THE TIME in my Lem's... All kinds of terrain and weather. You just have to condition your feet

[@Stephen_LaFramboise]

I bought two pairs of the nine to five in black and one in brown about a year ago. For some reason the brown pair feel comfortable at first but kill my feet wearing them to long. My black pair I can wear all day with no issues. I love my nine to fives.

[@spartanslayer1308]

Hey Rose Anvil, I'm a new subscriber. I started watching because I wanted to learn how to care for the leather jacket, and a pair of Ariat cowboy boots I recently bought. I've binge watched a bunch of your videos these last couple of days, and I love how you cut them in half and analize them completey. I've learned a lot from your videos. A cheep video idea that I think would interest a lot of people including myself would be to test more leather conditioner. One in particular I would love to see is how Bick 4 leather conditioner compares. Keep up the awesome vids!

[@GregariousAntithesis]

They can be resoled by grinding the old sole flat then gluing an EVA sole to the old sole. Not just any shop will have the appropriate glue but it can be done with Birkenstock eva for example.

[@markalexander774]

I like the concept of these, especially as someone with wide feet. The things that I would change would be to get rid of the liner and to make them in literally any other country in the world other than China. I would naturally think to say that I would like these to be stitched in some way to make them more durable, but that also might have the effect of making them less flexible, which would normally be good, but for these that is going against the purpose.

[@JRRob3wn]

Marc Carran Slave Labour is so much less bothersome to your conscience when the goods are made on the other side of the world - right?

[@mexdrago3009]

These are wide? When tries them out they were very narrow. I wear 4E shoes.

[@s.wieser3618]

I have a black pair of Lems boots which I've worn for several years. They are extremely durable. I've hiked Bryce Canyon and Zion in them. Also, several hikes in Japan. They are great. Super flexible. I've even played ultimate frisbee in them. I love them.

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

Love the idea behind these boots and like the brand image. Great that they have designed a boot for those with back issues.

[@TyBraek]

If you want to resole boots like these or Blundstones you can send the to Vibram sole factor. They resole pretty much anything for $75 including free shipping both ways and you can pick a bunch of different soles. That's pretty good since Vibram soles usually cost about $35 just for the soles. It would be awesome to see the result on your worn out Lems.

[@Neon_Pancake]

Birkenstok shoe's would be interesting.

[@JoshuaSlosser]

Actually yeah

[@joelee1032]

Get the oiled leather if you do

[@christoffersund8980]

Joe Lee birkenstoks are not leather

[@1979augistine]

Jesus gonna be mad dont mess with his #waterwalkers #sensible fashion #OG SANDLES

[@jamesdoulane1]

Birkenstock uses Some of the most beautiful/ thickest full grain I have seen. Especially the Londons. I've had a pair for 20 years and leather is gorgeous. The sole is struggling,but I have anti-slip. Had I bought the regular foam(?) soles they would probably be trash.

[@Richard-wz9uh]

I love mine. I wear them daily. Way more comfortable than any other casual boot I’ve worn. I recommend the Altra Tushar for a more minimalist hiker.

[@dr.simmons3839]

I’ve worn the Lems 9 to 5 shoes. It was my first pair of minimalist shoes and they are super comfortable. I do have foot pain issues, but after wearing the Lems shoes most of that pain has gone away. My feet are stronger. The toe box is something you get used to in time. My only complaints are that the leather on the inside of the shoe rips us socks. It’s just too grippy. Also, the brown is a super light brown. A dark brown would be great. Lems, keep up the great designs!

[@soil4good]

just got a pair of lems thanks to this vid, only day 3 of wearing but I am super happy with them. they can cut into your leg a bit but once you find your best way to tie them, and once you wear them a bit, they are great

[@soil4good]

5 months in and they are as comfy as ever. I recommend taking the insert out

[@ChaosBW]

The reason minimalist shoes are so comfortable is because your feet are the most comfortable when naked.

[@xxportalxx.]

I agree, I where exclusively flip-flops and 8in work boots

[@trekkingtomahawk921]

Also strengthens your foot too

[@ralphkern380]

Take a look at the "Earth Shoes" from the 70s.

[@gorkyd7912]

I've never understood why just about every pair of shoes I find tries to jam your toes into a "circle" or some other stupid unnatural shape. Like guys, this is what a foot is shaped like... it's not a damned circle. I'm starting to realize that tradition and "beauty" are the driving force behind most of the shoes made so you have to be really picky to find shoes that are actually worth wearing.

[@SpecterNeverSpectator]

@@xxportalxx. flip flops aren't good for your feet.

[@TM-tw1py]

Love your policy of not collecting commissions. I wish you the best!

[@randomvielleuse527]

I have a pair of Five Fingers that I've been wearing off and on for almost ten years now and I love the minimalist, high contact aspect of them. I can't wear them when it's really hot or really cold, though, so a pair of these might be just the thing I need to replace my tiring Doc Martens. Hm... Thanks for this! I love your videos. :)

[@Wladislav]

I've enjoyed the Vivobarefoot Gobi line. Expensive for what they are but nice unlined leather or hemp cloth thin-soled shoes. I do hope you're taking detailed photographs of all these cut up shoes. That's a good thing to document in more than just video.

[@minecraftbers]

You said you did rock climbing, it would be really interesting to properly see how rock climbing shoes are put together. I am personally a big fan of Tenaya's performace shoes with their tounge and closure system!

[@RoseAnvil]

I’ve been really wanting to do that too

[@weebig]

@@RoseAnvil Do la sportiva solutions, they are the most purchased shoe

[@a.nester7676]

Man, I just ordered a pair of these a few weeks ago (waterproof boulder boots). We are a big hiking family, and I’ve got extremely wide feet. Hands down the best brand I’ve ever worn. As soon as I got them in the mail, I ordered their Primal 2s and a pair of boulder boots for my guy. We have since got our order, in love. Best purchase. I normally spend a lot of money on clothes and shoes, but they are worth it. Lems from now on.

[@michaelfitzhenry]

Love the Boulder Boot. I've been using minimalist shoes for over five years now, and I've tried a good number of brands. Boulder Boot is easy #1 for me. Bonus for the black nylon ones being vegan. Also love the Mini- Mil from Tactical Research by Belleville. They're basically a cop/duty/military/tactical thing. 2mm drop. Very light. The toe box isn't as wide as the Boulder Boot but it still works for me. I just wish they offered them in a lower version. I think they come in tan and OD green as well as black. Black works good if you want a kicking around boot for urban life with looks that doesn't really stand out that much but performance that can deliver in a bunch of scenarios. Warm socks and you can do a lot of the winter. You could hike with them. Non slip. edited for spelling

[@californiahighdesertpreach2261]

Guys let me tell you, this style of foot wear can help you, with your ankle, knee, hip and back issues. This type of bear foot boots and shoes, should be putting other shoe companies out of business soon. High arch shoes are the main cause of most back injury's and running injury's.

[@GoGoGooManGo]

I have the mid leather ones and use the Superfeet hiking insoles with them. They're really a godsend if you have sensory issues. Also I'm a size 13 and have never really found it practical to travel with a pair of boots, but I can be do it with these because of their weight and flexibility. I really ought to get around to writing a review on their site, hah.

[@MzClementine]

@Randy Chelmsford Thank you so much about adding in a different insole. That's what I'm searching around for. My husband actually has a really high arch. And I know his calf and achilles will get tired. But I know his toe box needs something wider. Thanks for your review.

[@jroth2nd]

I have the Lems Ninetofive for my daily office shoe. Been wearing them for years. I love them. They don't fit the standards for a traditional good looking shoe. But they still look good. Going to buy my second pair soon.

[@flo3m196]

damn. i'm really looking forward to that common projects review. i own a pair of these and i was always curious about how they look cut open.

[@lisav6222]

These are great I've had a pair for coming up to three years. Initially just casual wear but as they never seem to die I now wear them doing landscaping/paving work. They still hold up despite the use and abuse now being covered in concrete/sand/Cement dust. Like you said though the internal lining is wearing through esp one of the heel counters but overall defo much stronger than expected. I do clean and condition them regularly though which also makes them nearly waterproof.

[@thisguy2973]

I’ve started into the zero-drop/barefoot type shoes recently. I own the Altra Escalante Racer for my daily running shoe, and Xero HFS road running shoes. The Escalante Racer is excellent because while it’s a zero drop, it still had s cushioning and that cushioning is appropriately responsive. The Xero HFS, while comfortable in a certain way, are a lot more painful to wear than a cushioned shoe. The MAJOR factor that barefoot proponents miss is that while it’s unnatural for your feet to be covered in comfy shoes, the flat ground we walk on 99% of the time is also unnatural. So our feet require a certain level of arch support by way of orthotics to deal with that flat ground. Your joints on the bottoms of your feet need protection from that harsh environment. When dealing with terrain, I believe this is the true spot where barefoot shoes work, they I don’t think they’re good at all for hard flat ground.

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

This has become one of my favourite channels.

[@bigrobowen]

Fantastic and very interesting show. Ever thought of doing Meindl boots.

[@RoseAnvil]

My dad has been asking me to cut some open actually ha ha

[@jackgibson7848]

La Sportiva would be interesting too.

[@robertgoh7420]

I prefer to wear socks with shoes.

[@firewordsparkler]

i'm so glad lems also has women's sizes. so many of the boots i've seen on this channel and loved don't come in my size!

[@brunonjezic6208]

I think you need to do Geox shoes as well. They talk a lot about they're soles

[@Eagerphill]

Totally agree and I would love to see how the vented soles work from the inside out!

[@clduhon]

I've worn "barefoot" shoes for years, I love my Lems. They're flexible, soft and I love zero drop shoes. Once you get used to it, it's so comfortable. I made the adjustment to zero drop easily, now I have zero drop running shoes as well.

[@TheAddw24]

Any plans to do cheap WISH boots?

[@Sundog1985]

Be a good idea but also predictable results.

[@sebranelson9086]

He kinda already did w bootleg docs

[@1979augistine]

He did with doc's

[@RoseAnvil]

I ordered a pair of knockoff timberlands but they never showed up

[@casperrehn]

Rose Anvil that’s a review in itself 😁

[@jessetaylor2950]

I have found a pair of barefoot minimalist boots for my line of work. (Arborist/tree climber) but I really love the vivio barefoot boots. They have that nice open toe box allowing your feet to be feet.

[@mnlvill]

You should do military boots, I understand you don’t wear them but you can give a honest review? @RoseAnvil

[@oliver8101]

garmont nfs are the best hands down

[@bjornegan6421]

there are so many "military" boots that it needs to be narrowed down. I'd say do the type that are 'issued' at boot camp and perhaps compare those to the upper end boots available for individual purchase such as danner.

[@navi_sando]

I’m not even into military stuff but I’d love to see that

[@LuckyStrikeLT]

@@oliver8101 Just got Garmont T8 Bifida, feels like good boots but would be interesting to see what's inside.

[@LuckyStrikeLT]

@@bjornegan6421 From what I've seen everyone hates standard issue boots and everyone recommends Rocky, Garmont, Nike, etc. Some even use hiking boots like Asolo, Salomon, Lowa. So it would be interesting to see what makes standard issue boots so bad vs some commercial options.

[@brodi0351]

Had a pair of the canvas, super comfortable and surprisingly durable. They lasted two seasons of constant work

[@seanlundin-weston2479]

What about Danner Fort Lewis? Let’s see some service boots

[@shitboxoffroad]

Or Danner Acadias

[@CaliTom81]

Thanks for introducing me to Lems. I have worn "barefoot" shoes for over 10 years but had not heard of this company. While I did not purchase this boot, I did get a pair of their NINE2FIVE low-top model for work.

[@marcz9482]

Ugly, no customer service, $8 to exchange, feel cheap and feel like they won't last.

[@blaxland64]

Would be very curious to see inside Birkenstock’s ... do they have a shank? How good is the leather etc!

[@tomek1678]

My guess is that they're just rubber sole, pure cork midsole, and they have good leather. I can tell you for sure that they don't have a shank. Only shoes with heels need shanks.

[@RoseAnvil]

I bought a pair about a week ago but I’m still waiting for the shipping confirmation from Birkenstock’s. I wonder if they are shut down from the corona

[@allencrider]

I love my black all-canvas Boulder boots. Even lighter than the leather ones. I did use it backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail, but after ten miles or so, I was getting heel pain from lack of cushioning. I switched to trail runner shoes for backpacking from then on. But the boots are still with me and they are comfortable.

[@user-fh4ks8xv5h]

Please do comparison between normal stan smith and raf simons stan smith in quality leather.

[@drunkenmasterii3250]

I want him to cut a pair of Samba OG with full grain leather. They have a few different versions of the Stan Smith, do you mean the regular ones with kind of a puffy tongue or you mean the regular ones with the leather tongue also I don't think they make the raf simons anymore.

[@portersmelser9356]

My lems are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. I used to work at the airport, on my feet all day every day, other boots would restrain my foot, but the lems were as good as it gets.

[@ebunni5862]

Oh man these seem like you want the boot look but sneaker comfort. Also bonus: I hate most standard arch support anyway! My struggle is always, how many shoes are too many shoes?

[@austinpatkos7563]

They actually look great. I got wide feet in general so the wider toe box with the 'bare foot' trend as been a blessing for me. These look pretty cool. I want a pair now, lol.

[@rosegutierrez344]

Great review. I was wondering if you can cut a penny loafer? Sperry seaport penny loafer in particular? Cause it made me join the leather game.

[@portraitsoflondon1]

Just watched this, i have Campers Peu and absolutely love them. I am a big guy, so i guess people look at my guts before my shoe, the wide toe box is pretty well hidden as the shoe is the last thing someone is going to look at. I just love the minimalist feel, super comfy and i think the quality is great. Had them for a few years and wear them almost every day .

[@madebyreuben3402]

Never seen this brand before I'm in Europe thanks for the recommendation

[@jon6266]

Never change, one of the few honest channels

[@V1ktor2303]

It would be really cool if you could cut a pair of rick owens leather high tops in half I always wonder why the leather on those are so stiff? PS: really enjoyed your videos

[@silascolombara8397]

Yeah but those expensive af haha

[@edgarcmtz]

Maybe for the 500k subscriber special cuz them joints expensive

[@astonebrook91]

I spent years trying to find a pair of footwear that did not cause me extreme pain. I found Lems 3 years ago. I own 6 pairs, 3 black leather, 3 russet leather. They are very comfortable, light weight, and durable. They withstand a lot of abuse, hiking, my warehouse job (Which I shouldn't wear them there)... etc. I wear them for everything. I did have a pair blow out a side seam after two years. Still my favorite and only pair of footwear. I have so many because I snag a pair everytime Lems has a sale. For sizing, I typically wear a size 11 in everything and I got the 45EU or 11 in these and they fit snug but the leather stretches over time. I wear these with socks.

[@Nathan-ho7vr]

Find me a "made in North America" pair and I'm sold, even if it is 25-50% more expensive.

[@MindfulProgramming]

Check out Davinci Footwear, made in Mexico :) 100% resoleable with a 360 stitchdown construction. Get on their mailing list for a first time discount as well!

[@sarahr144]

I’m enjoying binge watching all your videos and now listening to what you specify in your sponsored contracts made me want to watch even more, that’s amazing.

[@MzClementine]

Oh I love the look of them. Hmmm my hubs loves a wide toe box...

[@tjwatson0403]

I have the waterproof boulder boot. It made my calf and Achilles tendon hurt like mad for a couple of weeks but after that it was fine. The best part was it basically cured my plantar fasciitis The only down side was they are almost impossible to put on. I need a shoe horn because the entrance hole is too small. I suspect that problem is limited to the waterproof model with the attached tongue