Why are Hey Dudes suddenly everywhere?

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:56 Shoe History
4:06 Shoe Info
5:01 How To Tie Your Shoes
5:54 Inside
7:23 Midsole Outsoel Tests
8:05 Material Science Minute
9:41 Cut In Half
10:27 A Few Surprises
11:06 The ONE Thing I Really Don't Like
11:55 Why So Popular?
12:30 What Would Weston Wear
13:07 Rip Test
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[@dbdb4962]

Can you cut open some adidas nmd r1? They aren't hype anymore but more mainstream. For me the comfiest shoes out there.

[@typerightseesight]

I still say the skate shoe company ipath did those best with cats.

[@outthere09]

😊

[@WetDoggo]

I think you're on the right track with the re tying

[@G_F1]

Hey Dudes are a recent addition to the ‘I yell at my wife and kids in public’ starterpack.

[@sarahrosen4985]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lornehart8428]

EXACTLY. If you wear these, you have put a car on cinder blocks, believe Trump won, and have definitely had inappropriate relations with a cousin and/or sibling.

[@Collin_J]

Ever since Oakley got wrecked by Luxxotica & Tap Out fell off it's been harder to find them!

[@victorpapillon1487]

I slaps people like you in public, pucci

[@imMATTure]

😅 You aint wrong. The younger generation is obsessed with “Old Money Aesthetic” but that’s like everything theyve seen in 1980s movies. Here in Texas, HeyDudes, Oakleys on a baseball cap, some Titlelist clothing, a Ford Raptor, a degree from Rice, SMU, or TCU is “old money” and “oil money” aesthetic 😂😂😂

[@cedarstuff]

$60 isn't cheap. Those things looks like £5 shoes you'd get on a market stall.

[@GEES44DC]

Lol, yes it is.

[@danielrosic2960]

They seem to be between 30 and 60 dollars. I just checked, I had never seen this brand before. Despite being a “fashion-forward blue collar” guy 😅 I think these are cheap though. If your other pairs of shoes are boots, maybe a work and a “dress” pair, that cost between $200 and $300, these are cheap. I just went to buy a pair of classic topsiders, like I used to wear when I was a sailor, and they’re over $100 now at Macys!

[@proscriptus]

I had a knockoff pair that was absolutely identical for US$25, which seems a lot more reasonable.

[@BlueSpirit.]

You buy 4 pair a year when you could buy a well built shoe that lasts 4 year or more. They’re junk. 😊

[@RS-ry4lp]

If you think 60 for a pair of shoes is expensive you probably wear literal garbage

[@pabcast2175]

The correct way to tie, is to make a knot tuck it under the tongue tighten it. Then place in a trash can and close the lid....❤❤❤

[@BabyJesus66]

😂😂😂 correct answer

[@inothome]

HAHAHAHAHA, came to say the same thing!!!

[@BuffBroc]

I've been through 3 pairs of Hey Dude shoes dating back to ~2012ish. The first two pair absolutely had cork in the insole which is part of the reason I loved them. The third pair didn't have a gram of cork in the insole and definitely had a different feel and I haven't bought a pair since. I still like the style but I don't wear these types of shoes for style, I wear them for comfort around the house, for driving, and short walks to a store. Now I'm wearing Sketchers Go Walk as a replacement for the OG Hey Dudes.

[@locd_mermaid4564]

I remember those days, they were made much better, and cost around $40.00.

[@asherdie]

Crocs deleted the cork

[@jaer.6540]

@@asherdie it depends on what version you get...some styles still have cork

[@jasonparker8389]

@@jaer.6540which styles do have cork?

[@partizanpack]

You can still buy hey dudes with cork insoles.

[@mosessupposes2571]

I’m becoming much more concerned about a factor other than the materials and construction of my boots and shoes. That’s the part about who’s making them, the work environment they have, and how much they are paid for their labor relative to the selling price of the shoes. I’m particularly grateful for your reviews that include some clips of shoes and boots being made, and a bit about the companies producing them. Thank you for this awesome channel.

[@kiyosenl.3889]

Same here, especially with stuff made in china, if its fabric theres a decent chance that the material wasnt just produced in a sweat shop, or even with normal slave labor but in a concentration camp where they use r*pe as a form of torture and harvest peoples organs, the thought of buying clothes that use fabric from such awful places or even propping up the economy of a country that does that makes me feel awful, im sticking to buying stuff from thriftshops or made in a country ground up with good labor practices and nice materials

[@corail53]

Your best bet then would be to go with small brands built in north america. Factories in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico all widely range in terms of quality of work, life etc for their workers. Most big brands make sure that the factories they work with are on the up and up but sometimes thing get through. Apple builds all their phones with foxxconn - the biggest tech factories in China and despite the high quality of worker, tech know how and such the living conditions, hours and pay could def be way better - that is a trillion dollar company that could afford to make their manufacturing better but do not. For clothes and shoes - it is generally a bit worse.

[@cole3774]

why just shoes and not everything you buy? its impossible.

[@vtxgenie1]

You can have both, it just takes a good deal of searching. Partially unlike the comment above, any first world country is a good place to start, and secondary would be any company that is fully open about every aspect of their manufacturing.

[@carterz9343]

​@@corail53Unsurprisingly, even the "Big Brands" that say they're on the up-and-up almost never are. There's a whole system that makes it impossible to properly audit the factories the brands contract with if they're not in the US. The Auditors are only ever hired by the factory owners, which incentivizes them to overlook problems. The people that work there may be in terrible conditions. But that just means they don't have any better options. Speaking up puts a target on their back and they lose the only job they have access to if they try to whistleblow. You're right about buying stuff from the US whenever possible. But that costs way more. Capitalism is truly awful. It's way too easy to outsource suffering and poverty if we don't personally have to see it and it saves us a few bucks. RIP to everyone I guess. It's garbage all the way down

[@smerglederf3494]

I used to work at a store that sold these, you're definitely right about how to tie them!

[@fitzsoreal]

Thanks been asking for these to be reviewed for months. I finally feel heard lol. Great vids I enjoy them and learn so much from your channel

[@wompa70]

Am I the only person who thinks 60 bucks is not ridiculously cheap for a pair of shoes? I have a pair of "real" Sketchers trail running shoes that cost about the same. However, I do like these. Way more than Crocs.

[@R.J._Lewis]

Came here to say the exact same thing.

[@fintan9218]

Yea it sucks shoes like vans and converse are now incredibly overpriced for what they are, should be at most $40 which I remember they used to be around that and then shot up to $60-70 for no reason

[@axmajpayne]

@@fintan9218 $40 is generous for Converse. I've never had a pair that didn't start falling apart within 6 months. I quit buying them nearly 20 years ago when they got above $40. I switched to Vans, back before they were overpriced. Now I just wear Sketchers or Sperry boat shoes

[@joeykelly5642]

Plenty of name brand shoes for $60 and under at outlet stores. Most big brands have some kind of sale going on all the time, too. It’s not that low of a price point for what you get with the Hey Dudes

[@gritsteel4559]

Indeed, $60 ! Their design is not for me, though, maybe for Crocs lovers. I just got a couple of nubuck Timberland Adventure 2.0 sneakers on sale for $44 each, a Clark's Ronnie Walk leather derby for $28 (these brands are overpriced if not on sale). One guy mentioned here that these HD cost $20 on sale, for that I can buy these just for fun. I do have Skechers that feel like socks too, and comfortable walking on pavement the whole day.

[@needfortweed8734]

I actually briefly considered getting hold of a pair of Hey Dudes for my loafing needs. Didn't know that they had become this famous over the pond. Ultimately I decided not to get a pair since I have too many shoes already and need to wear through some pairs before I can tell myself that I need new shoes.

[@getoveryourself2212]

dude, me too I got back into loafers recently and been wanting to buy a new pair, haven't had one since jr high... I'm now in College and miss the aesthetic

[@TekedixXx]

I think it would be super cool if you checked out the all wool Allbirds runner. It was such a comfortable shoe, but very poor heel support made diving not the most comfortable. I would compare the Allbirds with these HeyDudes based on price mostly.

[@jeanlucbergman479]

I used to wear a variety of sneakers in a broad rotation. Particularly common projects. After using the allbirds runners, because of the minimalist non-branded design and extreme comfort I find I don't even bother to wear anything else anymore.

[@yakovhadash]

most shoes are bad for diving

[@Ihateb1tercharandbis]

What is diving

[@str8flexin411]

The older pairs(2021-22) had insoles with cork in them. Some of the “premium” options had a cork topped insole which was quite nice.

[@joeykelly5642]

Those Walmart Aisle 13s are fire 🔥

[@adamkencki]

wow. thats what I call hate at first sight. horrible things

[@actualartist3082]

cringe

[@jonathonmerrell9554]

I bought a pair of Hey Dude shoes a few months ago when T-Mobile had a huge discount offer on them. They are really comfortable for walking around inside the house. I agree with your method for tying the laces. Unfortunately I find them flimsy and unsafe for use outside on the streets. You can feel the smallest pebble poke your feet through the sole. The inner lining is already coming apart. Great as house shoes/ slippers. Not worth $60. I’m glad I bought them at a highly discounted price. I’d probably buy another pair if I could get the same deal as before. I think it was 60% off.

[@tianamarie989]

I really love my hey dudes. I have the cream colored ones with a leather topped removable insole is by far my favorite insole. I think its the foam its on too. Its practically molded to my foot and feels really goof on my foot. Their sole is also pretty good on slick surfaces. I tried sketchers version but theyre so stuck on "memory foam" and gluing their insole to the midsole and theyre so slippery on any semi smooth surface unlike the hey dudes.

[@alexboo12]

Thanks dude, one thing that i like about your channel is your sponsor, always interesting products that I might actually buy.

[@paranza6996]

I am at my second pair of Hey Dudes, and they both had some cork top in the insole. The cork did not last long though, and I replaced it with a leather insole which is much more comfortable (but cost like 1/4 of the price of the hole show)

[@thestarseeker8196]

As a fairly wide-footer I can completely agree it's all about the upper. That makes or breaks the sneaker for me. Those 270s don't hurt even though it looks like they would, because of all the breathable mesh. I definitely get why the Hey Dude upper would be appealing comfort-wise. These grey ones just look like rebranded knit boat shoes, but some of what they offer are up there with the ugliest around.

[@Northsouthdnmguy]

Hey Dudes were the perfect shoe when I had surgery on my quadricep(reattaching my tendon to my knee), when you have very little mobility, there’s not a better shoe that you can easily slip your foot into. After that heeling these quickly went into storage. Very little support for rehabbing the knee.

[@crunchyfrog555]

Wow, I'm British and we used to have shoes like these in the early days of rave (around 1989)/ They were great for dancing in. I had a bright red pair of such shoes, and I miss them for their comfort.

[@joegonzales9053]

I typically wear redwings, custom Drew's Boots, etc. But I have been wearing Hey Dudes since long before they were popular (about 10 years now). I currently own 3 pair. They are comfortable, pack easily for travel, and also have made great boat shoes. They have enough styles to fit (almost) any occasion. I will continue to always have at least a pair or two of Hey Dudes in the rotation.

[@xjbmx777]

Never heard of them until my friend gave me their shoe box last week for us moving. I figured they were just Amazon trash shoes

[@xjbmx777]

Hmm turns out i was right 😅

[@pabcast2175]

Not Amazon, but still trash...

[@GianmarioScotti]

That's exactly what they are - cheap Chinese-made disposable crap.

[@RyTrapp0]

Same chinese factories; different sellers & name brand, lol

[@BlueSpirit.]

They are.

[@joestripling4483]

I love all these breakdowns .. Super cool how detailed you are. Have you ever done splay shoes? If not i would love to watch one.

[@danielroberts5757]

My sister managed a surf store for the Animal brand over a decade ago - she got me a pair on discount. I still wear them like slippers to this day. The upper just got very baggy with wear

[@philosoaper]

this video is the first I've ever heard of "hey dudes" and after seeing this video, I don't see myself ever getting any

[@pacadet]

Hey Dude was a show on Nickelodeon when I was a young lad. It will never be a shoe to me. 🙃

[@nuthinbutlove]

🤗

[@MichaelWilliams85]

Cacti, rattlesnakes, mayonnaise…

[@Luke7169]

It's a little wild and a little strange

[@lawsonburris1761]

I used to work at buckle in the men’s section. You’re right, the way we were told to properly tie them was the same way you suggested.

[@timvibes]

I replace the insole with thinner insoles that have arch support. Huge difference. It gives more space too.

[@justsomeguy5470]

I used to work at a shoe store that sells Hey Dudes. Their insoles are garbage. They only last about 1-2 months

[@joe_ferreira]

@timvibes What insoles do you use in them?

[@shakeyj4523]

@@justsomeguy5470 For a bigger shock, I used to wear Wallabies as a kid. For the price they are now, they would have cost over $1000 then. It's nonsense.

[@timvibes]

@@joe_ferreira Superfeet x Fleet Feet Dynamic Run Insoles

[@bickyboo7789]

​@@timvibesthanks bro

[@AverageArdvark]

That "shoe" is $60? I mean that's just insane.

[@axmajpayne]

Well, it's owned by Crocs, who sell $10 foam clogs for $50.

[@galvanizedgnome]

65 bucks

[@jennifersoriano778]

I would pay $30 the most for them , I think $60 is way too much

[@b.p.3743]

They likely coat under $10 to make

[@RyTrapp0]

@@b.p.3743 No doubt about it

[@walterbryan1798]

I had no clue they had been around for 10+ years! As a Florida man, everyone I see has these. But I didn’t start seeing them en mass until 2-3 years ago.

[@talexander7217]

I have never seen an ad for Hey Dudes, yet I have 3 pairs of them. That's some seriously good marketing.

[@emilythechef]

First time I've seen your channel. I love that you know so damn much about shoes!

[@EXPLOBRO3]

I got my first pair this year. Stylish, comfortable, lightweight, easy to walk in, relatively inexpensive, they check all of the boxes. I could care less about branding. They’re popular because people like wearing them.

[@robertbarker5802]

There's always a pair on sale for under $40 and as crazy comfortable as they are I think it's plenty worth it. And the huge slope breaks in for me so I don't notice it. The only negative to me is they wear pretty quickly on the pavement.

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

Closed cell foam and nylon yarn are what bulk up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and you can see that is where these will end up, floating along merrily, shedding microplastics as they go.

[@appoxy]

love the crown the empire hat ❤ i actually saw them on their first US tour in 2013 opening for The Used

[@johnbhoy04]

Idk man 60 dollars for hey dudes or crocs seems really steep.

[@vonlogan1]

Oh, ok! So this is why Crocs stopped selling the only shoe of theirs I would be caught dead in. The Croc Santa Cruz, looks close to these with a Croc sole, allowing you to be comfortable but allowing you keep your dignity. They discontinued the Santa Cruz like two years ago, I have to imagine this shoe is the reason why.

[@hobotify]

Discontinued? Damn. I am on my second pair of Santa Cruz, and i love that shoe so much. My first pair had that frayed moc toe that i wasn´t a fan of, but the Santa Cruz 2 is a perfect summer shoe. Light, soft, easy to put on, no laces, breathable, machine washable. And it also cost me $60. I´ve worn it every day from may to september the last 3 years - in the city, to the beach, even on light hikes. I can get it soaking wet, the upper is just a thin canvas, it dries really fast. I should really stock up on them, i checked, retailers still have some pairs left.

[@vonlogan1]

@@hobotify Yeah I first discovered the Santa Cruz as I was preparing for my first trip to India. They were perfect for long walks and monsoon season. That was 2009, since then I've had half a dozen pairs, but I noticed they became harder and harder to find around 2019 and now they are officially discontinued. The SC v2 looks ok, a little bit classier, I'll have to get a pair soon, thanks for the suggestion.

[@MemphisCorollaS]

I’m digging the evolution of the b-roll graphics tying into what you’re saying.

[@hhearst]

I've never heard of them, so mission accomplished influencer. Love the channel.

[@jarekcampbell4655]

Dude said “and they’re made in China” like it’s a good thing😂

[@MashinitoX]

There's no way I'm wearing those.

[@alabasterwilliams5329]

I’m late to the party, but I’m on my second pair in three years, and I honestly love them for work shoes. I work in a hotel, real low impact, standing for 8 hours. After a week or so, the heel drops enough that the foot slide wasn't an issue, but it certainly exists at first. The loose weave of the upper makes for a very comfy, well ventilated long term shoe. The insole, while comfortable at first, quickly becomes useless. I’ve found a flat “odor masking” insole works better. As for tying them, the best method Ive found is to take the cone, wrap it down, behind, and back up through itself on the inner side of the tongue bit, and tuck the cone into the corner. The coneorner. For everyday wear outside of a controlled environment, I’m likely to pick a more robust shoe, but summer months these are second to being barefoot or in flipflops. I did use my original pair, out of necessity, through winter 22-23, and they held up surprisingly well. After watching a few of your videos following the ranger boots, I was curious to see what you thought of what is soon becoming my favorite shoe.

[@SunnyHorizonz]

Hey man, keep up the good work! I love your channel man

[@cort3079]

I am almost never in a situation/environment where I don't need durable, protective shoes. I don't wear shoes around the house, and my free time is spent outdoors in rugged terrain situations with my dog. On top of that, I am done buying shoes or clothing that is made in China. On the rare occasions where I wear something other than closed toe shoes, I wear Birkenstocks with the rugged outsoles.

[@GianmarioScotti]

I'm in the almost 100% exact situation as you, except I don't have a doggo (yet). And also, almost nothing in our home is made in China, except for the LED lights.

[@patricksims4607]

First few weeks they were very comfortable, I have pretty much worn all the way through them now in less than 3 months.. obviously i wouldn't expect them to hold up forever but that's just too short.

[@BuffBroc]

Can't wear shoes with type of outsole if you're dragging your feet or walking on particularly abrasive surfaces. Chews right through 'em.

[@inothome]

What do you expect for"cheap" shoes? Yeah, $60 isn't cheap, but the shoes definitely are.

[@patricksims4607]

@@inothome well, they did pretty much exactly as I expected.

[@NomadicBrian]

i own a couple of pairs now. Tying with a not at the top of the shoe I found uncomfortable. If you do it just make sure the cylinder thing is pushed forward so it doesn't sit tight on your foot. Getting them to a relaxed give keeps them on without being tight. You have to experiment with them. I like that they are light and plenty of styles to go with an outfit. I would not take these on a multiple mile walk but they are fine for getting around or going out.

[@commonchannel8060]

I bought one back in 2011, when sanuk was more popular. They were more expensive than sanuk at that time. My friend couldnt understand why I chose it over Sanuk. But I loved it.

[@dancross3340]

ive never seen these before. blue colar guy. and damn I hope they are comfortable because they look clownish

[@benvasilinda9729]

Crocs have probably taken more hate than any other major shoe company so fittingly that they bought this brand out and will make these into a major seller as well.

[@kaizen5023]

Fitting that they bought a brand of shoes that are also ugly AF

[@HeleneLogan]

THIS EXACTLY! Good lordy these things are as hideous as Crocs.

[@brunacontino9525]

Love your videos. Would you consider doing a video about the leather used in the Saucony jazzcourt?

[@whatchalookinathero666]

Just got done hiking a 14er. You would not believe how I felt once I got those hey dudes on. They’re the perfect shoe to wear after a hike, or something physical.

[@the_swoletariat1621]

every single dude on my work crew has at least a set of these, and I still rock my jordan 1’s constantly

[@thomasfrederick71]

People tie Hey Dudes? I’ve always just left mine how they come…

[@katherinebravo9678]

I have worked for HD for 3 years (pre- and post-crocs). There are several styles with cork insoles. Most have the leather insole. The cork insoles will be available for sale on the website in 2024. The correct way to tie the shoes is to not tie them at all. The HD outsole is not the same as the Crocs outsole.

[@shivammehta161]

Are they selling more or less after crocs takeover?

[@andrewdescant]

I wear work boots and flip-flops but it's neat to learn about other shoes I've never heard of.

[@turdferguson7686]

i had those shoes back in like 2015 before anybody else around had seen or heard about them. randomly found them on woot for like $30 and figured what the hell and gave them a try. everyone gave me so much shit for wearing them lol they were so comfy though, and easy to slip on and off. i wore them for years before they got too nasty and i had to ditch them. i remember when i started seeing them in stores in like 2019 and thought it was funny they were starting to catch on. im quite the trendsetter. or unfashionable cheapskate who enjoyed a deal at the cost of fashion.... either way, not bad shoes for casual wear.

[@themeatpopsicle]

I got a pair of Clarks Wallabees going on 25 years, and another 15. If you like this moc toe style, consider them. Also some of my most comfortable shoes.

[@slk1771]

Agree but their construction has taken a nosedive in the last few years. The pair I purchased in 2016 versus the pair I got about a year ago are night and day. Thinner leather, worse stitching, awful paltry (GLUED) insole, just bad. Not nearly as comfortable. Still wear em a bunch because they cost $$$ but it’s very disheartening. Might pick up a vintage pair next time.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Why would anyone pay $150 and up for what is essentially the same $59 shoe?

[@haydenarias]

​@@monkeybarmonkeymanpeople don't do their research

[@applejuice9468]

@@monkeybarmonkeyman longevity

[@Enrico-]

@@monkeybarmonkeyman cause they're not. The design of the upper is just similar

[@vrivera48]

Hey man, I love your videos! Thank you. Anyways have you done a video for the Keen New Port sandals? I don't recall ever seeing one. Maybe I've missed it.

[@thinde88]

Love my hey dudes other than the name and it slowly seeming to get larger and larger on the shoes. They hold up surprisingly well too.

[@ericdoe2318]

These are house shoes

[@cortarah]

YES

[@BeastlavM]

Would love to see him do the Nike Foamposites, also known as the Pennys. That shoe is indestructible.

[@GEES44DC]

Sneaker Chop did them.

[@FiveDORRA]

Foams are not comfortable though,I had 2 different pairs and resold them within a few months,

[@robertatkins272]

I have 3 pairs, love them for loafing around, short walks, or after I slip of my work boots and need to run outside to get something really quick.

[@dmndxdave]

former journeys manager, these things became so popular, SO fast, with an unreal spectrum of customers. thought it was all hype til i got a pair of high tops, hey dudes are legit oh and the tying method you went with is correct, that's what hey dude tells people

[@zachlong100]

My cousins all have these ridiculous shoes and I was not impressed. I’ll just stick to my PF flyers.

[@6sixtysix]

I have vans that look like that. I have like 12 pairs in different colors and materials. They don’t make them anymore and i still have some in boxes :)

[@fishrider62]

I have the Vans also, wish I had more. Can't do the Hey Dudes or Crocs

[@Roger21989]

Love your reviews! I have never heard of Hey Dudes.

[@philtravis2093]

I just bought a pair to replace my kohls storebrand slip-ons as housewear and I'm really liking them.

[@stevemcgowen]

These look like Walmart $15 specials. These would last 1 day in a city with cobblestones and uneven surfaces...

[@Adummynamedaa]

They work really well in just about every where

[@stevemcgowen]

@@Adummynamedaa Maybe in America where people don't particularly walk farther than from their car in a parking lot to a store...

[@thomasliebl9273]

Surprisingly they do last pretty long, especially for the price. I've gone hiking a few times and they still work great

[@ladyluck5703]

Listen, I'm working in Vienna, Austria at the moment. My Hey Dudes have lasted me 2 years now. I wear them all the time when I'm walking down town. I even wear them to work on casual Fridays. Don't knock'em till you try'em.

[@ZeteticPhilosopher]

⁠@@stevemcgowenWhat a stupid and ignorant comment. First you ignore the video, which has an actual review including the materials, and instead talk about how the shoes “look” to you, as if any body should care about your uninformed opinion. Then you make a stupid comment lumping all Americans and American cities together into a stereotype that was never particularly true. The average American walks around 1-2 miles per day, more than the 800m walked by the Dutch, and less than the 2-3 miles walked by the Japanese. Of course, if you live in rural areas or highly urban ones, that number increases drastically-as it does in every other country.

[@pyrotec613]

I've literally been back and forth on a pair of serape Hey Dudes for about a month. So thanks for doing a video on these! They just had a 4th of July sale where they were $20. 😂

[@gritsteel4559]

That's the price I'll pay for these :), $60 is too much for me.

[@brandonlee747]

literally????????????

[@pyrotec613]

@@brandonlee747 that's right sonny jim, Litter-rally! Been pacing back and forth and forth and back just wondering, "Should I get these?", "Are they any good though?", and most importantly, "Do I NEED these?" Sometimes I want to just run out of the house and grab shoes that I don't have to tie, I'm mainly a creature of comfort now, mah boy.

[@helloken]

Hey Weston! Love what you do. Would you ever consider a series on dress shoes, just for a little variety? I'm more of a sneaker person but wish they were more resoleable. Not convinced in the Gorals, wonder if dress shoes are sort of an inbetween that have the low top and lighter weight of a sneaker but the resoleability of goodyear welt boots. Either way, thanks for all the info you've provided over the years. Especially the cost of destroying so much footwear for our benefit.

[@andrel.2768]

That is so informative! Thank you!

[@ordinosaurs]

They are basically unknown (yet) in France, but they are on Amazon ; bought a pair after your enthusiastic review, and I love them ! A lot of people have asked what they are, and I basically answer : Crocs for grown ups. Perfect for the summer, I chose the red canvas seen in your videos. What surprised me most is how well they fit me, as I've very thin feet for a man and I usually avoid mocs because they're always way too large and they slip off my feet when I walk. But not these shoes, they adapt very well thanks to the stretchiness of the fabric.

[@willbearheart7919]

"Crocs for grownups" is a bs description for a cheaply made shoe that isn't anywhere near as versatile as crocs. And this is coming from a man who wouldn't be caught dead wearing crocs.

[@ordinosaurs]

@@willbearheart7919 : they are not "cheaply" made ; I've worn them everywhere since I bought them, rotating with Converse and other shoes this winter and they don't show any sign of wear, either in the fabric or the sole, while the Converse have been trashed months ago (split fabric, worn rubber under the heel). Granted, Converse leave a lot to be desired, but they're in the same price range. I'm in fact amazed how strong the Hey Dudes are. Now you may not agree with my description, but they look better than Crocs, the care is the same (washing machine when dirty), and they're, in my experience, as durable.

[@tonyervolina5500]

Got a pair from Amazon for $35 about 6 months ago. Comfortable and easy to slip on if just around the house and outdoors or a quick errand. Haven’t seen them much in LA but there is a proliferation of ugly crocs.

[@garyclement83]

Love the comfort.

[@spork297]

1:31 looool. if only all commercials were like this

[@cazrethomas]

So are these the new Tom’s? Lol

[@SuperStarr817]

I've never seen this shoe in my life until I visited my bf's family at their cabin and they ALL owned a pair. Glad I got this video shortly after so I understand the hype

[@inothome]

That's a huge sign to RUN! lol

[@DoingitWrong]

My pair of Hey Dudes has a cork insole. They are my summer go-to footwear.

[@cbaur88]

I love em, millions of colors and styles and super comfortable....

[@brentreeve7554]

I really appreciate the backstory/history you give on these companies. As for the Hey Dudes themselves...meh. Don't get me wrong, I see tons of men, women, and children in them daily here in the Midwest (especially now being warmer weather). But I agree they certainly serve their purpose as decently comfortable for the cheap price shoes, and they come in seemingly dozens of styles (if that's the right term?). I also already own ~6pr of Crocs so really why would I buy these that aren't all waterproof or as comfortable? One last thing: as far as comfort goes, the only time I actually tried some on, I happened to be wearing my felt Highlanders from KEEN. Maybe it's just because I'm on the heavy side, or my fairly flat feet, or just the orthotic insole, but there was absolutely no comparison-the KEENs are leaps and bounds more comfortable than these. And I'll put money on them being more durable too. I love those KEENs so much, I found 2 more pair (on clearance too which made them cheaper than the Hey Dudes).

[@picax8398]

I think the biggest irk for me is the name of the brand. Really? "Hey dude"

[@matthiassventoest6800]

subscribed now. very informative. I see some of the supervisors at my workplace try to get away with wearing these on “casual fridays” I have seen these shoes everywhere, not my jam though.

[@michaele2437]

Love all my hey dudes... best find 5 years ago at Dillard's. Haven't looked back. I pick them over any shoe in my collection.

[@baileyv5239]

I actually really enjoy Hey Dude shoes other than the insole. The insole on mine wore down (in about a month or two) to the point of no comfort. I bought replacement insoles from their website and same thing

[@barbaracovey]

Great video! Thanks. Do you ever do contrast and compare between the men’s version of the shoe and the woman’s version of the shoe in any given brand? Are they usually the same quality? Just wondering.

[@nuthinbutlove]

I've been waiting for him to do that because manufacturers definitely create the two differently. I guess it would make the videos a bit longer but it would be great to see the comparison and helpful for women who need to know.

[@cameronfisher5940]

He’s done it with boots before. Pretty sure he has one on the Red Wing Womens Heritage

[@brentjacobs7083]

Got a pair from my daughter for Christmas. The dog chewed them up. I acted mad. My toes were very grateful.

[@Kujo999]

My toes don't end up crammed in the frog mine. I have used two pairs and actually work in them. My first pair were the mesh as you have but I got a canvas pair because they're slightly more durable. I'm glad to have my "drop" question answered though. I need to try a pair of boulder boots. I also wonder how Hey Dudes compare to Clarks Wallabees as far as comfort.

[@RaginFlanker]

Recently bought my first pair. I'm impressed by the comfort and leather removable insole but the outsole has worn slick in only 2 months of localized wear only after work and around town. I've thought about buying something else built better for longevity and comfort. Because, as we all know, it's hard to have comfort and serious durability and longevity without really long break in periods. Idk if I'll buy these again (I just can't get over how comfortable they are but how little time they last) or try the Jim Green African Rangers as an after work errand shoe to get out of my work boots.

[@Beardman56]

If you want something similar to this but better built take a look into olukai shoes. Slip on versions are extremely comfortable and still have a smidge of support instead of being all floppy like these damn things

[@RaginFlanker]

@@Beardman56 I’ll check ‘em out. Do you have any suggestions

[@Beardman56]

@@RaginFlanker I wear the Nohea Pae usually.

[@saillaw2]

One other important difference between open and closed cell foam: open can act like a sponge and absorb liquid (like sweat), closed cell foam does not absorb.

[@fifthtyp3]

I got these as a gift around 5 years ago. I didn't understand why the toe box looked roomy but felt average and slammed my feet forward. That incline is the reason. The heel ended up constantly collapsing from me slipping them on and the foam was too soft causing foot problems (along with uncomfortable toes). Would really like something closet to a zero drop with half as much foam then I'd consider these again

[@busbystandup1337]

Looks exactly like a pair of Frogg Toggs I bought at TSC... and I dig them!

[@Jay95873]

I see someone in crocs and I immediately think they just escaped from a mental institution

[@StarsBarsAndCheese]

I'm actively wearing knock-off crocs from Rural King 💀

[@OneLove92626]

Bought a pair of them a while back worse shoes I’ve put on my feet in a while. Never again

[@robray7106]

Paid 35 for these and wear them all the time. Very comfortable and pull out insole throw them in wash and air dry. I don't tie them at all.

[@Crackers2549]

The I tie them is exactly how you said, I just shorten and tie a knot…! Have 6 pairs… Great for summertime….! And you are absolutely right about your toes sliding up to the front Weston…They should level that walking platform out but I still love them …GG

[@casams1992]

I actually bought a pair a few years ago not knowing anything about the brand at sierra trading. They have lasted me to this day granted I don’t wear them daily. They’re comfy for going somewhere quick or just doing stuff around the house but not all day wear.

[@dbdb4962]

Ah, that's what I needed to hear. I have so many shoes there is not point in buying stuff that doesn't last all day

[@tianamarie989]

​@dbdb4962 I wear mine all day everyday. Only shoes to not give me plantar fasciitis.

[@tomycont]

Bought them for $25. Now lets watch the video to see if they were worth it.

[@TylerSnyder305]

That sounds like an appropriate pricetag for these things. $60 is way overpriced.

[@justsomeguy5470]

​@@TylerSnyder305A lot of shoe stores that sell them run a buy 1 get one half off deal quite often

[@tt55k]

I own a pair , I think they are wonderful indoor shoes in the winter , I find they are warm so yeah they are my new slippers.