The Truth: Why barefoot boots aren't durable (Bearfoot Bruin)

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@memefeed2147]

Review Gaucho Ninja, the highest quality barefoot boots available!!

[@bootstraps2346]

lol you DDOS'd them!

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

@@memefeed2147 checked out their website! LMFAOooo who is paying that amount for a minimal barefoot shoe ?! Gotta be jokin’ !!!

[@memefeed2147]

@@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday their shell cordovan offerings literally lasts your lifetime. They have no competition either.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

@@memefeed2147 no competion ? Maybe no customers either ! Lol

[@DadVibe]

I appreciate you pointing out this brand. I always feel like an oddball in the barefoot community, because I want to wear wool, leather, and fur... I want my products to be as natural as possible, and care about how animals were treated, and our planet. I don't get why so many people/eco companies use almost completely all synthetic products-- full of forever chemicals. Now if I could just find a "barefoot" boot for farming...

[@CptAngelKGaming]

Tracker forest ESC..

[@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255]

The vegan lie is to blame for that. Sadly people in this space tend to lean onto veganism, and it's only natural that companies will cater and capitalize on that in order to sell more.

[@frankytanky5076]

Leather is the best material for footwear, nothing has ever come close. I’d you think about it, a well taken care of leather boots that’s resole able can last 10,15,20, longer? Years while synthetic shoes fail before 1. Which one is producing more waste overall?

[@nBasedAce]

@@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255 In my opinion, vegans need to understand that the videos of maltreatment of animals are not normal behavior in the industry. Everyone in the industry knows that if you mistreat your animals it damages the hide and makes the meat taste bad. You want your animals as well treated as can be so that the product you get from them is high quality.

[@Colorado_Native]

@@frankytanky5076 Well stated.

[@od1452]

As a retired bootmaker I can agree with you on this boot. I get/respect that some don't wish to wear leather. I feel that it is a fact of life that Cattle are used for food. ..so hides are available . I think it disrespectful to waste this resource. I'm glad this company uses leather. I love the barefoot concept but because I have had heel problems , I need more protection on the soles.. but I really like the Zero drop. This looks like a good compromise for me. Thanks.

[@DuridPid]

I question the "vegan" nature of synthetics over leather. Leather, as you said, is already there. Cows aren't being killed just for their hides, they're already being killed for meat. But most importantly, plastics being "vegan alternative" to leather is insane, I don't doubt that the creation and lifespan of that plastic alternative harms the environment and therefore animals more than leather does. Leather is a product of animal suffering, but is at least sustainable and renewable unlike petroleum-based plastics.

[@od1452]

@@DuridPid I agree. Plastics are not made from air...Since we think in terms of money.. very little is worth recycling ... I hate to say that but that is the way of our culture. In principle, recycling sounds like a great idea. In California we made shoppers buy plastic bags.. then Covid hit and bags couldn't be re- used until much later and then only if the shopper bags their own groceries... So now consumers have draws full of plastic bags.....Where do you think the go. ? ...Garbage bags... thats about all they are useful for. So how did that help the environment ? AND I hear no Environmentalists worrying over the bags now.

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

@@od1452 I'm confused by your comment. I live in California, and I was never forced to buy plastic bags, nor was I ever prevented from reusing bags, nor do I have to bag my own groceries in order to reuse my bags.

[@anonym3017]

there is however the fact that chrome tanned leather is horrible for the environment if the tanning liquid ain't properly treated. and since treating the liquid, aka getting the chrome out of it, is horribly expensive the tanneries producing cheap leather are all in countries where they can discharge it into rivers and lakes without treating it whatsoever.

[@DuridPid]

@@anonym3017 But the upside is that it CAN be done cleanly, whereas petroleum products are rarely produced cleanly, and shoes are very rarely recycled

[@bearfootshoes]

Thank you for the thorough review! We love hearing honest feedback 🙌🏼

[@spelare1]

They look like something i would wear when going to medieval weekend but also feel like the peak of shoes technically

[@waynedub1167]

These are a brilliant product!

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

When are the all black leather bruins coming out ?!?!

[@JourneysADRIFT]

Might have to pick up a pair myself.

[@saltyslug6598]

Its an interesting boot. I think i might try them out

[@fartyonakarty]

they look like rpg shoes lmao

[@nicolasrivera9890]

RuneScape lookin' ahh

[@hawkevick9184]

Way to true

[@SMD1999]

@@nicolasrivera9890 😂😂😂

[@nBasedAce]

Stop! You violated the law. Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence.

[@Migh7yb00sh]

And I think that may be the exact reason I need a pair 😂

[@orlando4866]

Ever since switching to barefoot, minimalist, wide toe box shoes/boots my feet have gotten stronger-Strengthen feet is often overlooked in my opinion. Ever since switching to these types of shoes, my back and hip pain has disappeared. Your body will take time to adapt but once you are adapted your body will feel a lot better. For more information on this topic follow Anya review and squat university of minimalist shoes. Trust me you will never go back.

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

To be completely honest I haven't done barefoot research since I bought my second pair of Lems two years ago, but I haven't heard of these boots before and they sound almost perfect. One of my biggest disappointments in being a barefoot enthusiast who also likes traditional materials is that finding boots/shoes made of a durable leather, with a quality recraftable sole construction was nigh impossible without paying $500+ for a custom handmade product from across the world, but these look amazing! Sure the fake toe cap, Nubuck leather, and Blake stitching aren't my ideals, but for a long lasting leather barefoot boot I'll definitely buy a pair of these in the next year or two.

[@nathangoode1089]

I have a pair of leather joe nimble barefoot boots I like

[@Hypnotically_Caucasian]

I love my waterproof Len boots. Fits my orthopedic insoles very well

[@jean-pierrewuestenberghs]

Yes, but the inside is not leather.@@nathangoode1089

[@GrandSyzygy]

I was getting worried we wouldn't get a brand that was focused on longevity and I'm glad you were able to shed some light on one such brand; thanks so much for everything you and your team does!

[@howardroark7726]

I have a feeling high moccasins in 100% leather would make great "barefoot" boots.

[@matthewhall1581]

The quality isn’t surprising. The owner of this brand also owns Kabuki Strength, which has made a name on making highly engineered speciality bars. Really the premium brand for bars in the meat head world and he has a engineering background. Guys nick name was the mad scientist. Cool to see that translated to his footwear

[@coreymonday1375]

How can you say you are all for nature while wearing plastic shoes spreading more micro plastics...leather is far from wastful if you take care of it it will be with you for along time

[@bearfootshoes]

Leather all the way! 🙌🏼

[@allenhilburn8686]

I would love to see you do a comparison between the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC and the Barefoot Bruin. I'm leaning towards the Vivo, but the Bruin looks really interesting.

[@squidlyminimalisim]

The tracker has one hell of a sole and looks way cooler imo i would choose it over this boot in the video one thing to keep in mind are most vivos are a bit narrow compared to other barefoot brands

[@jean-pierrewuestenberghs]

I have both and I bought the bruin because they are made completely from leather, in and out. The inside of the tracker is fabric.

[@jamesfoster8077]

@@jean-pierrewuestenberghs which one do you prefer? I have worn only Vivobarefoot Scott’s for the last five years. I absolutely love them but these keep catching my eye but I just don’t know. With the price being about $50 bucks higher I am hesitant. Also the Bruin sole makes me nervous. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@jean-pierrewuestenberghs]

@@jamesfoster8077 I can't compare with the scott, sorry.

[@user-lw6sp5pk1y]

This may not mean anything to most, but holy shit their sizes go 16M. If you have big feet, you know how hard it can be to find a quality leather boot.

[@yeezet4592]

Legit. I'm a 15 and I basically bought these by default

[@JellyFlavoredGerman]

"We should be a part of nature, not apart from nature" is so true. When wool went out of favour for synthetic materials the people of Jersey slowly stopped farming the local breed of Jersey sheep. Eventually the breed went extinct and the ecology of the island of Jersey started going haywire, threatening multiple unique species. The eventually had to introduce Manx Loaghtan sheep from the Isle of Man, a close cousin of the Jersey breed, in order to restore the natural balance of the island. Farming animals isn't cruel when done correctly. It's an essential part of our ecosystem and of Mother Earth. We're all one interconnected system. One organism.

[@samsou7547]

A lot of current trend shoes (including Hey Dude) are foam Flip flops with a nice upper. Most people don't use a cobbler, so they might as well use disposable friendly materials. That doesn't mean they have to cut corners on the assembly quality. Good review! Would love to see you cover more shoes unique to women too.

[@loganmedia1142]

If they're disposable then they might as well compromise assembly as well.

[@RJMCK]

I'd really like to see some of the leather Vivos compared to these. I love my leather Geo Courts and my wife has the Addis which is super minimalist. I've been thinking about getting the leather Tracker

[@123Yossarian123]

vivo seems to be the only brand that can do a good barefoot shoe

[@Rankidu]

From vivobarefoot I got the gobi II. Made with good quality leather, super comfortable, good looking, even if you look a bit like a duck ^^. My only complain is that the outsoles, being thin, don't last super long, and they don't still offer repairs outside of uk customers. Normal cobblers can't repairs because they don't have the same soles of normal shoes

[@OgdenM]

What size are you? I have a pair of 9 1/2 Addis laying around that I've worn for 2 hours tops because they start to give me blisters on the upper back part of the heal in minutes from the stiff leather and the stupid rubber that keeps the back from softening.

[@kaisalis7895]

I've heard the tracker is hot garbage durability wise.

[@idiocraciaahora1967]

Yeah, great boot BUT, The sizing guide requires a Ph.D. in mathematics and computer science. I was just about to click on BUY but noticed that their system doesn't like your Discount CODE broda! Call them, me like 10% off. Hopefully, they will honor it.

[@arandom.potato]

Got these a few weeks ago and the rubber sole started separating after the first week. Tried emailing the company and never got a response. Idk if I would call these a durable barefoot boot.

[@EricLS]

Interesting. My Xero boots were just doofy garbage, leaked like a sieve and the tread was weirdly slippery.

[@randybowman]

Leather doesn't necessarily perform better in hiking. That depends on what you mean by perform I guess. A lot of Appalachian trail thru hikers aren't wearing leather boots though. They're heavy, and not as breathable.

[@stephaniel678]

Before I found your channel I thought leather was leather. I’m learning so much... and suspicious of all my leather goods now. I’d also like to hear your analysis of vivobarefoot’s leather options. I’m expecting a pair of their leather boots in the mail any day now. Thanks for sharing your shoe knowledge!

[@jean-pierrewuestenberghs]

The vivo's have no leather inside.

[@njott1021]

This is the barefoot boot I've been waiting for...

[@JoeyDecay]

To those who don't think they can trust Weston's opinions on the sponsor videos. He has been critical on many. Danner comes to mind. And let's not forget there's a company that didn't even pay him the sponsorship for being too honest.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

they certainly arent doing anything to dispell the "barefoot boots are ugly" stereotype....

[@lgroves336]

$250 ????? hard pass

[@KieteDech]

Dope boots. I'd buy them if I had money lol.

[@mikedimond218]

My barefoot Ursus shoes fell apart in 3 months. They sent me another pair and the next pair was ruined after 4 months. Indoor use and not abused at all. Lems is the best that I have found.

[@RealHankShill]

Lems is unfortunately the most durable I have found as well. I say unfortunately because they are the least barefoot of everything I have tried too...

[@rosevidalita]

I like these but I wish they made them in black

[@bearfootshoes]

We will be releasing these in black !

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

@@bearfootshoes when ?!!!! I’ll definitely buy a black pair ASAP !

[@venca955]

I remember reading somewhere that often times the fake welt is used on blakestitched shoes/boots to sort of seal the gap between the upper and the midsole

[@tnan123]

Haven't heard of these before. Seem pretty interesting with decent construction and materials.

[@youchasechickens]

Did you ever do a puncture test with these and if so, what were the results?

[@Woodflooralchemist]

You never did a puncture test. Would love to know how these steak up next to the vivo

[@samk2407]

Leather is certainly not a good material to make things like jackets and shit out of, it's a lot of material and you have to kill an animal just to look cool. Plus the amount of resources required to raise that animal is enormous compared to a synthetic material. However! For boots, shoes, tools etc. specifically, the extra durability in such a high wear application totally justifies it to me. Those are not frivolities, they're tools and the best material for that job is quality leather. Especially when the amount of material is much less for a boot than for jackets or pants. If you can have one pair of boots that last 10 years because they're made of leather then that's absolutely worth the extra cost environmentally compared to 10 pairs of synthetic shoes. I sympathize with people that aren't fans of products that require animal cruelty, especially on a massive scale. But, I think the way that native cultures in the Americas and elsewhere view consumption of animals is more balanced. The idea that the animal is making a sacrifice, so you need to use it well, for a worthy purpose, wasting as little as possible, to me feels like the proper view. Don't just use the leather, and throw the rest away, use the meat, use the fur, and put them to the best uses so that you can have long lasting tools and food.

[@chrisandtheworld]

I never heard of this brand, 240$ though? I mean. Alright.

[@thejayray]

Hey. I'm wondering about Shamma Sandals' Wilder Boot. Anyone try it or is there interest to have it cut in half? They are expensive, but I am willing to buy quality (!) and they sold out so fast. @RoseAnvil, I know you are done with most of your barefoot boot series, but... help? 🤞👍😅

[@C18H19NaO5S]

I’ve been on the hunt for suede barefoot shoes that aren’t trash and I found them! Thanks for showing me this company. May cop boots later but I’m a mid top steel toe guy.

[@hanskloss1331]

I will say I had heard of Jim Green boots before and honestly on your recommendation ordered a pair of the Barefoot Rangers and I absolutely love them I did put an aftermarket insole in them and wear them A LOT I'll give them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@fleurdelispens]

Now that you've tackled the barefoot shoes thing, I'd be curious to see you tackle the other end of the spectrum: commuter cyclist footwear. I'm thinking brands like Chrome and Five Ten that make stylish shoes that are comfy to bike in. My Chromes especially are extremely stiff. Also I'd love to see a nerdy breakdown of how SPD shoes attain that stiffness

[@Megatonaxe]

I just want barefoot SPD shoes or any other form of road bike or MTB barefoot shoes.

[@fleurdelispens]

@@Megatonaxe I'd be genuinely suprised if that ever happens. Clipless shoes need to be really stiff, so you can comfortably transfer power from your leg to the pedal. I could see a flexy barefoot shoe working on flat pedals, but SPD and other clipless systems don't work well with flexy shoes

[@MindfulProgramming]

@@Megatonaxe Have you looked into long platform pedals, like Pedaling Innovations Catalyst? Their marketing suggests that the long platform is ideal for flexible shoes, without sacrificing comfort or losing any power.

[@TonberryShuffle]

Try Belleville mini mils. I use them as work boots for minimalist footwear (black usually instead of the tan suede). Not the most comfortable barefoot boots I've used but so far the most durable except maybe vivobarefoot but it's cheaper. Edit: I do want to mention I haven't used the bearfoot brand. Hadn't even heard of them before your video.

[@MindfulProgramming]

Check his uploads, the Belleville mini mil is featured in a video released 2 weeks ago titled "What's inside top 5 tactical boots (pt.2) Minimalist", if you haven't seen it already 👍

[@ParanoidPixel]

IMO, that's WAY TOO MUCH money for what you're getting. And I love zero drop boots and shoes.

[@cedardryad]

I wish i had come across this video before buying some xero snow boots. When it comes to boots, i want full leather. Leather is more environmentally friendly for the fact that it is more durable and is biodegradable. Now I've found a barefoot company that uses natural materials

[@rmarli17]

Made in Mexico.... I'm personally trying to be more intentional on supporting USA based businesses.

[@michaellk2254]

I always argue that leather is a better material than synthetic in every regard, including environmental. Synthetic "planet friendly" material use is simply an excuse for brands to sell products with lower quality and cost materials for a higher return. In other words it's a scam.

[@canonfodder808]

This bearfoot is nice... but.... Jim Green Barefoot African Ranger, that's where it's at.

[@JourneysADRIFT]

These boots do be looking comfy and easy to break in tho.

[@Admodeus]

I don't get the point of these. You have the inconvenience of a boot, with none of the benefits of a boot. They are basically shoes masquerading as boots.

[@kylehazachode]

Pre-ordering these next paycheck. Love everything about this boot except for that god awful logo. At least it's on the inside of the boot. You mentioned sweat and smell in boots. I bartend every day and got a great tip from a customer who was in the army; ladies clinical strength Secret deodorant on your feet prevents smells, blisters, and keeps your feet dry. I often gift Secret to other bartenders and servers in my area. Thanks for the discount.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

The logo is nice 👍 imo I want these in black leather

[@missingremote4388]

is it insult to hand somebody a b. o. deodorant?

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

@@missingremote4388 right?! Lol 😝

[@ninemimesleft]

I worry this video is gonna make the preorder wait looooong. But I'm willing to wait! These look great, I just wish they had a more lugged sole for wandering in the mountains.

[@julianshepherd2038]

I right to bare foots

[@R.J._Lewis]

You're doing better and better to keep your reviews in their niche's brief, I think. It used to bother me that you wanted everything to be constructed like a PNW fire boot, and you would compare apples to oranges. It seems like you're doing a better job comparing the boots to what it was designed for and where they land in the market. Kudos on your growth!

[@loafloafer]

So this seems like a positive review, but the title of the video makes it sound like they suck. Am i missing something, or is it a clickbait title?

[@michaelmastro9382]

You guys should make a removable stacked leather insole that molds to your foot. For dudes with cheaper boots or for boat shoes or Tom's where you don't wear socks with them, a stacked leather or padded leather insole is perfect for. Like two pieces of thin leather with cork in between or something?

[@tentimetex]

I believe Mephisto make a stacked leather insole, which they have in all their shoes. I think you can buy it separately. Its a piece of leather layered over a latex cushioning system, which also pushes air around.

[@xanedan4565]

I've worked in environmental science for about a decade now, and admire the heck out of old school vegans who are mostly off-grid, barefoot, limit use of man made materials, fully anti-consumption types. They identified some aspects of our economy as a threat to all life on Earth, and made the tough decision to just not participate in them, and they're right. We are in the midst of a terrible mass extinction. I do not have the conviction (and lets be real, the property) to life their lifestyle though. I subscribe to a similar "buy high quality things that last, and do your best to support sustainable business practices" mindset as you seem to. For that reason I own, and maintain a lot of durable leather goods. I also limit my meat consumption to a few times a week, and my red meat consumption to once every several weeks. I went to college with a lot of "buy a new iPhone ever year" social media vegans and just...I can't even process that.

[@Dea_Decay]

My Lems Boulder Summit boots literally just arrived 2 days ago, and now I'm honestly kind of wondering if I should have gotten these instead. That Veg Tan midsole is really nice, However my Lems have been super comfortable and look great, so I can't say I'm disappointed. Honestly if I compare them more maybe I'd find the Lems were the ones I'd choose, the lugs on them are nice and I didn't have a moctoe boot yet. Maybe next time I'll give bearfoot a shot and compare them first hand. Side note this is my first time wearing any barefoot footware, and its a really neat experience. My feet were a little sore but nothing too bad considering I"m on hard floors all day, but I'm loving the wide toe box and flexibility. Interestingly using the stairs was probably the weirdest part, where I can really tell I'm having to adjust hoe I go up and down them with a 0 drop boot.

[@bkrman1990]

I have the boulder summit also and they are fantastic and high quality. Before these I wore the boulder boot waterproof for over a year on construction sites. The boulder summit definitely has better traction.

[@keldonator]

I tried the boulders on at a local store and felt they were too heavy and stiff. I ordered some Bruins. I hope they feel a little lighter.

[@kpower8723]

@@keldonator What do you think of the Bruins?

[@keldonator]

@@kpower8723 They needed broke in for sure, toe box is tight out of the box. I got the leather wet and shoved some stuff down in the toebox and it's got much better. I like them enough. I wouldn't buy them again honestly though.

[@yes11889]

It's so obvious that barefoot shoes are just an utter complete scam I mean what excuse do they give for charging almost 200$ for plastic garbage that's less than 1nch thick

[@rllamas14]

ever thought of designing your own boot? would love a wide toe box boot durable for work/construction.

[@MindfulProgramming]

If you need a safety boot with a wide toebox, go for Keen Cincinnati. Carbon-fiber toe and Goodyear welted 👍

[@rllamas14]

@@MindfulProgramming is it similar to the keen San jose? Those boots gave me pain in the heels after two weeks.

[@MindfulProgramming]

@@rllamas14 yeah, pretty similar I think.

[@Advanced_Arch_Way]

Awesome video!Very informative and great visual information to follow along. Keep up the good work!

[@Winterascent]

I wish the Altra zero drop shoes I hiked in had better durability and natural components like leather, but they advertise all vegan which is BS as it relies on oil to manufacture, ironically. Much of this stuff is little more than gimmick and marketing. That said, I do best in a zero drop hiking shoe or boot if I had to. My Altras don't lat 9 months! Try 3, at best.

[@birdytiger]

The title made it sound a bit unfavorable to this boot, rather than the others you've reviewed.

[@_FLAK_]

I hate how much they cost. These are basically just mid-height leather moccasins.

[@hypebeatz563]

Mexican made boots are underrated

[@jonklose442]

Really high quality leather comes from Mexico León Mexico is the leather manufacturing capital of the world Saddleback has a factory there and Thursday boots get their leather from Mexico too

[@uoislame]

"eco friendly! we make our shoes out of petroleum products!" lol what clowns

[@fullscorpion5285]

I think I'll pick these for my clown feet. Looking at pictures of people wearing them they don't look so bad IMO. They actually look wide. Would be great if you started measuring dimensions of the products you're going over so i could get an idea how this stuff might fit.

[@Meekmonster]

All the specs are on their website

[@fullscorpion5285]

@@Meekmonster im talking about dimensions of all footwear he reviews.

[@thursded]

Stitchdown construction is probably best suited for barefoot. No fake welts. And the upper does not tuck under your foot, so no void to fill.

[@bsandoval2340]

Leather does not perform better than any material for hiking. You need breathable shoes for backpacking or any long distance hiking. ie river crossings terrential downpours etc. no matter how waterproof you boots will wear through. You have to be able to dry them over nigh in a humid environment leather will not do this. I love leather boots but I will never take one on my backpacking trips unless I’m doing conservation and hard work where I need the protection and can carry and extra boot or trail runner

[@ChineseKiwi]

correct. It totally depends on the type of hiking and THE CONDITIONS. Leather would be terrible in a humid environment hike for example as you stated. Where shoes are made is *massive*. Asics are massively favoured by people with wide feet because what-do-you-know, it's a Japanese brand with a strong brand presence in Asia and genetically east Asians have wider feet! It's the same with Asian glasses brands because of the narrower bridge. They WERE the original 'barefoot' brand by default in reality. - I am VERY VERY surprised Rose Anvil didn't review an Asics wide shoe in his wide show showdown.

[@syindrome]

"Hiking, where leather performs better than almost any other material" Tell me you've never been hiking without telling me you've never been hiking. x'D

[@JB-gj8pu]

Exactly. You see leather outers in climbing shoes that need the extra durability and flexibility but nowhere else. It doesn't work well when wet at all and good luck keeping anything dry on a long hike in serious weather.

[@nlppoamoss2240]

Luv the barefoot series❤❤

[@W-C-F-o1k]

Barefoot shoes are a scam. Less cheap materials but charge a ton of money

[@hudsonhornet6558]

It’s hard to get a perfect flexible work boot in our modern world so the sole has to be less flexible so it can protect our feet from nails scrap metal etc whatever is on a job sit that would poke through a thinner more flexible sole I think they do a great job of making it have a wide toe box zero drop etc while also protecting us from out environment I think it’s a great balance where you get benefits of both you don’t get perfect ground feeling but you do get the protection and the assurance or your foot being protected

[@Barrrt]

I'm just flabbergasted my Ra II's by Vivo have been holding up sinds 2018 now and their first use was the portugese countryside after a forest fire doing recovery work so I just wanna say those soles and that leather is amazing.

[@zachmiller9175]

It looks like they had enough space for stitch down construction, I really wish someone would make a 360 stitch down boot on a flat lug sole with a minimal midsole. Vibram makes a ton of flat soles, it really wouldn't be that complicated...

[@mexygnome]

This.

[@ricardopyrros]

I wonder where does it rank in the CLOWN scale

[@anyasreviews]

This was phenomenal! I learned several interesting things about shoe construction here. I also love natural heritage style barefoot shoes, they really feel and function better than synthetic.

[@laurensgenschel8072]

I can‘t recommend GEA Waldviertler from Austria enough especially their Trampa and Jaga model. They are making shoes since the 80s and for me tick all the boxes! You should really check them out! :)

[@emily62279]

Would love to see you take a look at the new Shamma Wilder boot as they seem to be the newest addition to the barefoot boot trend but are made by hand in the US.

[@mainsourcery]

“granola type consumer” 😂😂

[@FC-cz6zd]

I like the look.

[@CptAngelADVlogs]

Most barefoot brands offer great leather boots. Vivobarefoot (awesome wildhide), Xero, Belenka, Freet, Groundies etc. Actually is hard to find one that doesn't (apart from FeelGrounds).

[@Anna-pd6dc]

Agree! He seems to have a misconception he's insisting on repeating instead of actually investigating.

[@jean-pierrewuestenberghs]

The brands you name are only leather outside.

[@TheWildManatee]

Bearfoot shoes was my introduction to the minimalist footwear trend (from the strong man community). to be honest I was put off from the design of the ursus and ignored the community until I was told about vivo, wildlings, and splays which I found much more pleasing to look at. I think these bruins are a step in the right direction style wise, but I still find them somewhat awkward. also I had trouble reading the font they use on the website. over all I'm happy you brought these back on my radar and im looking forward to what they come up with next.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

Wildlings, Birchbury,Softstar, Xero Shoes,Suavs, Be Lenka, Splay Footwear, Origo,Vivo, etc… some cool styles out there.

[@dosetti]

The font really is difficult to read. Their EU sizes look a bit off also.

[@MindfulProgramming]

my current favorite is the Bohempia Orik, a Converse all-stars style shoe. really easy to wear and style.

[@OgdenM]

I just looked up Wildlings. The shoes look great; but uh Wool shoes for winter? No thanks. .I like my feet to stay dry when I go for a walk. This is actually my #1 beef with barefoot shoes; not a single brand has a good water resistant shoe. I've looked. It's like they have the super comfie / athletic trainer style mesh summer shoes and then leather or synthetic lines that have NO padding around the back of the heal. I don't get why it's so hard to design a good padded leather shoe. These boots don't even have any padding and its just stupid. Edit: The Splays leather shoes look like they might actually be half decent, so thanks for mentining them.

[@MindfulProgramming]

@@OgdenM do you have an example of a boot with good padding around the heel? curious to see what you're describing

[@lonnieopp8198]

But i like wearing dead animals.

[@StriderX04]

Does a fake welt help keep water out? Would make sense to include it for that reason in addition to the aesthetic value

[@mrsnezbit2219]

Omg they look so bad, like a cosplay of a real boot

[@PaulHo]

"Local cobbler." Never heard of her.

[@jacquelinehamer6280]

I immediately purchased these boots after seeing this video. They are an actual WORK boot. All of the other leather barefoot boots are too thin for work conditions and the soles puncture easily. This is also one of the only barefoot boots that can be re-soled. These are also the only barefoot boots that proportionately fit my foot. They are actually wide enough throughout the whole last, not just in the toe box. They are very comfy and cozy. Just a note for anyone who prefers leather barefoot shoes, hand made in the USA: try Softstar shoes. They are made in Philomath Oregon and have many styles and size variations. Cheers for happy feet!

[@jacquelinehamer6280]

Someone asked if I had purchased my regular size. Yes. They just fit me with about 1/4 inch to spare, in length on my longer foot. The arches fit me just right so, I wouldn't size up.

[@kado2656]

Chris Duffin's shoes. Check out his lifts, such a beast

[@gabemoore3189]

Where do these rank on the clown to cool?

[@keldonator]

I ordered these, the foot sizing thing on their site recommend at 12.5, I've never had a 12.5 shoe all are between 11-12. So I ordered a 12, hopefully it fits well. I'll update.

[@jacquelinehamer6280]

Keep in mind that the toe box on this boot tapers to a low profile. You may have to roll up some thick socks to stuff down in the end of the toe box to stretch them a bit. I did that with mine.

[@keldonator]

@@jacquelinehamer6280 Did you order your normal size or did you follow the instructions on Bearfoot website?

[@jacquelinehamer6280]

@@keldonator yes. I did order my regular size. I stretched the toe box with some rolled up socks as it tapers to a low profile.

[@keldonator]

So the toe was super tight at the tip. I had to stretch the toe up so it doesn't smash my toenail. Since I did that they fit well. Could probably have used the 12.5

[@stolman2197]

I think I'm sold

[@dwaynejackson5979]

I have been wearing Lems waterproof Bolder boots for around four months now. The boots may be helping out a bit with a Morton’s Neuroma, I do still have some occasional burning in the toes. Anyhow, most of these boot are aesthetically “off”, or downright ugly, todays boot ain’t exactly a good looking boot. I’m in the construction industry, but work in an office environment, but a large amount of my time is spent in the field, so soft toed shoes are out! Are there any steel toed boots on the market that follow the barefoot fit principles? Please review if you run across such…thanks!

[@tavokgs]

im a finish carpenter and dont require wearing steel toe so i was debating whether i should get lems water proof bolder boot or bruins. i went with the bruins primarily because just by looking at the boots themselves it seemed to be higher in quality. not only that but it seems that most people complain about the lems boots being horrible for traction and slide really easy. any thoughts on your experience using them for work?

[@kevinmiller4312]

If we could just have a boot that is this wide and well built but with a slightly bigger outsole. Like this upper on a Chaco outsole would be perfect

[@audreybertin]

For a less NPC looking shoe, Vivibarefoot has a Tracker Forest ESC model. I think they look pretty cool and they use real leather and stitch the sole in addition to cementing, unlike the vivo boots you looked at in the last barefoot boot review. Super comfy, solid durability, and don’t look super crazy!

[@audreybertin]

Also saw some people wanting better lugs on the sole and these soles are honestly the most grippy barefoot soles I’ve ever seen. Super nice

[@whitemakesright2177]

I've heard that the Tracker FG is pretty terrible in terms of durability. Have you found that the Forest ESC is holding up pretty well?

[@audreybertin]

@@whitemakesright2177 I’ve had mine a few months and worn them in the snow a lot and they seem fine! Can’t speak to much longer term than that though

[@509brown]

My wallet just ran out of my room and is hiding somewhere. These look so good...

[@suzz1776]

I'm gonna have to look into this brand. But my fav barefoot style boot is a simple pair of moccasins and then paint the bottom with that liquid rubber so it doesn't wear through on concrete as fast or a viking style turn shoe with if course rubber painted on the soles. Simple and can be made urself very very easy. But I am used to going actual barefoot (I only wear shoes if I am forced to lol) so idk if this would work for people who need to wear some sort of shoes.

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

I've been meaning to try some medieval turnsoles, they look quite comfy

[@ryanfarace3685]

Summer is coming up, what about a leather or just sandal/slip ons series??? I just got my first pair of rainbow sandals to try out. Sanuk is another great brand I’ve had before. Good for thought 🤷‍♂️

[@42Porter]

I wanted a pair of these but the gambling and purchase notifications on their website changed my mind. It’s an unethical way to sell their product. I don’t want to fund that.

[@laa0fa502]

My girlfriend went from being a granola hippy to a leather hippy after asking when I bought new boots when I hosed off my 3 year old Whites as she'd trashed 4 pairs of fake leather birkenstocks that year. She came home with a lesther purse and birks abd made a grand speech about how leather was more environmentally friendly than plastic.....wait for it...... wait for it.... WE LIVE ON A CATTLE FARM I RAISE BEEF CATTLE SHE LITTERLY KNOWS LEATHER IS A BYPRODUCT OF THE FOOD WE EAT but I digress.

[@pdx503]

That is not a good looking boot.

[@star.soaked.wanderer]

Chris duffin is a badass

[@randomOAS7]

I really like the idea of this boot (and company), and the ethos behind it. Only thing I don't like? The look. 😕 All of the shoes have kind of a triangular, wedge appearance. If they made this boot only with a more "traditional" soft-cap toe (with like a cellulose stiffener), I'd buy them in a heartbeat. They just look ... weird.

[@katn1952]

I have two pairs of leatherboots made by zaqq: a winterboot to wear casually, and a hiking boot to wear on hikes in autumn/winter or hard terrain, love them both. The hiking boots are made from nappaleather mixed with mesh. I also have a pair of hiking shoes from zaqq, made of leather mixed with mesh, for hikes in summer, when it's hot and the ground dry, more for easy terrain. All three pairs of boots and shoes are comfy, durable with good barefoot feeling. I highly recomment

[@carlabeddard9853]

Two seasons of farming now, 2 pairs of Lems compromised beyond usability. Love the toe box, but they glue stuff together and it all comes apart. Thumbs down. Looking elsewhere…