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John Sidwell
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Best Budget Gravel Bike :: Salsa Journeyer Long-Term Review :: 700c Shimano Claris
Hanna and I got our Salsa Journeyers 700c Claris a few months ago, today we take a look at how they've held up! We hopped on the River Trail Network here in Grand Rapids, riding to Millenium Park amongst the fall colors.
As a budget/more affordable option, the Salsa Journeyer still brings alot of quality. Normally $1000, they can be found on sale in the spring for $850. Modern brakes, groupset and build offers alot of confidence when hitting the trails, and in its longevity.
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As a budget/more affordable option, the Salsa Journeyer still brings alot of quality. Normally $1000, they can be found on sale in the spring for $850. Modern brakes, groupset and build offers alot of confidence when hitting the trails, and in its longevity.
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Exploring Tahquamenon Falls | Kitch-iti-kipi | Pictured Rocks| Marquette | U.P. Vacation 2024
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From Glen Arbor and Empire Michigan, across Mackinac, to the U.P, Hanna and I explore Tahquamenon Falls, Kitch-iti-kipi, Pictured Rocks, and Marquette. We hike up Sugarloaf Mountain and cliff jump off of the black rocks of Presque Isle! Ending in a grand finale of running the Breakwater 5K race! Enjoy! Thanks for Reading this Far! Please consider Subscribing and showing your support! 💰 : PATREO...
SPRINTING down and Climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Bucket List! Sprinting down 450 feet of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Climbing back up is a once in a lifetime activity... as in you'll never want to do it again! This was a BLAST but be sure to be prepared, it can take up to an HOUR to climb back up! Worth it though. It was fun, the view was spectacular, and a bald eagle flew overhead. Thanks for Reading this Far! Please consider Subscribing and sho...
The Best Way to Store your Bike in a tiny Apartment : Bike Nook Knockoff Review
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It's an all to common conundrum. Apartments lacking adequate bike storage solutions, so we make do. Perhaps the Best Way to store your bike is with a vertical bike stand. Skip the DIY and drywall fees, and get a knockoff Bike Nook bike stand off of Amazon at an affordable price. If you have to use your bike everyday to commute, this is the way to go, saving space, time, and money. Bike Nook Bik...
What You NEED to Know : THE Budget Gravel Bike: Salsa Journeyer 700c Claris Review :
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What You NEED to Know : THE Budget Gravel Bike: Salsa Journeyer 700c Claris Review :
Altra Torin 7 Review : Zero Drop Shoe : My Favorite Running Shoe EVER :
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Altra Torin 7 Review : Zero Drop Shoe : My Favorite Running Shoe EVER :
Kayaking 3.5 Hours on Michigan's Manistee River :: A National Wild and Scenic River System
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Kayaking 3.5 Hours on Michigan's Manistee River :: A National Wild and Scenic River System
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend... | ONE LAST RIDE |
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Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend... | ONE LAST RIDE |
Running Nutrition products to AVOID and BUY :: GU, Honey Stinger, Huma, Skratch, Bolt, Salt Stick :
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Running Nutrition products to AVOID and BUY :: GU, Honey Stinger, Huma, Skratch, Bolt, Salt Stick :
Saucony Ride 17 RunMich Review: Marathon Performance at $140? A Stunning Colorway
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Saucony Ride 17 RunMich Review: Marathon Performance at $140? A Stunning Colorway
Be Prepared for any Weather :: Snow, Wind, Rain, Or Shine :: Winter Running Essentials
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Be Prepared for any Weather :: Snow, Wind, Rain, Or Shine :: Winter Running Essentials
Keeping my Girlfriend ALIVE Rock Scrambling in Wyoming | Summer Travel Vlog
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Keeping my Girlfriend ALIVE Rock Scrambling in Wyoming | Summer Travel Vlog
Rocky Mountain National Park | 4 BEAUTIFUL Hiking Trails | Summer Travel Vlog
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Rocky Mountain National Park | 4 BEAUTIFUL Hiking Trails | Summer Travel Vlog
Camping in the Colorado Mountains! Grand Lake & Winter Park | Summer Travel Vlog
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Camping in the Colorado Mountains! Grand Lake & Winter Park | Summer Travel Vlog
[Vlog] Moving in during a BLIZZARD! Our NEW Apartment | Exploring Grand Rapids in a Snowstorm
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[Vlog] Moving in during a BLIZZARD! Our NEW Apartment | Exploring Grand Rapids in a Snowstorm
I UPGRADED my Kent Trouvaille Mountain Bike
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I UPGRADED my Kent Trouvaille Mountain Bike
Nike's Most MISUNDERSTOOD Running Shoe | Nike Free Run 5.0 UNBOXING and FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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Nike's Most MISUNDERSTOOD Running Shoe | Nike Free Run 5.0 UNBOXING and FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Driving up 14,115 ft tall Pikes Peak Colorado! | Summer Travel Vlog
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Driving up 14,115 ft tall Pikes Peak Colorado! | Summer Travel Vlog
Is this the BEST DAILY TRAINER? Nike Pegasus 40 300+ Mile Review
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Is this the BEST DAILY TRAINER? Nike Pegasus 40 300 Mile Review
Why I bought a $499 M2 Mac Mini, and you should too!
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Why I bought a $499 M2 Mac Mini, and you should too!
Exploring St. Louis, Gateway Arch & the St. Louis Zoo | Summer Travel Vlog
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Exploring St. Louis, Gateway Arch & the St. Louis Zoo | Summer Travel Vlog
Our Favorite Zoo in Michigan | 2023
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Our Favorite Zoo in Michigan | 2023
How to Run Easier and Healthier : Born to Run by Christopher McDougall Book Review
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How to Run Easier and Healthier : Born to Run by Christopher McDougall Book Review
How I fixed my $200 Kent Trouvaille Mountain Bike
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How I fixed my $200 Kent Trouvaille Mountain Bike
My Girlfriend and I Avoided a $3000 Rescue at Sleeping Bear Dunes…
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My Girlfriend and I Avoided a $3000 Rescue at Sleeping Bear Dunes…
I Crashed My BRAND NEW Kent Trouvaille Mountain Bike...
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I Crashed My BRAND NEW Kent Trouvaille Mountain Bike...
The Difference Between Backpacking and Bike Touring Explained
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The Difference Between Backpacking and Bike Touring Explained
Cycling 70+ Miles of the BEST bike trail in Michigan…
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Cycling 70 Miles of the BEST bike trail in Michigan…
Young Man Starves in Alaska, 1992... What was he Thinking?
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Young Man Starves in Alaska, 1992... What was he Thinking?
The BEST Sushi, Bookstores, Chicago Style Pizza | Train DELAYED | Chicago Travel Vlog
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The BEST Sushi, Bookstores, Chicago Style Pizza | Train DELAYED | Chicago Travel Vlog
Hey John, that looks like a fantastic trail. Curious about that Osmo you used with your phone. I hadn't seen one before. It appears to work quite well with the exception of a little wind noise. There are a lot of different brands on Amazon, why did you choose this one?
Thanks for asking! It’s by a pretty reliable brand, DJI, durable, it’s got good controls, the app works well, and it was very affordable at $75. The wind noise is pretty unavoidable without a wind socked mic.
Great overview of these shoes. I recently switched over the Altra’s also. Overall stability and comfort won me over. I now own and use a total of 4 shoes, 3 are Altras and 1 is a New Balance (wide size for more toe box room).
@@Decisions4u I got a second pair too. I wish I would’ve started running in these so much earlier.
@@SidwellAdventures I have the Altra Via Olympus 2, Torin 7 & Experience Flow and like all three. The only non Altra I have is the New Balance Fuel Cell Propel v4 wide 2E. I used to like ASICS, Adidas, Brooks, Saucony, until the Altra toe box & zero/low drop won me over.
@@Decisions4u That’s awesome! I’ve looked into some of the faster Altras like the Escalante, I used to like Saucony’s and Nikes.
Love these shoes for everyday wear. Not a fan of them for running. Every pair I’ve had rip where the “sock” material meets the rubber foam at the heal. But I still buy them
@@bencle4348 they are really comfy.
Same ! But sadly I can’t find them anywhere else . I still wear the ones I got even with the heal part ripped 😂
So any suggestions about a derailer that is compatible with it ? Like I mentioned mine god bended. And the shifter is really bad . I'll upgrade brakes. But I need to take care of the derailer.
Yeah this is the one you want that Berm Peak reccomends as an upgrade. It’s an Advent replacement, but with a clutch! www.amazon.com/microSHIFT-ADVENT-Rear-Derailleur-Medium/dp/B08615ZG9Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/?_encoding=UTF8&crid=10A3OOPUONCK1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KM9v_eRv9eg3g8_egO2BFwQnu_KwhWeV5vmRAj93-ZdHv5qzMPIlV_Shz3fBqSsViqioSt50xT_FOe0VGRkbtsWDS0UZJdxtSzoqFSmfDiyv_uNdy_tG-PwvZfCwWMtJBRYaWNb2A8gygKG9PPV-QnsSboSi8b0vQG_cld0iQk4kjCJoiQMryJpfY6h-0-nJAz-DZj-Tjtmfb55qFJIfyg.ZesKVoxtOm_pxtTJqC9f1od5potIIBJY2XWRANBN3vQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=microshift+advent+rear+derailleur+9+speed&qid=1726283640&sprefix=microshift+advent+rear+de%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3&ref_=navm_hdr_signin&returnFromLogin=1
Taking of an inch of the handle bar really helps on the city. Good idea
Hi man, I got the same bike as my derailer bend a few days ago. I'm looking for an upgrade and a replacement .
@@pingapalcomunismo8232 If you have a bad Rear Derailleur here is an Advent replacement, but with a clutch! www.amazon.com/microSHIFT-ADVENT-Rear-Derailleur-Medium/dp/B08615ZG9Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/?_encoding=UTF8&crid=10A3OOPUONCK1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KM9v_eRv9eg3g8_egO2BFwQnu_KwhWeV5vmRAj93-ZdHv5qzMPIlV_Shz3fBqSsViqioSt50xT_FOe0VGRkbtsWDS0UZJdxtSzoqFSmfDiyv_uNdy_tG-PwvZfCwWMtJBRYaWNb2A8gygKG9PPV-QnsSboSi8b0vQG_cld0iQk4kjCJoiQMryJpfY6h-0-nJAz-DZj-Tjtmfb55qFJIfyg.ZesKVoxtOm_pxtTJqC9f1od5potIIBJY2XWRANBN3vQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=microshift+advent+rear+derailleur+9+speed&qid=1726283640&sprefix=microshift+advent+rear+de%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3&ref_=navm_hdr_signin&returnFromLogin=1
What brand bike is this your riding?
@@kovenant7 😂 That ol’ thing is a mid 1990s Scwhinn Traveler. I did a video all about it recently. I’ve since gotten my first adult-money bike in a Salsa Journeyer.
Thanks for the book recommendation. It’s a good read!
@@missionlook Glad you liked them!
So much GORGEOUS produce!!!
@@kerryberquist3697 There’s so many good options to choose from, it’s a bit overwhelming !
Looks like great fun. Could you slide down that slope on a piece of cardboard?
I’ve heard stories of people doing just that, and using sleds to paraglide-jump down it too.
Which zoo is that at?!
@@GeorgiaMassey-jh5yn John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids Michigan!
How is the monitor scaling ?
The monitor scales well MacOS works great!
Thanks for the video, I am looking at storage options for my small apartment and this helped. Glad to see it in actual use. I wonder if there is something that can be put in the bottom of the stand to narrow the width to anyones bit tire space to prevent potential warping of the tire.
@@SphereMapLog I’m glad it helped! You could get adhesive backed rubber shims to narrow the tire holding channels maybe?
Very cool! was it summer? I hope it wasn't too hot
@@karlasosa5304 It was early in the summer, so not hot. The vast majority of the Kal-Haven is shaded by tree canopy too.
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That is indeed a beautiful stretch of river. I enjoyed your video. You may want to tell Hanna that she had her paddles upside down. I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but a good thing to know. Keep on paddling!
@@claudioagnello423 Thanks! It was my favorite kayaking trip so far! Yeah I think she figured it out at some point, but I’ll check next time fore sure. 👍🏻
Need an update!
@@scottbaylon I got about 300 miles out of my pair. The wear was interesting, more concentrated under my big toe where I tend to land and use/put more pressure on. All wear is uneven on shoes -based on stride, but the softer foam just made it more so. It kinda evened out my stride over time. When I used a stiffer shoe it kinda messed with my stride. Overall I liked them! Hoping to get ~500 miles out of my Altra Torin 7s.
@@SidwellAdventures wow that's awesome. any knee, back or IT band pain? I put about 300 miles in a Nike Pegasus. Then tried the Torin 7's and after about 200 miles or so I got terrible IT band pain and had to stop training for my marathon. After about a 6 month break, I started listening to Born to Run while I ran. I run mostly in the Pegasus but did 13 miles one day in my Nike Zoom Fly 5's....instant knee pain when I was finished. The ironic part was I was listening to the chapter about more expensive, foamier shoes causing more injuries. Got really interested in the barefoot feel of the Nike Free, which led me to your video!
@@scottbaylon It’s only when I did a long run in a stiffer foamier shoe that I got some shin tendonitis. Switching to my Torin 7s was great and I’ve recovered nicely since then. It takes time for your body to adjust to a new shoe, you have to use them on easy days w slow and low milage and then work up from there.
@@SidwellAdventures thanks, I want to try the Free's out after my marathon!
@@scottbaylon good luck!
I've too many bikes and not enough room. This seems like a decent solution to that problem.
@@WayneSmith-zx3tf I hope it works out! I want more bikes too, but that’s probably not gunna happen for a while. 😂
@@SidwellAdventures Never lose hope!
Great video. Moving into an apartment soon without a bike storage area, this drastically decreases the footprint of the bike.
Thanks! It definitely made a huge difference after I got these. Plus it keeps the walls from getting marked up by the tires dirt and tracks.
Living small does present challenges but I do like the simplicity of having less stuff.
@@akelley5963 Personally I agree, however my gf’s desire to have a dog and chickens and goats and frogs and turtles does not 😂I do like the freedom and flexibility of minimalism still.
Theres shark out there becareful
😂 and Salt too 🦈🧂
Biggest problem with this Journeyer Claris is the quick release hubs. REI had the Journeyer Sora on sale for 900 bucks which comes with Through Axles, a much better option in my opinion. Drivetrain is trash, but justified for what you're paying.
REI gets away with undercutting local bike shops prices with Salsa apparently. I always try to support my local bike shops best I can. I’ve been using the quick release hubs so far so I don’t totally mind it. I’m not taking it mountain biking really.
@@SidwellAdventures these days even road bikes come with TA. In my case I have extra wheelsets with TA that I can put on the Journeyer.
@@miguelt.7997 thats good to know 👍🏻
@@SidwellAdventures nothing wrong with qr hubs actually better than through XLES
@@bikeman1x11 It makes it easier to stuff them in our car for sure 😂
Ur so lucky wowks😂
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Me n You 🐢
Nice video 🎉❤
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THE TURTLE GOES HARD 🎶🎸🥁
Great video, John 🙂👍🚲 best wishes from Belfast, UK 👍
That’s awesome, thanks!
Appears you made a good choice in the Salsa, John. Ditto on the disc brakes. I've had to change out the front pads on two of my bikes and the Trek FX3 my wife rides because of squealing. No rhyme or reason it seems to the cause but once replaced, no more noise. The Journeyer, as well as a lot of gravel bikes being sold today, are reminiscent of older touring bikes, those do-it-all workhorses of yesteryear, but with better geometry and components. Enjoy!
Thanks! Yeah, I just sanded the pads and rotors a bit a few days ago. That helped alot, and without having to go to a bike shop and buy new pads. I am really looking forward to bikepacking with these!
@@SidwellAdventures Just curious... Are your noisy pads on the front? Both of my bikes were the front pads. The FX3 I mentioned earlier was a year old used bike. The other, a new Poseidon Redwood gravel bike. I did sand the FX3's pads but after a few days they started to act up. I chose ceramic pads off Amazon. FYI
@@akelley5963I think it depends on how you prefer to brake. Mine was the rear because I’m right handed. Coming from rim brakes I still preferred it.
This gives early youtube vibes and I love it
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Not even joking when I say that I wear these while riding my Kent Trouvaille! Had a pair of Torin 5’s for 3 years and still going. I have the thirteen wide of the Torin 7’s and love them. Great running shoe! Awesome vid bro. Keep’em coming.👊
Thanks for the support! 🚲👟 I like finding good gear 👊
Are they good for mountain biking? I've been trying to find a decent pair or wide MTB shoes and the best I can find is the Adidas Five Ten.
@@andrewhasanameThey’re really not meant for it, they’re running shoes. Getting a good pair of MTB pedals and a flat like a converse is the better way to go, and probably cheaper too.
@@SidwellAdventures I would if I could, my feet don't comfortably fit in converse without oversizing them.
@@andrewhasaname I would just make sure to get a hard sole shoe, so the pedals don’t tear up a foam soled shoe not meant for MTB.
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Bro language lol. RUclips gonna smack you.
Should be fine 😬 First time Mountain biking is challenging😂
Wow I didn't know that area is so naturally beautiful.
Don’t sleep on Sleeping Bear Dunes or Michigan in general 🐻🌊🌳
Hi, good review thank you. At the start you say you bought the base 8Gb model, but at 5:11 you contradict yourself and say you have 16Gb. Was this a slip of the tongue?Please clarify how much ram you mac mini m2 is running. Thank you.
Yes it’s 8gb ram
Great video. I had an old Schwinn Varsity 10 speed. It was used by both my older brothers and handed down to me. I started riding it when I was in high school in the mid 70's and rode it until I was in my 40's. I rebuilt it and added some upgrades in the early 80's eventually handing it down to my son. I'm not sure if he still has it. I rode that bike everywhere, on the road, gravel and trails. It took a beating but never let me down. I replaced many tires on it, but never had a flat no matter what terrain I rode it on. Your video brought back a lot of good memories of simpler times. Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hey, John... Don't know what your intent is with this old bike, but it sounds like it has a ton of sentimental value to you. Might want to hold off getting rid of it, just for a bit to avoid future regret. I've owned a couple bikes in my time including an '87 Schwinn Sierra mountain bike and '84 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe touring bike. Both bikes I let go and almost immediately regretted it. As there was no chance in finding the originals, I did acquire these models once again, both in exceptional shape. You can never have too many bikes. I still have my son's '86 16 inch wheel, Schwinn Jeda. He's 35 and my grandsons got to ride it too. ...and if you haven't decided on a gravel bike, yet... I suggest checking out the Poseidon Redwood. Exceptional value, it won't break your bank account.
Hi, I’m definitely not getting rid of it anytime soon. (It’s not really mine to get rid of anyway) At the end of the video is a sneak peak of what gravel bikes I got my girlfriend and I, and I’ll be making some videos about the research I did, and the bikes I got soon.
3:29 You say that it's a base model Mac mini but you just said that you have the 16GB RAM configuration. Was this a mistake? Thanks
It’s actually 8GB yea, no problem
That is what is all about, the old girls needs rust treatment and a full service, make sure to give her that
That’s a good idea, I’ll have to do that! 🔧
I have done that before its a lot of fun
I’m looking forward to doing it again in the future with my new bike, and my girlfriend! 🚲
What did the horse say after they tripped?
Oops??? 🤷🏻♂️
knock knock ✊🏼
Who’s there?
@@SidwellAdventures boooooo 👻
@@hannaletasz6119 booo Whooooo? 😭
@@SidwellAdventures why the freak are you crying? you baby ☹️
@@hannaletasz6119 😮
LOVE THEM!!!
I know its not optimal, but Ive had these exact pair since 2021 and been using them almost everyday in the gym since Dec 2022. Still alive and kicking! Although I take them off sometimes when I do heavy squats. Best shoes!
That's awesome!
This was a helpful video - thanks!
I'm glad you found it so! Anything in particular?
I have 3 pairs .. I love them
I got 2 pairs 😎
This is their best shoe in years and they stopped making it already to make a thicker free again. I use my VFF most of the time but if I do throw an athletic shoe on, this is it.
It’s really frustrating they’re not gunna make it like they used too 🫤 I wear mine all over, I think they’re super comfy for walking and running
Truly awful shoe. Incredibly narrow at the front, face me my first ingrown toenail. Thin mesh near the ankle is utter junk, tears apart rapidly. Severe heel elevation, so your tipped forward. Massive overblown heel wedge, natural heel strike is impossible. Cheaply made, massive profit, bottom line.
I agree that the rubber patch in the heel is not ideal for heel strike, but that's not how you are supposed to run anyways. It's also only a 4mm heel drop, which is actually below average for the current running shoe industry. Personally, I really like the heel and find it grips moves with my heel well. The front of the shoe may run a bit narrow, but I find the upper to be sock-like and conforms to the foot.
@@SidwellAdventures the first time I wore them, I could barely walk. They simply don't correlate to how the foot is shaped or articulates. I'm sure they caused my ingrown toenail, and quite quickly.
@@BodyOpt Weird, maybe you needed a larger size 🤷🏻♂️
They worked well for me but i did feel in a 12 which i normally wear in nike that my outer toes were pushed against the material a bit. If it was your big toe, you should size up is my guess.
Yup! Great for walking gingerly and indoor training.
Looks fire 🔥
It’s pretty legit 😎 My gf and I are both getting one, review soon 💪🏻
bro stole my whole flow. xddddd. regarless good vid
Thanks! 😂