I've never seen a boot with a bigger discrepancy between how great they look on foot and how awful they look in hand. Definitely curious about where they go with these.
I know the barefoot videos don’t do the best on your channels but there’s a brand called “Feiyue” that makes canvas, rubber toe-capped shoes for $35. They’re technically not barefoot but they are thin soled and I’m wondering how well they’re built being only $35.
I’ve seen lots of Feiyue. They have thicker soles with some squish and not foot shaped so they aren’t very barefoot. I’m not a fan of the fit and feel. That said, for the price, they are decent enough. I can’t see how you would be disappointed for only $35.
I had some one I did Shaolin Kung Fu. We saw them on Monks and bought them. When a monk came to visit our school they explained it was because they were cheap in china and flexible… we quit wearing them shortly after.
I bought the boot breaker insoles to wear in a pair of NOS Corcoran Jump Boots from the 1990’s. They are perfect solution for adding just a little bit of extra comfort. Thanks for offering them.
Weston, just wanted to let you know the African Troopers have shipped. I was not part of the original order but just got notified with a USPS tracking number this morning. I wanted to confirm that they were part of the Game Ranger giveaway before I ordered a pair. Been rotating two pair of barefoot Rangers since spring and only wear barefoot boots now. That see-through Livewire is a cool knife. I had to get one when it showed up in my inbox from Blade HQ.
The big key for me is Bearfoot makes shoes in large sizes. It took me darn near a year and a half with over 20 pairs of shoes ordered and returned until I found Bearfoot that fit for lifting. They were so good feeling I had hoped they would make them for everyday use with a longer lasting sole for walking on concrete and parking lots, and now I own 5 pairs of Ursa's and one Oso for daily use. Everyone else just stops too small!
that's cool it's not just a black suede version of their original boot because that's what i thought it was at first. if i didnt already have my Jim Green barefoots i'd probably try out a pair of Bearfoot boots one day.
I’d recommend 2 pairs anyway, at least here. Florida’s humidity takes a toll on my Jim green, I have to maintain it much more regularly. A day in between wears can give it the airing out and drying it needs
@@Jared-Kreate That would be the dream. I have wee (and wide) feet. The smallest men's size is still too generous. Barefoot shoes are great and there's lots of selection, but quality leather is tricky to find, as is a lace up boot that is both rugged (practical) but also really nice, like the African Trooper. It has that DM vibe. Wear it camping. Wear it with a dress at work. THAT is the rare and magical combination.
@@bonespur2728 There is still variability in foot size, so the extra space is relative to your foot. We still want a nice fit in the heel and mid foot, with an anatomical toebox to not squish our toes.
Great video. It would be cool to see some more content on harder use boots like Truman, Frank's, Viberg. And even some stuff like Urban Wolf Club, who are putting out boots for $150 out of Mexico. Love your stuff man, you turned me onto the footwear that saved my feet from constant pain. Turns out, the 55 last in PNW boots is exactly what I needed.
I hope there will be GEA video as well. I got a pair of Phenix, they are great. Much More of a heavy build than true barefoot but great flat shoes. They have 3 lines, glued, side stitched and stichdown with pricess reflecting it. I heel it would fit the channel
Great video and interesting boot! I don't quite understand how leatherbacked suede makes sense. Is it really cheaper to buy a thin leather AND a piece of suede than to just buy leather and use it rough-out? I think that should breathe better too...
They look like my Marsell Sancrispa's. Someday I'd like to see a pair of Marsell cut in half; they are my favorite shoes and I'm curious if they are worth what they cost. What is certain is that they last several years and now I am practically collecting them.
How does the width compare to Jim Green BAR? I absolutely love mine from the original drop but wish they were a tad wider. Almost bought bearfoot Bruin but then you did the collab and I bought the Jim Greens immediately.
You should maybe check out footwear by footskins. They make a moccasin boot here in the USA, but I suppose the only concern would be that the only options are a canoe sole ( a rough out leather cap ) and a rubber outsole that appears to be a slipper type of cupped outsole.
Why are dressed up boots with normal toe boxes, barefoot boots? A good boot for a suit, room for the dogs, and not being barefoot is to me, an unknown.
I appreciate the craftmanship and creative process, I'm just not feeling these, maybe its the profile or the bunched up gusseted tongue. Not saying is a bad boot but I tried wearing Vibram five fingers and just couldn't get used to the feel, guess I wasn't walking 'right' in them. Long as folks are working and they're made right.
I can attest from firsthand experience that Bearfoot Bruin quality is sketch. Missing rows of stitching and not put together like the one that were dissected on other vid.
12:06 the vegan nonsense...don't let it trigger you. We are in a capitalist society. The market will dictate. I'm not even sure what chamber you're in that you're hearing these "trends." I don't hear anything about that kind of stuff.
The economy is gamed by large investment firms like Blackrock that invent wacky stuff like ESG scores that force companies to comply with certain ideological positions in order to receive investments. There is an entire "green" movement that is pushing fake leather, fake meat, etc. as more environmentally friendly. Those who adhere to it and espouse it are likely just seeking higher ESG scores.
As someone who wears barefoot shoes almost exclusively, I have to say these look like shit. They look like they were made by a Cro-Magnon. Then the guy died & was preserved in a glacier, then was rediscovered wearing this pitiful footwear when the ice thawed out. Seriously…
@@MacDKB Merrell technically isn’t a barefoot shoe. Vivo Ra & Gobi are the only Vivo’s that I wear. Along with Jim Green Barefoot boots. Real leather and a resole-able outsole is all I need !
Are you a reviewer or a maker? You can not be both fairly. Too much conflict of interest. You’re going to alienate the smaller makers who won’t or can’t afford a huge slice of the cost of each pair taken off them when margins are not great and in turn you’re going to say this collaboration is a better shoe/boot than another similar one. If you do a collaboration then either the boot/shoe suffers or the actual manufacturer makes nothing. Please explain.
Get some Rose Anvil x Jim Green barefoot boots here - bit.ly/3zuMfnZ
or get a pair of Bearfoot boots here - bit.ly/47JrAJv
Didn't expect a Tom Haviland video been played on this channel lol.
I've never seen a boot with a bigger discrepancy between how great they look on foot and how awful they look in hand. Definitely curious about where they go with these.
I know the barefoot videos don’t do the best on your channels but there’s a brand called “Feiyue” that makes canvas, rubber toe-capped shoes for $35. They’re technically not barefoot but they are thin soled and I’m wondering how well they’re built being only $35.
These shoes are popular amongst kung-fu practitioners.
I’ve seen lots of Feiyue. They have thicker soles with some squish and not foot shaped so they aren’t very barefoot. I’m not a fan of the fit and feel.
That said, for the price, they are decent enough. I can’t see how you would be disappointed for only $35.
I had some one I did Shaolin Kung Fu. We saw them on Monks and bought them. When a monk came to visit our school they explained it was because they were cheap in china and flexible… we quit wearing them shortly after.
You've gotta do the new Thursday Challenger boot man!
I fucking love working in the ranger. I hope they keep getting made, probably gonna get a second in case and have a spare when i need to resole.
I bought the boot breaker insoles to wear in a pair of NOS Corcoran Jump Boots from the 1990’s. They are perfect solution for adding just a little bit of extra comfort. Thanks for offering them.
Weston, just wanted to let you know the African Troopers have shipped. I was not part of the original order but just got notified with a USPS tracking number this morning. I wanted to confirm that they were part of the Game Ranger giveaway before I ordered a pair. Been rotating two pair of barefoot Rangers since spring and only wear barefoot boots now. That see-through Livewire is a cool knife. I had to get one when it showed up in my inbox from Blade HQ.
The big key for me is Bearfoot makes shoes in large sizes. It took me darn near a year and a half with over 20 pairs of shoes ordered and returned until I found Bearfoot that fit for lifting. They were so good feeling I had hoped they would make them for everyday use with a longer lasting sole for walking on concrete and parking lots, and now I own 5 pairs of Ursa's and one Oso for daily use. Everyone else just stops too small!
that's cool it's not just a black suede version of their original boot because that's what i thought it was at first. if i didnt already have my Jim Green barefoots i'd probably try out a pair of Bearfoot boots one day.
I’d recommend 2 pairs anyway, at least here. Florida’s humidity takes a toll on my Jim green, I have to maintain it much more regularly. A day in between wears can give it the airing out and drying it needs
Wearing my barefoot African Rangers while watching this 👍
Barefoot African Trooper in women's sizes would be super great...
One for narrow feet would be great
@@brunonjezic6208Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of a barefoot boot
Can’t you just get a smaller men’s size? 🤷🏽♂️
@@Jared-Kreate That would be the dream. I have wee (and wide) feet. The smallest men's size is still too generous. Barefoot shoes are great and there's lots of selection, but quality leather is tricky to find, as is a lace up boot that is both rugged (practical) but also really nice, like the African Trooper. It has that DM vibe. Wear it camping. Wear it with a dress at work. THAT is the rare and magical combination.
@@bonespur2728 There is still variability in foot size, so the extra space is relative to your foot. We still want a nice fit in the heel and mid foot, with an anatomical toebox to not squish our toes.
I really like your channel. Just not a barefoot shoe guy personally 🤷♂️
Jim Green barefoot boots are all I wear from now on! They can be resoled and last for years, if maintained properly!
Great video. It would be cool to see some more content on harder use boots like Truman, Frank's, Viberg. And even some stuff like Urban Wolf Club, who are putting out boots for $150 out of Mexico. Love your stuff man, you turned me onto the footwear that saved my feet from constant pain. Turns out, the 55 last in PNW boots is exactly what I needed.
Honestly i love suede, and using it as the footbed is very interesting!
Please please please review CAMPER PEU barefoot shoes. I dying to get them
You should do the Keen Cincinnati's for this years MOCtober
I hope there will be GEA video as well. I got a pair of Phenix, they are great. Much More of a heavy build than true barefoot but great flat shoes. They have 3 lines, glued, side stitched and stichdown with pricess reflecting it. I heel it would fit the channel
great find for the price, gonna cop their shoes
Leather is a lot more of a sustainable material than plastic.
Great video and interesting boot!
I don't quite understand how leatherbacked suede makes sense. Is it really cheaper to buy a thin leather AND a piece of suede than to just buy leather and use it rough-out? I think that should breathe better too...
They look like my Marsell Sancrispa's. Someday I'd like to see a pair of Marsell cut in half; they are my favorite shoes and I'm curious if they are worth what they cost. What is certain is that they last several years and now I am practically collecting them.
How does the width compare to Jim Green BAR? I absolutely love mine from the original drop but wish they were a tad wider. Almost bought bearfoot Bruin but then you did the collab and I bought the Jim Greens immediately.
I just noticed that the JG custom shop now has a Barefoot STC last. I'm considering ordering a pair of Barefoot Rangers with a composite toe cap.
You should maybe check out footwear by footskins.
They make a moccasin boot here in the USA, but I suppose the only concern would be that the only options are a canoe sole ( a rough out leather cap ) and a rubber outsole that appears to be a slipper type of cupped outsole.
Please do the bruin patriot next!!!
Those look pretty cool! But a little too wide for my taste! Hopefully Jim Green barefoot trooper is not that wide! I can’t wait to get my pair!👌😎👍
Why are dressed up boots with normal toe boxes, barefoot boots? A good boot for a suit, room for the dogs, and not being barefoot is to me, an unknown.
They are only available in baby feet sizes.
Is there a reason you guys haven't really talked about/reviewed Softstar shoes and boots?
I appreciate the craftmanship and creative process, I'm just not feeling these, maybe its the profile or the bunched up gusseted tongue. Not saying is a bad boot but I tried wearing Vibram five fingers and just couldn't get used to the feel, guess I wasn't walking 'right' in them. Long as folks are working and they're made right.
I need the barefoot last with a wedge sole
Next up, a zero drop safety toe boot?
I can attest from firsthand experience that Bearfoot Bruin quality is sketch. Missing rows of stitching and not put together like the one that were dissected on other vid.
They look like toe crushers like the Bruin. I don't know how people wear them.
I've been seeing a brand of shoe online called duck feet. I'd be interested in seeing you review them
he's done a video on duckfeet before.
12:06 the vegan nonsense...don't let it trigger you. We are in a capitalist society. The market will dictate. I'm not even sure what chamber you're in that you're hearing these "trends." I don't hear anything about that kind of stuff.
The economy is gamed by large investment firms like Blackrock that invent wacky stuff like ESG scores that force companies to comply with certain ideological positions in order to receive investments. There is an entire "green" movement that is pushing fake leather, fake meat, etc. as more environmentally friendly. Those who adhere to it and espouse it are likely just seeking higher ESG scores.
If your name is Weston Kay, why is the channel called Rose Anvil?
You didn't think his name was Rose did you?
@@dannyturner7967 Wait until he hears the list of names of the channel owners of about 80% of the channels.
What are the width on those?
The whole green initiative thing is total nonsense and hardly ever effective at all. It's just marketing nonsense.
As someone who wears barefoot shoes almost exclusively, I have to say these look like shit. They look like they were made by a Cro-Magnon. Then the guy died & was preserved in a glacier, then was rediscovered wearing this pitiful footwear when the ice thawed out. Seriously…
What barefoot shoes do you wear !?
@@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday Vivobarefoot, Merrel, et al.
@@MacDKB Merrell technically isn’t a barefoot shoe. Vivo Ra & Gobi are the only Vivo’s that I wear. Along with Jim Green Barefoot boots. Real leather and a resole-able outsole is all I need !
AS a Nicks guy barefoot sounds off
Weston not trying to spam your comments and all your videos but we need a side zipper Pacific Northwest boot collab happening here it could be amazing
A side zipper forsakes any water resistance a boot might have, making it almost worthless as a work boot.
Id like these and, well, many barefoot boots if theyd have a more full toe height. The slope on on many just looks a bit weird to my brain
Jacked
Pretty sure those were the shoes found on bog bodies.
A lot of the barefoot style shoes snd boots look like slipper footwear
Because slippers are basically barefoot shoes, slippers generally have a wide toe box and flat bottom
@@dannyturner7967because slippers don’t need heels or any arch support or really any midsole either, thus making them BAREFOOT really hahah 😂
Our military has leather barefoot boots...
which military is it, and which barefoot boot?
@@holimoli8802 the U.S. military has barefoot like options for their combat boots. do a little research ?
Too bad the toes have no vertical space.
Those are hideous
Barefoot shoes are just another way a company can give you less and make you pay just as much or more. Oh and they’re absolutely hideous
Zesty Anvil
What in the clown shown is that Ursidae boot 😂😂
Are you a reviewer or a maker? You can not be both fairly. Too much conflict of interest. You’re going to alienate the smaller makers who won’t or can’t afford a huge slice of the cost of each pair taken off them when margins are not great and in turn you’re going to say this collaboration is a better shoe/boot than another similar one. If you do a collaboration then either the boot/shoe suffers or the actual manufacturer makes nothing. Please explain.
Because clowns have bought them all
Downvoted :)
okay?
How you gunna be mad at hand made high quality boots?
@@Six_One_Six not hand made, also not high quality