Why are Vessi Shoes SO Popular?
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A lightweight, comfortable, good looking, and WATERPROOF shoe? Vessi claims they've made a shoe to do it all and we're wondering if it's really all it's cracked up to be.
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Are Vessi shoes too good to be true? Yes. I got suckered in by one of the _many_ ads flooding my favorite RUclips channels a few years ago. They're more like slippers than shoes. They provide little to no support so walking in them for any length of time becomes quite tiring. After giving them a fair try for a few weeks, I chucked them in a box, never to be worn again.
Ahh darn that's unfortunate, there's definitely this big trend towards lightweight athletic footwear and it just isn't the most comfortable or practical alternative for a lot of people. Hope you've found a pair that works for you!
that being said, if you cant walk in shoes that lack a ton of padding, it may be more of a foot and tendon strength deficiency than a shoe problem for you
@@brekkoh Lol, this is true too! 😄
Surprisingly, this is one of the main reasons I love Vessi. I hate shoes with tons of support & padding, walking just doesn't feel natural to me to almost any shoe.
I want a shoe to provide the more barefoot feeling possible, while giving me the necessary protection to not actually be barefoot. When I walk on gravel I should be able to feel the individual rocks under the different parts of my feet yet not feel the pointy edges.
I had their first model/style when they were first popping up & still use them to this day (3 years later) as a hiking shoe since I don't care if they get dirty. I average about 10k steps/day in the winter time & 15k-20k/day in the summer & I wear the same pair everyday 7 days a week.
About 4 months ago I replaced them with the exact same pair as the old ones but with their updated style except went one size smaller. The older ones still fit really well since the shoes fit more like a sock then a structured shoe but I wanted a tighter fit.
I can 100% see why some people don't like them, I would never recommend them to my mom, dad, or sister since they like shoes with tons of support, cushion, & structure. But for those of us who want to wear basically a rubber pad under our feet & waterproof around/on our feet they are amazing & there is no other product on the market like them.
The waterproofness 100% works while also still being breathable. Living in north Iowa I wear them on the boat in the summer & use them to scoop snow in the winter. I have however noticed that after about 3-4 hrs of being soaked basically 100% of the time (like when I hike through 3"-4" deep slush) my socks will get wet. But Idk if that is water coming actually through the shoe material or it coming in through the top ankle area or from the couple holes I have in the sole/bottom from stepping on screws/nails on construction sites.
Don't even get me started on the price either. I know I have the income to afford more expensive shoes, especially considering what I demand out of shoes, but I can't bring myself to spend above $150 on a pair of shoes unless they are 100% worth it & I know will last through anything like a pair of muck boots.
I do love that they're a Canadian success story though! 👏👏👏🇨🇦
Never heard of Vessi, still going to watch the video.
You probably never watched Linus’s tech tips channel
🤘🤘
Or Mikey Chen
I bought mine a year and half ago and so far I am quite happy with it. I wish it's a little cheaper but if it last another 2 years I am ok with it. I wore it basically everyday in Canada so 30C+ in the summer and -20C in the winter, wore it walking thru foot deep snow (not for too long) and it kept me reasonably warm and dry. Longest walk was about 16000 steps through out the day and my feet didn't complain. Tested waterproof after I wash the salt off the outside after using it the whole winter. Finally got the inside wet after walking thru 6 inches of rain water here in Hong Kong after heavy rain and flooded Street. Took a while to dry but looks almost as good as new after all the trips. No complain from me
I have had a women's everyday wear Vessi for over two years, still the most comfortable shoes of mine but their waterproof only last for a year or so, I noticed my socks get a bit damp sometimes when I walk in wet weather, but this morning my socks got soaking wet inside the Vessi after I step through a small puddle of water. Consider this before purchasing a Vessi
These are my everyday dog park shoes. I can rinse off the mud really easily. They do make your feet sweat in warm weather and the pair I got seem to track more mud than any other shoe I’ve worn, but two years later, I still wear them most days.
My Jordan 1 with Gore Tex lining has kept my feet dry during this Canadian winter. From inches snow to slush and ice.
as somone with high arches, I can feel the pain everytime I see them twist the entire shoe
I have a pair and glad I did when my car was out of service for 2/12 months during the wettest winter ever. But they were only good for short periods of time because they actually have terrible support and I found them to be very hot.
Vessi are a great shoe for tropical climates. I have not had any wet feet since I started wearing them and it was th monsoon season afew months ago.
They may not be for running or hiking cause there isn't that much ankle support but the are great for daily commute and work. The fact that it's so easy to get in and out of is great for me that has to change into steel toed shoes when I'm in the shop
Asolo brand boots and shoes are resolable, but good luck with their customer service. However, I will say I had their boots for 16 years, and the uppers were still waterproof. Yes, I did take good care of them. I tried for 6 months to get the company to respond before I finally threw them out. Cobblers in my area didn't have treads for them, which sucked. I loved those boots.
They really did a loyal customer like you dirty
try red wings
Awesome video!
Very thorough, direct and professional
Please take off and become huge, but also don't be corrupted by corporate funding ...!!
I had a pair of Vessis in 2018 and they were pretty trash. Not only did they make my feet super sweaty (not breathable), but the foam visibly deteriorated and compressed after a couple of months of regular wear for work. After one or two bike rides, the exposed EVA foam was torn up on the sole. I went on a light trail hike once and caught my foot and it tore the upper like it was paper. I'm lucky I got them on a steep discount but would never pay full price for them.
I purchased a pair and they work as advertised! I will buying another pair soon.
Glad they're working out for ya! Thanks for joining us here 😀
Been wearing a pair of vessi sneakers for 2 years straight through winter lol. It does replace everything.
I live in MTL btw.
They’re pretty much disintegrating now. But they worked perfectly for 2 years + of most days wear.
owned a pair from vessi (the weekend shoe) lasted a good year before the waterproof knitting wore off from the Richmond weather. other then the waterproofing stopping after heavy usage the shoe was comfy asf
I know Nike may not be your favorite brand, but Tom Sachs Nikecraft General Purpose Shoe has a really rugged, durable design that is also resoleable.
I would like to share my personal Vessi experience. Unlike most of the top comments here, I've had an overall positive experience with Vessi. I got my pair sometime in 2020 so it's been about 2-3 years of nearly daily use for them. I got the Everyday Classic. (Yes I did find them through a sponsor from LTT). Their waterproofness has lasted to this day. The lack of support that people talk about is worth mentioning but it's not absurdly weak like everyone seems to be reporting. I've walked and ran in them and never had any issues with the support. Honestly sounds like a skill issue for people rolling their ankles while wearing a pair of shoes. They do run warmer than most other sneakers but where I love its quite cold for a lot of the year so it's almost welcome. I've been able to hand wash them with no problem. The only significant wear has been where you would expect on shoes. But they're still perfectly wearable and intact. My biggest complaint is actually the midsole. They're super basic foam, it feels almost like the type of foam on the super cheap Walmart shoes you can get. I wish they had more springiness like other sneakers but otherwise they work just fine for me. Overall I actually do recommend them for the clean design and waterproof feature
I certainly regret buying them. I got white ones, and while they worked at first, they’re not stain proof. So I washed them, but then they were no longer waterproof 😭
Kind of wish they licensed their material like GTX or MIPS instead of making their own shoes. They look great and are waterproof but the comfort is meh compared to any established sneaker brands.
There are resoleable sneaker brands. Crown Northampton is one. There many leather sneakers brands, like common projects and koio, that have resoleable sneakers. There are a few more, these few brands usually always comes up in some sneakers videos together.
from a quick googling 500 miles is about 1,250,000 steps that's allot considering many people have trouble completing 10,000 a day.
I've been happy with mine, and I don't understand why being made of petroleum matters, oil as a material is different to me than burning oil for fuel.
Lightly worn shoes are fine to buy used, but even with a new insole (if it goes over the old) they can mess with your gait and posture since your food conforms to another person's wear patterns in the insole, or so I've been told by physical and occupational therapists that I know. This video shed some light on some aspects of the company I didn't know. I was buying a $50-60 pair every year when I was working because I just ran them into the ground working at a grocery store, which was annoying, but I couldn't afford the price tag for a much more expensive pair for the most part. Though when I did get closer to the 70-90 range I might have gotten 18 months- 2 years outta them.
I own a pair, here in upstate NY they actually keep my feet warm in the cold winter months, and I haven't had sweat issues in the relatively warm summer months. Seriously, I went out for a walk on one of the coldest days we had in a long time and my feet were the warmest part of my body which is insane for wearing sneakers and not boots. They are good for walking, but I don't think they are as comfortable standing in place for a long period of time. Luckily that's not something I have to deal with much anymore. Had my first pair for almost a year before I stepped into broken glass and it ruptured the side wall of the shoe. The one downside to un-reinforced sides and such. I didn't get stabbed, thankfully, but they are no longer waterproof. I have them still and use them for yard work now, but I couldn't figure out how to patch them and make them waterproof again, so I just bit the bullet and bought another pair. Those are still going strong after about a year.
I have a pair but I also have prescription orthotics so I don't have problems with lack of support.. they are handy I like them but I don't wear them at work because they make me into a static electricity machine and I work around electronics. For me they are good for walking around the city, but I have other shoes if I am hiking and I have different shoes for when I am at work.
I'm wearing a pair of Vessis right now that I bought used, and for the price I paid I'm incredibly satisfied with them. I find them super comfortable, the slip-on design is amazing, and of course the waterproofing is just so nice to have. I'm sure there are better shoes out there, but I think they managed to do really well marketing a decent product.
Just as we “ transition” to a “greener” planet ever notice how much oil is being made into products. Your foam bed, your lulu lemons, rain gear, ropes, baby strollers, tooth brushes, depends, etc and etc.
This was recommended underneath today's Philip DeFranco show...which was sponsored by Vessi lmao. Clicked so fast to finally learn something about one of his longest-running sponsors.
I was tempted to try them but then I saw the price. For a simple sneaker? Ya right.. feels like 5% production cost, 45% marketing and 50% profit.
Haha I've hoped for a while that you guys would do a video on Vessis! (Just out of curiosity) Awesome lol
Also, I looove you guys, but I love Kris and Molly, too! 😄😍
Repairable sneakers do exist but they are also quite expensive. Look into Crown Northhampton, wonderful sneakers made using the same techniques for the most part as high end dress shoes.
Adidas Boost was the most recent big improvement in shoes & had the other companies making their own equivalents. Are these shoes anywhere near as comfortable as the cushioning technologies that the established brands now have?
Woo! Vancouver represent! 🇨🇦 My wife owns a pair of Vessi's and she seems to like them, but I looked at them and they just feel like neoprene. I've had neoprene water shoes before and they were horribly unbreathable. I'm not in a rush to buy a pair myself, I'll suck it up with wet feet.
Reading some of the complaints, really hammers home how bad people are at walking. Like I kinda get it but it’s like buying a bike and getting upset that you don’t know how to ride a bike. Walking is a lot harder to do right than people think. Did a 26mile ruck with garbage standard issue boots, only had ankle bleeding from the heel support ripping through the fabric into my ankles. No foot blisters. People are just bad at walking.
I don't really get why water-proofing shoes is such a big sales-point.
In normal rain, my feet are the last thing that gets wet. Get an umbrella and maybe had 3 days in the last 5 years when my socks got wet.
Hiking boots is another topic but vessi is designed for your normal every day shoes in an mostly urban environment
Tom Sachs Nike GPS is supposed to be repairable if you can actually get a pair
Allen Edmonds makes a few reasonable athletic shoes, more for casual wear than athletic activity.
i just saw the thumb nail & instantly got excited. i enjoy wearing VESSI & i cannot wait to hear what you have to say. so thank you 8n advance for covering this product.
Best sponsor integration I’ve seen yet.
I’m not too bothered by wet feet for whatever reason, what I really want is a magical shoe that allows me to not slip on ice in the winter.
I pretty much figured when I heard “waterproof shoe” that meant Teflon or some similar fluoropolymer, which probably used PFAS or similar chemicals to manufacture, and by extension is not great for the planet or human health.
Goral makes repairable leather sneakers. However, they are rather expensive.
Bearfoot shoes have a bare foot Boot that is resole-able. Made with genuine leather instead of plastics like vivobarefoot.
Would love to see a similar video on Cariuma
For the last 10+ Years i only wear ECCO shoes. Why?
Because Ecco shoes do not fall apart after 1.000km.
In fact, i can walk with them for 10.000km and they still work like day 1.
2 Years of warranty that they wont break/tear, and 1 year of warranty that they will stay dry (in case of a Gore-Tex model).
They are worth every €, because i need 3 pairs of "Nike/Adidas/Puma/Whatever", and only 1 pair of Ecco.
I adore my vessis. They are the perfect wet city shoe. I have hella expensive orthotics that I don't want exposed to puddles and salt water and vessi does the trick. I am significantly more likely to walk in the rain as I am not concerned about wet feet when I get to my destination. The vegan/better for the planet stuff always sounded hinky to me and they don't have nearly enough support for a true hike (but no sneaker-type shoe does). If you want dry feet in a wet city with a few well groomed park trails and a bit of dragonboating thrown in, these are your shoes bar none.
I think Nike's Tom Sachs General Purpose Shoes are supposed to be resolable sneakers, they're built more like tool shoes with a replaceable waffle sole and other practical design choices. It's a shame they sold out because of the hype train :(
The Airport Shoe we all wanted 🥲
I don't live in the states, and Vessi cost a helfty in local currencies ( I had to ask reletives to get me one when they back from the US).
I like the idea because I live in a tropical climate. Well, I can tell that it works and it is a daily driver for me. However, I spent too much on it so I can not just stop wearing the thing, and not because it is the most comfortable pair I have.
But yeah..... Fine I guess, not the the magic solution tho..
Well, I was driving in Van not using the 99 to UBC lol
I prefer using my regular beloved shoe models (mostly Vans) and using waterproofing spray on them. That way, any of my shoes can be waterproof and I don’t have to worry about the weather forecast 😊
Im definitely not a snob in any way, and I definitely don't mind buying used products on almost anything, except shoes, socks, or underwear is just far too weird for me.
Goral makes Blake-stitched repairable sneakers, but they cost as much as a mid-range boot, which is to say a LOT.
I have vessi shoes for my everyday shoes. A game changer for walking my dog through wet grass with the bonus of being slip on. Would I wear these shoes running? No! Do they have a water limit? Yes! Are the worth the price? I think so
FYI good walking shoes are resolable ... My Meindls can be resoled. Just gotta keep the leather upperpart healthy.
Waterproof ankle high shoes seem stupid to me. When water gets into my shoes its typically at the ankles. Having them waterproof at that point, just makes them comfortable jars...
6/3/23 got my stormburst order from Singapore :)
"Nothing New" shoes are a great alternative
I got their "Everyday move" shoe, thinking it would work well for my work week and especially when it got wet. The shoes might be breathable, but not enough to allow you to do an active job in them. My feet got blisters from movement and foot sweat 😵
I got everyday/everyday classic, wore them for years and not a problem at all. Got the same ones when I scuffed the old ones at work in fact. No problems whatsover with blisters or foot sweat.
Wonder if foot sizing/shoe design is the difference.
Marketing mostly plastic shoes as vegan sounds fishy and the idea of shoes made almost entirely from petroleum based products really turns me off, on top of that there's a lot of concerns about waterproofing substances so which comforts me in my decision to stay away from it. I would rather invest in a brand that has a reputation of making insanely long lasting shoes as it makes more sense to me ecologically and financially.
Will you review Rothys? They are made out of recycled water bottles, wondering how sustainable they really are.
would love to buy the bluetiful water day shoes, however $135 is too insane for sneakers.
Idk since they're so short they don't seem like the best waterproof shoes one could get, not very practical
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buying a shoe because its been 500 miles is just tedious and dumb, im not gonna keep track of how far i walk in a specific pair of shoes just so i can excuse my consumerism, nice try vessi!
i agree but vancouver sucks, the north shore is okay, but the truly awesome place is Victoria and i bets that's why you live there ;)
500 miles and you should replace?! Xero Shoes have a 5000 mile warranty! DO NOT buy Vessi’s. They’re trash.
4:37 6.7 oz. or 0.42 lbs. - 190 grams. I don't know why north america still uses these weird systems
So if they're waterproof how you clean em?
You should e a video on Allen Edmonds
I was wondering if they could be something I can get. It seems they aren't available anywhere to be bought in my country. Heh, a temptation less.
Supposedly the Nike GPS is resoleable
I think you should start providing some evidence rather than just questioning something. Every one of your new videos is just speculation and demonstrating skepticism about every popular trend or product. This is just hollow non-information
I went camping with someone who owns a pair our site flooded and the shoes got soaked and did not dry for the rest of the week
Nah, just like allbirds.
Sneakers in itself are not green. Because none of the companies out there will take back their sneakers at the end of their life cycle. Aside from vivobarefoot
They are essentially a wet suit on your foot, meaning support is limited. Which is good for many situations but by no means do they replace shoes for all circumstances. If you understand the limitations and use them for what they do best, you will likely be happy. Also its worth noting that they only come in full sizes (no halfs) so it can be a bit difficult to find one that fits like regular shoes you may be used to.
Not the first wetsuit comment we've seen 👀 We weren't aware that they don't come in half sizes! That'd explain a lot of other people's sizing issues we've seen here. Thank you for sharing, Jim!
over-priced and overrated pair of shoes!
I had a pair of Skechers that also felt like a wetsuit without the benefit of staying dry and I agree that can get tiring for long days of walking far.
Huge walker 15000 plus steps a day, work on my feet and workout daily. Always use Vessie shoes. Have had brooks, new balance, etc. I gotta say this cause I’ve seen many comments like this, it varies for everyone. Let’s avoid blanket statements 👍
I got a pair of the weekend runners and honestly? Better constructed than all my other shoes. Thick, proper soles, the fabric does what they say, moulded well to my foot and has room for inserts (it came with some but I like more arch support than most shoes have). They've replaced all my other shoes but the boots :'D
The no half-sizing thing is true and annoying though. I'm an 8-wide or an 8.5 regular, and they don't do EITHER of those, just standard sizing. So I went up to 9s and they work alright... but they ARE a bit too long in so until they started to mould to my foot they felt a little like clown shoes.
I did not believe they'd really be water repellant, but they don't let any in. They have also kept my feet not just warm but regular temp (no sweating, a problem for me, but no cold either)... and I've been using them in winter in Canada. They hold up really well!
Would not say its like a wetsuit at all, or at least the weekenders are not feeling like that. They feel like basically normal runners, but a bit thicker in the soles.
Resolable sneakers are actually quite popular, Goral based in the UK are a fantastic example of this, as are Crown Northampton. I’d love to see your take on them!
Surely they don’t come close to the behemoths like nike etc?
Man, i'l love to get Crown northamptons, but they're so expensive 😓
Ooo okay we're compiling a list of these and might make a follow-up in the future 🤩
I have Goral and Crown, love the Crown GAT's, and also Naglev and Feit. All massively better quality than Nike. Common Projects can be re-soled but they aren't really designed for it.
@@FutureProofTV if I remember correctly Thursday boot sneakers might be resoleable as well
Yes Vessis are water-repellent. But my biggest beef with them is how they market their shoes as suitable for individuals who love travelling and exploring. I bought a pair for the sole purpose of travelling in Europe within the last 3 years and they were not comfortable at all. I generally walk around 10,000 to sometimes 30,000 steps a day when I'm travelling, so I was really disappointed when my feet felt like they were on fire by the time I hit 21,000 steps in London. This is with my added cushy insoles inside the shoe because the soles of those shoes are as hard as ever. If you're running errands and it so happens to rain, maybe this is a good shoe, but otherwise, this was a regretful purchase of mine.
They've been somewhat comfortable for me but nothing special. Their new hiking boot though is actually much more comfortable. I love wearing those. Noticeable increase in cushion and a better shape for my feet.
I took mine to Berlin and London, and I think it might be a balance thing while traveling. Berlin was better suited to wearing Birks daily. London, however, my Vessis saved my butt. I only had the one pair of shoes and it unexpectedly snowed while I was in London and my Vessis kept me warm and dry, and no other pair of shoe I own would have been able to do that *and* stand up to my London adventures.
I have had the same experience. They are super uncomfortable and I even tried to find some inserts for them which did not work well. Also they just look big and are oversized. I had to size down and they just look massive on my feet which makes me look like a clown.
@@justanewjew Pretty much any shoe with a waterproof liner will do the same things and probably better. I've been wearing Adidas & Salomon waterproof trail running shoes for 15 years and I walk 7 miles a day. Neither have failed me in pretty much any weather, the soles wear out before the waterproofness. I find pretty much every other brand of sneakers very, very uncomfortable.
Holy 21k steps is like 16km on foot
We might not have repairable sneakers yet but the way we take care of our shoes can extremely extend their life. I had friends asking me couple of times if I have new shoes and when I told them that I just wash them and care of them couple of times a year they looked at me like I was an alien that I'm washing my shoes 😂😂
Any tips for washing them? I usually just clean the oytide of my shoes with a wet cloth if they are dirty.
@R K for cloth/fabric shoes I use dawn dish soap and wash them in a bucket 🪣 with hot water and a scrubber. If you can remove the inserts scrub those too. For drying you can either hang dry outside or put in washing machine spin only mode medium/high setting then hang dry or place in oven center rack at less that 170 degrees fahrenheit for about 30 minutes but you should check on them frequently
I bought this shoe about 2 years ago. It is my everyday shoe in winter (same pair). Great shoe but does get hot in summer. So nice to be able to clean and I live in a relatively wet area and never have to worry about wet socks.
I have worn these shoes while walking 10 miles in a day and never had a problem with wearing extended time.
You can also get waterproof socks
levi, you and i have very different ideas on what "not too expensive" is, because $120 is double of what i'm willing to pay for a pair of shoes. in the past year i bought 2 pairs of sneakers, one is for just regular wear and the other for work, both were under €60. i'm not paying double that just for waterproofing
Life is too short to wear cheap shoes. A good, comfortable pair of shoes can completely change your mood.
@@Nicksonian I absolutely agree. Plus more expensive shoes are often higher quality and will be less expensive in the long run than buying cheap shoes more often.
@@finncon4399 Exactly. Vessi shoes are fast fashion that just happen to be temporarily waterproof. What a joke. Nothing environmental about them.
@@Nicksonian my adidas are very comfortable. i spend my whole shift on my feet at work, and got no complains. just because they don't have a ridiculous price tag it doesn't mean they're not good.
a cheap shoe is one's i've bought once that cost €20 and after a day i couldn't walk and had blisters. those are cheap shoes. €60 isn't cheap shoes
If you’re only willing to pay such a small amount of money for shoes you are encouraging brands to exploit their workers for cheap labor
I own a pair. After seeing their ads on RUclips I finally got a pair during their black Friday sale.
Pros: they do what they claim. I mostly wear them during a rainy day and they keep my feet dry. They look great. I got a black and white city scape show and they go well with any oufit and I got some great compliments at work. They are light weight and they feel comfortable to wear.
Cons: even though they are light weight and feel comfortable around my feet, after maybe a few hours of wearing them they do start to become uncomfortable to wear. And if you are using them as a daily shoe be prepared for the bottoms of your feet to be sore because they aren't the best of shoes to walk around all day. This is why I only wear them when it rains.
I'm glad I picked them up. They do what I need them to do and that's to keep my feet dry on a rainy day. ☔️
Thanks for the detailed response, it's definitely a common sentiment that they're not everyday shoes for most people. However, not everybody buys them for that purpose so to each their own! Glad they work for ya on rainy days and go well with what you've got on. Thanks again for sharing!
So does that mean that Vessi used their shoes as a modern day torture device, when they donated them to frontline healtcare workers, mid pandemic?
@@rk28984 you need to as a front line health care worker and or Vessi because I am neither of them.
@@00cristianH I was a healthcare frontline worker through pretty much the whole pandemic. But I only wore my trusted Adidas running shoes. ;)
@@rk28984 🫡
I love my Vessi shoes. I've had a couple pairs now. Their longevity is pretty much the same as any average shoe. They look good, feel comfortable, actually are waterproof, and pretty breathable. I will note that they aren't 100% waterproof. They can stay under water for a few minutes but you are able to push water through them. If I clean them with a brush under running water for a couple minutes the inside of the shoe will get damp. That's because the stitching is a mesh that relies on the surface tension of the water to keep it out and enough force that push drops of water through. If you want the most environmentally friendly one, then get the lightest one. The lighter it is, the less material was used to make it. But it doesn't seem like it's worse for the environment than any other normal shoe.
I love my pair too! I think the people who dislike Vessis don't understand that anything you buy is going to have a drawback. Plus, not every shoe is going to work for every foot. My feet love the fit of Vessis but I can't stand Nike shoes.
So there not waterproof???
@@flawless_etherWater-repellent, if you want waterproof you need to choose something similar to Goretex.
I bought a pair a few years ago. They're not very comfortable to walk in, and will give you blisters after walking for an extended period of time.
The waterproofing however, is excellent. I basically use them as an outdoor slipper.
A few other comments have noted their lack of support and how they become uncomfortable overtime. I'm sure it depends on the wearer's specific needs but unfortunate so many people can't wear them for their intended use :\
Thank you for this! Was considering them, but comfort trumps them being waterproof for me. Thanks again.
@@Labyrinth1010 I second the opinion on comfort. They have zero support, so unless you're one of the 1% gifted with biomechanically perfect feet, you will be sorry.
@@Labyrinth1010 Asics makes a Gore-Tex running shoe, it's been one of my best footwear purchases. Not quite as stylish or waterproof as Vessi, but incredibly comfortable for walking and running. I wear them all the time.
@@ropro9817 that’s all I need to hear. Back to the drawing board.
I had a pair of these and they did work for a while but I made the mistake of taking them to a bubble run and then they stopped being waterproof :( Also they were a bit tight around the toe area and hard to put on since the version I had fit like a wetsuit lol
bubble run?! Okay that sounds sick. Sorry they crapped out on you after that, hope you still had a blast 😅
What is a bubble run?!
@@NZKiwi87 We don't know... yet! LOL
There are certain things i'd just rather buy from an established, reputable brand versus a trendy startup with supposedly brand-new technology that throws out youtube sponsorships everywhere. Shoes and mattresses are two of these things.
You should make a video in partnership with @RoseAnvil to cut one in half and learn more about the product. I would love to understand more about how they work.
Fangirling a little over here, that'd be super cool 👀
I find they're great for rainy days especially this year when our states had more rain than anytime in the past decade, but they're not super comfortable for long hikes or anything that involves hours of standing. The material they use to make them waterproof can be quite restricting for your foot to breathe which means after a few hours in the sun your feet are probably going to start sweating.
If you want one for Hiking I've been looking at Vessi's storm burst. I've seen good reviews for that one so far. And I agree! but on days that have a cool windy breeze you can feel it through the shoes but it's not a super amount, I got the cityscape classics.
Do they get stinky? And or tricky to air out?
I bloody love Vivobareboot. Have 4 pairs. Depending on your country they have a take-back program for your old shoes. Are B corp certified. Lots of styles, colours and sizes too. From toddlers, kids to women and men. My feet are much stronger because there's minimal cushioning. Perfect for yogis.
Ironically, they don't have any shoes in wide sizes so I doubt I could wear them. :P
Ok, so when is the future proof on big daddy shopify?
Haha we haven't yet figured out if it's even possible to mix selling merch into our channel's ethos, but we'd definitely use Shopify if it came down to it!
I’m from Vancouver as well and got on the Vessi train pretty early. Unfortunately after 4/5 pairs now I can finally accept that I am OFF the train. Sure, they are waterproof at first but after walking in them for a bit (nowhere near a 500 miles travelled) they leak! I’ve known others who’ve gotten them that have had them leak from the get go. The material may be waterproof but if the seams are no go then it doesn’t really matter.
Very disappointing because I really wanted them to be good.
Thank you for your channel. I love the way you present „uncomfortable“ topics in a digestible way - which means, I can watch without being completely depressend after… 😖 I would be interested in a deep talk about the shoe company GIESSWEIN of Austria, whose products do seem fairly future proof….. or not? Anyway, keep going, you guys are doing great!!!!
Basic rule.....good products don't require much advertising.
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I actually backed their Kickstarter campaign and still use my Vessis till this day. I only have 3 pairs of shoes and my Vessis are one of them. But now I'm starting to feel their age. I have since become a more eco-conscious consumer so as much as I like these shoes, I won't buy another pair. I've been saving up for a Vivo Barefoot shoe for a while now and hope to buy one before my Vessis collapse on itself.
Ah YES, the sustainable world saving shoe, one made of plastic that can't be resoled, so you have to throw them away when they're ultimately done.
Big brain, so good, wow.
They aren't popular. Jordans and panda dunks are popular. Flooding the internet? No they haven't. The Big Red Boots have though. Nobody wears these. If you're gonna talk about sneakers, talk about sneakers people are actually wearing.
i used to walk to work every day, 2 miles each way. with thier 500 mile rule that would mean a pair would only last for 125 work days, or half about a year. fucking ridiculously awful. If your pair of shoes doesnt last HALF a year dont both calling it sustainable.
To me Vessi sounds too much like Beats. It's all marketing on crappy products. There are plenty of water resistance shoes out there that are cheaper than Vessi's. They all use the same stuff that goretex invented. One thing you didn't mention was that waterproofing means hotter feet. This is unavoidable. You can't have have waterproof and claim it's for summer too. Your feet will sweat and this defeats the whole purpose of keeping it dry for all season. It's more like a fall, winter and spring shoe.
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What is this video? Why would my criteria when buying new shoes be whos more planet friendly? With no mention of style or comfort or quality or features. Is this your usual narrative or you had a bias? If none then send me whatever you are smoking
brand trying to capitalize: whispers 'we're eco-conscious -𝓌ₕₐₜₑᵥₑᵣ ₜₕₐₜ ₘₑₐₙₛ'
Levi: *bolts upright out of a dead sleep and sprints toward the fact checker at inhuman speeds*
I love your videos, but please make it more distinct where your ads start and stop. It feels a little too integrated with the script, and while it works writing-wise, and while it may seem more "fun"/"engaging", it feels a little deceptive, especially when you are a channel that reviews products from other companies. You really have to keep a clear separation between what is an ad and what is non-biased reporting.
I have a pair of vessis and like the waterproof feeture but the back heel dug into my heel and scraped it every time I took a step. Not sure if anyone else had this issue too but it made the shoe unwearable with no show socks