8 CASUAL BAREFOOT SHOES (that don’t look silly!)
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2018
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Many modern shoes are not a natural foot shape, damaging feet. When feet are given plenty of room to flex and splay, they gain the chance to re-align and re-strengthen. Vivobarefoot shoes are designed to allow your feet to have this space, even when you’re wearing shoes.
We believe that actually going barefoot is best. At home, on the beach or in the park, why not give your feet more chances to feel free? They’ll thank you for it!
Why not try a spot of Toega to get your feet working? Learn how here.
We shouldn’t take the big toe for granted! This part of the foot is fundamental to natural movement, helping you to balance with every step and acting as a pivot point for movement. The Great toe needs plenty of space to move as it should do., which is why we make shoes with a wide to box.
Have you ever heard the term ‘use it or lose it’? Movement is supported by hundreds of muscles, tendons and ligaments throughout the body, especially the feet and legs. Wearing shoes that are unnecessarily supportive stop these tissues needing to work - and so natural strength and flexibility can be lost over time. But don’t panic, you can work to re-strengthen them provided they’re allowed to function naturally!
Learn more about transitioning to back to barefoot by reading this blog.
The feet are absolutely packed with bones that work together in an intricate structure to support strong, healthy movement. We all know that young bones are malleable, and so you won’t be surprised to hear that wearing tight, unnaturally shaped shoes can alter the physical structure of the foot. Not a very good idea when we know that our feet are the product of thousands of years of evolutionary refinement!
Why not have a look at this testimonial to the benefits of barefoot from the point of view of an orthopaedic surgeon?
80 Elephants!? This helps to put into context quite how hard your feet work every day. Modern shoes claim that to deal with the daily impact of walking, we require cushioned, padded shoes. We don’t agree. Instead, we believe your feet and legs need to be allowed to move naturally in order to do their job properly. The biomechanics of the feet and legs have been refined by 1000s of years of evolution - we don’t think we should interfere with that!
We believe that many modern shoe companies sell shoes that are bad for your feet. By convincing consumers that they need the latest technology in padding and arch support, or the latest fashion style, shoe brands are able to find new ways of selling shoes. But this can be to the detriment of foot health! Healthy shoes are thin, flat and flexible. Anything else interrupts natural movement.
We think shoes should let your feet more as effectively as possible. Why not Read our blog exploring why barefoot shoes work for Free?Runners
Studies into the difference in foot structure of children who are often barefoot, and those who regularly wear ‘normal’ shoes, show that not wearing shoes allows for more flexible arches and stronger intrinsic muscles. By restricting foot movement, ‘normal’ kids’ shoes can prevent the feet and legs from developing naturally. By wearing thin, flat and flexible shoes, Kids’ feet have the chance to develop as nature intended. 
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I just dont understand why barefoot shoe brands cant just freaking design a decent shoe, damn 😂
The Xero Hana shoes seem decent, don't they?
oh they can you just got to keep your eyes open! I am totally in love with wildling.shoes ! they are amazing
Vivo Gobi 2 is a nice everyday shoe. Just try them out once
@MegaName wow! thank you! they are amazing! such a cool design
@@tatianavutsan5292 your welcome :) in mai they will launch their sandles and on facebook they gave already some sneak peaks ;)
Man, who is this guy? I never thought I could feel so good after watching a shoe review... definitely some witchcraft up in here
{Cleaning chicken blood off walls} Glad you liked it!
Yeah (say this rando stranger, a year after you): never seen Chase before, but, I like his presentational style!
iblos just wait till you’re looking for a bag😉
Yea he’s a goon;but in a good way. Definitely some substance going on(he’s ‘borrowing’ energy from SOMEWHERE!!
he maxed out charisma on the character creation screen
I work in Australia’s only barefoot store. Do not buy the size below. The shoe is meant to feel big at first, this gives your foot enough room to move naturally and allows for your foot to swell when it’s hot and spread out over the first few months.
Hi Liam
In your experience, which barefoot hiking shoe is the most popular, and why?
I am looking to purchase some, but where to start!?
@@DunderOz the vivobarefoot Tracker fg is the way to go. It's fully waterproof and is half the weight of any traditional boot. Great flexibility and a lot of adjustability with the laces.
@@liammcleod159
Thank you for the quick reply Liam ☺
@@liammcleod159 Thanks for speaking on here, Liam! I am a new registered nurse and want to start wearing barefoot shoes, but I'm struggling to find any that are not boots and are water-resistant in order to be easily wiped off when working in healthcare. Can you help me, please?
@@sublimesamoyed vivobarefoot have a shoe called the geo court. They are leather and come in an all black version. If you are new to barefoot shoes you might find the Altra Torin 5 Leather easier to stand in for long shifts. That shoe has foam but is still 0 drop and has a natural foot shape.
I was surprised to see you reviewing shoes, but I'm so glad! I switched to barefoot running shoes this year when a friend convinced me my regular running shoes were causing my injuries. They've made a huge improvement in my running and I have a hard time wearing regular shoes now just for everyday wear. I've been looking for some casual barefoot shoes so thank you for giving me a few new companies to check out!
Great review. Finally a video that includes tons of shoes and actually knows what they're talking about. Thanks, I'll watch more if you got more.
Hey Chase, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate that while you clearly have your own opinions, astestics and desires, you're still super nice. It's great to be able to playfully make fun of something without truly taking jabs at someone else's opinions or taste. Especially when were just talking bout shoes. That's really rare especially on the interwebs. Thanks you.
I wear vibrams every day, because IDGAF what people think of my shoes, and they're the most comfortable things you can put on your feet.
Most people don't notice, and I've gotten a ton of random compliments which is weird. Only 1 or 2 people have straight up told me they don't like 'em.
Moral: wear what you want and carry yourself with confidence.
Same!
yah but some people care about fashion and dressing nice.
I land on the front of my feet, just behind my pinky toe, and roll inward toward my big toe while setting my heel down. The whole point of wearing zero drop or minimalist shoes is to facilitate walking and running like this, as landing with your heel sends the shock of impact directly up your shins to your knees. You definitely have to make the change slowly, though. The connective tissue, bones and muscles in the arch of your foot aren't used to the strain and need to be allowed to get stronger. If you have any pain, it's best to go back to your old shoes and heel strike for a bit rather than force it.
If you're having trouble figuring out the stride, walk barefoot outside for a bit. After a bit, it just sorta "clicked" for me.
PERFECT comment about wear whatever you want with confidence!
Same here. 2 months in and my feet are so much stronger! KSO-EVOS
Why was this recommended for me? Why am I watching this? I don't know but now I have a new interest
Astra_not same
Lol me too
Hmmm. It would appear the algorithm worked. Very well!
as a woman idk why i'm watching this guy talk about his shoes but he makes it so entertaining here i am lol
Same!!!
Thanks for the honest reviews, I find that a lot of these shoes have an almost cult-like thing going on where any negatives aren't mentioned. I've had breathability issues too with Xero Hana but like their sandals. As others have said, the Vivobarefoot Gobi are awesome and also the Ra (low top equivalent).
Needed and love this. As always pure gold Chase.
I don't know how this showed up in my recommendations but...I love you
i’m so happy you showed up in my recommended, you’re the best! thanks for sharing
Been looking for a video like this for a while now! Thank you!!
Love it Man... keep the goods coming!
Nice review Chase ! I was waiting your recommandation about Vivobarefoot...perfect timing :)
Thankyou Chase, informative and very entertaining!
Glad to hear about your experience with Xero. I love the look of them but I ordered two pair and had to return them because they were so narrow and I had ordered men's just to be sure they would fit. Love your humor in all of this!
Great video again. LOVE the Xero Ipari Hana shoes. I've been wearing a pair for a while now and yes... they have a bit of a "socks with laces" look to them, but the wide toebox is super comfy. I wear them around town, on short hikes and have had to use them in water activities too (lost my water shoes in Jamaica and had to use these).. and they performed great in all situations. I've heard great things about the Lems too... but haven't pull the trigger on getting those yet. May need to look into them too.
Finally bought you a beer! The lems boots just looked too cute to pass up, especially since I have wide feet. Thanks for all the awesome videos
i've never been so entertained watching someone talk about shoes
hopefully you'll do a update vid on new shoes, that'd be great
Keep it goin’ dude!
Cant wait till someone makes a minimalist zero drop csa approved workboot
Brandon Reimer same here
Zaqq shoes are really looking good.
I work in a Osha regulated working environment and I wish I could find shock proof, water proof, zero drop, barefoot shoes with steel toe. Is that too much to ask for ?
Unfortunately alot of districts mandate a defined heel for grip on a ladder or what have you.
@@benjammin8510 the most useless requirement on a boot it the heel. I say this because it you put the ladder rung in the heel grip it puts you off balance on the ladder making it less safe to stand on. But how would we be able to expect someone who makes a regulation to know anything about what they are regulating.
"I'm just not ready to go quietly...into that night." DIED laughing!!!!
50 seconds into the first video I've ever seen of yours- and I appreciate you! 😄
Always entertaining, you deserve more views keep it up bro👏
I feel you on the barefoot shoes. I had a horrendous case of plantar fasciitis a few years back, and after struggling with it for 2-3 years, I went to minimal shoes and I've yet to go back. Currently rocking Cairn Bedrock Sandals.
This is great. Informational and entertaining. Your spirit is bright. Thank you for sharing!
I made the switch to barefoot shoes a couple years ago for similar reasons and haven’t looked back; my feet have never felt better or healthier.
For anyone looking for other casual barefoot shoe suggestions, I’ll mention the Merrell Luna Vapor Glove; the “Luna” are leather whereas the normal Vapor Glove is flashy colorful synthetic material. They look like a casual suede sneaker and are extremely comfortable and flexible. I have heard some people report durability issues, and I can believe it because the connection between the upper and sole seems unnervingly thin, but mine have held up great for about 18 months so far with no significant wear and tear.
By far my favorite reviewer online. Could you please review more Vivobarefoot shoes? Maybe like a "Week in the Life of the Primus Lites" video?
I wanted to say you cracked me up. Thank you:) I've decided to try the Lems, been wearing minimalist for a year and I want more padding these days.
excellent review, full of ideas, great job Chase.
your taking me back to when I first tried low soled shoes with your Saucony's!
Great info and hello from a fellow Scott Erickson fan!
Thanks! This was super helpful
I have those Birkenstock Boston clogs. I didn’t like them at first because they were uncomfortable. Then the cork footbed comforted to my feet and - heaven. So damn comfortable! I wear mine all the time and will buy another pair when mine wear out. Awesome.
THANKS CHASE! Got the lems leather boots. They are amazing! Have gotten a couple of the other brands of shoes you mentioned but these lems are great!
Awesome. Do some cycling focused backpacks next!!
Over here embracing the farmers market dirt where's my razor I had too much kava last night look.
You're killin it.
Super! I ordered some Lems! Thanks!
Awesome review! I have the Lems Primal 2 and Vivo's Gobi High Top. I love both shoes, and both companies are excellent. I haven't tried Xero yet, but they have a Chelsea inspired boot that I may have to get.
Great review Chase! Morton's Neuroma. Took forever for someone to tell me what the problem was and got educated at a Birkenstock store up Seattle like 20 years ago. Also the "last" of the shoe, or the curvature makes a big diff when it comes to neuroma's. In my case my feet were straighter. Love all my Birkies. I recently picked up the Merrell Trail Glove 4 Trail-Running Shoes at REI Portland before my trip to Mexico... super comfy... your mileage may differ. I'm going to pick up some Vivo's on your recommendation. Have a great day!
Great vid! I'll consider getting the Lems before this winter comes. Also do check out the Merrell lines of shoes as they're one of the first few companies to push barefeet / minimalist models.
I own the Lem’s boot in black leather. I literally wore them everyday through the winter. I just bought the Lems’s Primal 2 sneaker which I now wear almost everyday. I have two pair of xero shoes- they’re ok, but Lem’s is in a class all its own. Highly recommend the Primal 2.
how cold ? I've gotten down to -20F and froze my toes even with woolly socks
Definitely look at allbirds for their shoes, super comfortable and moisture wicking.
I bought the Boulder boot leather based on your recommendation. Favorite shoe I have ever owned. Now I’m debating between the Xero Hana and the vivo Primus lux. Did you find any long term quality issues for either of them?
Great video!
Amazing review.. very informative and funny!
What about freet!!!?
Thank you. I like your groove.
Great video. You are the bomb and I’m subscribing. Hell yeah!
Lems primal 2 are awesome shoes too - thanks for the video - subbed
Wow. I actually laughed out loud when you meowed. I wasn't expecting that. Educational video, I appreciate it.
Subscribed just for the wholesome energy
I have Morton's Neuroma, and after TOO many shoes, decided to go to zero drop. LEMS Primal 2. Really like it. first day standing all day on concrete still hurt the Neuroma. Will take a while to get acclimate. I love the feel of the shoes. So glad you have this video.
I had no idea this was a thing. Thank you for sharing.
awesome video my friend, keep it goin!
Do you even Rolf bro?! haha … yeh, was waiting for this review! Love it... as good looking ones are hard to find! Merrell, Inov-8, Wildling, Altra, Wolf&Shepherd also worth checking out.
I'm at 7:45 where you were talking about cat hide and then an ad for the CATS musical tour came on 🤣
love your vibe !
Not a Birkenstock guy, but now you have me thinking that pair you showed are pretty cool. I live in Central Oregon in the boonies, so my normal day shoes are Vasque hiking boots and Justin ropers. And your style is great, I laughed a couple of times. And those Dad shoes seemed very interesting, but at 71 years of age I ain't going merrily into the night either. But the Birkenstocks seem cool. And yes, I subscribed like some others. Thanks.
Farmer market vibes got me lol love all your content
Love the Lem's...actually looks like a stylish shoe! Really dig the Trailhead V2 for jeans and chinos.
halfway through the video and I thought you were some well known youtuber but turns out, you only had 92k subs. Keep up the awesome content man.
I have a pair of Saucony's and they are AMAZING and I'm saying that with super flat feet and after back surgery in 2014
I LOVE my black coaltons. At first i wasnt sure if it was the right comfort but after break in, they have a unique feel that i find desirable in my other zero drop shoes.
I am using Merrel Vapor Glove 4s as biking shoes. They are great. A couple of days ago I ordered a pair of leather Vivobarefoots from the "soul of Africa" series. Can't wait to get them.
Really nice review 👍 I recommend you try out "Merrell vapor glove 3 Luna LTR". Made of a felty leather upper and look just nice. Would be a good fit as casual barfoot shoe!
I've settled on Lems Boulders (canvas) and Xero's Hana too. Both are super comfy. The Lems do run a bit hot. The Hanas I've been rocking fir three years and they still look great. If they get dirty, I can just throw them in the washer. Xero currently has their Lenas on clearance for $30. They're similar to the Hanas but more narrow and are women's sizes.
Dude, those Boulder Boots were gorgeous! Especially love the leather ones. Perfect for fall/winter ( =most of the year here in Sweden 👍)
And how cold are they? Like this guy is saying he goes hiking with them and that he wears them bare? Are they really hot? I need enlightenment.
Dude you are like my consciousness doppelganger! I went down the same deep dive with trying to find barefoot shoes that don't look weird. I even had a sample made in china to start a production run at a shoe manufacturer, to try some of my own ideas, but I couldn't commit enough money given the risk and had to let it go. I think vivos are great though. I love your super honest introspective review style.
That was a Good fun review video! 🙂👍
Nice. I just got the black Xeros in this video last week and oh boy do I like em.
Jay and Silent Bob had a baby! lol Good video, man.
2 minutes in, i love your personality man, definitely going to subscribe after my first on cause of your personality awesome man....
Great video! What about the wildling shoes? Can't find many reviews on them...
Man, this is such a fun review in every way.
Edit: ended up getting the lems leather boots and life's been good ever since
How are the Lems boots treating ya? I’m interested in getting some for myself
And how cold are they? Like this guy is saying he goes hiking with them and that he wears them bare? Are they really hot? I need enlightenment.
@@poweredman the Lems specifically run a little warm. My feet are def sweaty at the end of the day even in cold weather. I recommend wearing them with socks although the flannel lining makes them comfy without socks, you'll get sticky to the insole. That said I love them. I've never worn boots that keep me from getting damp from sweat.
My feet haven't really grown since around 7th grade and I've had a pair of birkenstocks since 6th grade to 21 years old that are still holding on
That's impressive, unlike mine which grow so much I grow out of shoes monthly.
i've had my blackout converse for 5 years now and they don't look like they're going anywhere. Only had to superglue them once :D
Just bought a pair of the boulder boot from lems. Love them. I actually just bought them from Pie footwear in Portland. I'm visiting for a few days.
The Primus Trek is a great hiking shoe. I use them with hot weather, cold weather, rain, submersed them in water and mud, not a problem. They dry very fast, but I use merino wool socks with them.
New Balance 10v1 Minimus shoes are pretty nice looking. 4mm drop, but I really like them to walk around in, even if its going to the store or hanging out with friends. Comfy and breathable!
Great video
My current favorites are Astral Loyaks. They look great and are by far the most comfortable minimalist shoe I've worn.
Finally some good suggestion in the comments ! Thank you
Great work. You are headed for 100k
i've noticed that when i walk the back of my right foot scrapes the ground. could a barefoot shoe help with this ?
As a boot lover you may have sold me on the lems.
The tan ones with blue jeans. 👌
I would love to see a redo of this video with some of the new styles. Xero has a lot of new shoes and there are some vans style shoes from feelgrounds that I would love to hear your opinion about.
Agreed. I only go to Xero for the sandals. Their other mens products look a little elementary school’ish IMHO. But the sandals, esp. the Clouds, are the best street, ground feel running sandals on the market.
Great video and super funny
I am new to barefoot shoes, but I really love my Vivobarefoot Geo Court II Men. As you said with the Lems shoes I slipped into the vivobarefoot and never wanted to get out again. They are so comfy.
Also I wear BeLenka Nevada. In the beginning they were very stiff, but after a day or two they got comfy too.
I like the style of your commentary. Keep up the good work. New sub.
and moonwalks
Poseur, copied the tech man. Forgot his name.
Says the guy named Tom Jones. You must be referring to unboxing therapy.
Informative and funny!
Lems are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn! Have you seen their Primal 2? It has the casual look you would get from conventional sneakers, like the ones you showed. Highly recommend it!
This video made me happy.
What an honest review. Aside from the shoes, what kind of pants are you wearing? They look like prana brions
Which are best for disc golf? What is the stitching/glue strength. Grip on concrete, in grass, dirt/mud? Can they handle cold and wet? How long do the soles last?
Fun insightful stuff man. New subscriber here too.
Good review. Even better Dylan Thomas reference
I'm not even a sneakerhead or super into shoes, but I'm gonna sub because of your charming personality and wit 😁
It's almost time for another barefoot casual shoe review.
You should have gotten vivobarefoot Ra and Gobi... those are the two casual shoes they have been doing the longest and in my opinion are the absolute best on the market for casual barefoot!!
Off topic but - what kind of adjustable work desk/bench is that?