Have you ever tested Merrell's barefoot options (Vapor Glove and Vapor Trail)? The vapor glove runs wider than the trail, so I prefer the glove (glove 5 in particular) personally. Both have vibram soles.
Vapor Glove is nice and lightweight, recent models of the Trail have gotten some criticism for thicker & less flexible sole. These were the first barefoot shoes I owned, since then I've mostly switched to Vivo or Lems tho.
Unfortunately, SOM is going out of business. I own a pair and they sent an email to their past customers 2 weeks ago. It is too bad, they are my favorite toe-box. They also would resole your shoes for a small fee.
I wear my Freet Tangas almost every day, they're super comfortable, breathable and grippy. Very happy with my purchase, I've been wearing only barefoot shoes for almost six years now.
Try avancus they are a flat barefoot shoe with alot of padding like a regular shoe aimed towards powerlfters and I thoroughly enjoy them over my vivos which are double the price of the avancus.
Those Lono barefoot sneakers have basically the exact same upper as Lane Eight - another HK brand. I wonder if they're the same people trying out a different thing or if its a copy using the same factory. The Lono outsole is also basically a copy of nike free RN 2018.
Imagine a Russell barefoot moccasin with a wide toe box and a flat sole for a zero drop, but a bit more of a sole for squish. You’d lose some ground feel but I could see the benefits. Tons of bucks, I’d bet.
For traction i use altama otb. Its a popular gym shoe but also can be flat hiker to fishing boat traction shoe. Solid colors are also kinda fashionable as a sneaker. Size up and wide generally. Altama has a short narrow toe box. I got 8 wide because the 7.5 reg was too tight for long walking.
I have multiple set of gym shoes based on the day. Running, Road running, crossfit and lifting. It seems excessive but running in crossfit shoes sucks and squatting in non lifting shoes sucks
Honestly you made the African troopers seem a lot more limited than they ended up being… still up for sale with nothing selling out? I set an alarm to buy them… and for what?
@@otterconnor942 brother he talked about “the last ones sold out within 24 hours” and it seems like he knew damn well that wasn’t going to happen this time and still kept selling it as a limited product. Yes I’m happy I still got them, but the misleading marketing is pretty lame ngl
If you buy properly fitted good shoes you won’t have the problem that barefoot shoes complain about. Nike metcons are a great option, Reebok nano, under armor has a few as well. The key for workout shoes if you’re doing any legs workouts is to have a harder sole that won’t compress like a running shoe. Converse also works but treat your feet better than that. For upper body any shoe that isn’t sliding in the floor like a leather soled dress work.
How do you personally define "properly fitted" shoes? I can assure you that there is no size of Nike Metcon that would allow full activation of my big toe. Sure, some are better than others, but any shoe that tapers toward the center prevents the amount of movement that a barefoot shoe allows
@barefoot-gibb where your big toe is not pressed against the front of the shoe at any point during your stride for me that’s at thumbs width when standing up in the shoe. As stated in this video barefoot shoe companies have people remeasure their shoe size and emphasize having a roomie shoe. Most people buying shoes have never really thought about how a shoe should feel or fit and choose price and looks over comfort and performance.
@JJ-zr6fu If that thumb's width of space isn't in a place that allows your big toe to align properly with the first metatarsal, it's not shaped to allow optimal function. This is not a problem I have with a men's size 12 Tolos, but is in basically every conventional shoe up to a 14
All the shoes you named are very narrow, Reebok and metcons started a little wider but not enough for someone with very wide feet like me and both have gotten significantly more narrow with each generation. Plus both have arch support
@barefoot-gibb that’s laughably not true training shoes are constructed to have your toe oriented correctly. The only time it’s not is if your wear shoes that are too small. And this isn’t even new the Munson last was designed for this in 1912. Barefoot shoes just cut the point off for looks.
The mint green clown shoes with the hot pink insoles; come on, that can’t be serious. They must be laughing 🤣 thinking that people are buying those and wearing them to the gym.
I must be in the minority of viewers because I don’t actually care about any of the barefoot shoe designs that have been featured on the channel lately. Not my ☕️
It's an underserved niche so I'm glad he's doing it. But I get not caring if you don't do barefoot. However, if you do lift, a barefoot shoe is actually a good call
you dont like xero because you dont like real barefoot shoes. calling your jim greens "barefoot" is serious disrespect to the barefoot world. you do not get the benefit of barefoot shoes with a sole that fucking large.
Grab a pair of Rose Anvil x Jim Green African Trooper boots here - bit.ly/3zDAA5O
I just placed an order for a pair of the fudge color ones!👌😎👍Can’t wait to get them on my feet 👣
I love that you're so into looking up different barefoot shoes! Fantastic
Awesome exactly the video I needed rn. Was literally store to store this morning
Have you ever tested Merrell's barefoot options (Vapor Glove and Vapor Trail)? The vapor glove runs wider than the trail, so I prefer the glove (glove 5 in particular) personally. Both have vibram soles.
Vapor Glove is nice and lightweight, recent models of the Trail have gotten some criticism for thicker & less flexible sole. These were the first barefoot shoes I owned, since then I've mostly switched to Vivo or Lems tho.
Unfortunately, SOM is going out of business. I own a pair and they sent an email to their past customers 2 weeks ago. It is too bad, they are my favorite toe-box. They also would resole your shoes for a small fee.
I wear my Freet Tangas almost every day, they're super comfortable, breathable and grippy. Very happy with my purchase, I've been wearing only barefoot shoes for almost six years now.
unironically I use Lems primal zens and they have held up extremely well for a couple years of daily and heavy gym wear
Anyone see the scary face at the beginning of the video?? Nuh uh im watching this at night alone 🤣
Came to see if anyone else caught that 😭. Kinda bizarre.
Got my goral smugs in this week. they're really nice. I'm glad you convinced them to make unlined sneakers
Hykes Vivo for me, love the barefoot lifestyle, best decision ever.
Try avancus they are a flat barefoot shoe with alot of padding like a regular shoe aimed towards powerlfters and I thoroughly enjoy them over my vivos which are double the price of the avancus.
Can convince Crown Northhampton to create a barefoot sneaker? How cool would that be!
You should give Flux shoes a try, I've got the trainers and the runners and they're pretty comfy.
If you didn't review inov-8 then you missed the best shoe out there
Altra and Topo Athletics, foot shape with cushion 🦋👣
You hit my barefoot shoe now I want you to review Tieks!
Those Lono barefoot sneakers have basically the exact same upper as Lane Eight - another HK brand. I wonder if they're the same people trying out a different thing or if its a copy using the same factory. The Lono outsole is also basically a copy of nike free RN 2018.
I've been lifting in the same pair of leather Merrell Vapor Gloves for 3.5 years
Freet Tanga are one of my faves. Thankfully they do offer leather shoes.
Imagine a Russell barefoot moccasin with a wide toe box and a flat sole for a zero drop, but a bit more of a sole for squish. You’d lose some ground feel but I could see the benefits. Tons of bucks, I’d bet.
I don’t think you’d have enough traction in a gym environment
@@JJ-zr6fu agreed. My comment was a bit off topic for this video. I commented at the point of the video when he was showing off the African troopers.
For traction i use altama otb. Its a popular gym shoe but also can be flat hiker to fishing boat traction shoe. Solid colors are also kinda fashionable as a sneaker. Size up and wide generally. Altama has a short narrow toe box. I got 8 wide because the 7.5 reg was too tight for long walking.
I have multiple set of gym shoes based on the day. Running, Road running, crossfit and lifting. It seems excessive but running in crossfit shoes sucks and squatting in non lifting shoes sucks
Honestly you made the African troopers seem a lot more limited than they ended up being… still up for sale with nothing selling out? I set an alarm to buy them… and for what?
Waaaa 👶 👨🍼
@@galvanizedgnome it’s just weird false advertising but go off queen 😂
Well, if they don't sell they won't make more. Don't be upset that you got something you like because they're still making them.
@@otterconnor942 brother he talked about “the last ones sold out within 24 hours” and it seems like he knew damn well that wasn’t going to happen this time and still kept selling it as a limited product. Yes I’m happy I still got them, but the misleading marketing is pretty lame ngl
I'm right there with you man. Love barefoot shoes, but give me some squish.
Rebook Nano X1 would be a good shout here
Try Nobulls I found their low tops irritate my big toe but the high tops are amazingly
Please review New Balance 574 legacy sneakers made in Asia, please.. 🙏😊👍
Amazing, please do more barefoot stuff!
I really like the barefoot shoe idea. Maybe do a moccasin series.
avancus have the best barefoot gym shoe
Soms looked cool in hand. I was almost sold until they ended up on the foot…. 😢… 🤡 🦶
, try wearing wrestling shoes for training 💯 I highly recommend
People rather be pretentious than smart
Great video!👌😎👍
Surprised the Vivo JJF workout shoes aren’t a part of these. They designed workout shoes to have more squish than normal
The Motus Strength (JJF or regular) are a great combo of minimalist + lateral stability for crosstraining.
JJF is just a colour pattern it's not a model.
I say you just make some barefoot shoes yourself with high-quality leather and vibram
If you buy properly fitted good shoes you won’t have the problem that barefoot shoes complain about. Nike metcons are a great option, Reebok nano, under armor has a few as well.
The key for workout shoes if you’re doing any legs workouts is to have a harder sole that won’t compress like a running shoe. Converse also works but treat your feet better than that.
For upper body any shoe that isn’t sliding in the floor like a leather soled dress work.
How do you personally define "properly fitted" shoes? I can assure you that there is no size of Nike Metcon that would allow full activation of my big toe. Sure, some are better than others, but any shoe that tapers toward the center prevents the amount of movement that a barefoot shoe allows
@barefoot-gibb where your big toe is not pressed against the front of the shoe at any point during your stride for me that’s at thumbs width when standing up in the shoe.
As stated in this video barefoot shoe companies have people remeasure their shoe size and emphasize having a roomie shoe. Most people buying shoes have never really thought about how a shoe should feel or fit and choose price and looks over comfort and performance.
@JJ-zr6fu If that thumb's width of space isn't in a place that allows your big toe to align properly with the first metatarsal, it's not shaped to allow optimal function. This is not a problem I have with a men's size 12 Tolos, but is in basically every conventional shoe up to a 14
All the shoes you named are very narrow, Reebok and metcons started a little wider but not enough for someone with very wide feet like me and both have gotten significantly more narrow with each generation. Plus both have arch support
@barefoot-gibb that’s laughably not true training shoes are constructed to have your toe oriented correctly. The only time it’s not is if your wear shoes that are too small. And this isn’t even new the Munson last was designed for this in 1912. Barefoot shoes just cut the point off for looks.
The mint green clown shoes with the hot pink insoles; come on, that can’t be serious. They must be laughing 🤣 thinking that people are buying those and wearing them to the gym.
I must be in the minority of viewers because I don’t actually care about any of the barefoot shoe designs that have been featured on the channel lately. Not my ☕️
I think that is a cup of coffee
You’re not the only one. I like heritage boots and quality footwear. I don’t care one bit about the “barefoot” shoes fad.
@@OffOfTheCuff I thought someone might say that but I didn't care lol
Lems primal zen are pretty good looking... check em out!
It's an underserved niche so I'm glad he's doing it. But I get not caring if you don't do barefoot. However, if you do lift, a barefoot shoe is actually a good call
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Try a Daneson toothpick, everyone in the shop loves them - bit.ly/45YJVBm
you dont like xero because you dont like real barefoot shoes. calling your jim greens "barefoot" is serious disrespect to the barefoot world. you do not get the benefit of barefoot shoes with a sole that fucking large.
He tested their cheapest shoe and opined their shoes were cheap based only on the insole for that shoe.
Imho Xeros do vary a lot based on model, some fit way better than others.