The Jim Greens can be resoled, which is almost unheard of with barefoot shoes. This means they’ll last way longer than others. Repairable shoes are more sustainable.
THIS. This is the barefoot shoe video we’ve all been longing for - stylish, versatile, casual options, and a golden personality to boot. Pun-intended 🥾 💋 🙏🏼
Prior to going fully into barefoot shoes I was almost exclusively into heritage leather footwear, so Jim Green's recent offerings with their barefoot sole are exactly what I'd been looking for! You can custom order any of their boots with the barefoot last, but they're coming out with a standard barefoot chelsea boot as a high quality, resolable alternative to Blundstones or the Lems chelseas you showed off. Always a fan of the barefoot shoe content!
I've been living in and loving my Wildling Tanuki Yoru shoes for over 3 years now. My friend jumped in on my purchase and agrees they have absolutely changed her life. They are comfortable, easy to change the THIN insole so we can go no socks, flexible, durable, great customer service, great styles. I bought a pair for going out dancing, for fun outings, and my daily driver. Cannot recommend the company or shoes enough.
Still enjoying wearing feelgrounds for casual and smart casual. I wear Vivobarefoot trail FGs for running and pretty much everything else, except where mud is involved. That’s where Xero trails come in, surprisingly grippy in even the most quagmirey of muddy trails.
I wear my Merrell Vapor Gloves almost daily. They are my favorite shoes for walking, traveling and driving. When I don't feel like wearing a sneaker, I wear moccasin style boat shoes, camp shoes, bluchers, boots, and slippers. Some of those may not have a wide your box or no heel drop but the leather can stretch out to confirm to my feet and are comfortable.
Here's 5 new favorite barefoot shoes and my experience with them. What's the shoe you're living in currently? Links and discounts below 🙏 0:47 1. Lono Flow - Lono Flow: bag.gg/LonoShoes - Tolos Shoes: bag.gg/TolosShoes 1:55 Bellroy - Buy Here: bag.gg/BellroySp2 ⬅ Fav phone case wallet + more - Mod Phone Case Wallet - Venture 26 Travel Pack - Max Toiletry Kit 3:12 2. Rhizal - Rhizal Shoes: bag.gg/Rhizal ⬅ 10% off 4:49 3. Flux Runner - Flux Runner: bag.gg/FluxShoes - Altra Shoes: bag.gg/AltraSuperior 6:36 4. Jim Green - Joe Green Barefoot Ranger: bag.gg/JimGreenBarefoot - Lems Boulder Boot: bag.gg/Lems 7:51 5. Lems Chelsea - Lems Chelsea: bag.gg/Lems 9:10 Bonus: BeLenka Champs - BeLenka Champs: bag.gg/BeLenka - Western Rise Evolution Pants: bag.gg/WestRiseBottoms - Western Rise X-Cotton Tee: bag.gg/WestRiseTops 11:07 Conclusions - Toe Spacers: bag.gg/ToeSpacer - Birchbury Shoes: bag.gg/Birchbury Chase Lynks: ************** - win free gear: matterful.co/free-stuff - the podcast: chasereeves.co/podcast - patreon: www.patreon.com/chasereeves - gear I use: matterful.co/kit - video music resource: bag.gg/Epidemic ~ instagram.com/chasewreeves twitter.com/chasewreeves open.spotify.com/user/chasereeves matterful.co * sometimes we have agreements with companies and if you purchase through a link here it may support the channel at no cost to you! Please purchase through these "affiliate" links to help keep this work going!
yo jim green is doing a barefoot chelsea boot. like the lems without the boomer welt - or a less "heavy duty" look than the ranger boots. check em out preorder for nov 2024
Hey Chase! I like your new energy of the last few videos, you seem to be finding your place in life. All my shoes are barefoot, mostly groundies because here in europe it is difficult to find durable alternatives. My two current struggles are (1) I need a dress shoe because I am some sort of businessman (with tons of business papers) (2) I'd like to find a shoe that performs like my Altras (zero drop and wide toe box but with some cushion) but more casual style, sometimes I have to walk a lot and if the shoe is too thin I might feel it too much. For (1) I guess the best option are the Birchbury for (2) no clue. By the way, I find myself in a similar situation really focused on being healthy and fit, but not Lebron James kinda fit but cool dad that plays soccer fit.
Hey Chase, loved the video. My brother and I are just in the process of completing a year long journey to create a high quality casual barefoot shoe. would love to get in touch and give you some info about the product. its real deal!
I wanted to love my rhizals, but they completely fell apart two weeks after I bought them. Super disappointing. I reached out and the best they could do was a discount on another pair… not impressed with the company.
Bro, I went full Luna OSO Flaco and Lems primal / boulder boot because of you. Actually ~98% Luna, even in winter. Thank you 🙏 Btw, Portland is getting strange. Austin was a good choice. I need to move back. Take care.
Love Your Insight Chase! Xero Prio’s are my favorite wide toe box shoe. Barefoot Bruins are my favorite boot. I’ve tried so many different companies and I keep coming back to those two.
I've been using Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III as my main (travel, hike, walks) and I love it. Only downside is that the mesh starts to break so easily after the first months.. definitely will try on these options you are mention Chase! Will start reviewing them as well
Hey buddy, thanks so much for the Barefoot videos. They became a great source of info when I first started out. We get all the weathers in the UK. During the summer, I pretty much live in the Wildling Tanuki's with the felt insole, and during the Autumn ('Fall' for you people!), it's either the Wildling Chestnuts, or the Vivo Magnas. I'm probably going to grab a pair of Lems Boulders tho, because so many people frickin' keep talking about them.
Patnoflex is another one to check out. Made by Astorflex in Italy, they have two versions, one of which can be readily resoled. Sold by Huckleberry in the US. Similar to the Rhizal, but nicer
I have several different brands of barefoot. Wildlings are my absolute fravorite for style and comfort. Their Cahor summer slipper is my house shoe. They also have a knitted shoe called the Nebula in black that is ultra comfy. The Lems Chelsea boot is my go to for working outside on the property.
I've been living in the Furoshoki by Vibram. I'm looking to add more barefoot shoes to my collection. I also have Five Finger Trainers 2.0 but I daily wear Furoshoki
LOL "If you touch a doorknob you're f-ing grounded" I like the look of the "earthing" shoes, but I don't want the copper rivet... A ~kinda~ barefoot shoe that's been around forever is the Clarks Desert Trek. It's foot shaped and pretty flexible. You can dress them up for the office or wear casually.
Check out Splay Shoes. They make sneakers and casual shoes, in leather and canvas, but at affordable prices. I wore a pair of their casual leather shoes as my only shoe on a 15-day European trip, and they held up through lots of walking over cobblestone streets and light hiking trails. My 10-year old daughter wears their canvas slip-on shoes, and she's been happy with them. I've been wearing barefoot shoes for ~5 years now, and Splay seems like a great budget option. Also, Birchbury shoes are excellent. I have both of their current models. I was ecstatic to have found a quality barefoot dress shoe, and can attest to their durability.
I love barefoot shoes but i've given myself a bone spur in my foot and my podiatrist has made inserts for my shoes and tells me people should avoid walking barefoot as much as possible.
I work twelve hour shifts and I’ve been wearing the hell out of a pair of Whitins I got. They’re my first barefoot shoe and they were only $40 or so. They’re so much more breathable and comfy than my old shoes. Definitely going to look into more barefoot shoes when these wear out.
They’re foot shaped. Wide toe boxes and no drop from heel to toe is anatomically better (if you taken the time to adapt to them) but doesn’t look as sleek as a tapered toe box.
I was in Italy for a week and exclusively wore barefoot shoes! Didn’t notice any weird looks. They are so comfortable and much better for your body alignment than typical max cushion shoes. Would recommend!
Because rich people rode horses. Riding horses requires putting your foot in stirrups. Pointy shoes are easier to put in stirrups. Rich equals cool therefore pointy shoes equal cool, even 200 years later.
Barefoot shoes changed my life! Walked in shoes almost 7 sizes too big all my life, been recovering for almost 2 years now. It has been a crazy journey, but am genuinely so glad I swapped to barefoot shoes.
@@Justin-td4bb I know how to google. I want someone to explain instead. Like with words and stuff. Like percise mechanism of how EM and body interact and how does that provide the benefits. In detail.
@@Zhiloreznik there is thousands of in depth analysis of the the pros and cons of barefoot shoes on UA-cam. It's too much to explain in a comment thread.
The Jim Greens can be resoled, which is almost unheard of with barefoot shoes. This means they’ll last way longer than others. Repairable shoes are more sustainable.
THIS ☝️☝️☝️☝️
I now vivo has revivo, but not in America ☹️
Just had my Jim Greens Rangers resoled! Love them and wear them every day as a work boot. Can't wait for my Jim Green Troopers to arrive.
THIS. This is the barefoot shoe video we’ve all been longing for - stylish, versatile, casual options, and a golden personality to boot. Pun-intended 🥾 💋 🙏🏼
Vivobarefoot Abba and Gobi are the shoes that i always seem to grab whenever im heading out
Prior to going fully into barefoot shoes I was almost exclusively into heritage leather footwear, so Jim Green's recent offerings with their barefoot sole are exactly what I'd been looking for! You can custom order any of their boots with the barefoot last, but they're coming out with a standard barefoot chelsea boot as a high quality, resolable alternative to Blundstones or the Lems chelseas you showed off. Always a fan of the barefoot shoe content!
I have the Barefoot rangers from Jim Green, they are amazing!!!
I've been living in and loving my Wildling Tanuki Yoru shoes for over 3 years now. My friend jumped in on my purchase and agrees they have absolutely changed her life. They are comfortable, easy to change the THIN insole so we can go no socks, flexible, durable, great customer service, great styles. I bought a pair for going out dancing, for fun outings, and my daily driver. Cannot recommend the company or shoes enough.
Still enjoying wearing feelgrounds for casual and smart casual. I wear Vivobarefoot trail FGs for running and pretty much everything else, except where mud is involved. That’s where Xero trails come in, surprisingly grippy in even the most quagmirey of muddy trails.
I wear my Merrell Vapor Gloves almost daily. They are my favorite shoes for walking, traveling and driving. When I don't feel like wearing a sneaker, I wear moccasin style boat shoes, camp shoes, bluchers, boots, and slippers. Some of those may not have a wide your box or no heel drop but the leather can stretch out to confirm to my feet and are comfortable.
Have you tried Nootkas? I work from home in a cold basement in the mountains, and these are awesome indoors.
Here's 5 new favorite barefoot shoes and my experience with them. What's the shoe you're living in currently? Links and discounts below 🙏
0:47 1. Lono Flow
- Lono Flow: bag.gg/LonoShoes
- Tolos Shoes: bag.gg/TolosShoes
1:55 Bellroy
- Buy Here: bag.gg/BellroySp2 ⬅ Fav phone case wallet + more
- Mod Phone Case Wallet
- Venture 26 Travel Pack
- Max Toiletry Kit
3:12 2. Rhizal
- Rhizal Shoes: bag.gg/Rhizal ⬅ 10% off
4:49 3. Flux Runner
- Flux Runner: bag.gg/FluxShoes
- Altra Shoes: bag.gg/AltraSuperior
6:36 4. Jim Green
- Joe Green Barefoot Ranger: bag.gg/JimGreenBarefoot
- Lems Boulder Boot: bag.gg/Lems
7:51 5. Lems Chelsea
- Lems Chelsea: bag.gg/Lems
9:10 Bonus: BeLenka Champs
- BeLenka Champs: bag.gg/BeLenka
- Western Rise Evolution Pants: bag.gg/WestRiseBottoms
- Western Rise X-Cotton Tee: bag.gg/WestRiseTops
11:07 Conclusions
- Toe Spacers: bag.gg/ToeSpacer
- Birchbury Shoes: bag.gg/Birchbury
Chase Lynks:
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- the podcast: chasereeves.co/podcast
- patreon: www.patreon.com/chasereeves
- gear I use: matterful.co/kit
- video music resource: bag.gg/Epidemic
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yo jim green is doing a barefoot chelsea boot. like the lems without the boomer welt - or a less "heavy duty" look than the ranger boots. check em out preorder for nov 2024
Oh damn, thanks for the heads up. I Love my Lems Chelsea, but these look sooo much better
Huge fan of the Flux Adaptive Runners. I have 3 pairs of the same style (just different colors). The zero heel drop and wider toe box is fantastic.
Let’s goooooo he’s back
Always a happy day when I see a new Chase Reeves video posted. :)
Hey Chase! I like your new energy of the last few videos, you seem to be finding your place in life. All my shoes are barefoot, mostly groundies because here in europe it is difficult to find durable alternatives. My two current struggles are (1) I need a dress shoe because I am some sort of businessman (with tons of business papers) (2) I'd like to find a shoe that performs like my Altras (zero drop and wide toe box but with some cushion) but more casual style, sometimes I have to walk a lot and if the shoe is too thin I might feel it too much.
For (1) I guess the best option are the Birchbury for (2) no clue.
By the way, I find myself in a similar situation really focused on being healthy and fit, but not Lebron James kinda fit but cool dad that plays soccer fit.
Honestly, both the birchbury's coming to mind... the casual one has just enough cushion IMO: bag.gg/Birchbury
Hey Chase, loved the video. My brother and I are just in the process of completing a year long journey to create a high quality casual barefoot shoe. would love to get in touch and give you some info about the product. its real deal!
Cheap amazon water shoes do all these thing for cheap and they look cool too.
I wanted to love my rhizals, but they completely fell apart two weeks after I bought them. Super disappointing. I reached out and the best they could do was a discount on another pair… not impressed with the company.
I also wear shoes and walk a lot. But have no chance of wearing out shoes (and the amount of shoes) like you do. It's a mystery.
Splays and PaperKrane for casual barefoot shoes. Check em out. PaperKrane makes a shoe very similar to BeLenka Champs.
I resoled my Altras Superiors with a Vibram Zegama sole...They are now super awesome...
Hey, you forgot to talk about all your different purses to go with you all your different shoes
Looks like California finally came to Texas, am I right?
so it turns out that Jim Green recently made a version of their chelsea with their barefoot sole, potential replacement for your lems?
Bro, I went full Luna OSO Flaco and Lems primal / boulder boot because of you. Actually ~98% Luna, even in winter.
Thank you 🙏
Btw, Portland is getting strange. Austin was a good choice. I need to move back. Take care.
Can you put the Flows in the wash?
Dude, why are you making me laugh but speaking truth!?
Check out the "Ohne Project" Barefoot Sneakers. Best looking casual barefoot shoes! 😁👌🏽
Love Your Insight Chase! Xero Prio’s are my favorite wide toe box shoe. Barefoot Bruins are my favorite boot. I’ve tried so many different companies and I keep coming back to those two.
The Mexican leather-strap huarache, the original barefoot shoe. Then came the Converse All-Star... 😂😂😂
I don't understand why this channel doesn't have 1M subs. Great as always, Chase.
I've been using Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III as my main (travel, hike, walks) and I love it. Only downside is that the mesh starts to break so easily after the first months.. definitely will try on these options you are mention Chase! Will start reviewing them as well
As a respond to your call for barefoot shoes, check the Merrel Glove 4/5/7 (Trail/Normal) they are great!
Your vids have good electricity.-)
Thanks for the vid. Vivo gobi desert boots nearly every day for me. Love their pimas for the gym.
I love my xero shoes, but after a few months the mash on top is worn on my smallest foot, because the big toenail doesn't reach the protected bit. 😢
You have to check out Camper Peu's.
Xero Dillon has been my go-to casual shoe since it came out. It’s just not as barefoot as other options
How about the vibram fivefingers and that type of shoes?
Are any of these water repellant? I am looking for an everyday shoe for wet days.
Merrell vapor glove still one of my top barefoot favs. Best without socks.
Which version?
Vivobarefoot?
Check out sabah’s! Love mine
Just reached out to them.
Have you tried Injinji socks? Love them and Vivos. the new Jungle ESC's are insane!
Yes, the only socks I use.
XOSkin toe socks 🧦 🦎
Hey buddy, thanks so much for the Barefoot videos. They became a great source of info when I first started out. We get all the weathers in the UK. During the summer, I pretty much live in the Wildling Tanuki's with the felt insole, and during the Autumn ('Fall' for you people!), it's either the Wildling Chestnuts, or the Vivo Magnas. I'm probably going to grab a pair of Lems Boulders tho, because so many people frickin' keep talking about them.
Patnoflex is another one to check out. Made by Astorflex in Italy, they have two versions, one of which can be readily resoled. Sold by Huckleberry in the US. Similar to the Rhizal, but nicer
I have several different brands of barefoot. Wildlings are my absolute fravorite for style and comfort. Their Cahor summer slipper is my house shoe. They also have a knitted shoe called the Nebula in black that is ultra comfy. The Lems Chelsea boot is my go to for working outside on the property.
I've been living in the Furoshoki by Vibram. I'm looking to add more barefoot shoes to my collection. I also have Five Finger Trainers 2.0 but I daily wear Furoshoki
LOL "If you touch a doorknob you're f-ing grounded"
I like the look of the "earthing" shoes, but I don't want the copper rivet...
A ~kinda~ barefoot shoe that's been around forever is the Clarks Desert Trek. It's foot shaped and pretty flexible. You can dress them up for the office or wear casually.
Check out Splay Shoes. They make sneakers and casual shoes, in leather and canvas, but at affordable prices. I wore a pair of their casual leather shoes as my only shoe on a 15-day European trip, and they held up through lots of walking over cobblestone streets and light hiking trails. My 10-year old daughter wears their canvas slip-on shoes, and she's been happy with them.
I've been wearing barefoot shoes for ~5 years now, and Splay seems like a great budget option.
Also, Birchbury shoes are excellent. I have both of their current models. I was ecstatic to have found a quality barefoot dress shoe, and can attest to their durability.
Discount Saguaro for me, everything else is just too expensive, like stupidly expensive for how quickly they get wear and tear.
Hey Chase, love your videos. Which toe spacer is that? I'm having a hard time finding it. Wishing you well!
As of recent I’ve been living in the Feiyue shoes. They look narrow but I sized up and they fit nicely. For $35 I think they’re worth checking out.
Thanks for the new vid. Have you ever tried Astral? Just wondering what your opinion is on them. I have lems and birchbury on the way. Love my lems.
I love barefoot shoes but i've given myself a bone spur in my foot and my podiatrist has made inserts for my shoes and tells me people should avoid walking barefoot as much as possible.
Do you have any suggestions on a barefoot, zero drop shoe that is formal enough to be worn with a suit everyday?
Bohempia is a cool brand, 100% hemp materials and that converse and vans look
I work twelve hour shifts and I’ve been wearing the hell out of a pair of Whitins I got. They’re my first barefoot shoe and they were only $40 or so. They’re so much more breathable and comfy than my old shoes. Definitely going to look into more barefoot shoes when these wear out.
Can someone explain why those shoes are so ugly? I would not wear them in Italy. People would wonder if I had issues on my feet. Sorry, not for me.
They’re foot shaped. Wide toe boxes and no drop from heel to toe is anatomically better (if you taken the time to adapt to them) but doesn’t look as sleek as a tapered toe box.
I was in Italy for a week and exclusively wore barefoot shoes! Didn’t notice any weird looks. They are so comfortable and much better for your body alignment than typical max cushion shoes. Would recommend!
@@calebdyer8694 yeah, you're American. We expect flip flops with socks and general no taste in clothes. 😂😂😂
Because rich people rode horses. Riding horses requires putting your foot in stirrups. Pointy shoes are easier to put in stirrups. Rich equals cool therefore pointy shoes equal cool, even 200 years later.
Origo and Birchbury are my jam!
Do you find origo sizing to be accurate? I have been contemplating them for quite some time
Thoughts on Vito motos flex
He's really giving cool uncle vibes
What about Vivo barefoot?
Barefoot shoes changed my life! Walked in shoes almost 7 sizes too big all my life, been recovering for almost 2 years now. It has been a crazy journey, but am genuinely so glad I swapped to barefoot shoes.
7 sizes too big?? Why ??
@@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday Very long story. Was wearing up to a size 19 at one point, I am actually a 12/12.5. It's been quite the journey!
Been living in my Lems Primal Zen and love em!
Everything vivo
Good rant🙏🏻👍🙏🏻
Dude you’re 42? I thought you were my age. I’m 34.
the rhizals are more like greek grandfather out on his boat
big time. I'm about it.
Grounding … I’d like to see the “science” behind it
Google is your friend
@@Justin-td4bb I know how to google. I want someone to explain instead. Like with words and stuff. Like percise mechanism of how EM and body interact and how does that provide the benefits. In detail.
@@Zhiloreznik there is thousands of in depth analysis of the the pros and cons of barefoot shoes on UA-cam. It's too much to explain in a comment thread.
@@Justin-td4bb I'm talking about grounding. Putting metal wires inside a sole to "ground" yourself.