4:39 - That's a plus for me. I love all this barefoot shoes movement because they respect the toe box width but i dont like that the sole are very thin and flexible. Yeah, i get it, it has to emulate the flexibility of the foot, but, i dont know, i think that going from stan smiths adidas to a flexible thin sole is not good but also, they dont look as good. Great video.
can say this videos gives unbiased infos when it matches the reviews of random redit users, as you said I consider them because I'm not entirely confortable with the looks of other brands 🤐
Nice, i hope you like them. They definitely seem a safe bet for a first time barefoot shoe as they are quite supportive in comparison to other barefoot shoes.
BTW, HappyLittleSoles in the UK has them, and it's easier to do returns with them if you get the wrong size than to try and send them back to Be Lenka. Great video!
Heatwave at 28 degrees? That's so funny! It's the first week of April as of writing this post and we had 29 degrees in the shade for days now... I guess with climate its like with real estate, location location location
Thanks, they look great, maybe some info on weight, stack height, materials... ? Compare ground feel to some staples like Vivo primus light for reference so people can get some idea? Thanks
Loving the review! Planning to get my first ever barefoot shoe. Looking to get something versatile that i can wear casually and for gym training aswell. Any recommendation on which brand or any particular model should i get?
Cheers bud, my favourite all round barefoot shoe at the moment has to be based barefoot - ua-cam.com/video/tHxYo6uKKe8/v-deo.html They look like a normal shoe and are perfect for the gym and for just general use to be honest. I also like Xero for comfort but their look can put a few people off i usually wear mine for hiking. Vivo are also very popular but i found them too narrow in comparison and a little expensive. I hope that helps some what 😀
How do you compare these to the Feelgrounds Courtside? I read that the quality of the Feelgrounds are below par. The soles for instance tend to wear out quick.
Hey, I am planning on getting my first pare of barefoot shoes and these seem to be pretty good for everyday stuff. In "traditional" shoes I usually wear 42.5 or 43 EU. 42.5 are often way too tight and my smallest toe starts hurting, sometimes even in 43's, hence I found out about barefoot shoes. Length wise 42.5 are pretty much always fine for me. Long story short: Would you recommend the barebarics axiom in 42 or rather 43 to me when 42.5 are fine length wise? Thank you very much in advance !
@@PeteOnPurpose Thank you so much for your quick reply, yes I can since I am from Germany that's probably the best thing to do right now. I really like your channel, it shows that you can live a healthy and especially cruelty free lifestyle without having to give up on fun and aesthetics. Keep up the great work :)
Bro can you please add the padding as a marker??? People discard the importance of padding especially for people starting or need more padding, on the insoles.
@@PeteOnPurpose Sorry for the English. What I meant is that barefoot shoes have a thin sole, 3mm to 6mm, and for some people it is enough. Especially if you are starting the barefoot journey. So I would like to know how thin the sole is? and how good is the padding of the insoles.
and third. a huge long heel is always uncomfortable. And if she's tough. This results in a leverage effect. This hard long lever forces the rears to move up. because of this, the rear parts rub against the achilles. Therefore, it is better when the heels are short! So these slippers can't be better
How’s the synthetic leather holding up? My Groundies started peeling pretty quickly, I’m looking for a comfy pair of vegan leather barefoot sneakers to do everything in
Synthetic leather will never last as long as genuine leather. I'm all for cutting back on the excessive meat consumption of todays society, but leather in my opinion is so much better than synthetics. Synthetics flake up, dont breathe, are made of plastic, and last a quarter as long. I like a lot of feel grounds looks wise but I actually intentionally avoid "vegan" leather, which should really just be labeled plastic leather.
I am a powerlifter and currently looking for a good looking white barefoot for squat. This shoe looks fantastic. But it looks like normal shoes to me. Is the sole of this shoe as thin as other minimalist shoes like vivo/xero barefoot? Thanks.
Hey Tommy, yes the sole on these shoes is minimalist, i feel like they feel a bit more padded around actual shoes compared to other barefoot shoes which is why they look more like normal shoes. I also find my feet get quite hot when i wear these shoes so just a heads up if you are wearing them for squatting.
@@PeteOnPurpose Thanks for the advice Pete😁 I actually don't mind of the heat as I will only wear it at the gym with air-con. But I saw in other website saying that the barebarics line's outsole has a little bit more cushion than other minimalist shoes. Does it feel softer compared to other minimalist shoes like your xero? If it is softer then I would have to looking for another one.
I believe the sole to feel a little softer than my xero shoes to be honest. I usually squat with no shoes or if the surface is slippery i wear my based barefoot shoes.
Hmmm I'm not,sure mate? I'm staying at my friends cabin currently when i am back i will check out the shoes and let you know as i dont have them with me.
@@PeteOnPurpose They look like the Primal Zen at the 4 minute mark of your video. Lems also make the Primal Zen in white. The Primal Zen are a completely different shoe to walk/run in than the Primal 2. But those Be Lenka are wide. Below is a link to a UA-cam on the Softstar RunAmok. From about 2 minute fifty second you will see the shoe from looking down. Now these are wide shoes !!!! ua-cam.com/video/iQaFDiNNXvM/v-deo.html
@@PeteOnPurpose Three pairs of Primal 2 and two pairs (soon to be three) of Primal Zen. All my other shoes are stacked out of the way :) There is a business in Australia that imports Be Lenka but very limited range. The place in Australia that imports Lems also import Freet, Joe Nimble. They are extremely good to deal with and especially with sizing and I think they dominate the barefoot shoe market in Australia. The Lems company in America is also very good to deal with. Those Be Lenka in your video, I would give them a go if they were imported here.
Thay are the most uncomfortable shoes man and they cost me so much because they don’t deliver to my country so i can’t return the worst barefoot shoes ever 👎🏻
@@PeteOnPurpose Not really good for anything for me they where waste pf money they didn’t feel like a barefoot shoe, and I think the Be Lanka shoes are the better option for being affordable and fashionable
You seriously thought living in a van would stop me reviewing shoes?! 😅
I was wondering when you would 👍
how do you get your packages? 😅
Haha my time living in a van was a lot shorter than anticipated however there are ways to get packages. 😉
I have 3 pair that I’ve purchased in the last 3 months. they are not the plain white ones though! I love them for work and in casual situations!👏🏾
Oh cool yea they are super comfy, ive actually been using these as my squat shoes
4:39 - That's a plus for me. I love all this barefoot shoes movement because they respect the toe box width but i dont like that the sole are very thin and flexible. Yeah, i get it, it has to emulate the flexibility of the foot, but, i dont know, i think that going from stan smiths adidas to a flexible thin sole is not good but also, they dont look as good.
Great video.
Yes i would say the stiffer sole is definitely better for transitioning, some of the minimal shoes can be quite painful especially the sandals
Magic eraser keeps those white shoes perfectly clean! 😊
Great idea
can say this videos gives unbiased infos when it matches the reviews of random redit users, as you said I consider them because I'm not entirely confortable with the looks of other brands 🤐
Yes the barebarics range is more style than comfort.
thank u for the review planning on buying the “zing” model for my first barefoot shoes
Nice, i hope you like them. They definitely seem a safe bet for a first time barefoot shoe as they are quite supportive in comparison to other barefoot shoes.
BTW, HappyLittleSoles in the UK has them, and it's easier to do returns with them if you get the wrong size than to try and send them back to Be Lenka. Great video!
Good to know, thanks 😀
They look brilliant, as always sir excellent vid/review 🤘
Yes mate, though there so white im scared to wear them 😅
Heatwave at 28 degrees? That's so funny! It's the first week of April as of writing this post and we had 29 degrees in the shade for days now...
I guess with climate its like with real estate, location location location
haha nice, I guess you live outside the UK.
Those are the best barefoot shoe I’ve seen. Nice!!!
They ain't bad to look at.
Thanks, they look great, maybe some info on weight, stack height, materials... ? Compare ground feel to some staples like Vivo primus light for reference so people can get some idea? Thanks
Appreciate the tips.
Loving the review! Planning to get my first ever barefoot shoe. Looking to get something versatile that i can wear casually and for gym training aswell. Any recommendation on which brand or any particular model should i get?
Cheers bud, my favourite all round barefoot shoe at the moment has to be based barefoot - ua-cam.com/video/tHxYo6uKKe8/v-deo.html
They look like a normal shoe and are perfect for the gym and for just general use to be honest. I also like Xero for comfort but their look can put a few people off i usually wear mine for hiking. Vivo are also very popular but i found them too narrow in comparison and a little expensive.
I hope that helps some what 😀
I would reccommend the Lem’s Primal Zen!
How do you compare these to the Feelgrounds Courtside? I read that the quality of the Feelgrounds are below par. The soles for instance tend to wear out quick.
The soles on these are far better wearing than on the feelgrounds to be honest.
Hey, I am planning on getting my first pare of barefoot shoes and these seem to be pretty good for everyday stuff. In "traditional" shoes I usually wear 42.5 or 43 EU. 42.5 are often way too tight and my smallest toe starts hurting, sometimes even in 43's, hence I found out about barefoot shoes. Length wise 42.5 are pretty much always fine for me.
Long story short: Would you recommend the barebarics axiom in 42 or rather 43 to me when 42.5 are fine length wise?
Thank you very much in advance !
Hi Wes, it’s actually hard to say to be honest. Could you order both sizes and return the ones that don’t fit? That’s what I do when I can’t decide.
@@PeteOnPurpose Thank you so much for your quick reply, yes I can since I am from Germany that's probably the best thing to do right now.
I really like your channel, it shows that you can live a healthy and especially cruelty free lifestyle without having to give up on fun and aesthetics. Keep up the great work :)
Oh Germany nice, we loved our very brief time there this summer. I hope the shoes work out for you. 😀
Bro can you please add the padding as a marker??? People discard the importance of padding especially for people starting or need more padding, on the insoles.
Not sure what you mean mate?
@@PeteOnPurpose Sorry for the English. What I meant is that barefoot shoes have a thin sole, 3mm to 6mm, and for some people it is enough. Especially if you are starting the barefoot journey. So I would like to know how thin the sole is? and how good is the padding of the insoles.
and third. a huge long heel is always uncomfortable. And if she's tough. This results in a leverage effect. This hard long lever forces the rears to move up. because of this, the rear parts rub against the achilles. Therefore, it is better when the heels are short! So these slippers can't be better
So you don't like these shoes?
Is it cushioned or still can feel the ground?
The best zero drop shoe converse all star at 65 eyro
It’s not zero drop and the toe box is really narrow but better than most elevated shoes
How’s the synthetic leather holding up? My Groundies started peeling pretty quickly, I’m looking for a comfy pair of vegan leather barefoot sneakers to do everything in
I only wear them at the gym now as i find them great for squatting, they have held up well but im not exactly clocking up a lot of miles in them
@@PeteOnPurpose considering the price I’d hope they’re better quality. They definitely look like a sturdier material
Yea are there a lot sturdier than my other barefoot shoes however because they are bright white I’m a bit too scared to wear them outside 😅
Synthetic leather will never last as long as genuine leather. I'm all for cutting back on the excessive meat consumption of todays society, but leather in my opinion is so much better than synthetics. Synthetics flake up, dont breathe, are made of plastic, and last a quarter as long.
I like a lot of feel grounds looks wise but I actually intentionally avoid "vegan" leather, which should really just be labeled plastic leather.
Hey man! In your opinion do they run true to size? Thanks!
For me they seem to fit true to size yes
The company says don’t wear them to the gym. Just wear them as casual sneakers. You got a read the directions bro.
I’ve been wearing them to squat in and they are great, sometimes you gotta not play by the rules
I am a powerlifter and currently looking for a good looking white barefoot for squat. This shoe looks fantastic. But it looks like normal shoes to me. Is the sole of this shoe as thin as other minimalist shoes like vivo/xero barefoot? Thanks.
Hey Tommy, yes the sole on these shoes is minimalist, i feel like they feel a bit more padded around actual shoes compared to other barefoot shoes which is why they look more like normal shoes. I also find my feet get quite hot when i wear these shoes so just a heads up if you are wearing them for squatting.
@@PeteOnPurpose
Thanks for the advice Pete😁
I actually don't mind of the heat as I will only wear it at the gym with air-con. But I saw in other website saying that the barebarics line's outsole has a little bit more cushion than other minimalist shoes. Does it feel softer compared to other minimalist shoes like your xero? If it is softer then I would have to looking for another one.
I believe the sole to feel a little softer than my xero shoes to be honest. I usually squat with no shoes or if the surface is slippery i wear my based barefoot shoes.
@@PeteOnPurpose what if i take the insole out, will it be less soft?
Hmmm I'm not,sure mate? I'm staying at my friends cabin currently when i am back i will check out the shoes and let you know as i dont have them with me.
The look like Lems Primal Zen
Yes maybe, hard to tell from a picture?
@@PeteOnPurpose They look like the Primal Zen at the 4 minute mark of your video. Lems also make the Primal Zen in white. The Primal Zen are a completely different shoe to walk/run in than the Primal 2. But those Be Lenka are wide.
Below is a link to a UA-cam on the Softstar RunAmok. From about 2 minute fifty second you will see the shoe from looking down. Now these are wide shoes !!!!
ua-cam.com/video/iQaFDiNNXvM/v-deo.html
Size?
I wear a uk 8 i dont know if thats what you were after?!
Awesome!
You like them?
@@PeteOnPurpose Yes! I just was very hesitant about getting them.
@@ex797951 can always send them back if you don't like them?
I'm 8.5 so what's up with their sizes?
I believe they fit true to size, do they not have your size?
@@PeteOnPurpose not sure what it is for European size
Google says 39.5 so you may need to either size up 40? Or measure your feet and use the sizing guide?
They look like Lems Primal 2
Ive never worn Lem's but they look really sick to be fair, have you got a pair?
@@PeteOnPurpose Three pairs of Primal 2 and two pairs (soon to be three) of Primal Zen. All my other shoes are stacked out of the way :) There is a business in Australia that imports Be Lenka but very limited range. The place in Australia that imports Lems also import Freet, Joe Nimble. They are extremely good to deal with and especially with sizing and I think they dominate the barefoot shoe market in Australia. The Lems company in America is also very good to deal with. Those Be Lenka in your video, I would give them a go if they were imported here.
Oh cool, thanks for sharing bud. Sounds like I have to get a pair of Lems to review now. 😅
@@PeteOnPurposeyou totally do, I’d love a comparison between these and the Primal Zens
@@CuBeKiDxD I will look into it. 😊
Looks like something from SAS shoe supply
So you're not a fan?
Do you like barefoot sandals?
I like the idea i have yet to find some that work for me.
I think I come 2 the conclusion, you Pete sir have a shoe fetish 😛😂😂
Haha, maybe 😅
Thay are the most uncomfortable shoes man and they cost me so much because they don’t deliver to my country so i can’t return the worst barefoot shoes ever 👎🏻
Sorry to hear you don’t like them, they are more of a fashion shoe then your regular barefoot shoe. They are good for squatting if you go to the gym?
@@PeteOnPurpose Not really good for anything for me they where waste pf money they didn’t feel like a barefoot shoe, and I think the Be Lanka shoes are the better option for being affordable and fashionable