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Nike vs New Balance vs Altra - Wide shoe showdown
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Nike Free RN
1:22 New Balance Minimus
1:53 Altra Solstice XT 2
3:04 Toe Box Width
3:37 Bar Drop Test
4:11 Durometer
4:33 Flex Test
5:55 Eyelet Test
6:19 Puncture Test
6:46 Cut In Half
7:51 Reveal
8:04 Bonus comfort round
9:15 WPS Scale
9:58 Final Score
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Just want to say I love that you are doing this Barefoot February series. It's nice to see the perspective of someone who is more neutral instead of fully bought into the barefoot shoe movement, but who still appreciates the benefits of minimalist shoes
Yep, that's me too. I find the zero (or close to) drop shoes with a bit of cushion great for strengthening and stretching the calf/achilles/platar fascia group whilst walking. I'm not into the whole minimalist, gorilla feet thing - I have no need to pick up my keys with my feet. I have hands which are quite good for that purpose.
Its March??🙄
Don’t buy Altra, after buying a pair, I can’t wear anything else. They have crappy colors but the shoe is something special! I love having my toes spread when I walk. I have hiking and trail running and love them all. My absolute favorite is the Altra escalante.
I want an altra-like shoe that is aesthetically pleasing. Some of them look okay but most don’t..
Same, i gotta say once you move away from the narrow toe shoes there's no going back.
I literally won’t even bother trying other sneakers on since buying Altra’s I like the Timp colors and look overall but They need to remake the Torin 4.5 the plush was everything I need!
Altra’s entire line of shoes is barefoot style zero drop, foot shaped toe box. All with differing levels of cushioning. Wearing toe socks is a must for taking advantage of the toe splay these allow for. The whole reason for the foot shaped shoe in the first place. I wish you would have mentioned wearing toe socks because they are an important part of why the Altras are so comfortable.
Try the escalante racer's unless thats what you meant. They have different version's of the escalante lineup.
i wish skate shoe companies make shoes with a wide toe box design
All barefoot shoe reviews should be like this. Even without the cutting, there's so much more info than usual and it's really helpful.
Hey, first I woul like to say I really enjoy your content!! I would like to make a request. It would be awesome to see some Skate shoes cut in half, like the Etnies Marana or the Globe Mahalo. Cheers from Spain 👋🏼
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Osiris d3 and nb Tiago lemons 1010
He made a couple
He cut the nike blazer, some vans, adidas superstar, amd the D3
Man I was just about to ask for him to cut in half some Converse CTAS Pros!
WPS scale has to mean: Would People Stare.
Love Altras. Have been hiking in them for 5+ years and they made a world of difference when I first found them. Would love to see lone peaks on here.
@Noel Villaseñor nice! My 5s are still holding up well but I want to buy some 6s just for the color ways lol hope they work out well for ya!
6s are quickly getting sold out and 7s don't seem so inviting, because of the colorways.
I have altras and love them. I’m a nurse and you need some padding underfoot when on the tile all day. I think it is a perfect blend of bare foot the anatomical/natural way our bodies are supposed to be while taking into account the fact that people aren’t meant to walk on concrete or tile all day! MOSTLY, I’m commenting to support this series. I wear barefoot shoes in the gym to keep a firm base while lifting and it has made a big difference in the stability I feel while doing things like squats or standing shoulder press.
Believe it or not Altra Solstice is medium width in Altra line up. Solstice is "Standard" fit, even wider option would be "Original" fit and "Slim" option is narrowest one. Slim is still wider than any Nike shoe.
Barefoot shoe people: we want a huge toebox
Nike: That doesn’t work for me, brother
Yeah, Nike needs to cater to that consumer group (wide forefoot + zero-drop). I could see them creating a zero-drop hoops shoe, with or without zoom air underneath, and a wide toe box with tech to adjust forefoot lockdown.
It's insane to me that these giant shoe makers have 1000s of different styles and colors but not one is 0 drop
@@TotalBorroto Because it's hard to make something zero drop if it's all foamy and coushiony. New Balance in their Minimus line for the longest time had the "zero drop" advertised, then after the lawsuit against Vibram they changed it to "less than 3mm drop", just to not get sued by someone for "misrepresenting" the shoes.
@@michaelkalus7802 also they make money off shoes being "insanely comfortable" which means it trains your body to heel strike hard and makes your feet and legs weak.
Finally, the review I've been waiting for! One comment on the New Balance Minimus - I bought (via online) then threw out a pair because the width at the ball of the foot was too restrictive, despite the crazy-wide toe box. Having a wide toe box is a great idea, but the widest part of my (and I suspect most) feet is at the ball - that's where you need the width. I've subsequently bought Nike Free and Altras and neither have the same issue as the New Balance.
As a flat footer tbh new balance and boost is where the comfort is at
I like the cushion from Altra, but they are a little too narrow for me in the midfoot and heal. I wish they had a wide version, as they seem to be (quietly) making narrower and narrower shoes. Also, the tongue is supper uncomfortable. The area around the Achilles needs a collar as well. I used to have foot pain all the time. I kept increasing “support”, and it only got worse. Barefoot shoes and forefoot strike have helped so much! Thanks for making this series!
I am and Irish dancer, I dance in what is essentially a leather sock. For everyday shoes I prefer more flexible shoes because I feel too restricted when I can’t bend my foot, but I still want some squish and arch support. And a wide foot. My dance shoes are pretty narrow, so I want a shoe my feet can recover in without feeling like I’ve got bricks on my feet. This series has been so interesting!
So what happened with Wesco video, did they put it down somehow or what?)
It disappeared?
Comfort is personal. After years of wearing minimalist shoes I find most cushioned shoes uncomfortable. Mostly because it feels very "uneven" and you can feel the material compress under you.
Even worse is "arch support'. As my arch wants to flex, it hits the "support" and creates a very uncomfortable pressure point.
Agree. I think these video series are catered more towards people who don't know 0 drop minimalist shoes or want them
@@TotalBorroto And for people who wear shoes/slippers almost the entire time they are awake.
As someone who is barefoot almost all the time I'm at home (I add wool socks on really cold days), I find heavily shaped or padded footbeds very uncomfortable. Barefoot shoes let my feet feel as comfortable outdoors as they do at home.
What happened to the Wesco cut in half video?
After moving to Zero drop Altra’s I can not wear a lifted shoe anymore. Love Altra’s and Lems. Topo also makes a zero drop runner now as well😊
Yeah. Topo Runventure and the ST4 irrc. The brand at least put the heel drop at the back of the heel.
I love Altras they're one of the only shoe companies I ve found who feel like they have a coherent vision for the purpose their shoes are supposed to serve. As someone with wide feet love the toe box. Everyone says they look ugly but the Nikes and the New Balances looked abjectly hideous by comparison. You should review more Altras or do a trail running shoe series, it would an opportunity for some interesting tests such as traction, stability, breathability etc. The Altra Lone Peaks are great shoes in that category.
They’re hideous
Nah. Topo, FiveFingers, Barebarics are much better than Altra.
I used to wear Earth shoes, and Birkenstocks, and Chinese slippers, but just never cared for sneakers. This is an interesting investigation. We are all on the quest together for the right balance of comfort, utility, look, and hardiness. You provide valuable insights and information. Thanks!
i had a really bad plantar faschitis issue a few years ago. This was after decades of running- some of which was very long distance (13 mile runes). I had to switch to vibram 5 fingers for running (and only on turf/grass) and wear extra wide footwear from there on out. All the barefoot selling points (wide toe box, zero drop to reduce calf compression) are legit for those of us who are older and have had issues with slim toe boxes. If I were to re commit myself to running for cardio (instead of wrestling/bjj) I would pickup those Altras or some zero drop new balances and only run on grass/turf. Thanks for the vids - Also please someday review/ tell us your thoughs on red wing supersole workboots. I think they're really good (uppers are good, the sole is like a rock) considering the price point and what you get but their soles are molded to a synthetic mid and stitched to a rubber welt. peace ty
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Anyways, thanks for the content!
If Nike can make a zero-drop basketball shoe with the some of the same elements as a Lebron 20 (god traction, lockdown, cushion or not), I would hoard those.
If Vivobarefoot changed their outsole to something court focused I could easily see something like the Magna FG being sold as a basketball shoe aesthetically speaking.
@@Iconic_Scarab I thought about that too, but I doubt they want to cater to the (real) sports markets.
I've had the nike 5.0 for 9 years, definitely durable, also there used to be like 3.0, 2.0 and like the free which were a true bare foot
Totally digging the new scoring system!! simple , easy to understand and entertaining!
Had free runs as a daily wear for years, genuinely the most comfortable shoe. Used to be good for all weathers but as they got lighter and thinner, they are just a summer shoe now, but still so comfortable
I’d have to take 25 points away from the Nike for looks alone. All that foam out the back looks like someone lost control of a can of spray foam. I think I’d get the Altra.
What happened to the Wesco tear down?
I had an old pair of free runs and they are probably the only comfortable running shoes I've had. I have a pretty wide foot and usually wear 4e Nike revolutions or Skechers arch fit for work but would love if they came back and made the older free runs.
Idk Nike always fit the tightest in general to me. Always had to size up for any of their shoes.
what happened to the "truth abtout wesco: horse leather boot" video?
Can you do Altra vs Topo Athletic? I am honestly surprised you didn't include Topo seeing as they were formed by a Altra employee to "fix" all the perceived issues he saw in Altra shoes..
Altra escalante racers are the best of the altra lineup due to how minimalist they are. Not a bare foot completely, but very close. I can attest that altra are a great shoe overall if you want a barefoot shoe with some padding. I've worn them for a lot of walking for years.
Love the Escalante Racers. With bright enough socks you can see them through the toe box. Regular Escalantes are my everyday shoe though.
I use my racers for what the solstice is made for
I bet when you were at entrepreneur school with that dude you never imagined that someday you'd be entertaining the internet by cutting his products apart with a bandsaw. 🤣
Hey I just wanted to ask if you have reviewed hawx boots. They have MITUSA line amd was wondering about their grading. I look into your reviews alot when it comes to boot buying and would appreciate a look.
If you could sneak in one last minimalist aimed boot to cover it would be for the construction safety toe category which would be Birkenstock's QS 700 steel toe boot which seems to be the closest to minimalist option there is for that category.
I have the white Altra solstice xt, I get compliments on them all the time and people always ask where they can get them. I think they look good and many others agree. They feel great on...
Exact video I was looking for!
Minimus wins for me too, but for different reasons. To me comfort isn’t foam, it’s flex. But I think the NB looks the best of these three, and lots of points for being available where I live. They’re pretty close to barefoot for a normie shoe. If I was forced to buy “sports shoes” or PT shoes, that’s what I’d go for.
New Balance is amazing. I highly suggest you look at (and possibly feature) a video on the MT580 model specifically from New Balance. They'd be a fun cut for sure 😄
You need the vulcanized rubber on the soles under the foam or the foam melts walking or running on a hot sunny day.
Gotta cut up the new balance 2002r or 9060. Max comfy for a lifestyle/ running shoe
NEED a 2002r cut in half. I also specifically want the Hiking Pack because I love them but super curious about the leather quality
I have 2 other versions of the free runs. The older one is nice bc the foam sole has a slightly denser thin layer of foam or rubber on the very bottom. But best of all these shoes are light and very packable while easy to slip on and off and still feel secure around the ankle. Also easiy to fold down the ankle if you really just wanna slip them on like a burner backyard shoe. Mine are beat up but I use them as a camp/backyard sneak. But before that I used them often traveling.
I wish Altra offered a "wide" option. I love my Escalante 3 because of the wide toe box and zero drop. That being said, for my feet, they're still a little to narrow in the middle portion of the foot.
They have slim, standard and original which is their wide option but that's available only certain Altra models
Which shoes are you wearing these days?
@@addahandle-k8d Altra for running still. Feelgrounds for every day life and gym. Highly recommand them.
It would be nice to measure the width at mid foot and to box to compare. I think visual judgement can be subjective and deceptive.
Can you look at the DJ Khaled Jordan 6’s, I saw a video of him saying it’s the most expensive leather Jordan have used and it meant the shoe went over the production budget but they did it just for him, was wondering if it’s any different to normal
I must've always had strong feet due to being an athlete, but I could never stand wearing lifted running shoes. Finally found Altra and I could not be happier with the brand. I run in them, walk in them and they are very comfortable during CrossFit workouts. Super important to have a zero drop shoe when Olympic weight lifting. Something to note, I am an avid rock climber, so I'm unsure how much that has to play into my comfort, but I have never had an issue with the zero drop, the impact while running or feeling the surface I'm on in the Altras. They have solid cushion and comfort and mine have seen some miles. I haven't bought a lifted shoe in years, so it's hard to compare Altras to other shoes, but the tread does seem to wear down faster than others. However, this does not affect the comfort or support and it's possible newer models are more durable. I bought mine 4 years ago and haven't wore a hole into them yet.
Topo and inov-8 also have cushioned zero drop shoes.
Well done. I have a few things that I think are worth mentioning. The Solstice XT is the thinnest Altra you can buy. The Escalante Racer or the Superior offer more foam and are appropriate for road and trail respectively. If you’re really into cushion, they have options as thick as some Hoka offerings while retaining wide toe boxes and zero drops. Lastly, the worst thing about Altra is prolonged wear of them will make it nearly impossible to wear shoes that don’t offer similar levels of width. I do hope you’ll try a pair out, but it has made me an Altra only sneaker wearer since 2017. I actually started with Nike Free in 09, followed by Merrell Trail Gloves/NB minimus, and years of Vibram Five Fingers before landing on and sticking with Altra.
Some of the new Lems may be of interest to you as an alternative brand option.
Agreed. To note is I have to size up to get the right length of Altra. I run 13 normally with say Topos but 14 in Altra.
Highly recommend altra escalante racers as well. Also the altra Cayd (wear padded Sox until they are broken in after a few weeks). Different looks but both amazing shoes for different occasions.
Yep I second that about barefoot shoes making it hard to go back. I wore Freets for a season of walking the dog and now can’t fit some of my older shoes and boots.
Barefoot junkie here with a similar history. Have the Solstice and 2 other Altras for running. Still have 2 pair of Merrell Gloves in leather for dress up. Also Xero for a court shoe and hiking. The Solstice is probably the best all around show that I could wear for nearly any activity except a long run
do the asics nimbus 25, as they claim its "the most comfortable shoe" on some study with 5 shoes
they can be part of your arch march as they have arch support
Ive been beating the piss otta my og minimus trails for the last 7 years and have finally worn a hole through the sole last week, excited to have my new trs show up this weekend
Looking forward to Arch March! I think I'm going to pick up a pair of the New Balance. I like Reebok Nanos, but not the last three versions of them. They're not really minimal any more
Look at the Adidas Terrex, free hiker 2
The worst part of these mainstream flexible shoes, is that they are still made for heel striking. They toes curl up on these shoes, and that’s not comfortable
I think it would be dope to see some Nike boots cut in half. Especially the Goadome with the air max, or even the new ACG boot that dropped with zoom air
Please do a longer video about Altra lone peak shoes! They're the best shoes I've ever worn for all purpose use that keeps my toes not squished and what I wear 99% of the time
I'm very skeptical of new balance nowadays. They were my go-to shoe for anything, especially with their wide foot option. However, they have caused me ingrown toenails after regular use. I swapped over to Adidas, did not fit my foot very well. I then changed to Nike, I've gone through 4 pairs, not due to being uncomfortable or issues. It's from using them so much cause they're so nice to my feet! It's all subjective, but it is hard to recover from a poor experience
You should try Altra! They're so much better than Nike or adidas
Do you know if something very interesting I wanted to know if you can find this out for me? I think the rubber on Nike shoes is garbage and I want to know if you can compare rubber from the bottom of issue from regular Nikes to adidas, and etc.
could you try cutting shoes from some of the dress shoes brands like carmina or crocket and jones as well? theyre built in a similar way to boots but for totally different purposes so the material choice and construction details might be different. these might offer some new perspectives and things to learn abt.
Low profile of the NB Minimus line is great for Capoeira.
My experience with Altra running shoes is they were extremely fragile and just did not last. Even less durable than Nikes. Altra Lone Peaks are great though and definitely hold up.
I should also mention it is nice to find you cutting Altra in half. I saw a ad for them on facebook but was not sure if they were a legit company or not. Never know with facebook ads. I had bookmarked them so will check them out.
I love the videos Weston, you’re one of those channels where I like the video before I even watch it because I know that it’s going to be good 🙌👏.
As an aside, does W.P.S. Stand for ‘Weston’s Personal Swag??
Thanks for all that you do, it’s much appreciated 😁😁✨
I would really like to see a month of hiking boots, brands like whites, ariats, redwings, thorogoods, keen, etc. Who makes the best rough terrain hiking boot
Great content with honest reviews... I would really like to see some steel toe/ composite toe boots with barefoot or large toe boxes
I've run through about 8 pairs of Altras. My only complaint is how quickly the outsole wears through and on some how quickly the midsole breaks down.
They need to use more durable outsole material.
Ruptured my ACL 4 years ago and after 3 surgeries , Altra are amazing. No more lifted heels .
I'm a new balance fan to begin with so maybe I'm a little biased. Either way I really like new balance shoes mostly because they are a little wider. I really like a wide toe box but my feet can't really handle barefoot shoes so new balance is the next best thing
Great content. Ever consider doing a dissection and comparison of golf shoes? Would love to see this.
Finally you do altra.
First, can we PLEASE get a comparison of Nike Free 3.0s vs Nike Free 7.0s? The 3.0s are supposed to be closer to 'barefoot' while the 7.0s are supposed to be closer to standard Nikes, and I've always been REALLY curious about how different they really are, how different the dimensions & geometries are. I'm glad we got at least one representative though, because the Frees did help bring attention to the barefoot trend(even if it was a 'barefoot', by Nike standards lol), they definitely deserved to be mentioned in this roundup.
Also, I'm not sure that "comfort" is the right word, though I get what you're going for. But I honestly think these super thick foam shoes(like the Hey Dudes my sis got me for Christmas, that she said I would "love" lol) aren't that comfortable - there's very much a sweet spot between "too thin" mid/outsole and "too thick" foam outsoles. And, some of the closer-to-barefoot shoes I've found to be much more comfortable than the traditional big plush pillow shoes from the major brands.
Both of those models are so old they may be difficult to find
Hey, can you try some Haix boots?
Like the “scout” are one of the current German army standard boots, the combat hero are combat boots designed for the American market and they make some awesome work boots, too
Looking forward to the regular shoe reviews.
Would love to see a review of Carets dress shoes/boots
Please do dead Feb next year as well bought the custom Claude week one and now want more custom rose anvil products
I got the altra Torrins and am in love with them
Hi, I don't know if you take wishes for the next cut in half reviews, however I have just bought a pair of GEA Waldvierteler Tramper Flex (TBH I wanted the Jim Greene Barefoot Rangers but the customs and “Mehrwertsteuer”(19% Tax) made them expensive for me in Germany and I needed something for the fall and winter). (also owned a pair of Jagas in my youth, so I knew my size without guesswork).
To me, they seem at least zero drop and somewhat wide and made of good leather in Europe.
Basically a high quality resolable shoe, that close enough to “barefoot” and ready for (admittedly mild) german winter.
I would be really interested to see what's really inside them and what you think of them.
I strongly dislike how narrow Nike shoes are. If they're so advanced with foot and athlete technology, they'd know a more natural, wide type box is best.
I'm T2 diabetic w./pretty bad neuropathy in my feet. Altras are one of few shoes I can wear comfortably for more than a couple of hours. Nothing like 'em.
I have multiple pairs of altra trail runners and really love the zero drop and really wide toe box. They are almost all I wear to hike. I also have an older model of new balance minimus shoes. They also have nice roomy toe box. The sole is much harder than the thinnest altra sole so I use them when on shorter hikes. I like how responsive they are.
Zero squish underfoot? Lems Primal 2s have an 8mm sole and an insole. The effect is actually softer than what I used to get from regular sneakers. Same feeling only more so my old Freet Connect 2s with ortholite shock absorbing insole. Trad sneakers sort of talk a good game on cushioning, but it's either not there at all or breaks down really quickly. Those barefoot sneakers I mentioned stay comfortable throughout their lifetime.
First I really enjoy this series. I found u in my feed. Never thought there would be some one cutting up shoes and rating it like this keep up the good work. I'm also a big fan of altra shoes. I'm not a runner by any mean just like the wide toe box. Comfortable to me for walking. M lone peak 4.5 and the M viho are my favorite
Here’s a new one Walu made in Italy they adjust by some how making the sole harder and softer 200.00
You should compare the hoka slip resistant kitchen shoes with shoes for crews ets.
Could you add merrell trail glove to your review please, awesome content thanks!
Maybe a crazy idea for a video - to make review of USED boots/sneakers, it would be interesting to see how boots with leather insole looks and adapts to your feet etc... And yes, I am aware it coud go to a gross side a bit though
The problem with the foam is it tends to create poor movement patterns like striking the ground with your heel when running, rather than relying on your body’s musculotendinous shock absorbers when you land on your forefoot.
Using these as a transition shoe is fine, but if you’re a relatively healthy person, your goal should be to eventually wear a very thin sole without much cushion to allow your body to work the way it was designed.
Try cutting the new balance 2002r. I bet they would look super interesting since they have these gel pillars that kinda look like the Nike Shox
Ngl its rather amusing and probably speaks more to a feat in marketing that people see those Nike's and think they are normal and cool.
I realize this was themed toward the bigger brands but a Lems Trailhead, Mesa, Primal Zen, or Primal Pursuit could have been added to this group. Probably the Trailhead or Primal Pursuit would fit in the best.
From years of experience, I have a saying “Nikes fall apart, whilst New Balance wear out”.
Plus no sneaker is more comfortable than a New Balance with Fresh Foam
Would love to see a CrossFit shoes showdown. It’s a niche market and you have to buy them first before you can try them on. I think you would get a lot of views as well. (Nike, Reebok, Nobull, etc)
I really want to see you do a hiking shoes/boots video
The Nike free run 5.0 is a very narrow shoe. depending on the model it has a sort of strengthening structure on the sides of the front to mid sid eof the foot. This cuts into your foot when running. Anything over 5 km ended up in creating literally flesh wounds for me. I just threw them away because like all nikes they are very narrow. They where also stained with blood at that point.
I bought some altra mid tops for the wide toe box. I won’t buy altra again. The foam is so squishy, and combined with the huge toe box it is so unstable they hurt. Also have almost no heal counter so the back of the shoe has no support. I wear a 12. But bought 11 to account for the toes. I swim. They sit in the closet now.
I looooove Altra. My favorite used to be the Nike Freeruns, the original pair. But Altra is soooo comfy especially since I’m actually always barefoot outside. My feet don’t feel constricted like when I wear Nike’s. I also looove Lena, I got my first pair a few years ago but since my foot has spread out more I need a new size 😅
Fantastic analysis 👍🏻 Hey... Were's Toaster ? 🐈
Unfortunately when it comes to or lack of extra/extra wide fit.....none of them work.
Would you be able to do a series on dress-sneaker shoes?
I think considering Altra has some other better shoe shapes choices between their 'Alpine', 'Lone Peak', 'Olympus'(a bit chonky duck looking),
with a few color combinations that doesn't look like a dad shoe unlike NB(which only has two color choices in their TR minimus lineup-- though the white/electric orange looks pretty clean),
and "original" sole size that goes a bit wider towards the barefoot style,
that also have hikers and vibram outsole variants
For me Altra actually take the edge over NB. They would be my goto "normie" shoe choice to disguise my barefoot meme lifestyle.
On the barefoot v. high arch debate, seems worth mentioning Emily Splichal's book Barefoot Strong (with which I have no affiliation). I've never looked back since switching to barefoot, but I wish I'd had her exercises to help, as well as her tailored advice for people with high insteps (me) and those with flat feet. My guess would be that the high arch boots give you necessary support if your feet are weak, and barefoot shoes, conversely, might feel and even be harmful without the right strengthening, but if you do that rehab for a lifetime in restrictive footwear, barefoot's mostly going to be best.
Thanks for the book rec! I have high arches and I was just made aware that my lateral arch muscle is severely underdeveloped.
@@foggybottomz yep, most people who wear conventional shoes have that arch underdeveloped. Also recommend reading "Born to Run" by Eric Orton and Christopher McDougall
@@kaisalis7895 thanks for the recommendation!