Barefoot boot made to Grip like a Gecko - Lems Boulder
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Boot Info
1:56 Leather
3:47 Water Proof... Ness
4:15 Lining
5:02 Outsole
6:47 Cut In Half
7:46 Reveal
8:25 Most Comfortable?
8:47 Best Outdoor?
9:06 Best Winter Conditions?
9:54 Downsides
10:26 Overall
10:39 Moctober Ranking
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Thank you very much, you are here chopping boots in half while I have no boots in this cold winter!, just joking😂, please continue with the great videos, ( at least I can watch)
Hay can you do some videos on motorcycle riding boots? Please please. Like regular riding boots
Just an fyi. I have 4 pairs of lems and I needed to get 1 size larger than I wear a sneaker for all of them. I’m a 12.5 brannock and wear a 14 in all my lems.
Man if you could work with Lems on a GYW long-lasting barefoot style boot that’d be an instant purchase for lots of folks I think.
It's not GYW, but Jim Green released a barefoot version of the African Ranger so that might be a decently sturdy and long lasting barefoot boot
@@andrewh3909 I’m sure those are super nice and no offense meant to anyone who likes them, but to me personally they look like something you could buy at Gap Kids.
Naw. Dude would make this affordable boot $700
@andrewh3909 the African ranger is better than gyw. It's double stitchdown.
I would definitely buy a higher quality boot from Lems even if it was 2-3x the price. But honestly the quality of the boulder summit has been fine for me after 2 years owning it. The toe of the right boot has started to separate and I had to re glue it, but that’s not a huge deal to me.
I wear these because they are the only boot that helps my chronic foot pain from a Morton’s neuroma. Even if I had to replace them every year I would still buy them.
Had the Boulder Boot and about a month into winter, the waterproof lining gave up. Not too impressed.
With the African Ranger barefoot, my search for rugged barefoot boots is over. A big thank you for making that one come into existence!
so you’d recommend the african ranger over this boot? I want a barefoot leather boot that’ll last a long time
Without a doubt. The African Ranger is built from a lot better materials and resolvable. A different league for me. Those are real boots.
I bought the Lems for the water proofness. The Lems are more of sneaker like construction. I found the sole to be rather long lasting but once the tread is gone, they are heading for the bin. @@doorbox788
I got the Boulder Summit, thinking it would be a great winter city boot, but the lining gave up after maybe 2 weeks. Also, the cemented construction began to seperate from the uppers, which is probably what lead to the failure of the lining.
@@doorbox788I have the barefoot ranger as well. I’m perfectly satisfied with my barefoot shoe range now: bedrocks for the spring/summer and rangers for fall/winter/hiking. I put some sno seal on and haven’t had any leaks yet. I’m really excited to resole them and put on a vibram sierra or kletterlift sole.
@@doorbox788 definitely get the african ranger
I think the third boot would be great for gardening and landscaping. You don't want deep grooves for mountain climbing full of a bunch of dirt & mulch going in and out of the house (or even the garage) when you're working in the garden all day. Thanks for the info! 👍👍👍
i have them both. the grip tread will prob give your more problems actually. The smaller treads trap more debris. It fills up with mud and especially little bits of rock and gravel. And it wont come out without taking a knife and plucking it out. Where the summit version you can stomp your feet and get most everything out.
@@BH-gh6qmI agree
I do mattress deliveries and that’s something nice with my regular boulder boots is that the don’t hold dirt and stuff so I pretty much never have to worry about my shoes going into peoples homes compared to when I wore trail type regular shoes.
On a tire those perforations are called sipes. It would seem appropriate to use the same term on shoe outsoles since they serve the same purpose.
I've been wearing minimal footwear for several years now, and it's really helped me out. Shoes, sandals, VFFs, love all of it. These in particular are my go-to work boots. Been wearing the standard Boulder Boot for about two years now, it's starting to wear out so I might replace it with a new one. I actually prefer the nylon simply because it makes them easy to clean, I can throw them in the washing machine every week. I really wish Lems would make a steel toe version, I feel like the Boulder Boot with a steel plate would be an amazing safety work boot.
I have the summits and love them! I do a lot of hiking and photography in the wilderness and they’re fantastic. I’m definitely getting another pair when needed. Super comfortable and grippy. Plus they look great
I’ve been wearing this pair for a few months now, I’m glad to see that you made a review on them
The Summit is one of my all-time favorite boots. I wore it nonstop on a 10-day road trip around Ireland, despite bringing a second pair of shoes as a precaution. The Summit did everything well, from hiking to all-day city walking, and even pairing with jeans and a button down or sweater for dinner.
I agree. The summit just looks better, and it's functional.
Summit may be too thick and not actually ZERO drop to be a "barefoot" shoe... but the level of protection it provides doing actual hiking is just great. It's THE best wide toebox hiking boot and I'll fight anyone's dad who says otherwise.
@@DuridPidyeah it’s definitely not a minimalist show like other lems. But that’s why I like it. I want more cushion when I’m walking for a long time. I just want the wide toes and almost zero drop with normal thick soles.
Yay! I've been waiting for this specific video from you
I love my Summit boots. They were the second boot I ordered after I started watching your channel awhile back. They are incredible comfortable, they are my go to boot for when I don't need my Nicks or JK boots, and just want something lighter to go about in. The waterproofing is great in Florida rains (though if its still actively raining yeah some gets in from the top, but in walking through the average puddle etc. its fine). I'd consider getting the Grip when these wear out but I'd also have to weigh that against the Jim Green Barefoot, or whatever else I come across by the time these eventually do wear out.
Good video.
I would like to see a "top 5 wide toe box boot" video.
Just grabbed the grip boot today :)
Love your channel btw!
I have a pair of summit boots. I have used them as my work boots for about 8 months now. I work as a land surveyor in northeast florida so they experience lots of water and lots of walking. They have held up great and are fairly comfordable. The couple gripes i have with them is that the cemented contruction is staring to pull away from the leather, the water proof lining finally gave out, and using a shovel with these boots is not fun. Overall though its a great boot but not necessarily the best thing to work in.
Yeah. There’s not enough material under foot for real work. I tried using a shovel in summits once and it was not fun. I think of these boots as a comfortable waterproof sneaker that looks like a boot.
Even in my use of mainly just walking and day to day stuff the toe has started to separate from the sole. Catch it early with shoe glue and it holds up.
Amazing video man. Thanks for the help.
I've been wearing Palladium Pampa boots for years and years, but have also been getting into the whole barefoot stuff over the past few years. I ordered a new pair of my regular ones in the same size as usual, instant foot cramp and pain when pulling the first one on... and back they go. Time to find a new go-to brand I guess and hopefully Lems is it. Just ordered a pair of the Grip ones, since Finnish winter has a lot of snow, ice, wet ice, etc. I like that they're not padded, since it usually doesn't get *that* cold here and when it does you can just use warmer socks.
Been using the Summits now since April. Worn them about 20-30 times between hikes and rainy days. Now that we're in winter I'm starting to wear them more.
Pros:
- Roomy
- Warm
- Upper really hugs your ankle
- Flexible (including outsole)
- Nearly zero drop
Cons:
- Gets hot to wear in NC, USA in and around summer
- The foam midsole bottoms out and I think should be just a hair stiffer
- Takes a bit to put on with a full gusset and narrow ankle
- Less slip resistant than expected
great boots, i first saw them on your channel a while ago when i was looking into barefoot shoes looking for a leather version, so thanks for that. they have got me walking again which is good, can't say enough good things about them and their insole makes the shoe even with how thin they are. they are discontinuing a number of their boots so i hope they will bring out other versions to replace them and that those will not be narrower as can happen sometimes with companies. it would be nice if they could make a wider and more squared off toe box version as for me they can taper in a little too much but no way near as much as a regular shoe.
I got the Summit's during their sale. $135 for the brown pair. I've only had them a little over a week, but the comfort level in them is insane. I do not notice I'm walking on concrete. I can't wait to take them for some hikes.
These boots were literally life changing for me. They’re the only waterproof rugged boot i can wear all day pain free.
They are great except if you step on a thorn it'll go though, ouch.
Also you can repair the sole for a new one. it's not ment to be used a life time but what you use it in its life span is comfortable.
You sacrifice durability for comfort and agility, for a years worth of heavy use it's fine , maybe 2 years.
I have the Boulder and Boulder Summit boots. Love ‘em both. The Boulder is good for summer yard work. But it is not waterproof. The Summit is more rugged, waterproof and has a grippy sole. Better for winter yard work and hiking. Good value at their respective price points.
I bought the Grips for winter and i went up a full size to fit thick work socks. I found they were still too tight and wanted to exchange them for another 1/2 size up but they were sold out. Cool East Market (in Toronto On) did have the Summit in brown available in 11 1/2 so i got them. I laced them with Xpand Quick Release laces up to the second from the top eyelet. They go on without undoing the laces! Perfect. They're very comfortable with the 20 mm stack height and will keep my feet above the slush. So far they've been comfortable down to -10 Celsius with the wind chill. I'd recommend them. I wore Xero Denver leathers last winter. The Denvers are more of a spring and fall boot unless you live in California. My feet prefer Lem's 20 mm stack height over Xero's 5 mm stack height.
The Summit's eyelet construction works better with the Xpand Quick Release laces versus the Grips with the top two speed hooks(?) .
I’m near Toronto. If you ever do get cold consider getting a woollen insert. I take out the regular insole and replace it with a wool one for winter time. Made a big difference for me. With that change I can be out in -15 for several hours
I almost pulled the trigger on the Boulder Summit. I use exclusively wide toe box footwear now except for the occasional formal footwear. I wanted a wide toe box boot but have also been getting into traditional stitched and re-soleable footwear. Unfortunately theres almost no traditional footwear makers who make wide toe box shoes. But then I saw your videos on Jim Greed footwear. For some extra money i got them to make a custom boot, basically a Baobab boot upper with their barefoot sole construction, external toe cap and counter cover. Ive been wearing them now for a few weeks and im so glad i was able to get these instead of the lems boots. I have two pairs of lems shoes I love but I wanted a real boot that accommodates my foot, not these glued lightweight things.
I've had the canvas sided Lems Bolder Boots for about three years. I wear them a lot... but... they are essentially slippers that you can wear outside or in the workshop. They have no support and they definitely won't protect you if you step on a nail. But they keep the sawdust out and they weigh next to nothing. I wish they were easier and faster to take on and off. Speed laces would be really great. Because I don't walk on concrete very much and I don't really hike in them I imagine they will last another 5 or 6 years. When they finally wear out I'll probably get another pair. I like rugged slippers.
I got my first bolder boot in 2015 most comfortable boot by far..great boot for everyday comfort
I think the Boulder Grips would be great for winter boating. Assuming the waterproof barrier doesn't break down. But I'm down south so I just stay inside for the tree weeks it's too cold to get in the boat. The Rancourt Read Boat Shoes delivered today are perfect.
I have a pair of Boulder boots but I don't wear them very often. Right now I'm wearing the trailhead shoes which I've had for a few years and I love them. About a month or two ago I got a pair of kourts and those are the most comf shoes I've ever worn. My new balance were hurting my feet, and after wearing them for a couple days my foot pain was completely gone. My next pair will be the kourt grip. Lems shoes are the best
I have the Summit. Agree with everything said here about them: nice leather, extremely comfortable, good for outdoors and very quick to wear through the lining at the heel. I stole the insoles to put in my African Ranger Barefoot.
I am curious of your opinion of the waterproofness of the African Ranger Barefoots?
I own the boulder waterproof boots and have put about 150 miles of walking and hiking. Very comfortable, but not waterproof. I haven’t worn them down much at all
@@wildchild795 Weston discovered that some pairs of Boulders have flaws in the waterproof lining that lets water in. Mine appear to be waterproof. My AR Barefoots are water resistant, but if you wear them wet it will seep through. I think you could prolong this with dubbin depending on what leather you pick and if you mind changing the colour of it.
i do occasionally slip on wet leaves and smooth tiles in my regular boulder boots. so, i might need these. i just wish a western made brand made something equivalent.
I would love to see some of the lems sneakers cut in half and reviewed. Had my eye on them for years but keep going back to my cheaper new balances because of the price point. They usually last me a while so idk.
After picking up the Jim Green barefoot boots, I don't know that the Lems compare.
Jim Green really knocked it out of the park with their decision to make a barefoot zero drop minimal version of their boots !!!! Hands down my favorite boots !!!!!!
I’m still waiting on mine. Very stoked
LEMS are great for my foot / arch problems. So I use their boots and gym shoes. They do wear out in under two seasons. I wear 11 LEMS and 11 3E Allen Edmund and Ascis 11.5 2e
The Norwegian m77 is my favorite bootfor comfort its got a really wide toe box and feels like you're closer to the ground
Thumbs up for the Knocked Loose cap! Great taste of music man 🔥
Id rather have a pair of Jim Green African Rangers for 170$. I am very interested in Lems, but Jim Green is VALUE. Thanks for the review!
Id really like to hear your take on the lems chelsea boot! Great vids!!
Can’t wait to get mine!! Knocked loose ! ARF ARF!!
I have the Boulder Summit and I love how comfortable it is. It looks pretty good too. But it is the most slippery boot I have ever worn on wet surfaces. I hike a lot and my friends do too. I have actually fallen once and one of my friends fell who wears the same boots. Don’t know what’s wrong with the rubber but that’s probably why they made the third Boulder Grip. The Summit is dangerously slippery.
I’ve been wearing my summits for 2 winters now. I agree they are not as grippy as a traditional hiking boot like Lowa or Keen. But here in the wet PNW I don’t feel like they’re too slippery for me. We don’t get a lot of ice though so I haven’t tried it much on that. The rubber definitely doesn’t feel as grippy as it could be though.
Looking got a new summer boot to replace keen roswell, I liked those but now tried lems Chelsea and am hooked on the zero drop and lems fit. I was curious if the nylon might be cooler, will be up to 100*F and in the rocks.
I bought some of the Lem’s Mesa shoe for my first zero drop shoe and I’m not sure how they make their shoes so comfy. They have to have some mad scientists working over there
Love your channel. Not a big moctoe fan. I like a rounder simpler service boot, like a navy boondocker. Any chance of doing a "service-tember" Or "marching March?"
Those Golden Fox overlords really peaked my interest.
Can you do one on the Belgian ABL military boot ? They were used from the 1960's to the 1990's, I was issued 3 pairs in 1996. They are full leather you can still get them for around 180 ish USD and I'm very curious to what's on the inside.
Would you consider doing a vid on xtratuf? The legacy boot is one of the best ever. I have a pair of steel toe that i found in a barn probably 15 years old and going strong. Im waiting on the altitude i just ordered for a more aggressive sole
Have you ever reviewed any mukluk type boots? Might be an interesting video topic for winter.
@RoseAnvil any chance you’d review and cut open a Untamed Street pair of York? Maybe the bison chukka ?
hey, really nice video, i was searching for a more comfortable option to my timbs and this video appeared..so thank you. Have you ever considered cut in half Camper Peu shoes, they said they're the best in terms of comfort and durability but maybe it's just a legend. it would be really nice to see them on this channel, hopre you're gonna consider them. :)
I wear 12 in keen EE, 11 4e in JK. I bought my Lems at 11.5. Should have went with a 12. They are a bit to snug, but its still been ok.
Im older and work part time in retail n a concrete floor. Im having problems finding a comfortable shoe/boot. My knees and feet begin to hurt after a couple hours on my feet. I'm not interested in the super spongy running type shoes. Im thinking the Lens boots might be a good option.
Been wearing my bolder boot for 2 years now. Still looks good and feels good
How much use do u put them throug
Hello Sir, can you please take a look at the Converse All Star All Terrain. Might actually be different compared to the other convers shoes. Thank you very much!
Can you take a look at some of the vivo barefoot boots they have such a variety, and Im sureious how barefoot boots hold up.
Already have them. They’re great, wore them today. They are about a half size bigger than all of their other shoes - of which I probably have 8 pairs.
@@Smattyy I have not noticed this. I will watch for it now that you mentioned it. I live in a relatively dry climate and I wonder if humidity factors in.
I have a lot of their shoes actually and I can say after two years I am very happy with the quality. Not bullshitting - they’ve been very good shoes. I can’t blow the money right now but I would order the half size smaller on these because I do like them quite a bit.
My buddy at work has them and he likes them quite a bit - all things being equal - I like the Boulder Boot Grip better (especially if I got the right size). But my favorite of all their boots are the Outlanders. The styling is amazing and they have held up very well. For the shoes, my favorites are the Trailhead.
I need a rose anvil and knocked loose collab really dig the hat!
Would you recommend the Boulder Grip in an automotive type enviroment as far as "grip" or "non slip" goes? I have the summits currently and when I wore those to the shop it was like and ice skating rink.
Hey @RoseAnvil, I just got a pair and have a weird hard spot in the heel, underneath my foot, right up near the back of the shoe. Any idea what that could be based on your cut-in-half boot? I think it's a defect, but don't want to waste a bunch of time if it'll just break in...but not sure what material it is and if I should even expect it to break in.
Are you gonna review the telluride? Thank youuuuuu
The nylons are discontinued sadly. I really wanted a pair but rarely caught them in stock in my size. I love the leather/green nylon look.
It’s a little off topic but over the last 6 years I’ve had 3 pairs of Carolina 28 series 8” composite toe waterproof insulated work boots $214 per pair and they have been great boots. I’d love to see your take on them If you are look for any ideas on boots to review. I’m also considering one of their cheaper boots the surveyor 8” steel toe insulated waterproof boot at $135 and it would be great to see a review like this before buying them, It would be nice to see some more work boots in general if not those ones specifically ... anyway love the videos and keep up the good work.
I think it's a time to show us Puma Suede, all time classic and one of most recognizable sneaker.
Please check out Silverado boots. Made by Abilene boot company. Based in Somerset PA. Claims to be USA made
A good comparison between three similar boots.
What’s the best for standing on cement all day?
can anyone point me to the right direction for work boots that has safety toe, preferably leather shank/if not none, and as a bonus it has met guard.
I’m look for a variant that can fit my wide foot problem, FF(4E)-6E width.
I’m a hazmat driver
Own two pairs of the Boulder leather/cordura! ❤
You should review the tecovas Luke It’s a interesting construction
So the science, the extra surface area on the sole doesn't help with grip in the water like a gecko.
The way it actually works in dry conditions is like a gecko, more surface area and more grip like a gecko.
But in water the more cuts on the sole allow the water to escape as you move and apply pressure which then allows you to have more of the sole in contact with the surface in wet conditions. Slightly different to what's described in the vide but the same outcome.
This is why wet weather tires have more grooves or cuts to funnel water away allowing the rubber to contact the road.
BTW Great videos bro big fan of what you do and the style of your videos, thanks!!!
I wish they would use the better leather on the boulder boot with the grip sole. I just dont need a waterproof boot outside of my rubbers
Can we get a compare vid with the Jim Green barefoot rangers?
I would love to see you cut a pair of boots from the Canadian brand called ROOTS. I'd love to see how their quality stacks up to their promises and prices
do you think you could cut a dc court graffik in half?
I wish they made a Summit with the same leather and sole but blue panels
Would you also compare on lems outlander and chelsea?
Which one is best for construction?
If they made one with a carbon fiber toe cap and a goodyear welt, i would have a new favorite work boot.
Where can I get some of those yellow laces?
Did you ever or plan on reviewing Magical shoe, Alaskan?
Damn and I just bought a pair of Summits because of the low tread on the originals. Oh well, I wear Yak Tracks when shoveling the driveway
The summits are the best for me. I’m rough with my boots and they hold up pretty well. I’m not construction level tough on them but I go through the woods and hike in them. My one complaint is that my feet sweat. If they made a boulder that was breathable, it would be the best of both worlds for me. I’ve also gotten a lot of comments from people asking about them, kind of surprised me to be honest.
@@Smattyy I have not noticed anything, but I do put cedar balls in my boots to keep moisture and smell out.
yayy! i just got one because of you!
As soon as they add the speed hooks to the Summit I’d get some.
Hey man, i have a beat up pair of Blundstones that have been through boot hell. melted soles from a fire, dry and cracked leather from working with hydrochloric acid, months worth of time in muck holes. The list is pretty extensive! I think it would be really cool if you did a durability review of them and react to their condition and how they held up compared to prior expectations! I'd love to send em in to you if you like this idea!!
Is this Lems boot better or worse than the Jim Green African ranger bearfoot boot?
Will these boots be good for medical field operation room long standing hours? I really like them !
Should start doing a wet tile grip test 👌
Loving the hat chief, how long would you last in the KL pit though
Any updates on the Muggs?
Please disect the jim green ar8. It's their upgraded boot for rangers.
Can you talk about shoes with mushroom leather?
I got the Summit and they look nice and are comfortable but the right toe stitch ripped the first week then got way worse. I understand they aren't really made for hiking but if you want to walk to a coffee shop and look cool to impress other uninteresting do-nothings then they are great.
I've had the canvas bolder boot for just about three years now and they're just about worn out in the soles. It's a shame it's not really the kind of boot you can resole. The uppers have held up amazingly well, and I've put em through hell.
Hi RA, I find your videos very interesting. I have worn barefoot shoes for about 3 years now and my feat have changed quite a bit. I can't fit my feet into normal hiking or combat boots and I don't trust Lems to fit the hiking/combat boot role where you're really depending on a boot. The stiching around the toe box looks like it's made to burst open under heavy use and the sole is not grippy in the wet, boggy, muddy climate of the UK, though I do own a pair of Lems. I ended up with a pair of Melindle wide hiking boots but they're completely rigid, high heeled and heavy. There are a pair of Belviles your reviewed which I have and they're great for summer. However I would definitely buy a pair of full leather winter boots if any came up.
The sole of AKU TCS boots is great because it has deep lugs but they're all sloped and spread out allowing mud to fall of and stopping stones getting stuck in them. The construction of a pair of Altberg combats with the full leather and minimal connection points, then the wide toe box, Zero drop and a semi flexible sole somewhere in between a barefoot boot and hiking boot. That would be perfect.
zero drop wide toebox tough but thin soul altbergs would be a dream! how no-ones made them yet baffles me
@@artemouse2007 motorcycle boots are another one that can be hard to find a good fit!
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Try a review on QLTY moch toe designed in USA made in Mexico
is there an american made lems boot?
I still think golden fox should be at the bottom of the list. I am wearing a pair right now and I am not impressed at all. My big toe is hurting and the sole is like wearing out so fast. I compared the sole to my red wing that has 10 times the amount of miles and these golden fox look more warn out. I mean the golden fox maybe have 20 miles on them and the red wings have over 200 and the golden fox look far more warn out.
i want them so bad but there only one place to buy them in the uk :') and i need to try them on first
Shout out to Knocked Loose! Great band!
Do the VIBERG 2030 PLEASE
It seems like a nice boot, ll buy em
Im a size 10 male in adidas, sperry, puma. 10 1/2 for Nike, most boots, and dress shoes.
I got lems Primal Zens in 10. Perfect fit. Also highly recommend them.
I got lems Boulder waterproof grips(without hooks though somehow idk how) i got them in 10.5 and theyre perfect fit.
I also got the Summit. Theyre in size 10 and also fit me perfectly! I know its weird. But hope that helps someone.
I wear my Grips for 12+hrs on concrete warehouse floor. Theyre so comfortable i dont even change out of them once home. I went to school at Appalachian State, and the Summit is the PERFECT boot for the Boonies and Mountaineers. Comfortable for all day wear. Flexible for hikes on the AT. Can handle tons of snow. But also wont leave you trenchfoot from the buildings overdoing heat and it being like 90° in the classroom while its 10° outside.
And yes App State. Lems should be sold IN STORE, at Mountain Running Company, on King Street. Also might be able to find em at footsloggers by black Cat but i didnt see that on lems website.
I have no lems, Mountain running Co, Rose Anvil or any affiliations cept i went to AppState and enjoyed Boone NC.