NOTE: If you're interested in Shammas, check out their whole collection! The Warriors LE seen in the video are great, but might be a little extreme / overkill for some. For a slightly thicker sole with a bit more structure I'd recommend checking out the Maximus as well. Link below: shammasandals.com/collections/all-products/products/warriors-maximus
I agree! But I justify it by telling myself that they have to make something as durable as a normal shoe but with less material so it’s more specialized materials (the Vibram rubber for example).
I wish I can wear them here in Paris, there’s a certain dress code in most restaurants and social events in Western Europe. I will definitely wear them in Vietnam where it’s ok for most restaurants.
the problem is that with plastic or synthetic footbeds, they are certainly not medical grade plastics and get absorbed readily into the sole of the foot, especially when hot and moist.
Hey Lucas, thanks for the great video. We are pretty new to the barefoot life but jumping in with both feet! We were looking at getting matching pairs of Earthrunner Circadians but then saw your video. The Circadians seem similar to your recommended pick. Do you have any experience/thoughts about Earthrunners?
I too have the Shamma Warriors LE but with additional Achilles Pad and Power Straps. It is necessary to have the power straps if you are going to run fast. As far as getting them wet, you will end up slipping in them too much. I was caught 2 miles out in the pouring rain in Houston and had to take them off to finish the run back home. Sweat from feet or the occasional puddle is fine to create some adhesion but not constantly wet. Also, how are you able to walk in a heel striking gait?! Hurts too much. Also, also, my feet were orange for the first 3 weeks. To date, 300 miles in running in them as well.
I don't like the strap in my toes, I have the xero z-trek I use them for everyday stuff as well as running when it's wet out, I wear Prios the rest of my runs.
Thank you! We been conditioned to cheap products and foods as consumers by corporate entities getting richer and richer. Our homes are full of cheap crap and kitchens full of cheap processed foods.
I ordered Xero Z-Trek because I don’t like the flip flop style. I like the strappy style, just looks more of an everyday type of wear. I’m transitioning from wearing Birkenstocks, I might even do the diy Birkenstocks barefoot sandal in the future. But I feel like the sole wouldn’t be as thin or flexible.
Why not flip flops? If they fit properly my toes don't have to work to keep them on. I'm about to buy my first pair of barefoot shoes, after wearing nothing but flip flops or being totally barefoot for 3 years.
Nice! I think the heel strap is really important when it comes to securing the sandals to your foot and allowing natural foot movement. I actually have another video going a little more in-depth into the flip-flop type sandals here if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/suOM8IxjE74/v-deo.html
Honestly I saw these in a shop (in Australia) and doesn’t make any sense to me.. I’m a complete barefoot shoe convert but if it’s these sanders or barefoot? I’m going barefoot my guy haha
the cork makes it expensive. Most decent Birkenstocks are not really cheap(140 or so). at that point if you're going to keep cheap rubber foam with minimal cork you may as well buy cheap 5-15 dollar walmart sandals and slap cork insoles onto it or get fancier construction with cork grains in a resin paste.
Soling is expensive. Shamma is some of the best. Birk frankensandals wont last and cost more new. Plus, these are patriotic made in USA which cost more.
I can probably make this. I sew (so can sew Velcro on the straps) and have basic leatherworking skills. I can probably buy a rubber outsole to glue on (or even just harvest the rubber outsole from an old pair of shoes)…. On the other hand, I’m not much of a thong sandals girl 😅. I hate the feel of something between my toes.
@@amyx231 You could totally make a pair for half the cost by using inferior materials otherwise you won’t save much over the cost of the shammas. The price of the vibram outsole rubber alone runs anywhere between $40-$50 for a single sheet, throw in another $20 for the leather and you’re looking at $60 on the low end not counting the cost of the webbing, buckles, velcro and raw materials like the cement, leather sealer, thread and tools required to finish the job.
NOTE: If you're interested in Shammas, check out their whole collection! The Warriors LE seen in the video are great, but might be a little extreme / overkill for some. For a slightly thicker sole with a bit more structure I'd recommend checking out the Maximus as well. Link below:
shammasandals.com/collections/all-products/products/warriors-maximus
Btw are the LE just warriors with leather footbed? There is no LE on the site. Also no discount codes?😔
My 14 year old son made a pair of these sandals from scraps during the summer holidays here in New Zealand. Champion!
My biggest gripe is the price for how little material there is. I feel they they should be 1/4 of the price of common footwear
I agree! But I justify it by telling myself that they have to make something as durable as a normal shoe but with less material so it’s more specialized materials (the Vibram rubber for example).
This is made in America stuff. It’s going to cost more. At least you know some 12 year old didn’t slave over them.
Yeah, no shoes have the exotic vibram soles....@@ac30428
True@@yodaddamilkman8422
I wish I can wear them here in Paris, there’s a certain dress code in most restaurants and social events in Western Europe. I will definitely wear them in Vietnam where it’s ok for most restaurants.
I got the Shammas last summer and I love them. Best sandals ever. 😍
I love my shammas and they are worth every penny
You had me at the Telecaster headstock 😉
Wow. You have come a long way since your first minimalist shoe.
I don't get why barefoot sandals are soooo expansive
Earth Runners are the best sandal
I could make a pair of those with some leather and some 3d printed soles... Not sure I want to, but very doable.
It sounds like something I'd be interested in. I like my Xero Shoes Genesis sandal. Can you put a link for this leather sandal. 👣 🤔
Yes, I've put a link to it in the description! The leather sandal is called the Warrior LE
Try Geniale Sandale from Austria or Runningpads from Germany, then let‘s talk again about truly minimalist barefoot sandals ;)
the problem is that with plastic or synthetic footbeds, they are certainly not medical grade plastics and get absorbed readily into the sole of the foot, especially when hot and moist.
I’ll wear them near a beach or swimming pool, outside of that, penny loafers and white minimalist sneakers.
Hey Lucas, thanks for the great video. We are pretty new to the barefoot life but jumping in with both feet! We were looking at getting matching pairs of Earthrunner Circadians but then saw your video. The Circadians seem similar to your recommended pick. Do you have any experience/thoughts about Earthrunners?
I too have the Shamma Warriors LE but with additional Achilles Pad and Power Straps. It is necessary to have the power straps if you are going to run fast. As far as getting them wet, you will end up slipping in them too much. I was caught 2 miles out in the pouring rain in Houston and had to take them off to finish the run back home. Sweat from feet or the occasional puddle is fine to create some adhesion but not constantly wet. Also, how are you able to walk in a heel striking gait?! Hurts too much. Also, also, my feet were orange for the first 3 weeks. To date, 300 miles in running in them as well.
I don't like the strap in my toes, I have the xero z-trek I use them for everyday stuff as well as running when it's wet out, I wear Prios the rest of my runs.
I love barefoot but i cannot do in between my toes. 😢
Make more videos , you definitely could get big.
Thank you! We been conditioned to cheap products and foods as consumers by corporate entities getting richer and richer. Our homes are full of cheap crap and kitchens full of cheap processed foods.
I ordered Xero Z-Trek because I don’t like the flip flop style. I like the strappy style, just looks more of an everyday type of wear.
I’m transitioning from wearing Birkenstocks, I might even do the diy Birkenstocks barefoot sandal in the future. But I feel like the sole wouldn’t be as thin or flexible.
Love my z-trek got them for the same reason I don't like the strap between my toes.
Why not flip flops? If they fit properly my toes don't have to work to keep them on. I'm about to buy my first pair of barefoot shoes, after wearing nothing but flip flops or being totally barefoot for 3 years.
Nice! I think the heel strap is really important when it comes to securing the sandals to your foot and allowing natural foot movement.
I actually have another video going a little more in-depth into the flip-flop type sandals here if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/suOM8IxjE74/v-deo.html
Honestly I saw these in a shop (in Australia) and doesn’t make any sense to me.. I’m a complete barefoot shoe convert but if it’s these sanders or barefoot? I’m going barefoot my guy haha
sole thickness?
5-6mm
A buck ten for sandals? No thanks! Much more cost effective to find a cheap pair of Birkenstocks at a thrift store and remove the cork from them.
the cork makes it expensive. Most decent Birkenstocks are not really cheap(140 or so). at that point if you're going to keep cheap rubber foam with minimal cork you may as well buy cheap 5-15 dollar walmart sandals and slap cork insoles onto it or get fancier construction with cork grains in a resin paste.
@@AntiAnathema Barefoot Strength has a video here on how to "How to Turn Birkenstocks into Barefoot Sandals". Look it up.
@@AntiAnathema There’s a reason @My Left Thumb suggested getting them from a thrift store. They’re cheaper used.
but why is the point of removing the footbed? just buy a rubber piece anche attach some straps
Soling is expensive. Shamma is some of the best. Birk frankensandals wont last and cost more new. Plus, these are patriotic made in USA which cost more.
Why do they cost so much????? NO way they cost that much to make.
I'm willing to pay more for a small company, but come on.......
I want a pair made out of old tire treads by a starving Third World country kid. You've seen the videos.
Try Xero sandals
I can probably make this. I sew (so can sew Velcro on the straps) and have basic leatherworking skills. I can probably buy a rubber outsole to glue on (or even just harvest the rubber outsole from an old pair of shoes)….
On the other hand, I’m not much of a thong sandals girl 😅. I hate the feel of something between my toes.
@@amyx231 You could totally make a pair for half the cost by using inferior materials otherwise you won’t save much over the cost of the shammas. The price of the vibram outsole rubber alone runs anywhere between $40-$50 for a single sheet, throw in another $20 for the leather and you’re looking at $60 on the low end not counting the cost of the webbing, buckles, velcro and raw materials like the cement, leather sealer, thread and tools required to finish the job.