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Hey Brandon, Thank you! I actually haven't ended up buying the summits yet. I moved to Europe recently and just didn't have the room to bring more stuff with me. I will potentially get them in the coming months though. And yeah the sole on the Summits looks like it will be far more stiff than these. Sorry I couldn't give you a better comparison between the two at the moment!

Thanks for the comment! I think it would depend on the work you are doing. My biggest concern for work would be how slippery they can get. I don't know about the summits as I haven't tried them. But these boulder boots can be slippery so I would just keep that in mind depending on the type of work you're doing!

Yes, I don't think you would have any issues. If I can use them for six months, I'm sure you can use them for one! 👍

@@MichaelStayWild cheers man. I have been eyeing the shoes for a while. Good video. Keep it up.

@@PyroClit Thank you! 🙏

Thank you !

Hey, thank you very much! I haven't tried the nylon pair so I won't be able to give you a direct comparison but you are correct that these seem to get a little warm. I didn't find it to be that big of an issue personally, my feet just got a bit sweaty on very warm days. As for them drying slowly, I didn't notice it from the outside because they are waterproof so if they're wet on the outside it didn't really make a difference to the comfortability but if you are referring to them being wet inside the boot then yes it can take a little while to dry them out at the end of the day. Depending what sort of activities you're going to do I think would be a big factor, and if you're planning to be in very warm climates as well, I would potentially consider the nylon with waterproof socks. I hope this helps you out!!

@@MichaelStayWild , hi and thanks for the answer ;-) The more I think about that the more I am unsure :-D I'm not planning many multidays treks. Just a Machu Picchu 4-5 day trek and some overnight treks while climbing some volcanos. The rest will be just mix of easy trips and urban explorations. I 'd expect more non-urban use in SE Asia. But maybe I'm just overthinking it :-D Anyway, thanks and looking forward for your next videos. Safe travels

@@jirivondrous3856 Haha I do the same thing when doing research before trips! By the sounds of what you want to do, I think either would be an appropriate choice. In my opinion you won't go wrong either way. Also, thank you very much! Hopefully I'll have some new videos up in the coming months, just got sidetracked with work. Safe travels to you as well, take care out there and enjoy!!

Thank you!!

Interesting, you're the first person I've ever heard say that these are too narrow. They fit me well in terms of width, and I don't find them restrictive at all. What brands do you prefer?

Not a true barefoot show. Personally i love them. Great review btw 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@@davidryan4454 I suppose I'll have to extend my knowledge in the barefoot shoe space! Thanks for the comment!

No, I haven't gotten the chance to try out the summits yet. I've been working all summer and haven't had the opportunity but I will potentially buy some new boots in the coming months though. Sorry I couldn't help you more!

No worries sir, I appreciate your reply and the excellent video. @@MichaelStayWild

I had looked at Vivo as well but I honestly thought they looked quite overpriced for what you get. Have you tried them, would you recommend?

@@MichaelStayWild I got some desert urban winter model, made from cordura outside material and neoprane warm like socks. They run great, maybe after half year now, my first barefoot style boots, not going to normal pointy anymore. Look at this different way, lets say Red Wings boots are even more costly, just for one example of many out there.

@@sebastianromero113 Yeah, you're right. If the quality is there then I would be fine with the price. May I ask, do you use them for any sort of hiking and outdoor activities or are they more a daily wear for you?

@@MichaelStayWild Just every day use, in the city or on country side for light forest trail hikes, all in snow, cold, rain etc. After few months they fixed my flat feet, muscles are significantly stronger and I got a lot wider toes movement range, specially big toes and you feel like ninja in them. They advertise some anti piercing patent, two times I walked accidentally on broken glass bottles, no issue whats so ever, save.

@@sebastianromero113 Haha it's always a bonus if you can feel like a ninja! Alright, that sounds good. I appreciate the comments Sebastian, I'll consider Vivo again next time I am looking to buy a new pair of barefoots. Thanks!

Thank you!

Hey! I think it would depend on where you are wearing them and how they're being used but in my opinion I believe they would last a couple of years at least. Because of the comfort level and them being a more minimal shoe, I found that they do wear in quite a bit. Because they are already "foldable" they do tend to get even softer with time but because they are already a minimal boot, the support isn't quite there anyways compared to a regular boot. So all in all, I can't say confidently that they would last 5 years, due to them getting softer over time but if you are just using them for daily wear and taking care of them I would assume maybe 2 to 3 years. Ultimately it would come down to what you are using them for, how often you're wearing them in my opinion. As for the comfort level, they are still as comfortable now as they were when I got them, maybe even a bit more comfortable because they are more shaped to my feet. Hope that helps!

@@MichaelStayWild thank you that is helpful!!

Yes, you're right. I understand that completely. However, the marketing for the boots is more for the outdoorsy type, not the urban environment. It is specifically marketed for natural terrain and that's why I brought it up, and expressed my opinion on the matter. As I said in the video, they do have a newer model with more tread. And yes that may take away from the "barefoot" feel but if they are still lightweight with a wide toebox, I can't see there being a huge difference. But if a company markets towards natural terrain, it should perform well on natural terrain and that was my biggest concern with this product.

@@MichaelStayWild I was interested to learn more about the injection blown rubber outsole, and they actually have a page on their website about this specific type of outsole. This is what they say (I bolded some text for emphasis): _________________________________________________ What is Injection Blown Rubber? Injection blown rubber is a mixture of air and rubber that makes shoes incredibly lightweight. Used for the outsole, *this material creates a lighter and more flexible shoe, but does compromise some of the durability compared to shoes with outsoles made using full rubber.* *What that means is that shoes with IBR outsoles are more likely to wear down quicker than their counterparts. Depending on your preferences and activity level, you may prefer super lightweight shoes made with IBR vs a more durable rubber.* What are the Best Activities for Shoes Made with Injection Blown Rubber? *To increase the life of the shoes, less rugged and more casual activities are best for shoes made with IBR.* These activities include: Daily office shoe Dog walking Chilling at camp Out and about around town Bike commuting Travel *Lems shoes that use IBR:* Primal 2 Primal Zen *Boulder Boots (all models)* Nine2Five Drifter Chillum Chukka *These shoes are all suitable for the activities mentioned above, and some work well for occasional walks or hikes on easy terrain.* Some people may prefer the lightweight aspect, *especially if they are using these models casually as opposed to hiking or other more strenuous activities.* *If you’re looking for a shoe that can handle more rugged terrain and is overall more durable, these are the Lems shoes that use a full rubber outsole:* Outlander Trailhead Mesa Primal Pursuit These shoes make great candidates for hiking, trail running, and that two week travel adventure that has you on your feet all day long. _________________________________________________ I'm not familiar with the marketing for this particular boot, but if it is being advertised as a rugged hiking boot, that directly contradicts the excerpt above. If you want to see this article for yourself, you can Google "injection blown rubber"-it'll probably be the first link you see.

Thanks very much for the comments and suggestions! I am definitely planning to do a packing video, hopefully in the near future. I have gotten behind on making videos already but I will try to get them together soon! And I hadn't really thought of the ER videos, it wasn't a very exciting experience haha but I'll take it into consideration, thanks again!

Appreciate the comment, Thank you!

No, in my experience it never felt like I was overheating. I think because they are such a lightweight boot it cuts down on how hot your feet get!

I have to say Brent, I really appreciate the kind words! It means a lot and you subscribing to the channel is more than enough. I hope you enjoy the boots when they arrive, and thank you for the comment!

Thanks Tyler, Happy to have you along!

Thank you very much, I'm glad you found it helpful!!