Great review, man! Too many reviewers of minimalist footwear just present the product and offer no critique. I've been on the fence between these and Earthrunners for daily wear. Any thoughts? I was using the Xero DIY huarache but I broke the rubber at one of the side holes somehow. You mentioned the Earthrunners are uncomfortable between the toes-I wonder if you could sew the strap to the Amuri "toe loop" that Xero sells as an extra? Could end up as a nice upgrade. PS: If you don't like the shape of the H-Trail, you could always draw the form onto it that you want (leaving extra room!), then trim away with some scissors and smooth the edges with sand paper. That's how I fitted my DIY Huaraches.
@@graikonungr7502 For daily wear, that may depend on what type of Earthrunners you choose. Due to the softer trail foam in the sole of the H-Trails, I don't know if they would hold up longer on cement and asphalt. While great for providing that "tacky" traction in wilderness environments, a harder rubber may be better for more regular city wear. The tread on the H-Trails may also be a bit aggressive for errands to the grocery store and whatnot. But for hiking or trail running, they'd be exceptional.
I couldn’t get a good lockdown in the beginning. I didn’t think the Velcro went over far enough. Maybe it might feet or too skinny so what I did is I just went to the store and super glued a little extra Velcro on there and now they are much better before I would wear them for going outfor I do food delivery at night. They’re great for that but running express a real rough trail now but now I if I steal one of my tech straps for those other brands, I’ll add it to it and I’m doing good and I’m happy with it.
Good to hear! Yeah, I had a little issue with the buckle sliding at first, but as it gets a little dirty and cleaned-and-dried out, it stiffens a bit on top to give the strap material a little bite for the buckle to hold onto.
@@chrisdeheij4507 H-Roads. They don't exist yet, but I really think @xeroshoes could easily make some utilizing the Xero Forza Runner tread style and material and the H-Trail straps and foot bed material.
True! That footage of me running on streets was quite a chilly morning. I probably should have been wearing socks, but it was about 40 degrees F and the soles of my feet felt great.
Would these be a good first barefoot sandal? I've already replaced my boots and shoes now I need to replace my flip flops. But I am still in the transition phase and have shoes/boots with some padding. Some of the other barefoot sandals look pretty minimal and I know that is the point, but I don't think I am quite there yet. Thanks in advance.
Man you have a lot of sandals man. I am the same way too. I have a lot of flip-flops 🩴 & sandals to make my own Store. " LOL" Flip flops 🩴 & sandals is all i wear. I don't own a pair of shoes , socks , or boots because I have big very very Extremely wide feet 🦶 sz15 6E wide ( which is very very extremely wide feet 🦶 ) with very very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across making my foot very very Extremely wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My flip-flops 🩴 & sandals Barely & I mean barely fit on my feet 🦶 because my toes are wider than the flip flops 🩴 straps or the straps won't fit over the top of my foot Because of how extremely wide my feet 🦶 are. It's was cool to see what the sandals look like on your feet 🦶 so that people can get an idea of what they look like with them on. It's so awesome to hear that you are a sandals fan just like me. I am wearing my flip flops 🩴or sandals all year around even in the winter time. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this video.
Great review, man! Too many reviewers of minimalist footwear just present the product and offer no critique. I've been on the fence between these and Earthrunners for daily wear. Any thoughts? I was using the Xero DIY huarache but I broke the rubber at one of the side holes somehow.
You mentioned the Earthrunners are uncomfortable between the toes-I wonder if you could sew the strap to the Amuri "toe loop" that Xero sells as an extra? Could end up as a nice upgrade.
PS: If you don't like the shape of the H-Trail, you could always draw the form onto it that you want (leaving extra room!), then trim away with some scissors and smooth the edges with sand paper. That's how I fitted my DIY Huaraches.
@@graikonungr7502 For daily wear, that may depend on what type of Earthrunners you choose. Due to the softer trail foam in the sole of the H-Trails, I don't know if they would hold up longer on cement and asphalt. While great for providing that "tacky" traction in wilderness environments, a harder rubber may be better for more regular city wear. The tread on the H-Trails may also be a bit aggressive for errands to the grocery store and whatnot. But for hiking or trail running, they'd be exceptional.
I couldn’t get a good lockdown in the beginning. I didn’t think the Velcro went over far enough. Maybe it might feet or too skinny so what I did is I just went to the store and super glued a little extra Velcro on there and now they are much better before I would wear them for going outfor I do food delivery at night. They’re great for that but running express a real rough trail now but now I if I steal one of my tech straps for those other brands, I’ll add it to it and I’m doing good and I’m happy with it.
Good to hear! Yeah, I had a little issue with the buckle sliding at first, but as it gets a little dirty and cleaned-and-dried out, it stiffens a bit on top to give the strap material a little bite for the buckle to hold onto.
Are they "flip floppy" or do they bend? Making floppy noise when walking on flat surfaces or pavement?
edit: ah, you mentioned it at 7:50 Thanks
Very thorough review, thanks! Like the comment that they should make a h-trail for the roads 😉
@@chrisdeheij4507 H-Roads. They don't exist yet, but I really think @xeroshoes could easily make some utilizing the Xero Forza Runner tread style and material and the H-Trail straps and foot bed material.
Another fantastic review man, 👏👏
I appreciate that!! Thanks!
These babies are great at therma regulation as well. Hot sand and cold concrete are no match for the footbed.
True! That footage of me running on streets was quite a chilly morning. I probably should have been wearing socks, but it was about 40 degrees F and the soles of my feet felt great.
The H in Huarache is silent.
Just like the p in swimming.
Would these be a good first barefoot sandal? I've already replaced my boots and shoes now I need to replace my flip flops. But I am still in the transition phase and have shoes/boots with some padding. Some of the other barefoot sandals look pretty minimal and I know that is the point, but I don't think I am quite there yet.
Thanks in advance.
I'd say so. The soles are robust enough and the footbeds supple enough for newbies to barefoot-style huaraches.
@@keneticchannel Thank you.
I would recommend Shamma sandal instead. Just bought these and the back heel strap is way to long for skinny ankle.
@@Blastburn I have ultra wide feet and heels plus I already ordered lol. But thanks. Ended up with Luna Origen 2.0 for now.
Man you have a lot of sandals man. I am the same way too. I have a lot of flip-flops 🩴 & sandals to make my own Store. " LOL" Flip flops 🩴 & sandals is all i wear. I don't own a pair of shoes , socks , or boots because I have big very very Extremely wide feet 🦶 sz15 6E wide ( which is very very extremely wide feet 🦶 ) with very very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across making my foot very very Extremely wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My flip-flops 🩴 & sandals Barely & I mean barely fit on my feet 🦶 because my toes are wider than the flip flops 🩴 straps or the straps won't fit over the top of my foot Because of how extremely wide my feet 🦶 are. It's was cool to see what the sandals look like on your feet 🦶 so that people can get an idea of what they look like with them on. It's so awesome to hear that you are a sandals fan just like me. I am wearing my flip flops 🩴or sandals all year around even in the winter time. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this video.
Maximalist owner of minimalist shoes....... Your not getting it
*you're
No, I guess I'm not. Care to explain?
I think he’s saying that there is a conflict between the consumerism of collecting sandals while at the same time seeking minimalism
He likes minimal shoes so he buys a lot of them... don't overcomplicate it