I’ve been interested in the Birchburies and Carats, but I’m concerned about durability. For those prices in a dress shoe, you can get a very high quality shoe that is stitched sole and can be resoled. I’m assuming these cannot be resoled and I’ve had mixed experiences with barefoot shoes where they are only glued to the sole, not stitched. I’ve had brands where the adhesive falls apart in six months or less. I’d be interested to see you longer term review.
Sorry if I missed this in your review, but how does the Brenston sizing compare to the Stacy Adams Dickinson? Are your Brenstons the same size as your Dickinsons?
I bought a pair of those Feelbarefoot shoes and mine are much better made than the ones you show here. Everything is cut more cleanly, stitched better, the leather soles are at least twice as thick (took several wears to break in, etc. That is strange that the quality can vary that much. Sorry you had that experience.
The Turkish ones look much better but def look a little sus quality wise. I’m not super into barefoot shoes… I just want a regular shoe that has a toe box that is more similar to a barefoot toe box.
The problem with formal minimalist barefoot shoes is, that they always look like clown shoes. I prefer wider regular dress shoes and minimalist shoes in less formal circumstances.
That’s the way I’d go if you work in a more traditional work environment. No problem wearing whatever in your personal life, but you don’t want to stand out at work.
@@bmarlow1 Barefoot dress shoes are silly, though. I work in finance. If I wore these shoes, I’d probably end up in a conversation with HR about professional attire. I’m just being real here.
Though it might be ok if you wore socks like the guy in the video. But how could you wear socks if they’re supposed to be bearfoot shoes? That’s a bit confusing to me. 🤔
@@damnjustassignmeonecool. That doesn't make them silly. Shoes that squeeze your toes together that promote orthopedic issues in the name of fashion is what's silly
@@damnjustassignmeonethe very concept of barefoot shoes shouldn't make sense to you then. Shoes are literally the definition of not being barefoot The concept is to keep your feet as barefoot as possible, so your feet can move the way they're meant to move. All while keeping us safe from sharp objects, harder than natural surfaces and being socially acceptable in the modern world
I’ve been interested in the Birchburies and Carats, but I’m concerned about durability. For those prices in a dress shoe, you can get a very high quality shoe that is stitched sole and can be resoled. I’m assuming these cannot be resoled and I’ve had mixed experiences with barefoot shoes where they are only glued to the sole, not stitched. I’ve had brands where the adhesive falls apart in six months or less. I’d be interested to see you longer term review.
I've been using the black birchbury dress shoes for 2 years and theyre holding up great.
carat can be resoled
Carats have lasted me for years. Worn all day M-F for about 5 years and they are still in good shape.
Sorry if I missed this in your review, but how does the Brenston sizing compare to the Stacy Adams Dickinson? Are your Brenstons the same size as your Dickinsons?
Thank you for this review!! I knew something was off about those etsy models
Can the elastic laces be replaced with regular ties?
lovely review thank you
I bought a pair of those Feelbarefoot shoes and mine are much better made than the ones you show here. Everything is cut more cleanly, stitched better, the leather soles are at least twice as thick (took several wears to break in, etc. That is strange that the quality can vary that much. Sorry you had that experience.
The Turkish ones look much better but def look a little sus quality wise. I’m not super into barefoot shoes… I just want a regular shoe that has a toe box that is more similar to a barefoot toe box.
The problem with formal minimalist barefoot shoes is, that they always look like clown shoes. I prefer wider regular dress shoes and minimalist shoes in less formal circumstances.
That’s the way I’d go if you work in a more traditional work environment. No problem wearing whatever in your personal life, but you don’t want to stand out at work.
No way, I will not support Birchbury due to the past actions of the founder.
Mind elaborating?
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No way. Nobody will care about your comments unless you give people context
This is just silliness. Get a decent pair of Allen Edmonds or Carmina Goodyear welted shoes & some quality over the calf dress socks.
The whole idea is to review barefoot dress shoes. Your recommendations aren't barefoot shoes….
@@bmarlow1 Barefoot dress shoes are silly, though. I work in finance. If I wore these shoes, I’d probably end up in a conversation with HR about professional attire. I’m just being real here.
Though it might be ok if you wore socks like the guy in the video. But how could you wear socks if they’re supposed to be bearfoot shoes? That’s a bit confusing to me. 🤔
@@damnjustassignmeonecool. That doesn't make them silly. Shoes that squeeze your toes together that promote orthopedic issues in the name of fashion is what's silly
@@damnjustassignmeonethe very concept of barefoot shoes shouldn't make sense to you then. Shoes are literally the definition of not being barefoot
The concept is to keep your feet as barefoot as possible, so your feet can move the way they're meant to move. All while keeping us safe from sharp objects, harder than natural surfaces and being socially acceptable in the modern world