In your insole research it would be cool to see you do a review of FP insoles, they're made for skateboarders and are made of non-newtonian fluid, they have so much impact absorption that a egg dropped from 4 feet onto them on pavement does not crack.
I've met the guys that started Bedrock. They walk the walk and live the lifestyle that informs the quality of their products. Great guys and great products!
I have three pairs of Bedrocks- 2 pairs of sandals and 1 pair of Mountain Clogs. They are very comfortable and practically bombproof. Plus, their Resoul program is awesome!
For those who run through Birkenstock soles. Find a cobbler and have them put a vibram sole on them. Same comfort with the benefits of the grippier sole.
Still seems like nothing beats the ease of repair on the real birks… I’ve replaced uppers/footbeds/soles so many times it’s not even the same original shoe anymore…
But why would 800 dollar shoe need to be repaired and have every part replaced countless times. My 120 dlr shoes burn through crazy miles and stay in great shape for years
@@TZBeats73heľļcks yeah, I wanna walk on a mouse pad! But actually though, you know those gel things you have in front of keyboards and mouse pads to prevent carpel tunnel? I unironically want a shoe with that material to walk on. Lol
I love love love my bedrock mountain clogs. I wear them everywhere for everything. And they have such a cool look too. The adjustability is great. Highly suggest!
Best sandals i've ever gotten are crocs...Because they are washable and you don't get stuck with a shoe full of dead skin sludge if you need to no sock them.
I hoped that New Balance 2002r mule would be included here. That's the most comfy mule ive used ever. It has insole as well. Feels like a running shoe as mule version
I was used to work at Camper, regarding the 360 stitches thing I believe it's an error due a lazy copy/paste of the style description. Brutus it is a style that usually is a boot or a chunky shoe which really has those perimeter stitches. The clog is just a new evolution of the summer version of the Brutus style
@@fishkluch got a massive blister, it popped and I was pulling double shifts at a new start-up, so I didn't take care of it. I ended up with phlibitus (?) and mild sepsis. I was living abroad on my own in Italy and their hospitals were terrible in the 90's. The whole experience was horrendous, but I would move back to Rome in a heartbeat, and never lost my love of Redwings. Thanks for asking and apologies for the novella.
I’ve been wearing londons as my everyday work shoe for 4 years now. Had them resoled after about a year with vibrams version of the birk sole and they are still going strong. I work in a warehouse and I’m on my feet for 8+ hours a day at work. Nothing compares to the comfort of the London. It’s that Birkenstock arch support.
@@Sturnburn772 sorry, I’m not sure. imagine the birk sole but without the birk pattern and instead a rough texture all over and vibram embossed about every 2-3 inches. The guy at my local shoe repair shop suggested it right off the bat. The foam is almost identical though. But after about 2 1/2 years they’re still in great shape.
There’s no comparison really. I have plantar fasciitis. I like Birkenstocks because of the arch support and it molds to your feet. That’s it. Nothing compares really.
I bought a pair of the Birkenstock London in waxed leather about 12 years ago. I call them my Hobbit shoes even though hobbits don’t wear shoes. They have been great, resoled once so far. The leather doesn’t show any signs of wearing out. Probably last at least 20 years.
Have you ever tried Glerups felt mule rubber soled slippers I know you are a leather guy but wool felt footwear is also pretty traditional I love mine and highly recommend them great channel hi from Canada 🇨🇦 by the way I wore Head work boots made on Vancouver Island for many years sad they are no more have you ever heard of them?
There's a small business in Portugal the name is Goucha's handmade, they are produced with real leather and you can personalize the buckles and mix and match the parts they have. I will get some for me, but the factory is now on vacation. They are not very expensive...around 70euros or so.
I've worn Birkenstocks for 40 years, but wouldn't recommend any open or loose style for dirt trails. Stuff gets into them, and they don't provide secure footing. Even walking on sidewalks, you become master of picking up your dismounted sandal with your toes to shake out a tiny piece of grit.
I really wanted some Bedrock sandals. I even bought them. I had to return them because they don't come in half sizes. So, you either get a too-small sandal or a too-big sandal. Yes, I am aware that you can adjust the straps to compensate, but it's not a substitute for proper sizing. No matter what you do with the straps, you cannot make a too-big toe box magically smaller. It's still too big and your feet rattle around inside laterally, and they pinch into unattractive and uncomfortable shape because there's too much leather. If you fit a full size perfectly, the Bedrock sandals are awesome. If you're like me, you'll be left wishing they fit. I really wish they did, but they just don't. I think it was a stupid choice to only do full sizes.
I have a pair of Zerrows sabot. They are thick CXL leather, fully lined with a Vibram 2021 sole and stitch down construction. They are the king of clogs! Bit pricey though.
The Luca's are really nice and really cool but 168 dollars feels like a lot for something I'd just wear at home. Especially since I think a slipper should be cheap enough/rugged enough to go into dirty places. I wouldn't feel comfortable using the Lucas for all the tasks I use a house slipper for.
I would like a review of the Clarks Wallabee Cup and Desert Cup shoes. They use a lot of their signature rubber material in them. Would like to know if it's an improvement over the originals
I'm interested in why he chose the London birks instead of the Bostons, since the Bostons are the more popular model and they're $25 cheaper. I bought a pair of the taupe suede bostons at the mall just because I liked how they looked, and I wanted some clogs for just all around, easy sandals. The salesperson said they couldn't keep them in stock. I looked them up after I got home and then saw how trendy they were. I guess I have good taste? lol
You need to check out Vibae shoes. I think they've perfected the Birk shape and made it a lot more comfortable. I've got 6 pairs already. Dang near perfect footwear so would love to see your opinion on them!
Seems silly to use the suede birks when you're gonna count being suede against them. The oiled birks would've "scored" better at the same price, but I get that the suede ones are more popular.
Will you please PLEASE 🙏 cover OBOZ. I can't find anything on them and really would like some info before buying. Even better would be Oboz vs Keen vs Merrell
FYI the bedrocks get REAL stinky. I love me some bedrocks, but be prepared to clean both your shoe and your feet. For mountain bikers or cyclists out there, the sole of the bedrock is super sticky and awesome with pegged flat pedals
Since you area shoe channel I wanted to ask you a question and maybe an idea for a next video. I just got diagnosed with hallux rigidus. I have a proper straight walk. I work in restaurants. My foot is 30 years older than the rest of my body. The only shoes I can wear are extreme running shoes that have a carbon plate that doesn't flex my big toe and helps with walking. I tried birkenstocks and they don't flex as much and they feel uncomfortable but they don't flex so I'm debating on buying them. I don't know if your familiar with this condition but would like to see and seek any resolution for it. Thanks
So I’m interested in boots that don’t separate you from the Earth’s electrical field as see in the movie "The Grounded”. Also called Earthing Maybe it would make a good video to make a video about boot/shoes that don’t isolate you. Pretty much anything with a rubber outsole is out as rubber insulates against electricity so it would keep the Earth and your electrical field separate. Until recently our footwear didn’t have rubber. We connected to the Earth’s electrical field every day. Nut modern times everything in our lives isolates our electrical field. There are a lot of health claims for Grounding, I’m not sure about all of them, but I know it would be healthier if we could connect to the electrical field of Earth. If you can give me some recommendations, or do a video about them great!
Have you seen Hoka mule ? I have hoka leather sandal have abuse them for 4 years cycled gardening climbing beach and I still can’t kill them took a while to bed in but now love them
Birkenstock were considered poor people garbage shoes when I was a child. We had to get them for school and everyone hated them. They were already crappy quality back then. I guess, overall quality of everything decreased so badly that garbage is now considered luxury. We bought them for like 1/6th of the price of today.
Honest question - do you wear outside shoes inside? Or do you take your shoes off when you get home and have shoes that are specifically for indoor use only. Would you do a poll of viewers on who takes their shoes off at home vs wearing their shoes outside and inside at home?
Birkie makes a natural oil leather version. I have a 30yo pair that has been resoled several times as well as having a complete rebuild all new except for the leather. How can you have better leather than that.
Can you please cover some safety shoes/boots around $150-$175 that need to last a year for a couple different situations? I work in a manufacturing plant and get a yearly allowance for them, wear the sneaker style ones and they are great for 6 months then notice them breaking down/less comfortable.
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Get a Rose Anvil Boot Breaker Insole to help break in those tough boots, or just add some extra squish without changing the fit here - bit.ly/46wRDmp
In your insole research it would be cool to see you do a review of FP insoles, they're made for skateboarders and are made of non-newtonian fluid, they have so much impact absorption that a egg dropped from 4 feet onto them on pavement does not crack.
Can you review Amberjack boots, please, thanks!
I've met the guys that started Bedrock. They walk the walk and live the lifestyle that informs the quality of their products. Great guys and great products!
I saw the title and got very excited. Alternative to Birkenstock? Nice! Hopefully, there are better-looking options. Oh...nevermind.
They're
@@Ringleader3rikno, “there” is correct in this context.
@AznUzer yes. I'm actually really confused why I corrected it. Maybe I edited the post, too?
@@Ringleader3rikwere you high
I have three pairs of Bedrocks- 2 pairs of sandals and 1 pair of Mountain Clogs. They are very comfortable and practically bombproof. Plus, their Resoul program is awesome!
I ordered the Bedrocks earlier in the week - glad to see I made the right choice (for me)!
Best option is from Aurora Shoe Company. Their Middle English style is made with CXL,a leather footbed on a Vibram outsole.
I second the Auroras. Incredibly comfortable with great build and materials!
For those who run through Birkenstock soles. Find a cobbler and have them put a vibram sole on them. Same comfort with the benefits of the grippier sole.
If you glue some diamonds on the sole will be more grippier and durable 🤫
@@BogdanDulgheru Wow I should’ve done that. I’ll ask the cobbler to do that next time and I’ll make sure to give you the credit for the idea.
I have vibram soles on my Birks now and I like them, but they are a lot heavier.
Still seems like nothing beats the ease of repair on the real birks… I’ve replaced uppers/footbeds/soles so many times it’s not even the same original shoe anymore…
Birk of thesis
Birk of Theseus
Birkesis The Third
@@jacksomedaysoon lol I slaughtered my own joke, amazing 😅
But why would 800 dollar shoe need to be repaired and have every part replaced countless times. My 120 dlr shoes burn through crazy miles and stay in great shape for years
Crazy thorough analysis..excellent
the boot breaker looks like you just cut out a cheap mouse pad
Well known fact: Haters gonna hate.
lol have you ever even watched this channel?
Mousepads are comfortable tho
@@TZBeats73heľļcks yeah, I wanna walk on a mouse pad! But actually though, you know those gel things you have in front of keyboards and mouse pads to prevent carpel tunnel? I unironically want a shoe with that material to walk on. Lol
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I like the 2nd camera angle on the cut and chill music.
love my Birks. been wearing them most of my life.
I love love love my bedrock mountain clogs. I wear them everywhere for everything. And they have such a cool look too. The adjustability is great. Highly suggest!
Please do videos on asics sneakers. Im really interested at how their gel-tech works or if it works at all.
Best sandals i've ever gotten are crocs...Because they are washable and you don't get stuck with a shoe full of dead skin sludge if you need to no sock them.
Dead skin sludge? I think there could have a skin condition that isn't particularly normal
@@johnmccrossan9376 no..just normal shedding I am a heavy guy and my feet sweat slot.
@@johnmccrossan9376ya that's a fungus
i don't like that i like mine, but they do what i need when i need them
@@johnmccrossan9376dude he just means dead skin in slides, friction will do that
i think the Luca looks neat too.. reminds me of a cheaper Russell aesthetic with the wrapping sole
FYI - Clarks made these like 25 years ago. Still use them now as garden clogs.
I shunned Chacos for years - but now I wear them 6 months out of the year. They are just the best for arch support! (Birks are my 2nd favorite 🙂)
I’d go for the Campers, kinda middle range in all aspects but the best looking and the only one I’d wear for me
This was inadvertently the best laugh I've had all week.
Just bought 1774 Birkenstock Tokio. Best shoe ever
I hoped that New Balance 2002r mule would be included here. That's the most comfy mule ive used ever. It has insole as well. Feels like a running shoe as mule version
I've never cared about shoes but I can't stop watching these videos lol
Those Bedrock Sandals 🤤
I was never into shoes until recently. I’m trying to find honest criticism and good facts. Only you came up as the number one source. Thank you!
I was used to work at Camper, regarding the 360 stitches thing I believe it's an error due a lazy copy/paste of the style description. Brutus it is a style that usually is a boot or a chunky shoe which really has those perimeter stitches. The clog is just a new evolution of the summer version of the Brutus style
those Lucas look seriously awesome. I just got a pair of birkenstock arizonas tho so ill prolly hold off for now. cheers for the vid
Would love to see you review oiled leather Birkenstocks! And if you're at it, how to clean 'em!
Love my bedrock clogs!! Practically bomb proof!
Man, could be done with your Boot Breaker™ soles in 1995! Breaking in my Redwings put me in hospital with blood poisoning. It was a grim experience.
How did you get blood poisoning?
@@fishkluch got a massive blister, it popped and I was pulling double shifts at a new start-up, so I didn't take care of it. I ended up with phlibitus (?) and mild sepsis. I was living abroad on my own in Italy and their hospitals were terrible in the 90's.
The whole experience was horrendous, but I would move back to Rome in a heartbeat, and never lost my love of Redwings.
Thanks for asking and apologies for the novella.
Pleaseeeeeee review the Camper Peu!!! They are the best barefoot shoes I've ever worn that actually look good!
I bought Ecco ones. Very very good
I’ve been wearing londons as my everyday work shoe for 4 years now. Had them resoled after about a year with vibrams version of the birk sole and they are still going strong. I work in a warehouse and I’m on my feet for 8+ hours a day at work. Nothing compares to the comfort of the London. It’s that Birkenstock arch support.
whats the sole specifically you got?
@@Sturnburn772 sorry, I’m not sure. imagine the birk sole but without the birk pattern and instead a rough texture all over and vibram embossed about every 2-3 inches. The guy at my local shoe repair shop suggested it right off the bat. The foam is almost identical though. But after about 2 1/2 years they’re still in great shape.
There’s no comparison really. I have plantar fasciitis. I like Birkenstocks because of the arch support and it molds to your feet. That’s it. Nothing compares really.
I bought a pair of the Birkenstock London in waxed leather about 12 years ago. I call them my Hobbit shoes even though hobbits don’t wear shoes.
They have been great, resoled once so far. The leather doesn’t show any signs of wearing out. Probably last at least 20 years.
We need one of these with a composite toebox for the safety-oriented DIYer
Would love to see a teardown video on Duradero boots.
my favorite insole + shoe is the puma rs-x, wore it through three travels abroad, and you should check their most (modern) iconic shoe out.
Great if you want your heel refreshed and your toes swamped... What a design philosophy.
Neat comparison but the song at 17:12 is BANGIN’
Great video, and nice Charley Crockett shirt!
Have you ever tried Glerups felt mule rubber soled slippers I know you are a leather guy but wool felt footwear is also pretty traditional I love mine and highly recommend them great channel hi from Canada 🇨🇦 by the way I wore Head work boots made on Vancouver Island for many years sad they are no more have you ever heard of them?
There's a small business in Portugal the name is Goucha's handmade, they are produced with real leather and you can personalize the buckles and mix and match the parts they have. I will get some for me, but the factory is now on vacation. They are not very expensive...around 70euros or so.
Thanks for naming Gouchas. I will try them…
For a premium Birk alternative you should try the JW Anderson mules, are very pricey but if you find them on sale the worth every penny
I've worn Birkenstocks for 40 years, but wouldn't recommend any open or loose style for dirt trails. Stuff gets into them, and they don't provide secure footing. Even walking on sidewalks, you become master of picking up your dismounted sandal with your toes to shake out a tiny piece of grit.
I would go Middle English from Aurora shoe co hand made in Aurora NY. You should review them.
I’d love a Birkenstock dupe comparison video. I want to know if I’m paying for the name or if I could get a cheaper option that’s just as good.
yay new video!
so informative! so stoked for you to test out the Nike Foamposites someday!
I really wanted some Bedrock sandals. I even bought them. I had to return them because they don't come in half sizes. So, you either get a too-small sandal or a too-big sandal. Yes, I am aware that you can adjust the straps to compensate, but it's not a substitute for proper sizing. No matter what you do with the straps, you cannot make a too-big toe box magically smaller. It's still too big and your feet rattle around inside laterally, and they pinch into unattractive and uncomfortable shape because there's too much leather. If you fit a full size perfectly, the Bedrock sandals are awesome. If you're like me, you'll be left wishing they fit. I really wish they did, but they just don't. I think it was a stupid choice to only do full sizes.
Those Lucas are straight up BS false advertisement with that “cork”
Truth
You should've gotten the painted leather Birks. They have tons of grain and are super thick. My Arizona's leather is incredible. Probably 3mm thick.
thank you for coming back, ur budget replacement wasn't cutting it
Will you do a video on loafers? Birdies, Everlane, Cole Hahn, and Clark’s the usual. I’d love to see some higher end brands too!
When Weston gets to $100k of boots reviewed we need to see the results, we want to see what that many half-shoes look like!
Amazing editing!! ❤
I have a pair of Zerrows sabot. They are thick CXL leather, fully lined with a Vibram 2021 sole and stitch down construction. They are the king of clogs! Bit pricey though.
The Luca's are really nice and really cool but 168 dollars feels like a lot for something I'd just wear at home.
Especially since I think a slipper should be cheap enough/rugged enough to go into dirty places. I wouldn't feel comfortable using the Lucas for all the tasks I use a house slipper for.
VIBA could have been part of this conversation, kinda sad it wasn’t
In Europe, Birkenstocks are grandma's and grandpa's shoes for watching healthy television!
Yes they are called Ökolatschen in Germany. But they are quite popular now…
I would like a review of the Clarks Wallabee Cup and Desert Cup shoes. They use a lot of their signature rubber material in them. Would like to know if it's an improvement over the originals
The Nike seems like the perfect inbetween of Crocs and a Birkenstock
Bonus mock-tober!!
The best quality ones I've seen are from Buttero. The most stylish are from JW ANDERSON.
I'm interested in why he chose the London birks instead of the Bostons, since the Bostons are the more popular model and they're $25 cheaper. I bought a pair of the taupe suede bostons at the mall just because I liked how they looked, and I wanted some clogs for just all around, easy sandals. The salesperson said they couldn't keep them in stock. I looked them up after I got home and then saw how trendy they were. I guess I have good taste? lol
You need to check out Vibae shoes. I think they've perfected the Birk shape and made it a lot more comfortable. I've got 6 pairs already. Dang near perfect footwear so would love to see your opinion on them!
Looking at this, im thinking why not get some actual swedish clogs. They are like $40 and very durable.
Seems silly to use the suede birks when you're gonna count being suede against them. The oiled birks would've "scored" better at the same price, but I get that the suede ones are more popular.
In terms of durability - which one is resolable? Yeah, ‘nuff said.
Will you please PLEASE 🙏 cover OBOZ. I can't find anything on them and really would like some info before buying. Even better would be Oboz vs Keen vs Merrell
I love my Oboz and would be interested in the comparison.
@eiremerald Yeah, just don't understand why no real reviews or comparisons out there. Let alone an honest one with nothing to gain by promoting them
Please review Jerusalem clogs too. Same style as Birks. Great neand message
I wish you also reviewed Clarks Trek Mules because I've been meaning to get one
Luca with those Birkenstock inserts they use on their Birki clogs
FYI the bedrocks get REAL stinky. I love me some bedrocks, but be prepared to clean both your shoe and your feet.
For mountain bikers or cyclists out there, the sole of the bedrock is super sticky and awesome with pegged flat pedals
I love my Birkenstock
Red wing has a great insole for that.
Since you area shoe channel I wanted to ask you a question and maybe an idea for a next video. I just got diagnosed with hallux rigidus. I have a proper straight walk. I work in restaurants. My foot is 30 years older than the rest of my body. The only shoes I can wear are extreme running shoes that have a carbon plate that doesn't flex my big toe and helps with walking. I tried birkenstocks and they don't flex as much and they feel uncomfortable but they don't flex so I'm debating on buying them. I don't know if your familiar with this condition but would like to see and seek any resolution for it. Thanks
You are missing the Simple clogs. They have been around for a while, since the 90s for sure.
You forgot naturalista clogs. They are the best. Worth every penny imho
I like the style of the Lucas but I don't trust anyone who calls that a cork footbed.
Wow not one croc 🐊 what a dam croc 🤩🤩🤩
crocs aren't masculine
So I’m interested in boots that don’t separate you from the Earth’s electrical field as see in the movie "The Grounded”. Also called Earthing Maybe it would make a good video to make a video about boot/shoes that don’t isolate you.
Pretty much anything with a rubber outsole is out as rubber insulates against electricity so it would keep the Earth and your electrical field separate.
Until recently our footwear didn’t have rubber. We connected to the Earth’s electrical field every day. Nut modern times everything in our lives isolates our electrical field. There are a lot of health claims for Grounding, I’m not sure about all of them, but I know it would be healthier if we could connect to the electrical field of Earth.
If you can give me some recommendations, or do a video about them great!
Have you seen Hoka mule ? I have hoka leather sandal have abuse them for 4 years cycled gardening climbing beach and I still can’t kill them took a while to bed in but now love them
Birkenstock were considered poor people garbage shoes when I was a child. We had to get them for school and everyone hated them. They were already crappy quality back then. I guess, overall quality of everything decreased so badly that garbage is now considered luxury. We bought them for like 1/6th of the price of today.
Great video Weston could you cut in half the redwing 2415 moc toe wedge sole
Honest question - do you wear outside shoes inside? Or do you take your shoes off when you get home and have shoes that are specifically for indoor use only.
Would you do a poll of viewers on who takes their shoes off at home vs wearing their shoes outside and inside at home?
Sorry if this sounds rude, but why on earth would you wear your outside shoes in the house?
@@whats.normal.anyways Many Americans wear outside shoes indoors.
@@RudolphValenta why?
@@whats.normal.anyways I don't know either, but I see it all the time in America. It's why I asked him to poll his audience.
A shame you didn’t include the Mephisto Nathan. They beat the birks by a mile….
Birkie makes a natural oil leather version. I have a 30yo pair that has been resoled several times as well as having a complete rebuild all new except for the leather. How can you have better leather than that.
I wish the bedrock one came in more colors. It does. But they're suede. Not that waterproof nubuck which I like better.
I really want to see a video on the Tokyo from Birksenstock. My biggest complaint with the birkenstocks is how fast the soles wear
The bedrocks are the most durable sandals I have ever had. I love traditional footwear but the bedrocks are amazing, and resolable!
Can you do a kitchen shoe slip resistant type of video?? Thank you!!
Solid content as always.
What’s a good Birkenstock work shoe alternative?
Holy are these pricey! What do they cost to make? Like 5 bucks?
Please compare GAT shoes. (Aliexpress, Skolyx, Maison Margiela, Oliver Cabell…)
Can you please cover some safety shoes/boots around $150-$175 that need to last a year for a couple different situations?
I work in a manufacturing plant and get a yearly allowance for them, wear the sneaker style ones and they are great for 6 months then notice them breaking down/less comfortable.
Jim green makes some good quality boots around that price
No way. I hope you can review natuned
Was hoping the docs version would be in the haul
I love my "kyoto" birkinstoks but I dont love suede. I with there was kyotos with their thicker/stiffer leather