#Realfoot and #Belenka have saved my life by preventing my feet and knees from getting injured again. All my life I had worn shoes and boots from Merrell, Salomon, Timberland or Panama Jack for my hikes in the mountains, or simply to walk around the city, or different events such as work meetings, going to dinner or church. Until three years ago I found the Belenka house, and a year ago the Realfoot house, I no longer wore other shoes that were too narrow and had little durability. It is appreciated that there are channels that analyze this type of boots and barefoot shoes. Almost everything on TH-cam is based on trying on narrow shoes and boots from mainstream brands. Thanks guys!!
I'm little more sceptical, generally, about shoes' water proof abilities especially as they age but really appreciate you guys putting them through test in elements.. ...and excellent work guys again, subbed! Keep it up
This is a nice looking boot. I like how they have a wide toes box for wide feet 🦶. That is sad Chris about what happened to your boots man. The other thing is the price of the boots man. $209.00 dollars is a lot of money but then again after Christmas shopping for shoes for my 6 boys it's right there with the shoes price of today shoes so. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this.
Thanks for this review! How is the warmth? I feel your pain about hooks….i have had what happened to you with one boot catching the other with just about every pair of hooked boots I’ve ever had. I don’t know how I’ve never fallen when I trip myself! When I can I bend them in as far as possible to avoid the occurrence.
@@sandraheiser2800 they're warm, but my feet don't sweat in them indoors like with some other insulated boots we've tried. If I'm using them inside a lot I might take out the insole and that helps a bit too, but I don't think it's a must
I was wondering if this boot requires maintenance spraying to protect the nubuck. I personally prefer smooth leathers that are easy to wipe off and allow me to use non toxic leather creams like Smiths vs some of the chemically laden nubuck treatments.
This from their website. They have a pretty comprehensive care guide! "Nubuk, velur (suede) - is a leather grinded on its face or back surface. Use a rubber brush to clean this type of surface and products designed for suede materials. These products come in certain colour shades or may be colourless and will brighten the colour of your shoes. It is necessary to apply suitable impregnating lotion to this type of leather in order to increase water resistance. Never use cream for suede materials!"
@sonsofsever Thanks. If I have a choice, I will definitely go for smooth leather. I just think it is easier to maintain. However, there are lots of factors to consider when picking a shoe and some of the nubuck shoes look great.
Would you say go up a size because of the wool? Tried their barebarics which according to their size chart is 0,3 slimmer than the York, but same length. If you've tried their barebarics. Im usually a EU47 in Lems. EU47 in the barebarics ran much larger than lems in this size.
Sizing is so tough haha. I'm an EU 42, which is usually a US 9. When I compare my Boulder Boot Grip (size 9) to the York (size 42), the Grip is about a half size shorter. So if you know your Lems size and that fits you perfect, then I might try a size down for Be Lenka/Barebarics. Specifically for the York I don't find the wool lining to feel constricting, it feels the same for me in sizing as the Ranger 2.0 which has a thinner felt lining and which I also got a 42 in.
nice review guys. Softstar also has a super wide toebox option-- I'm able to wear my toe correctors comfortabley in a pair of their Switchback boots. (Though their look may skew closer to the clown side of the scale-- I'm ok with that)
How about the Belenka Nevada? I'm not a fan of waterproof shoes, as the get stinky. And now it's all of a sudden rather hard to find a barefoot boot that doesn't have a waterproof membrane. I'm also not at fan of warm lining in boots. Less temperature flexible. The Nevada is without membrane and without warm lining.
@@FabiusPyromanus Personally not as big of a fan of the look of the Nevada, but if you don't care for water resistance or a warm lining than yeah, I think they'd be awesome. Based off our experience with anything we've gotten from Be Lenka or Batebarics I think you'd enjoy them.
Is this still yalls opinion on this boot? I'm looking at buying a pair of boots for winter and this is one I'm thinking about for being a bit wider then Lems.
Like I know it had a bit of a catastrophic failure when it tore, but it was one of yalls favorites overall. Good waterproofing, warmth, comfort, width probably, and one of the best when it came to traction which is important to me on ice
@@Gravekeeperx yeah I'd say all that is still valid. Gotta be careful with those speed hooks, but as far as the toe box, ground feel, traction, and warmth go, I still like it a lot! I've used it a few of the colder days for Utah this winter and was glad to have it.
@@sonsofsever i have their " Winter" model boots. The other pairs are shoes\sneakers. Trailwalkers, Whiz and City....something... I do have to say they are geared more towards fashion than durability. I did read some reviews also complaining about color not lasting although I haven't experienced that. It's the wide toebox that I look for. Lems and Freet are my go-to everyday brands.
@@millone3393 the toe box from Be Lenka is pretty great! And yeah I'd agree, they definitely seem more fashion forward than anything else. The traction pattern they use on the York and a few of their other boots is so great for hiking though!
Is this resoleable? If you covered that, I missed it. Resoleability is a big deal for me. The more I like a shoe, the more important it is to be able to replace the outsole.
Hard to say. What we’ve learned in the last couple of months is that if you have a good enough cobbler, anything is reasonable. So…. It’s possible. These definitely aren’t built with that as a priority like the Jim Greens are
@@sonsofseverThanks! I think you mentioned being able to resole the Bearfoot Bruins and the Jim Green African Ranger Barefoots, but I was surprised that you didn't cover it with the Be Lenkas. A good reason, at least for me, to choose the first two mentioned. Be well, guys. Always enjoy your reviews!
@@sonsofseverSometimes a cobbler can do it, but won't because it will be too expensive for many and these people don't want to pay him for the work. He knows that he will have to charge you more than what most are willing to pay and that many would rather just buy a new pair.
Ya we don’t take a whole lot of stock in the “sustainability” aspect of these companies. It’s usually just a buzzword that appeases the naturalists, who are widely super interested in more “naturally shaped” footwear (which as you’re pointing out is ironic since most of them aren’t all that environmentally friendly). Which is why, for the most part, we really don’t focus on any of that stuff 😂
#Realfoot and #Belenka have saved my life by preventing my feet and knees from getting injured again. All my life I had worn shoes and boots from Merrell, Salomon, Timberland or Panama Jack for my hikes in the mountains, or simply to walk around the city, or different events such as work meetings, going to dinner or church. Until three years ago I found the Belenka house, and a year ago the Realfoot house, I no longer wore other shoes that were too narrow and had little durability. It is appreciated that there are channels that analyze this type of boots and barefoot shoes. Almost everything on TH-cam is based on trying on narrow shoes and boots from mainstream brands. Thanks guys!!
I'm little more sceptical, generally, about shoes' water proof abilities especially as they age but really appreciate you guys putting them through test in elements.. ...and excellent work guys again, subbed! Keep it up
This is a nice looking boot. I like how they have a wide toes box for wide feet 🦶. That is sad Chris about what happened to your boots man. The other thing is the price of the boots man. $209.00 dollars is a lot of money but then again after Christmas shopping for shoes for my 6 boys it's right there with the shoes price of today shoes so. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this.
This shoe is Plastic-Hater Approved 👍
Upper: Leather (Nubuck)
Lining: Merino wool / Water-repellent membrane
Sole: Rubber (DeepGrip)
Insole (removable): Merino wool, Alu foil, Latex
😂 nice
I appreciate your work, very much.
Thanks for this review! How is the warmth? I feel your pain about hooks….i have had what happened to you with one boot catching the other with just about every pair of hooked boots I’ve ever had. I don’t know how I’ve never fallen when I trip myself! When I can I bend them in as far as possible to avoid the occurrence.
@@sandraheiser2800 they're warm, but my feet don't sweat in them indoors like with some other insulated boots we've tried. If I'm using them inside a lot I might take out the insole and that helps a bit too, but I don't think it's a must
I was wondering if this boot requires maintenance spraying to protect the nubuck. I personally prefer smooth leathers that are easy to wipe off and allow me to use non toxic leather creams like Smiths vs some of the chemically laden nubuck treatments.
This from their website. They have a pretty comprehensive care guide!
"Nubuk, velur (suede) - is a leather grinded on its face or back surface. Use a rubber brush to clean this type of surface and products designed for suede materials. These products come in certain colour
shades or may be colourless and will brighten the colour of your shoes. It is necessary to apply suitable impregnating lotion to this type of leather in order
to increase water resistance. Never use cream for suede materials!"
@sonsofsever Thanks. If I have a choice, I will definitely go for smooth leather. I just think it is easier to maintain. However, there are lots of factors to consider when picking a shoe and some of the nubuck shoes look great.
I'd like a comparison w vivo barefoot sg tracker. I have wore trackers since this fall and they are failed already.
Would you say go up a size because of the wool? Tried their barebarics which according to their size chart is 0,3 slimmer than the York, but same length. If you've tried their barebarics. Im usually a EU47 in Lems. EU47 in the barebarics ran much larger than lems in this size.
Sizing is so tough haha. I'm an EU 42, which is usually a US 9. When I compare my Boulder Boot Grip (size 9) to the York (size 42), the Grip is about a half size shorter. So if you know your Lems size and that fits you perfect, then I might try a size down for Be Lenka/Barebarics. Specifically for the York I don't find the wool lining to feel constricting, it feels the same for me in sizing as the Ranger 2.0 which has a thinner felt lining and which I also got a 42 in.
love your channel
those shoes look like they will fail the durablity test, hopefully they have some other versions that are tougher
We shall see! Sole is holding up fine so far. I’ve been wearing it to work quite a bit
nice review guys. Softstar also has a super wide toebox option-- I'm able to wear my toe correctors comfortabley in a pair of their Switchback boots. (Though their look may skew closer to the clown side of the scale-- I'm ok with that)
Yeah we handled a pair of switchbacks not too long ago, very wide toe boxes, really ugly shoe 😂 I'm sure they're super comfortable though!
How about the Belenka Nevada?
I'm not a fan of waterproof shoes, as the get stinky. And now it's all of a sudden rather hard to find a barefoot boot that doesn't have a waterproof membrane.
I'm also not at fan of warm lining in boots. Less temperature flexible.
The Nevada is without membrane and without warm lining.
@@FabiusPyromanus Personally not as big of a fan of the look of the Nevada, but if you don't care for water resistance or a warm lining than yeah, I think they'd be awesome. Based off our experience with anything we've gotten from Be Lenka or Batebarics I think you'd enjoy them.
Is this still yalls opinion on this boot? I'm looking at buying a pair of boots for winter and this is one I'm thinking about for being a bit wider then Lems.
@@Gravekeeperx what specifically about it are you wondering? The video is almost a year old and we've done a lot since then haha
@sonsofsever True haha, I guess is it still one of your top boot options?
Like I know it had a bit of a catastrophic failure when it tore, but it was one of yalls favorites overall. Good waterproofing, warmth, comfort, width probably, and one of the best when it came to traction which is important to me on ice
@@Gravekeeperx yeah I'd say all that is still valid. Gotta be careful with those speed hooks, but as far as the toe box, ground feel, traction, and warmth go, I still like it a lot! I've used it a few of the colder days for Utah this winter and was glad to have it.
@@sonsofsever Awesome thanks for letting me know!
Yeah I'll wait for them to fix the gusseted tongue and lace hook issues 😂
Love Be Lenka. 4 different pairs.
Nice! Which ones do you have? We've got a few in mind but aren't 100% sure on what else we wanna try from them.
@@sonsofsever i have their " Winter" model boots. The other pairs are shoes\sneakers. Trailwalkers, Whiz and City....something... I do have to say they are geared more towards fashion than durability. I did read some reviews also complaining about color not lasting although I haven't experienced that. It's the wide toebox that I look for. Lems and Freet are my go-to everyday brands.
@@millone3393 the toe box from Be Lenka is pretty great! And yeah I'd agree, they definitely seem more fashion forward than anything else. The traction pattern they use on the York and a few of their other boots is so great for hiking though!
Is this resoleable? If you covered that, I missed it. Resoleability is a big deal for me. The more I like a shoe, the more important it is to be able to replace the outsole.
Hard to say. What we’ve learned in the last couple of months is that if you have a good enough cobbler, anything is reasonable. So…. It’s possible. These definitely aren’t built with that as a priority like the Jim Greens are
@@sonsofseverThanks! I think you mentioned being able to resole the Bearfoot Bruins and the Jim Green African Ranger Barefoots, but I was surprised that you didn't cover it with the Be Lenkas. A good reason, at least for me, to choose the first two mentioned. Be well, guys. Always enjoy your reviews!
@@sonsofseverSometimes a cobbler can do it, but won't because it will be too expensive for many and these people don't want to pay him for the work. He knows that he will have to charge you more than what most are willing to pay and that many would rather just buy a new pair.
Lace hooks are a dangerous option. How many folks fell w them.
The price puts it at a disadvantage
Agreed
These barefoot companies make no sense. 'Plastic materials, non resoleable throw away. How is that sustainable?
Ya we don’t take a whole lot of stock in the “sustainability” aspect of these companies. It’s usually just a buzzword that appeases the naturalists, who are widely super interested in more “naturally shaped” footwear (which as you’re pointing out is ironic since most of them aren’t all that environmentally friendly). Which is why, for the most part, we really don’t focus on any of that stuff 😂
Adidas, Nike or Merrell are increasingly manufacturing their shoes with a lot of plastic materials, what nonsense.
@@sonsofsever More leather!