Thanks for the comparison. There's definitely a place for some better sandals in my life, but I'd never wear them in the dirt. I don't know how people can do it. The smallest amount of dirt between my foot and the sandal bugs the shit out of me, and yet, it's so easy to scoop up a bunch in one step completely fill the sandal with dirt. (I'm perfectly good with going barefoot in the dirt, though.)
Your feet are very clean dude. I love all of the sandals, and will try all of them to see which are more comfortable for me. Love the video dude. Great,outstanding video.Thanks for uploading this video.
Good summary, even though I am a recent adopter and highly untypical of the target user. In my prime I was a long distance hill walker, and the lightest, most supportive ankle boot was my choice. Now I am 75, and living near a long beach. I did walk barefoot for a while, but often found the sharp shells, coarse sand and pebbles took their toll, not to mention the odd spider fish buried in the sand offering a three pronged dry painful experience. My spec was a shoe that was lightweight, comfortable, and could cope with sand and sea water, as well as trailwalking
I start with Salomon Speed cross - good protection, good soles but straps and chafing didn't suit my narrow feet Next Teva Hurracane 2, practical but a bit heavy, and again high strap beneath my ankle was uncomfortable in water when they needed to be really tight or slip off, Eventually research led me to Xero Z-Trail Best só far, lightest, comfortable once you have spent some time adjusting straps and amazing grippy soles, Only mini gripes, in that the straps are too long for my narrow feet and not practical to shorten. The velcro heel straps overlap too much, leaving only a a small length fastened which easily comes undone. When wet it is hard to unfasten by the buckle above the instep, which is recommended, and have to use the velcro which will quickly wear and lose grip, And then I found this YT, Some great ideas, but alas I cannot tolerate a strap between my toes, so apart from the Z Trail do you know of anything that might be ideal,
I recently purchased Earth Runners. The end of the strap goes toward the front of my foot rather than facing the back like yours - they just look so kiddy wampus. This is how they came. Plus the copper piece on the bottom sticks out so it would scrape any floor. They cost $83 with shipping. I wouldn't recommend these for that reason.
I had a similar experience with the lacing in one of the toes where it was all crumpled up and really like... felt like I was having a stiff hard thing slam into a nerve bundle every stride. I emailed Earthrunners and they told me that would break in. It really never did. So I gave Luna's wing lacing system a try next. I absolutely hated it because it gave me awful blisters and had to be run really really lose as a result. Shamma's elite lacing system has to my experience been the absolute best, and the soles are fine. They're not as good as Earthrunners' soles, but there's absolutely nothing *wrong* with them, which in my minimalist sandal journey has been a big problem. If any one small thing is straight up wrong with a sandal, there's so little there that it becomes the absolute focal point of the sandal
I've got a pair of Earth Runners and I like them, but you really need to get the straps correct. The actual fit was good but it took me a while to realize how far back my feet were, because I didn't realize I had the heel strap far too loose. Once I made it a bit more snug, the feeling of wearing them improved a lot. That said, I recently bought some Shamma Sandals because they seem to offer the benefits of the Earth Runner, but with a better strap system.
I just started grounding but i have a lot to learn. i have earth runners and love them, but all those others look great too. I did however want the grounding which is shown to reduce inflammation of entire body. people who ground during sleep report much deeper sleep but i can't say i feel that as much. but i do want to do what i can to be one with mother gaia. peace to you. thank you for a wonderful vid which i am sharing to my barefoot friends.
Hey man ! Thanks for the video. After watching it it confirmed to me that I could trust and buy a pair of luna's to run and hike. Thanks for everything, was a great video !
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great content! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!
Been rocking my Bedrock Cairn 3D Pros for a couple of years now. I’m starting to wonder if I will ever need to use the re-soul program; they are so durable. Plus, if they feel stiff when you first buy them, they break in beautifully.
Wow you have a collection! Which do you think are the best for the money if we only talk about last--which ones will last the longest for the buck for every-day use and regular walking? Thanks, Matt
Were your toes always spaced apart like they are now or was that a result of being barefoot/barefoot sandals? I’ve been going barefoot a lot for the last 4 years and have finally started to notice a bit of spreading.
Ha, it is hard! I still switch out the models I wear... without a clear 'favorite'. All different styles for different things. Tried to show them objectively :)
Hey, how do these sandals handle being wet? Do they retain water and/or get weird when wet? Do they dry fast and without issues? If I’m wearing sandals, I usually feel much more comfortable with my feet getting wet, because they’re breathable and should dry quickly, but I’ve found that this is actually not the case most times. Nobody seems to talk about such a range of sandals, and I’m sure you’ve experienced these getting wet at some point. I would just like to hear your thoughts on these in that regard.
The only one that might take a bit to dry would be the Earth Runners (due to the canvas footbed). Otherwise, they all dry pretty fast/ don't retain water.
I’ve owned Bedrocks, Unshoes, Shamma sandals, and Xero Shoes. The bedrocks were too heavy for me, the Unshoes didn’t feel secure but I have a very thin long foot. I really like the Shamma sandals (owned 2 pairs) but the tread wore off too fast and I currently have the Xero sandals in 2 styles (my favorites). I also own 3 other styles of Xero Shoes.
Copper folklore: what my elders from Latin America used to share that wearing copper for healing purposes, and for grounding. But I can not verify. Worth researching history of indigenous medicine.
Looking for a super-minimal sandal to wear around the house / pool.. Xero Z-Trail / DIY seems like the best choice, but it's not perfect, as it's not slip-on (it has a heel strap) Ideally, I would like an open-toe , slip-on style, where the single support is horizontal across the foot.. next best, would be a slip-on flip-flop style with the single support between the toes. Do you know of anything like that is available?
Too bad you omitted Matt Paisley's custom made sandals. Absolutely awesome. Made for your foot, from a graph drawing, which he keeps on file. They are designed for only your foot. Not sold in stores. Ordered from him direct.
Luna’s Size fitting question here. If I wear Size 6 has 1 cm left in the back but they fit just right in the front. One size smaller 5.5 size is 7mm less but 4 mm less in the front which I don’t need to reduce. So if I keep size 6 are there any inconvenience of having 1cm left in the back while using them? The sole is 11mm. Any light will be more than appreciated.
Hey man! Great video, Which sandals would you reccomend for allround use? I want to wear them as a daily shoe, go jogging streets with them, and do the ocasional mountain hike! Doubting between luna and bedrock but wouldnt know which model suits these needs best!
Weird question.. but I love Tevas just always with socks cause tops of my feet are pretty sensitive. What Brand/Sandal is gonna have the most comfortable straps overall. Like purely strap comfort nothing else.. what pair you picking?
Thanks, great vid! I have a QQ: I have narrow feet and have been recommended the Bedrock Cairns (I had the Z-Trails from Xero and they were actually dangerous for my feet being very wide). But - do you exp any lateral movement in the heel with the Cairns?
Hey dude! A little late to the party but I figured I could answer you question as I have narrowish feet and have both the xeros and the cairns. The cairns are the best minimalist sandal I've ever worn for stability/foot security to the footbed, with all three security straps being adjustable (heel, outside top of foot, inside top of foot), and the footbed-to-foot grip is better. I never feel like I'm going to slide out the side or even out the front when I'm hiking downhill in warm weather like I would with the xeros.
Your feet are unbelievable nice. I love the shape of your nails and the way your toes spread out. Every one of those sandals made your feet look perfect. We could use a video that shows how these shoes affect the soles of your feet.
Hello Chris this was a very very awesome video you did thank you so much for this video. There's two sandals that am looking at. I love how you demonstrate each sandal on your foot because this help me a little bit. My question is I see you have a wide foot don't feel bad man I have a very very wide foot 4 EEEE WITH fat wide toe. I'm wondering how wide is your foot cuz I'm looking at the Bedrock sandals and the Shamma sandals. I see how they fit your foot did you order those wide. On the Bedrock sandals I saw a little footprint on the foot bed. I was wondering how long it took for that to appear. I'm just wondering because I bought a pair of Reef flip flops that can fit me but in 2 months the footbed was worn out and I had a nice wide footprint on the foot bed but the souls was still new. The Shamma sandals the same question did you have to order those wide and the footbed look shiny and slick is that's just the way it looks and the foot bed is okay. Was wonder which sandal would you recommend for somebody who has a very wide foot. Having very wide feet very hard to find sandal. I've always been a flip-flop guy cuz that's the only thing I could find to fit my wide feet. Like the xero sandal to but I don't think they will work because of my toes being wide and fat. If my toes was the size of yours I think it would work. Your video help me narrow this down some. I'm sorry this was so long but I was wondering if you can really help me. I will give this video a thumbs up and I like. I wish could give a hundred thumbs up cuz it's the best one I ran across. Thank you Chris you have a nice day and be safe of covid 19.
Hey Mack, My feet are about 4 inches wide. Actually been told many times they are narrow. Lol. However, I think Xero Shoes has the widest footbed. Maybe ask about returns before orderings just in case though ;) Good luck!
Greenbelly how you doing man. Wow you actually have been told your feet are narrow. Wow I thought they were wide. Man you are lucky it's not fun having a wide foot well at least like mines. I will go to their website and check them out. It's embarrassing sometime trying to put my flip-flops on because my feet are wider than the straps. It's got my friends , co-workers and boss calling me ( wide foot Bandit ) because how wide it is. Sometimes I just get frustrated and just go barefooted👣. I'm real lucky that my job at least let me wear flip-flops to work. they have seen and understand my situation. There's not a lot of shoe options out there for me and the ones I do fine they crush and hurt my toes. My boss even tried to help me find a pair of shoes and could not believe how wide my feet were and just told me just stick with some sandals so that's why I'm looking at these two pairs. I appreciate your help and your reply. thank you I'm going need all the luck in the world.
Greenbelly I just want to say thank you for all your help. I finally got me some Bedrock sandals and man I am loving it. I have not took them off my feet since I got them. I do everything in them. It's so nice to put on a pair of sandals on and not have to fight to put them on my very very wide feet with fat wide toe like I do with flip flops. I wore flip flops for 30 years and I'm planning on wearing bedrocks for 30 years. Your video helped me so much to narrow it down and you demonstrating it help Me out. It feels so good to join the Bedrock sandal family. Thank you so much sir and let's Rock are Bedrock sandals.
Chacos are a zero drop sandal, the bottom of the heel cup is the same height as under the toe. They're heavy and supportive, not a minimalist shoe, but they don't have any drop to them.
Interesting. I just read that as well from Chaco employees via the ultrarunner podcast. They certainly feel elevated. Maybe it is the 'supportive' contoured footbed - versus a flat one that is commonly associated with zero drop.
@@Greenbelly I have a couple pair of the Xero Hurache kit sandals I use for running, and Chacos I wear around afterwords. I've been minimalist running for about two months, 4-5 days a week, and between 4 and 7 miles or so, at a time. I wear my Chacos around afterwords and for me, I like the support after running in the 4mm thick Hurache. And for what they're designed for, staying on your feet in rough water, the Chacos are phenomenal. I did try running in them, and no thanks. They make a great camp shoe and river crosser though.
Hi, I just bought the Xero shoes cloud sandals. I tried two sizes, and for both I feel like the sole is too narrow at the toe. Of the shoes you've tried, were any of them wider than the cloud?
I’m looking for a minimalist slip on sandal. I’m not looking to hike or run or even leave my property, but it seems every company that produces minimalist sandals assumes you want to hike in them. I have a pair of thong reefs, but the provide too much heel lift and arch support then I’ve become accustomed to since I’ve started wearing minimalist shoes. Any suggestions?
Interesting. I've never thought about that. It seems like there is such an overlap with the active hiking/ outdoor market and the minimalist sandals market. Sorry, nothing comes to mind :( Could not find anything for 'minimalist sandal flip flop'.
It's not. Check out Clint Ober (docs and books). Grounding is legit although the copper plug probably doesn't give you as much negative charge as barefoot or lying on the ground. Personally I run with a full leather sole.
@@azteacher26 nah, grounding is something to be concerned with if you are an electrician or maybe if you are in a lightning storm on top of a mountain and not wanting it. In the context of magic boots being described, it's not a thing that matters, or has any effects.
Thanks for comparing so many in so little time. All other vids have like 10 minutes for each sandal lol
Haha, thanks. Try to keep it succinct.
I'm currently reading 'Born to run' and this was definitely the content I was looking for. Thank you :)
Right on! Glad to hear Jakob.
Thanks for the comparison. There's definitely a place for some better sandals in my life, but I'd never wear them in the dirt. I don't know how people can do it. The smallest amount of dirt between my foot and the sandal bugs the shit out of me, and yet, it's so easy to scoop up a bunch in one step completely fill the sandal with dirt. (I'm perfectly good with going barefoot in the dirt, though.)
Your feet are very clean dude. I love all of the sandals, and will try all of them to see which are more comfortable for me. Love the video dude. Great,outstanding video.Thanks for uploading this video.
Good summary, even though I am a recent adopter and highly untypical of the target user. In my prime I was a long distance hill walker, and the lightest, most supportive ankle boot was my choice. Now I am 75, and living near a long beach. I did walk barefoot for a while, but often found the sharp shells, coarse sand and pebbles took their toll, not to mention the odd spider fish buried in the sand offering a three pronged dry painful experience. My spec was a shoe that was lightweight, comfortable, and could cope with sand and sea water, as well as trailwalking
I start with Salomon Speed cross - good protection, good soles but straps and chafing didn't suit my narrow feet Next Teva Hurracane 2, practical but a bit heavy, and again high strap beneath my ankle was uncomfortable in water when they needed to be really tight or slip off, Eventually research led me to Xero Z-Trail
Best só far, lightest, comfortable once you have spent some time adjusting straps and amazing grippy soles, Only mini gripes, in that the straps are too long for my narrow feet and not practical to shorten. The velcro heel straps overlap too much, leaving only a a small length fastened which easily comes undone. When wet it is hard to unfasten by the buckle above the instep, which is recommended, and have
to use the velcro which will quickly wear and lose grip, And then I found this YT, Some great ideas, but alas I cannot
tolerate a strap between my toes, so apart from the Z Trail do you know of anything that might be ideal,
I recently purchased Earth Runners. The end of the strap goes toward the front of my foot rather than facing the back like yours - they just look so kiddy wampus. This is how they came. Plus the copper piece on the bottom sticks out so it would scrape any floor. They cost $83 with shipping. I wouldn't recommend these for that reason.
I had a similar experience with the lacing in one of the toes where it was all crumpled up and really like... felt like I was having a stiff hard thing slam into a nerve bundle every stride. I emailed Earthrunners and they told me that would break in. It really never did. So I gave Luna's wing lacing system a try next. I absolutely hated it because it gave me awful blisters and had to be run really really lose as a result. Shamma's elite lacing system has to my experience been the absolute best, and the soles are fine. They're not as good as Earthrunners' soles, but there's absolutely nothing *wrong* with them, which in my minimalist sandal journey has been a big problem. If any one small thing is straight up wrong with a sandal, there's so little there that it becomes the absolute focal point of the sandal
Hubby bought me lunas sandals they are greatttttt omg I wear them every single day I love it!
I've got a pair of Earth Runners and I like them, but you really need to get the straps correct. The actual fit was good but it took me a while to realize how far back my feet were, because I didn't realize I had the heel strap far too loose. Once I made it a bit more snug, the feeling of wearing them improved a lot. That said, I recently bought some Shamma Sandals because they seem to offer the benefits of the Earth Runner, but with a better strap system.
I gotta get pair of those Xero Z tails, those look pretty cool and lightweight 💯💯💯
I just started grounding but i have a lot to learn. i have earth runners and love them, but all those others look great too. I did however want the grounding which is shown to reduce inflammation of entire body. people who ground during sleep report much deeper sleep but i can't say i feel that as much. but i do want to do what i can to be one with mother gaia. peace to you. thank you for a wonderful vid which i am sharing to my barefoot friends.
Thanks so much and all the best with the grounding.
I'm big on grounding as well. Luna makes an all leather sole called the roots that I hike, run, ground in.
Hey man ! Thanks for the video. After watching it it confirmed to me that I could trust and buy a pair of luna's to run and hike. Thanks for everything, was a great video !
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great content! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!
Been rocking my Bedrock Cairn 3D Pros for a couple of years now. I’m starting to wonder if I will ever need to use the re-soul program; they are so durable. Plus, if they feel stiff when you first buy them, they break in beautifully.
Wow you have a collection! Which do you think are the best for the money if we only talk about last--which ones will last the longest for the buck for every-day use and regular walking?
Thanks,
Matt
When I travel to Asia next Thailand and Vietnam, I will wear them. I live in Rome, can’t really wear them in cold weather.
Love my Luna's great review
Hands up for Luna 🙌 Thanks.
Were your toes always spaced apart like they are now or was that a result of being barefoot/barefoot sandals? I’ve been going barefoot a lot for the last 4 years and have finally started to notice a bit of spreading.
@Greenbelly: If you could only choose one: Bedrock Cairn or Shamma Mountain Goats?
Hey Thanks great video insight
Thanks! But you seemed to just recommend them all (except the Chacos!), without really giving much guidance for which/how to choose?
Ha, it is hard! I still switch out the models I wear... without a clear 'favorite'. All different styles for different things. Tried to show them objectively :)
Hey, how do these sandals handle being wet? Do they retain water and/or get weird when wet? Do they dry fast and without issues? If I’m wearing sandals, I usually feel much more comfortable with my feet getting wet, because they’re breathable and should dry quickly, but I’ve found that this is actually not the case most times. Nobody seems to talk about such a range of sandals, and I’m sure you’ve experienced these getting wet at some point. I would just like to hear your thoughts on these in that regard.
The only one that might take a bit to dry would be the Earth Runners (due to the canvas footbed). Otherwise, they all dry pretty fast/ don't retain water.
I’ve owned Bedrocks, Unshoes, Shamma sandals, and Xero Shoes. The bedrocks were too heavy for me, the Unshoes didn’t feel secure but I have a very thin long foot. I really like the Shamma sandals (owned 2 pairs) but the tread wore off too fast and I currently have the Xero sandals in 2 styles (my favorites). I also own 3 other styles of Xero Shoes.
The Bredrock Cairn Pro (whichever has the grey footbed) have amazing grip in the water. That includes walking on rocks.
Copper folklore: what my elders from Latin America used to share that wearing copper for healing purposes, and for grounding. But I can not verify. Worth researching history of indigenous medicine.
Awesome content! Thanks for the review of all these compared to each other, hard to find
Thanks Luke!
Looking for a super-minimal sandal to wear around the house / pool.. Xero Z-Trail / DIY seems like the best choice, but it's not perfect, as it's not slip-on (it has a heel strap)
Ideally, I would like an open-toe , slip-on style, where the single support is horizontal across the foot.. next best, would be a slip-on flip-flop style with the single support between the toes.
Do you know of anything like that is available?
I don't. Sounds like a flip-flop/ minimalist sandal hybrid. Maybe diy with one of the xero shoes kits?
Too bad you omitted Matt Paisley's custom made sandals. Absolutely awesome. Made for your foot, from a graph drawing, which he keeps on file. They are designed for only your foot. Not sold in stores. Ordered from him direct.
Luna’s Size fitting question here. If I wear Size 6 has 1 cm left in the back but they fit just right in the front. One size smaller 5.5 size is 7mm less but 4 mm less in the front which I don’t need to reduce. So if I keep size 6 are there any inconvenience of having 1cm left in the back while using them? The sole is 11mm. Any light will be more than appreciated.
Hey man! Great video, Which sandals would you reccomend for allround use? I want to wear them as a daily shoe, go jogging streets with them, and do the ocasional mountain hike! Doubting between luna and bedrock but wouldnt know which model suits these needs best!
Weird question.. but I love Tevas just always with socks cause tops of my feet are pretty sensitive. What Brand/Sandal is gonna have the most comfortable straps overall. Like purely strap comfort nothing else.. what pair you picking?
Hmm. I'd prolly go Luna or Shamma. Pretty buttery. Not Earth Runners. Xero and Bedrock are neutral.
Whoever thought that a copper "grounding" post in a sandal would be a good idea should definitely be watched as a potential cult leader.
I live in my Bedrocks.
Thanks, great vid! I have a QQ: I have narrow feet and have been recommended the Bedrock Cairns (I had the Z-Trails from Xero and they were actually dangerous for my feet being very wide). But - do you exp any lateral movement in the heel with the Cairns?
Hey dude! A little late to the party but I figured I could answer you question as I have narrowish feet and have both the xeros and the cairns. The cairns are the best minimalist sandal I've ever worn for stability/foot security to the footbed, with all three security straps being adjustable (heel, outside top of foot, inside top of foot), and the footbed-to-foot grip is better. I never feel like I'm going to slide out the side or even out the front when I'm hiking downhill in warm weather like I would with the xeros.
Have you tried the mazatli footwear sandals?
Which sandal has the firmest, least squishy sole? I'm looking for a sandal with a pretty hard outsole and preferably leather footbed. Thanks!
Luna and Bedrock have the firmest imo
have you tried Toetom yet?
Your feet are unbelievable nice. I love the shape of your nails and the way your toes spread out. Every one of those sandals made your feet look perfect. We could use a video that shows how these shoes affect the soles of your feet.
Lol. Why thank you.
Hello Chris this was a very very awesome video you did thank you so much for this video. There's two sandals that am looking at. I love how you demonstrate each sandal on your foot because this help me a little bit. My question is I see you have a wide foot don't feel bad man I have a very very wide foot 4 EEEE WITH fat wide toe. I'm wondering how wide is your foot cuz I'm looking at the Bedrock sandals and the Shamma sandals. I see how they fit your foot did you order those wide. On the Bedrock sandals I saw a little footprint on the foot bed. I was wondering how long it took for that to appear. I'm just wondering because I bought a pair of Reef flip flops that can fit me but in 2 months the footbed was worn out and I had a nice wide footprint on the foot bed but the souls was still new. The Shamma sandals the same question did you have to order those wide and the footbed look shiny and slick is that's just the way it looks and the foot bed is okay. Was wonder which sandal would you recommend for somebody who has a very wide foot. Having very wide feet very hard to find sandal. I've always been a flip-flop guy cuz that's the only thing I could find to fit my wide feet. Like the xero sandal to but I don't think they will work because of my toes being wide and fat. If my toes was the size of yours I think it would work. Your video help me narrow this down some. I'm sorry this was so long but I was wondering if you can really help me. I will give this video a thumbs up and I like. I wish could give a hundred thumbs up cuz it's the best one I ran across. Thank you Chris you have a nice day and be safe of covid 19.
Hey Mack, My feet are about 4 inches wide. Actually been told many times they are narrow. Lol.
However, I think Xero Shoes has the widest footbed. Maybe ask about returns before orderings just in case though ;) Good luck!
Greenbelly how you doing man. Wow you actually have been told your feet are narrow. Wow I thought they were wide. Man you are lucky it's not fun having a wide foot well at least like mines. I will go to their website and check them out. It's embarrassing sometime trying to put my flip-flops on because my feet are wider than the straps. It's got my friends , co-workers and boss calling me ( wide foot Bandit ) because how wide it is. Sometimes I just get frustrated and just go barefooted👣. I'm real lucky that my job at least let me wear flip-flops to work. they have seen and understand my situation. There's not a lot of shoe options out there for me and the ones I do fine they crush and hurt my toes. My boss even tried to help me find a pair of shoes and could not believe how wide my feet were and just told me just stick with some sandals so that's why I'm looking at these two pairs. I appreciate your help and your reply. thank you I'm going need all the luck in the world.
Greenbelly I just want to say thank you for all your help. I finally got me some Bedrock sandals and man I am loving it. I have not took them off my feet since I got them. I do everything in them. It's so nice to put on a pair of sandals on and not have to fight to put them on my very very wide feet with fat wide toe like I do with flip flops. I wore flip flops for 30 years and I'm planning on wearing bedrocks for 30 years. Your video helped me so much to narrow it down and you demonstrating it help Me out. It feels so good to join the Bedrock sandal family. Thank you so much sir and let's Rock are Bedrock sandals.
Chacos are a zero drop sandal, the bottom of the heel cup is the same height as under the toe.
They're heavy and supportive, not a minimalist shoe, but they don't have any drop to them.
Interesting. I just read that as well from Chaco employees via the ultrarunner podcast. They certainly feel elevated. Maybe it is the 'supportive' contoured footbed - versus a flat one that is commonly associated with zero drop.
@@Greenbelly I have a couple pair of the Xero Hurache kit sandals I use for running, and Chacos I wear around afterwords.
I've been minimalist running for about two months, 4-5 days a week, and between 4 and 7 miles or so, at a time. I wear my Chacos around afterwords and for me, I like the support after running in the 4mm thick Hurache.
And for what they're designed for, staying on your feet in rough water, the Chacos are phenomenal. I did try running in them, and no thanks. They make a great camp shoe and river crosser though.
Hi, I just bought the Xero shoes cloud sandals. I tried two sizes, and for both I feel like the sole is too narrow at the toe. Of the shoes you've tried, were any of them wider than the cloud?
Hey Narise, unfortunately, they all seem to have fairly similar width. Wish I had a solution for you! :/
I've asked zero many times too make a wider show or sandel. They dont care.
I’m looking for a minimalist slip on sandal. I’m not looking to hike or run or even leave my property, but it seems every company that produces minimalist sandals assumes you want to hike in them. I have a pair of thong reefs, but the provide too much heel lift and arch support then I’ve become accustomed to since I’ve started wearing minimalist shoes. Any suggestions?
Interesting. I've never thought about that. It seems like there is such an overlap with the active hiking/ outdoor market and the minimalist sandals market. Sorry, nothing comes to mind :( Could not find anything for 'minimalist sandal flip flop'.
Very nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
What kind of floor are you standing on?
A woven rug. You dig?
What’s it made of? How big is it? Do you have a photo of it on Instagram?
if you had to pick one for life which sandal would it be?
Honestly, don't know. As you can probably tell, I've gone through phases with all of them. Sorry to not nail down one.
Thats fair 👌 they all rock!
💜
I can make you some from tires for way less lol
You have very fallen arches
Flat footers. The good, the bad and the ugly.
Thise unshoes look funny
Copper plug to the Earth!? LOL That's some woo, woo BS right there.
It's not. Check out Clint Ober (docs and books). Grounding is legit although the copper plug probably doesn't give you as much negative charge as barefoot or lying on the ground. Personally I run with a full leather sole.
@@azteacher26 nah, grounding is something to be concerned with if you are an electrician or maybe if you are in a lightning storm on top of a mountain and not wanting it.
In the context of magic boots being described, it's not a thing that matters, or has any effects.
your toes are so spaced out. really shows that you dont wear shoes. nice nice
what is the best purchase for someone trying to get into minimalist sandals off amazon? in your opinion?
guess im going luna cuz no shama on amazon
Sorry, not familiar with all brands on Amazon. Looks like Xero and Luna are on there though.
Ew. No thanks. I’ll stick to my rainbows!
I love Rainbows for casual wear and the beach but they are no good for running and hiking
Nice feet