Hunt for the perfect casual sneaker pt. 2

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Hunt for the perfect casual sneaker pt. 2 - Lems Kourt grip

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:52 What I’m Looking For
2:49 What Is This Shoe?
3:00 Positioning
3:17 Leather
4:29 Inside
5:05 Midsole
5:54 Outsole
7:16 Cut In Half
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10:10 Westons Ranking
10:27 Outro
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@user-vm3dd4yd2l 5 ай бұрын

Yo can you cut the LeBron witness sevens in half please?

@elsobnumberone3306 5 ай бұрын

Yo I actually bought a pair of these. You have always had such high praises for Lems, so I decided "The next pair of shoes I get, I'm trying them." And I have to say, they live up to the hype. They're the perfect all around shoe for me. I can wear them to work and walk around on concrete and pavement all day eith absolutely no foot pain. They breathe so my feet don't sweat. The toe box accommodates my feet perfectly (no toe squeeze!). And the fit and finish is perfect. I've never inspected a shoe out of the box and not found imperfections with them. Thanks so much for the recommendation and all of the free education on shoes. I've learned so much from your channel.

@Natan9000 22 күн бұрын

Absolutely fully agree with your review. I have the same wishes.

@vickiignaszak5041 5 ай бұрын

I've never tried barefoot shoes but with my hypermobility I really need support in a shoe. Personally I find a birkenstock hard to beat. The birkenstock bend is like the oswegos you cut in half awhile ago, except with laces. I have 3 pairs and it's pretty much the only thing I wear now.

@michelleborchardt199 5 ай бұрын

I bought a pair of women’s in white, which are WAY comfortable! They may not be sleek, but look less like “work shoes” in the white color way. I wear them on the daily when I walk/hike with my dog and they’ve held up reasonably (the tread is wearing after 6 months on the bottom, but average for most shoes for the terrain and length of walks).

@AndyS52 5 ай бұрын

i love lems but they gotta stop putting the logo so big

@cmans777 5 ай бұрын

Just cut it off with one of those de-seamer thingys.

@tianamarie989 5 ай бұрын

@@cmans777 *seam ripper

@cmans777 5 ай бұрын

@@aruleki unless you don't like it. Subjective.

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW 5 ай бұрын

Logo big? Have you seen nike's obnoxiously large logo on every shoe?

@MistyDusker 5 ай бұрын

That's how I feel about most New Balance shoes. The large logo is a bit much for me.

@Shintikibob 5 ай бұрын

Sick transitions dude! I appreciate it ❤

@fredseekingbibleturth 5 ай бұрын

I had forgotten that you tried splay. I got a pair of splay, and I have to say they are supper comfortable. Although when I first put them on they were a bit narrow in the waist of the shoe. Thankfully though the middle stretched out quickly and became the most comfortable shoes I have ever warn.

@TimothySOgreat 5 ай бұрын

I have about 10 pairs of lems. However, my go to casual shoe that they have is their chillums. They are fabric and not leather so I wouldn't say they are as durable. but they are super comfortable and come in several different colors.

@j1000a 3 ай бұрын

Yeah the Chillums seem like they would be a better fit for what he's looking for. He's right: the Kourts are nice but they do look a bit like work shoes.

@keithcampbell5914 5 ай бұрын

For a casual sneaker I really love what feiyue does. They’re 20-40 bucks, regularly on sale, have absolutely no frills, and I get compliments whenever I wear them. And when I’ve beaten them past “outside” wear they become my house shoes.

@bbllrstv13 5 ай бұрын

My favorite casual barefoot shoe is definitely the Icarus Ascent gen 2! You should try them out, I think they fit what you're looking for to a T!

@TheOnlyLightbringer 3 ай бұрын

I got lost in your channel's video collection. Where can I find parts 1 and other parts of this series, if there are any?

@patrickjclarke 5 ай бұрын

Also, in 2nd place for me after the Nike Flex is the Flux ADAPT HIGH TOP TRAINER - GRAPHENE. Looks great, interesting hex-based cushion and super light weight.

@KR-bn4bg 5 ай бұрын

Ive got the lems chillum in grey suede and i love em for casual wear. The black leather looks too "unuform-y"

@jamesheaney5150 5 ай бұрын

I was skeptical about zero drop/barefoot shoes for a long time. You actually convinced me to try one, and I haven't looked back . I have 3 pairs of Lem's: The Boulder boot, Primal Zen, and Nine2Five. They're great, especially since I'm too old to worry if they look clownish. The only situations they don't cover are the muddy hike and rocky shoreline. I'll take a look at the Barefoot Rangers.

@WhistleLad 5 ай бұрын

Boulder Summit or the Outlander are my favorite Lems shoes for the outdoors

@aruleki 5 ай бұрын

Definitely try the trailheads

@WhistleLad 5 ай бұрын

@@aruleki I have some. Not bad, but too stiff and narrow. I prefer the Primal Pursuits, but I prefer the Outlanders over them both.

@aruleki 5 ай бұрын

@@WhistleLad yes putsuit is great! Outlander is great for its waterproof but i dont find it very responding for adventure movements. Maybe i need a tighter size fit.

@carltuckerson7718 5 ай бұрын

Funny, I literally just ordered these. I think they get here tomorrow. Needed a pair of black shoes.

@martinveldsman 2 ай бұрын

Great video dude 👏 I got a pair of these in black and white out colorways, as the canvas Lems Chillum was the best all around shoe for me I’ve found. Totally echo some of your sentiments, esp the painted leather, and aesthetic for the all black colorway. Just ordered the new Chillum Grip brown leather, and I am thinking it is going to be the ideal all around shoe for my search. Pricey though. But the canvas Chillums lasted me a year of nearly exclusive use while traveling full time. Great shoes

@jeepdog 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the 1st review I got a pair for work they are great.

@winc06 5 ай бұрын

I bought a pair of these about 3 months ago and they are so comfortable. However I recently scuffed the toe and it peeled off thin piece of rubbery feeling skin about the size of a nickel instead of just scratching it which made me think it was not really leather. Kind of reassured by your show, but I have never seen leather do that.

@onefake 5 ай бұрын

So excited to see what you discover in this series. I've been looking for years for that perfect shoe, pretty much in line with your requirements. My compromise so far has been the minimal drop. I've found plenty of shoes that are wide, comfortable, flexible and stylish, but they all have running style shoe drop. Not sure why it's so hard for companies to make shoes that look cool with near zero drop.

@abraham5233 5 ай бұрын

Sweet , looking forward to seeing this series 🎉

@patrickjclarke 5 ай бұрын

love this series, as I too am on a quest! The closest I've found is the Nike Flex Experience Run 12 in wide. Flex isn't zero drop, but it's just enough, IMO. The toe box is perfect, it looks good black on black, has great ground feel, and is super comfy. it's a shame Nike doesn't do more Flex products.

@user-zg4ir8ug3s 4 ай бұрын

They look better in white.

@hank9th 5 ай бұрын

I'm very interested in the Groundies Universe.

@kitcraft9516 2 ай бұрын

My issue with Lems is that bit of swell they have at the arch. It looks tiny but the foam in these collapse at the heel and the ball of your foot which exaggerates that swell. So, after a few weeks of wear, they start touching my arches and that is just something I don't like. Lems is such a close to perfect shoe for me but just misses the mark. Still the closest thing I have found to perfect yet.

@3clubforever 5 ай бұрын

The Italian leather olukai panepo’o might be good competitor for this shoe.

@IThinkNowListenUp 3 ай бұрын

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@vtxgenie1 5 ай бұрын

Over $50 for a cheap Chinese shoe is very hard to get past considering that's the modern price of converse (at least on regular normal sales). I hate walking any distance in converse, but for the purpose of cheap, slip out of more expensive quality footwear, but still walk around a bit shoes, they're good enough so it has to be around that price. Also because around ~$150 is what I pay for dedicated workout or trail running shoes, work shoes with cushion and support, or US made military boots from a couple brands.

@spacetoast7783 5 ай бұрын

Converse is terrible for comfort. it's not a valid alternative.

@lt3880 5 ай бұрын

50 dollars for a shoe that feels like shit outside of squat rack. yeah man real value for money

@huntards 5 ай бұрын

green Jim Greens

@NathanBake 5 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't try the Mesa. It's designed with their narrowest fit and has a sock like design for comfort.

@user-dibribhsvj36d 5 ай бұрын

He dont review them unless he get sponsored...

@NathanBake 5 ай бұрын

@@user-dibribhsvj36d same brand.

@None2Lose 5 ай бұрын

I like them, but do you think they will hold up to 9+ miles per day? I'm a postal worker and this fits the requirements of black leather uppers and slip resistant. At $145, though, will they last? 🤷‍♂️

@vtxgenie1 5 ай бұрын

I would look at Hoka's, which are extremely popular with nurses and others constantly on their feet, or brooks walking shoes. Both are very supportive with lots of cushion and will get you through your work days easily.

@GeorgesMackoul 5 ай бұрын

Check out the black jim green barefoot African rangers

@herkulays8380 5 ай бұрын

If your looking for a black slip resistant sneaker there one I personalty recommend called the MX608V5 Slip Resistant from new balance. there very light and also comfortable and durable enough to wear for multiple hours a day. they also come in multiple widths and fit my barefoot foot!

@None2Lose 5 ай бұрын

@@herkulays8380 I've tried those but the sole didn't last long at all.

@None2Lose 5 ай бұрын

@@vtxgenie1 I'm definitely looking for some Hoka's. A few carriers wear them.

@zetachaox 5 ай бұрын

I tried these on, they do look a bit wider in person. I think some paneling like in the boulder boot would've slimmed them visually. Unfortunately they felt tight around the base of the laces so I had to send them back.

@robertgarvey5744 5 ай бұрын

Birkenstock has a shoe that looks so similar to this, but the insole seems to be of much higher quality. They’re sooo comfortable

@MrCzamczak 5 ай бұрын

While I was looking for Lems Boulder Boots, which was hard to come by being from central-eastern europe, I came across Camper Chasis High as an available alternative. I'm pretty pleased with my purchase and I think those might be pretty close to ticking all of yours boxes. Woul'd love to hear what you have to say about those!

@baconberries8097 Ай бұрын

If only they made the Boulder grip in black, I'd buy those over these in a heartbeat. But, I'm getting these mostly for work, so I need black shoes when I go back to my more corporate job.

@edwardchavez8610 4 ай бұрын

Interested in trying these out in the kitchen. There hasn’t been much in the way of minimalist style shoes in that market.

@Wilco1972 5 ай бұрын

Those things look like those shoes in the back of Parade Magazine with the Velcro straps, in the 1980s.

@Fistafandula 4 ай бұрын

Not sure if you will check an old video comments but I recently saw the Reef Swellsole Neptune shoe and it looks like it has potential for this category. Wide toe box looks fairly low drop and from stock images not a clown shoe. Interested in your journey for this perfect shoe. Hope the search continues. Neptune

@Pat_Maher 5 ай бұрын

Almost bought these for school but ended up getting the cole haan grand crosscourt wide shoe. Same thing but half the price.

@itsrommen 5 ай бұрын

would love for you to cover guidi boots. everyone says that the horse leather quality is amazing. would be cool designer boot to cut in half!

@carochan86 5 ай бұрын

Id wear those for work but theyd probably last maybe 2 months . Plus Id have to buy a new insole to replace that thin thing..

@anthonygato407 5 ай бұрын

I must say that the barefoot African ranger boots look so good. on top of my get list.

@retarlil1909 5 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched this channel in a bit, but I love how the editing turned more into cold ones, does Darcy edit for rose anvil??

@joshuakeppel182 3 ай бұрын

Ever try the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66? I've had some for years and have really enjoyed them.

@user-wu2pg5zh2r 5 ай бұрын

That Green on the.... Jim Greens is fantastic. I tend to avoid suede and nubuck because it inevitably gets stained and then ruined when I try and clean it. Sure looks good though! Also, how do you bruise up your nails so bad?! Ouch buddy, those are never pleasant.

@chellsee4167 5 ай бұрын

I also have slim feet. Vivo works best for me but sometimes I just want some cushion. So I'm invested into this series.

@spacetoast7783 5 ай бұрын

Vivos are pretty brutal from a cushion POV, though I damn near kept my Geo Courts.

@myusher2 5 ай бұрын

you really should test the canada west boots they are great quality, price is also good for the canadian market

@NPow94 5 ай бұрын

Lems have quickly taken over my shoe rotation. The primal zens are incredible. Even for working out

@skankingiant 3 ай бұрын

Loved my Lems for the first couple of months but they soon looked ragged and the sole does not last.

@Orr_s 5 ай бұрын

Is Lem’s paying the channel off at this point with these reviews lately loll loved the honest non biased reviews and calling companies out for using junk materials and sub par build quality yet charging and marketing as a premium product. Thats what i came to this channel and subscribed for. Still love the content and what ya doing

@seadsejfovic9127 5 ай бұрын

theres a difference between boots and sneakers in this sense... he doesnt mark them down for the cloth lining or subpar leather (like he did for the boulder boots) because thats to be expected for a sneaker. As far as sneakers go these are up there in terms of quality and comfort, you are overpaying a little bit for made in china shoes, but that because they dont have good competition in this niche.

@Orr_s 5 ай бұрын

@@seadsejfovic9127 true, good points there.

@walterbryan1798 5 ай бұрын

I’m slowly working toward a pair of Lems!

@michaellk2254 5 ай бұрын

Your video editor is hilarious

@robtmccarthy 5 ай бұрын

Comparing these to the birchbury bramford the birchbury seem higher quality and better looking? Thoughts anyone who has both?

@nicholastelios7579 5 ай бұрын

Black Onistuka Tiger Lawnship are literally the best shoe. Nicer than these and last 6 plus years with almost everyday use.

@Colorado_Native 5 ай бұрын

Those zig-zag and chevron cuts are called sipes.

@Emilia-wv1kj Ай бұрын

Can you do the Rogers from On Cloud, the ECCOs, or the Teva Terra Canyons next?

@unattributed1641 5 ай бұрын

Do you have the Thursday sneakers or the Grant Stone sneakers on your list? I think you've looked at the Thursday's before, but not the Grant Stone.... IMO, the Grant Stone is a bit pricey, but given the quality of their boots they are probably worth checking out.

@moonshinesonata_ 5 ай бұрын

Can you cut up Marc Nolan Alexander Shoes? Both the classic Blake Stitch dress shoe model and the sneaker model.

@IThinkNowListenUp 3 ай бұрын

This or the el camino of shoes from Olukai for you for comfort?

@carrioncrow8191 22 күн бұрын

The only thing I don’t like about the Lems, is the raised toe. When standing, your toes touch the ground to keep you balanced. Why do they raise the toe? It makes no sense. If they changed that, and place of manufacture, I’d be down to back them

@couchpotatter 4 күн бұрын

It might be interesting if Lems had modded a steel toe version.

@MarionThiessen 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see you review the Softstar Run Amoks. I love the idea of a fully leather barefoot sneaker, but they are expensive so I’d love to know if they’re worth it.

@Armadilla100 5 ай бұрын

are you looking at the Origo shoes? big fan of them, think they fit the task you're looking for

@harleyallaby8467 5 ай бұрын

Gotta cut greats in half. Love to see your thoughts

@IThinkNowListenUp 3 ай бұрын

I'd like to see Greats cut in half. The originals were very comfy for my wide feet, looked good and were good underfoot. Sometime after year 2 of Greats founding, they changed how they feel underfoot and the footbed is horribly uncomfortable for 'all day comfort' for my feet. I still wear my beaten gen1's over my newer gen2's - I feel like they are riding off the marketing, hype and comfort of their generation 1 Royales and now are over-rated.

@BAMBAM3316 5 ай бұрын

Lems sizing looks way different than everything else. They only go to 13 for an 11.45" foot. Is this right?

@Oskan04 5 ай бұрын

@RoseAnvil You should try/review Lundhags boots

@bugpack6 5 ай бұрын

Can you feel any of the sole creases under foot while wearing? I’m very interested in this shoe but worry about the flex areas under foot.

@Billyshatner88 5 ай бұрын

Is it just me or do you need to still do a review cut in half of some Puma Suedes that would be awesome 😎😎😎

@robbietilton6254 4 ай бұрын

Incubus has good looking minimalist shoes black and white

@joelhawk7399 5 ай бұрын

Maybe the xero kelso?

@jonathanhigginbotham6964 5 ай бұрын

Have you tested the danner usmc rats by chance? They are my favorite boots and seem like good quality. They used to cost like 350$ now they are 100$

@angelobartolomeu5679 5 ай бұрын

Make a series with wedge boots too, pleaaaaseeee

@eoghanhennessy15 5 ай бұрын

I settled on the Origo everyday sneaker

@GentlyThicc 5 ай бұрын

I think one good thing to include in these is the other colorways of the shoes you are looking at, since one of the cons here was that it looked like a kitchen/security shoe. I don't think the leather has other colors but they do have suede in other colors!

@michelleborchardt199 5 ай бұрын

I have them in white leather, which less “work gear”-ish.

@aruleki 5 ай бұрын

Suede and Canvas with the chillums. Not exactly the same sole but close. Very comfortable.

@slice1208 5 ай бұрын

Skechers go is all I wear when I'm not working !

@GymmyJosh 4 ай бұрын

So what is the best casual/athletic sneaker value? I wear Stan Smith for casual and my not crazy hard workout to only carry one pair of shoes. Is there better value for my money out there for this kind of dual use?

@rattrayce1390 5 ай бұрын

You ever throw on some new balance dad shoes? 😂

@Wilco1972 5 ай бұрын

Check out his Father's Day New Balance video from a couple years ago.

@spacetoast7783 5 ай бұрын

I wish I could get New Balance to fit me, but I'm either squishing my toes or my heel is slipping out. I tried a ton of different models and sizes with zero luck.

@jamar2349 5 ай бұрын

My granny has a bad case of the gout and she has these same shoes.

@unknown9072 5 ай бұрын

Hey Weston, you've talked about trying to get more non boot company sponsors. I'm not sure if you've heard of or reach out to them but I use Musk & Hustle scents. I definitely recommend them and I think their products and styles align with your channel really well. Just throwing it out there. Personally my favorites are no.48 and 24.👍🏻

@klintk215 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking at the Xero shoes Glenns as a casual work type shoe. I’d love to hear your opinion on them!

@joker2100 5 ай бұрын

Lems using Van der Waals forces? Whaaat?! That's some serious engineering.

@mtbboy1993 5 ай бұрын

Any plans on mountain biking shoes?

@thomastheradioman 5 ай бұрын

Do the African rangers have a wide toe box?

@aziritt 5 ай бұрын

Lems Trailhead

@leeamessage 5 ай бұрын

You should take the laces off before cutting.

@Gallery90 5 ай бұрын

In a tire, those little grooves would be "sipes".

@luisdavidsandoval6072 5 ай бұрын

LEMS worth the hype.

@MM-tf5gg 5 ай бұрын

The sole seems to have sips as used in tires to get traction in the rain.

@PheonixRise666 5 ай бұрын

Sipes. They actually started in shoes and then were utilised in tyres. They specifically allow for water/liquid to be moved away from between the rubber and the contacting surface allowing closer to dry friction.

@MM-tf5gg 5 ай бұрын

Been researching tires so my bad , shoes had them first! LOL@@PheonixRise666

@jakepassolt9640 5 ай бұрын

No way we got a plummcorp reference in this video

@lordsesshomaru8561 5 ай бұрын

Review the diemme everest hiking boots🎉

@sephyrsnapback Ай бұрын

You should create a shoe with lems 👟

@ericqhochuli6004 5 ай бұрын

will the birchberrys return for this list?

@thegreyhoundnyc 5 ай бұрын

Sorry man, there is no hiding that these have an ortho look.......but the ortho look is tight, embrace it as a stee aka Samuel Hubbard.

@BITE_MECHANISM 5 ай бұрын

haven't watched your channel for a few months and this must be said, you developed your videos and yourself so damn much!!! You look so much more comfortable, the editing is much cleaner and I like that you use more creative and informative effects ❤ and on top of that, a million followers will happen soon!!

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW 5 ай бұрын

Why haven't you been watching? Shame on you.

@danshakuimo 5 ай бұрын

Maybe you should take the cork insoles from those birkenstock boots and stick them inside these

@tianamarie989 5 ай бұрын

Mine came with a cork insole

@ForTheLoveOfSuits 5 ай бұрын

Haha. Supernatural leather (3:22)

@92MrSandmann 5 ай бұрын

The editing is too much, something is always moving. It might be good for viewer retention, if someone were about to click off. But as someone who wants to watch the video it's distracting. Keep up the good work 👍

@unknownhours 5 ай бұрын

The only problem I have with that sole is it picks up sand and tracks it everywhere.

@lt3880 5 ай бұрын

not just sand but chips from the road. I had shoes like this and threw them out when I found out I accidentally scratched someone's floorboards with them.