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    0:00 Intro
    1:39 History of lululemon
    4:05 Upper knit/ burning tests
    4:37 Unravel tests
    5:13 Eyelet strength tests
    5:27 Stretch test
    5:54 Cleaning test
    6:32 Insole claims
    7:40 Dual density midsole claims
    8:26 Ball drop/ Bar drop foam response tests
    9:23 Cut in half
    10:22 BUSTED?
    11:28 Worth the money?
    #lululemon #lululemonshoes #lululemonhaul
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  • @RoseAnvil
    @RoseAnvil  Před 9 měsíci

    Get a high quality wallet, belt or MORE in the Rose Anvil shop here - bit.ly/44jXLNu

  • @TheHuskyK9
    @TheHuskyK9 Před rokem +442

    Worked for a heat press company for a couple months and the amount of product we had to make for Lululemon was insane. Most of it is outsourced of course, and I can confirm that Lululemon often lie in their branding. Also, the boxes that the product came in smelled like the zoo 🤢🤢

  • @toneeviera8336
    @toneeviera8336 Před rokem +121

    Idea for testing
    To test the resilience of the knits, maybe a Dremel with a sanding tip instead of a cut or in addition to cutting out a square
    Might be more akin to wearing it out

    • @willjr2520
      @willjr2520 Před rokem +2

      The foot doctor Zach does that on his channel.

  • @djswany85
    @djswany85 Před rokem +938

    A shoe brand misrepresented their product? I'm appalled, disgusted and not the least bit surprised ;)

    • @carochan86
      @carochan86 Před rokem +30

      I wouldn't call them a show brand. I'd call them a clothing brand that got a big L in the shoe market.

    • @not-a-raccoon
      @not-a-raccoon Před rokem +39

      They're not a shoe brand. They're an over priced fashion brand that the Starbucks and UGGs crowd wears to show how much money they have

    • @johngallati8164
      @johngallati8164 Před rokem +1

      NO KIDDING RIGHT.

    • @mphilleo
      @mphilleo Před rokem +4

      I'm shocked! Shocked! Well, not that shocked.

    • @chrishall5985
      @chrishall5985 Před rokem +3

      Thanks for busting these loser companies time and time again!! Almost 100% of time just slapping their name on junk product

  • @kyla8386
    @kyla8386 Před rokem +50

    I feel so validated, I was one of the few who hated these shoes and said they were trash when they came out and got chased off the lululemon subreddit for trying to warn people not to buy them 😂 felt like everyone was gaslighting themselves to like it. finally video proof that they suck

    • @WHDRWN
      @WHDRWN Před rokem +7

      Honestly getting chased off a reddit for lululemon was probably a god send

    • @kyla8386
      @kyla8386 Před rokem +5

      @@WHDRWN haha yes, shouldn’t have been there in the first place

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 Před rokem +1

      @@kyla8386live and learn

    • @mike_nolan
      @mike_nolan Před 4 měsíci

      People do that with everything these days. Idk why they feel the need to simp for bullshit but they do.

  • @Javierm0n0
    @Javierm0n0 Před rokem +297

    For the eyelet test, the reason why the metal one pulled through easier is because of the dissimilar materials. A metal that hasnt been designed to interface with plastic will usually end up acting as a destructive element when under stress whereas similar materials can more easily work with each other to spread the load. A prime example is a metal eyelet tearing through one leather of a specific quality vs another design of metal eyelet not tearing through that same leather.

    • @bchia
      @bchia Před rokem +5

      Good point. A big challenge in design and engineering is equalizing attributes and quality levels across all of a products components so that there isn’t a single obvious point of failure. A product with similar (often lesser) quality materials can be superior to one where some (but not all) components have “superior” attributes.

  • @aslamc9288
    @aslamc9288 Před rokem +381

    Got to love it when you expose these overpriced lifestyle brands! Great work, keep it up.

    • @magnuskallas
      @magnuskallas Před rokem +1

      I'm super happy not to ever give a cent to this BS brand.

    • @PatTheRiot
      @PatTheRiot Před rokem

      Expose? Bro my man literally rpd that shoe @ 5:34 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @matthewraleigh5751
    @matthewraleigh5751 Před rokem +38

    It’s hard to find people who really call out big brands! I wonder if these big brands see your videos about them? Because by far you do the best review of sneakers and foot wear.

  • @paulidevoss7249
    @paulidevoss7249 Před rokem +7

    So glad you make these videos! We would be in the dark about so many of these issues otherwise. Thanks Rose Anvil and Happy New Year 🥳

  • @samsung40_media87
    @samsung40_media87 Před rokem +108

    $148! I would struggle to pay $48 for it.

    • @yeetusdeletus8565
      @yeetusdeletus8565 Před rokem +11

      fr, $28 take it or leave it lol

    • @billp4
      @billp4 Před rokem +10

      @@yeetusdeletus8565 leave it

    • @imthemistermaster
      @imthemistermaster Před rokem +4

      Nah I have a $16 pair of Walmart shoes that are this exact quality minus the weird thing around your ankle. Big ol foam sole, shit thin mesh upper, that's about all this is.

    • @numkoys.e
      @numkoys.e Před rokem +1

      12.99$

    • @magnuskallas
      @magnuskallas Před rokem

      Right? Looks like the nobrand junk you get from east-London bulk-selling shops. 25 pounds sounds more like it. A foam sock.

  • @DanielSzilagyi
    @DanielSzilagyi Před rokem +188

    I'm from Vancouver, Lulu used to actually make a small part of it's clothing locally, I used to walk by the store and see a bunch of ladies sewing shirts or whatever maybe 8 years ago? then they moved all of the productions overseas.
    I heard that their hoodies are quite good but given their issues I just avoid them overall

    • @CocoKoi321
      @CocoKoi321 Před rokem +4

      Never buy a outsourced brand, gave gave working women jobs and shut it down and stopped caring
      Thanks reagen for the outsourcing crisis🤡
      It's like bundstones too, used to me aussie made, now just chinese cut corners WHY ARE YOU STILL BUYING THEIR JUNK
      They chose to kill aussie jobs, stop supporting them for that

    • @thewizardsofthezoo5376
      @thewizardsofthezoo5376 Před rokem +11

      @@CocoKoi321 I work in IT, outsourcing is shite, a 15 days training to a yes-man CANNOT make up for 30 years industry experience, turn it any which way you want.

    • @stuntmonkey00
      @stuntmonkey00 Před rokem +8

      I think you mean that little sewing-lab thing on Broadway and Cambie. It sure fit the vibe of the neighbourhood lol, with a Starbucks and Wholefoods nearby.

    • @vgamedude12
      @vgamedude12 Před rokem +16

      Lol so the founder was right

    • @randomcow505
      @randomcow505 Před rokem +1

      there mens jumpers are honestly amazing, I got one half price at an outlet store, and its the comfiest jumper Ive ever worn
      my girlfriend hates it, because I wear that thing every single day

  • @dibiasemizcena26
    @dibiasemizcena26 Před rokem +20

    Thank you for what you do! I learned a lot from your channel and it made me more conscious and discerning about choosing my footwear and it's lead me to analyzing all the shoes in the house to see if they've got a goodyear welt, cemented, stitchdown construction, etc lol. Would you consider cutting open the Urban Shepherd service shoes? They're from Portugal and it seems they're really good quality but a bit cheaper than Red Wings. Cheers!

  • @caidlod7143
    @caidlod7143 Před rokem +7

    That’s really cool that you and all these brands are donating to your subs man!

  • @JessicaFEREM
    @JessicaFEREM Před rokem +45

    As someone with wide feet. I use Asics or New balance because they have wide shoes and often are easy to replace the soles with Dr Scholl's gel shoes.
    I've gotten $20 shoes with similar quality

    • @vacafuega
      @vacafuega Před rokem

      Consider trying a "barefoot" brand like Lems, they're amazing for wide feet and don't pinch toes

  • @beneneman1225
    @beneneman1225 Před rokem +25

    I've heard that Hoka is one of the BEST functional sneakers on the market from a gate improvement and load bearing perspective when walking. Would be great to see a video of a pair being dissected

  • @ryanbaker3551
    @ryanbaker3551 Před rokem +67

    Would love to see a series comparing functional fitness footwear... Reebok Nanos, Nike Metcons, No Bulls, Inov-8, etc.

    • @gadgrumberg9241
      @gadgrumberg9241 Před rokem

      Yes, Nobull are regarded as really expensive for a Chinese bad quality training shoe

    • @jonathandizon2281
      @jonathandizon2281 Před rokem +1

      Dr Zach is a foot doctor, who reviews basketball and tennis shoes on CZcams

  • @dayrunner21
    @dayrunner21 Před rokem +1

    Planning my first trip to Nicks in the spring, thanks to this channel. And thanks for helping me navigate these various brands ideas of quality. Learned a ton from your videos.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 Před rokem

      Yes I agree that you have shown the difference between how the shoes are made.
      Good vs bad, no quarter given. Thank you Sir.

  • @UNATCOHanka
    @UNATCOHanka Před rokem +17

    Your honor, what my client meant was "Dual Density = We mixed foam of 2 different densities to create a new foam of uniform density"

    • @pcarrierorange
      @pcarrierorange Před rokem +10

      “There are two densities at play here: that of the outsole, and that of the customer”

    • @UNATCOHanka
      @UNATCOHanka Před rokem

      @@pcarrierorange ☠️☠️☠️

  • @robertvincent5967
    @robertvincent5967 Před rokem +39

    Dude I’m telling you Asics is where it’s at they have true duel density foams I’ve cut open a nimbus 23 myself and they are fantastically made

    • @allans1262
      @allans1262 Před rokem +3

      Id also like to see the Gel lyte 3's tri-density sole being examined on here too :) Asics are boss, wish I found them sooner

    • @robertvincent5967
      @robertvincent5967 Před rokem +5

      @@allans1262 unfortunately the Gel lyte 3 doesn’t have a tri density foam anymore it used to back in the day but now it’s all a one piece foam unit with a small orange gel unit in the heel to cut cost since it’s mainly a sportstyle shoe now

    • @AstrumG2V
      @AstrumG2V Před rokem +1

      I love the Hoka Mach 4 and 5 foams ❤️ profly is lit af

    • @robertvincent5967
      @robertvincent5967 Před rokem

      @@AstrumG2V hmm I’ve actually never investigated into those models I’ll check them out thank you 🙏 🔥

  • @bayareanewman1566
    @bayareanewman1566 Před rokem +1

    Happy new year!! I love your channel!

  • @cakekookabura
    @cakekookabura Před rokem

    I'm glad someone is reviewing sneakers honestly and this in depth. Thanks

  • @Deibote
    @Deibote Před rokem +127

    Love it. Love your fair treatment of companies insisting on selling BS. LLL is trendy, kind of a status ish symbol, and that’s about it.

    • @ev1627
      @ev1627 Před rokem +16

      “Listen buddy you’re just wrong and I’m biased 😡”

    • @0987__
      @0987__ Před rokem +8

      @@cincydooley totally agree. Their clothes are actually pretty cheap consedering the quality. I wear a lot of it and it’s very long lasting. Never thrown a piece out

    • @cincydooley
      @cincydooley Před rokem +3

      @@ev1627 You’re welcome to your opinion, but the quality and CS is absolutely there. To dismiss them as a “trendy status symbol” is, frankly, incorrect. They are certainly more expensive, but they’re in line with their market competitors (Ten Thousand, NoBull, Rhone).

    • @A_A828
      @A_A828 Před rokem +2

      @@cincydooley Hey y'all, let's take a ride to Astroturf City!

    • @Luxxotic
      @Luxxotic Před rokem

      I have a couple of their hoodies and also some shorts and sweatpants. While they are pricy, I’d gladly buy it all over again. I wear the shorts or pants pretty much everyday, and it’s the most comfortable clothing I’ve ever tried. Very durable as well. I buy my girl a lot of their products and she loves them. The Align yoga pant makes her ass look so damn good too, and the material is so soft I can’t keep my hands off of her 😅

  • @grewalaman
    @grewalaman Před rokem +4

    Wow, your testing parameters are next level. Great reveal. Good job.

  • @spittinvenom9843
    @spittinvenom9843 Před rokem

    Love these channels that just shoot straight, no BS, just straight goods on products that are style over substance

  • @Dan-xx5jq
    @Dan-xx5jq Před rokem +5

    We need more people like you!
    Millions of women should watch this!!! I hope this video pops up when women search for when they are thinking of buying it. This should let them know not to buy a fraud of a shoe!

  • @perstouch40
    @perstouch40 Před rokem +1

    i love how much this channel has grown. The new aesthetic is dope.

  • @willkim2269
    @willkim2269 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this examination - companies need to be called out like this to stop robbing customers

  • @therealcoach3434
    @therealcoach3434 Před rokem +74

    Saw these at the lulu store the other day, and I was thinking about it getting cut in half. They kind of look like Walmart shoes ngl.

    • @bridgethollen2924
      @bridgethollen2924 Před rokem

      I have them and I HATE them they are already ripped apart and do not stay white

  • @CJ-dx5mc
    @CJ-dx5mc Před rokem

    It would be great to see the popular lifestyle and fitness shoes cut up and looked at. Great video! Thanks for shining a light on this stuff.

  • @fastbreak0822
    @fastbreak0822 Před rokem +1

    Another example of fine work young man.....
    Great channel and content....
    Sending good vibes for the new year...
    One x

  • @KittenNani
    @KittenNani Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this review! I complained to the competition bureau of Canada for misleading advertising. Tired of companies lying about garbage being better than it is and wasting people's hard earned money.

  • @1983simi
    @1983simi Před rokem +16

    thank you for this video. in my hometown in my country we've had a lululemon store for quite some time, but I always found the look of the stuff a bit too basic for my taste (i like patterns and bright colors for my workout), so I ignored it for years. Then someone told me their stuff was supposedly high quality, and I went to check it out and found it way overprized for what it was. At that price, I might as well shop something high-end performance engineered by Nike or Underarmour and get more fun colors on top of it.
    hearing the founder's story, the reasons he named it the way he did and his public statement about women's bodies - am I getting Abercrombie & Fitch flashbacks? - the brand is even more unsexy to me, regardless of him being involved anymore or not. When someone took a big fat dump in a room it doesn't help if the person then leaves, I'll still also get the heck out of there.
    not saying that mammoth brands like Nike don't have anything to criticise, but there's also no need to exchange one thing for something just as bad or worse.
    Also, the concept of shoes tailored to the 'women's' or 'men's' foot is always weird to me. My husband and me are almost the same height and he being Asian and having an athletic body type, we almost have the same shoe size. We are literally just one size apart and I can easily wear his shoes if need be. Counterintuitively though his feet look more delicate than mine. Mine are wide and on the flat side, his are delicate and nicely arched. He sometimes buys so called 'women's' sport shoe models because they fit better to his foot, while I sometimes pick a 'men's' model for comfort.

    • @UnhumanNewman
      @UnhumanNewman Před rokem +1

      “An exception to a rule does not in fact make the rule untrue”

    • @txellblanxer9060
      @txellblanxer9060 Před rokem +3

      I'm a woman and I buy men sneakers, my feet are wide. I can't wear north face, too narrow, and always look for brands that offers options. Like Timberland or Asics.

  • @phildo87
    @phildo87 Před rokem +6

    Maybe they did scan a million feet and just came to the conclusion that sneaker companies have already figured out the best shoe shape.

  • @vladapt
    @vladapt Před rokem +12

    As a Toaster fan, I must say, "Thank you for the extreme Toaster close-up!" It was super cute and impressive! I'd love it if Weston Kay would make Toaster close-ups a permanent feature on his YT channel. 😻👍
    As for lululemon being a really overpriced lemon, somehow, I was not surprised.

    • @kd5byb
      @kd5byb Před rokem +2

      The family and I love Toaster as well!

  • @bas.artistry
    @bas.artistry Před rokem

    Thank you for covering this sneaker!!

  • @waifubreaks1572
    @waifubreaks1572 Před rokem +25

    the people at lululemon probably just had a foot fetish lol

  • @tommysmith7031
    @tommysmith7031 Před rokem

    Thank for the work you do!!!

  • @lazyreuvin
    @lazyreuvin Před rokem +119

    And now we wait for someone to take these guys to court to sue them for all the money they earned from ripping off customers.. Really love all the work you guys put in to your videos. I literally won't buy shoes from a company unless I get the Rose Anvil tick of approval. 😂

    • @colesisler582
      @colesisler582 Před rokem +8

      They aren’t ripping people off unfortunately. It feels like they are but you couldn’t have a valid argument against them in court as you wish.
      The margins are at least not as ridiculous as ones some of the bigger companies stamp on bad products, and they never *actually* lied. If you took them to court they could call the insole one of the densities in their dual density claim. That’s just one example, they’d be able to dodge any false advertising claims. -coming from an advertising copywriter.
      It is unfortunate though and I agree that it is a cheap blow at people who trust what they’re buying.

    • @mattkinsella9856
      @mattkinsella9856 Před rokem +13

      @@colesisler582 I agree with most of your comment except the part about the price. You can buy unbranded basic running shoes for $20, that includes a margin for the manufacturer's and the store, so the true basic cost is probably about $5. So to sell something this basic for $150, with smoke and mirrors and misinformation, seems pretty outrageous to me. We've got too used to spending over $100 for some generic foam and plastic.

    • @CaseyWatchin
      @CaseyWatchin Před rokem +2

      @@colesisler582 I used to work in advertising and I literally came here to comment this exact same thing. People tend to misunderstand what counts as false advertising.

    • @roleat
      @roleat Před rokem +3

      @@CaseyWatchin saying a product has "dual support" or whatever it was and it ends up NOT having it would be a legitimate complaint

    • @LOSTBOY-zt3eu
      @LOSTBOY-zt3eu Před rokem

      @@CaseyWatchin It would be false advertising as they said it was dual and it is not. Then again you will have to contend with their high paid lawyers so a class action suit would be best

  • @pissant145
    @pissant145 Před rokem +1

    I just bought a pair of solovairs, with heavy advice from this channel. I loved the old (pre 2000's) DrMartens and these ones give my feet the same feeling as my old, since long gone, pair of Drs. I really hope they will last as long - 6 years of daily use in my early 20's - and be as good looking all the way through. I guess I'll be back in 6yrs to give my final opinion! :D

  • @one_smol_duck
    @one_smol_duck Před rokem +13

    I was shocked when you said Lululemon is known for high quality, top tier clothing. I had to Google it and then I learned that Lululemon and LulaRoe are not the same thing...... That explains a lot.

  • @anthonyo4346
    @anthonyo4346 Před rokem +2

    Great job. Thank you. Would love to see a cut in half review of a Nobull shoe!

  • @marenmakesit
    @marenmakesit Před rokem

    Awesome video!! Just found this channel & I’m hooked. Would love to see more women’s sneakers in 2023. I love that you have all these objective ways to measure the foam to compare shoes. As someone who has done several half marathons and marathons and went through a pair of running shoes every 8 weeks and basically just going through shoes based on how they felt on & marketing claims, it’s very cool to see these objective ways to compare them.

  • @marymotch
    @marymotch Před rokem +2

    The thing about the charge feel specifically, is they are more similar to a Nike metcon free. Technically the one with the upper sock is designed specifically for the elliptical. Strong feel are basically the Nike metcon and the blissfeel is more of the running shoe. I do like them, they have features my other shoes from Nike don’t have. It locks in my heel great, love the arch support and they are comfortable.
    But after working for the company, not many people come in asking for them, they take up so much space in the store, and not that many of my coworkers wear them everyday. If I’m paying full price for a running shoe, I’m still going to my local running store first.

  • @509brown
    @509brown Před rokem +3

    Weston, keep it up!! You're doing great.

  • @lyfandeth
    @lyfandeth Před rokem +22

    I normally live in boots after years of orthotics. When Altra first came out with their revolutionary Trail Runners (zero drop and wide toe box) I said WTF and tried a pair. My feet loved them! But they seem to have been cutting small corners as competition came up.
    I'd love to see some Altra Trail Runners and competitors cut up, because "sneakers" aren't all cheap and easy either. Except on your bandsaw.(g)

    • @thomasmoore3706
      @thomasmoore3706 Před rokem +1

      I live close to where altra started (probably lol), they donated spikes to my high school and i probably have the same trail runners you have. I think for a small business they were getting somewhere with their unique shoes. I would also like to see altras making shoes that could undercut some other brands.

    • @Latrodectus_vv_
      @Latrodectus_vv_ Před rokem

      I have had a couple pairs of Altras and they are great for about a month and seem to wear out quickly. Agreed. Would love to see that shoe dissected. The wide toe box is excellent, but so many other minimalist shoes also have this.

  • @AlphaFoxAdam
    @AlphaFoxAdam Před rokem +10

    The most durable pair(s) of exercise shoes that I've owned were the Pearl Izumi running/trail shoes circa 2012.

    • @amunderdog
      @amunderdog Před rokem

      They are half the price also. Pearl Izumi Women's EM Trail M2 v2

  • @4wrestling
    @4wrestling Před rokem

    Great 2022. Happy New Year!

  • @MarkMihalik
    @MarkMihalik Před rokem +4

    I’d love to see you break down a few pairs of Altra shoes. They have the foot shaped toe box like Lems, and their Lone Peak trail shoes have a big following from hikers and runners, but I’ve had a lot of concerns with their quality control. The latest Timp release has a mesh that completely falls apart with a single snag, and I don’t know what they’re doing wrong with adhesives, but I’ve had outsole rubber detach from the midsole on several models, including the Rivera and Olympus. Not what you expect for $140+ prices across their entire line.

    • @jaredvogler6950
      @jaredvogler6950 Před rokem +1

      I've had similar experiences with their Torin 4 and Rivera lines. My Loan Peaks are holding up well though

  • @kimberlyd7394
    @kimberlyd7394 Před rokem +4

    So glad I saw this!! I’m a fan of lululemon and thought about getting these bc they were on sale for $79. I’ll just stick to other brands for shoes.

  • @timothyweers8054
    @timothyweers8054 Před rokem +8

    These kind of remind me of when I was in school when there was a sneaker that was over 100.00 for fashion more than usability. The Vision Street wear sneaker if you could call it that had no support, was built like a Ked sneaker the only difference is that the soul separated from the rest of the sneaker at any time. So many of those who purchased them could be walking down the hall and all of a sudden the soul would fall off and would be walking with a sock to the ground. Mostly it happened with one shoe at a time, but imagine spending all that money for the time and not even a month into wearing them this happened.

  • @StevOPelO
    @StevOPelO Před rokem +34

    The man is back at it again! A National Treasure

  • @cw2071
    @cw2071 Před rokem +8

    I’m getting really good at predicting the centre cut score

  • @sirkdopsah1081
    @sirkdopsah1081 Před rokem

    Happy New Year. Keep it up🎊🎉🎊🎉

  • @x.c.2041
    @x.c.2041 Před rokem +2

    Really interesting video!!!! I would definitely be interested in more coverage of women's shoes, esp if it was a men's, women's, kid's model comparison. I have small feet so often if I want to shop in-store I have to shop kids and those shoes suck ass like 90% of the time. I'd be curious to see what the actual differences are in construction!

  • @Bromatoast
    @Bromatoast Před rokem +7

    Hey Weston! My GF is in healthcare and has recently taken an attraction to the "clove" shoes. I dont know much about what makes a good sneaker, but id love to see a video and your opinion on them.

  • @2BlueEyedBoys
    @2BlueEyedBoys Před rokem +3

    When will you have a Toaster T shirt? Love your channel and especially love Toaster cameos. ❤️🐈

  • @UnknownUser-rb9pd
    @UnknownUser-rb9pd Před rokem +4

    Dual density mid soles mostly have a harder layer on the inside, rear (heel) area.
    That is, the whole of the inside, rear of the mid sole (from shoe upper to outsole) is made of a harder foam to prevent overpronation. Sometimes there is a gradual change in density rather than a separate layer nowadays.
    You seem to be under the impression that it is a different horizontal layer whereas it is frequently a harder vertical orientated layer which might be why you are not seeing the difference. Especially where they gradually increase the density across the foot.

    • @AstrumG2V
      @AstrumG2V Před rokem +1

      In most running shoes they are a horizontal layer though?

    • @UnknownUser-rb9pd
      @UnknownUser-rb9pd Před rokem

      @@AstrumG2V Not in the numerous running shoes I've owned over the years. I'm wearing an old pair of Asics kayanos at the moment and the dual density mid sole is shown as a different coloured layer that goes vertically down the full height of the midsole from the inside edge of the heel to just before the ball of the foot. This is to stop the foot rolling inward too much.

    • @AstrumG2V
      @AstrumG2V Před rokem +1

      @@UnknownUser-rb9pd you're thinking of stability shoes, in which case, yes, it would be used to prevent overpronation.

    • @UnknownUser-rb9pd
      @UnknownUser-rb9pd Před rokem +1

      @@AstrumG2V Yes, I am. That has been the main use of dual density mid soles from my experience. There have been a few different developments like New Balance Encap which had an EVA core surrounded by a PU harder layer that was circular but in the horizontal plane. Mostly though the dual density mid sole has been used as a stability feature to prevent over-pronation. My experience is mostly with running shoes so perhaps I am missing some different applications of the technology.

  • @stevehdd9929
    @stevehdd9929 Před rokem

    I love your content. I bought a pair of Nick's boots because of your videos and that was great a decision. Best boots I've ever put on my feet.
    I enjoy these videos too maybe my favorite ones are you calling out cheaters.

  • @axelvalenzuela4818
    @axelvalenzuela4818 Před rokem +3

    Under Armour has a very similar shoe that promises similar gimmicks. It's called FLOW Synchronicity, it actually looks very similar to the Lululemon's

  • @jongottenbos532
    @jongottenbos532 Před rokem +2

    This is why I have never been a sneaker head. Too many companies, creating fake products based off of false advertising. In my opinion, vans and converse are the most authentic and real shoe/sneaker brand when it comes to what they place in their shoe and how they advertise it

  • @celestedivinity2178
    @celestedivinity2178 Před rokem +4

    I would love to see you cover APL, as they are some of the priciest athletic shoes I have seen (and owned) and while I enjoy them, I am curious about their output and quality

  • @shepherddog1199
    @shepherddog1199 Před rokem +1

    Would love to see the Momenta Ripstop from Puma! I have a pair and after a while you feel EVERY SINGLE ROCK under your feet if you’re not on a flat surface.

  • @Arcticstar0
    @Arcticstar0 Před rokem

    Yes please for the women’s sneakers. I wanna know which brands are actually doing design work to differ them from men’s versions.

  • @ToastontheEastCoast
    @ToastontheEastCoast Před rokem +100

    A brand of shoes that really accomodates the shape of and support for womens feet is Ryka. I discovered them during my first pregnancy with the most comfortable sandals and have owned several different styles since then (over 15 years ago) and every pair has been well made and super comfy. Would love to see a video on them.

    • @eonarts
      @eonarts Před rokem +2

      Wow. I have challenging feet that are prone to fasciitis if I wear shoes that are uncomfortable. Sadly I wore them for a week and had to toss them in the thrift store bag…. I walk a lot and go through my walking shoes pretty fast. My top 2 fav shoes are brooks and hoka. They both last a couple of months longer than my ASICS and adidas. My adidas also stop being comfortable after about 3 months and I move them to my running errands shoes. I am surprised at how quickly the adidas soles wear down. I cycle my shoes so I actively wear 3-4 shoes in a week. One for my shorter am walk (about 1 hr/7k steps) and my longer afternoon walk (1.5-2.5 hours, averaging about 9.5 miles/day but then school brought it down to 6.5. ) and 2 pairs for my afternoon walks……

    • @XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx
      @XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx Před rokem +2

      ​@@eonartsjeez.. you just burn thru shoes huh? Hahaha

    • @pissant145
      @pissant145 Před rokem

      @@eonarts My mother has had problems with her big toe, she even had surgery, and she SWEARS BY the hoka ones!

    • @jessinevels
      @jessinevels Před rokem

      Love that they worked for you, but as far as I can tell from the website they still don't have the wide toe box or anything he mentioned. Do you feel like they're wider than others? Or is it more the type of cushion that makes them more comfortable?

    • @bigt7706
      @bigt7706 Před rokem

      @@eonarts have you considered altra or Dr. Scholl's insoles?

  • @sbacsigadget
    @sbacsigadget Před rokem +1

    I love this guy tells it like it is, my question do you have any info on danner foot wear

  • @msabccbscnnoanfoxnews

    Nice to hear you mention the arch support

  • @BugOnAChip
    @BugOnAChip Před rokem +1

    Weston, not sure you read all the comments but one brand that also claims utilizing feet scans is Karhu. In the US they’re all sold at Fleet Feet and they work hand in hand with them to develop their running shoes. I have a pair and do like them. Would be interesting to see if what they claim holds up.

  • @DezaRay24
    @DezaRay24 Před rokem

    Lucy! You've got some splainin to do! 😂

  • @atin8996
    @atin8996 Před rokem

    Do you think you could do some of Vans new boots or out door shoes? I wonder if they've changed anything.

  • @catliciousoz
    @catliciousoz Před rokem

    Thank you! Awesome video.

  • @imsteevin
    @imsteevin Před rokem +2

    I'd love to see merrell jungle mocs. I have a feeling they're pretty basic construction and not that interesting but they are so damn comfy.

  • @feraltrafficcone4483
    @feraltrafficcone4483 Před rokem

    Reminds me, what would you guys recommend for a walking/standing around shoe that’s made for a wide foot?

  • @carnagegirl666
    @carnagegirl666 Před rokem +1

    I have their blissfeel shoes and I’m assuming they have the same sole which is funny cause they don’t say dual density foam for those. They are really comfortable though and I haven’t had any durability problems with them after wearing for a few months so overall I really do like them

  • @roslaminator9071
    @roslaminator9071 Před rokem

    Can you take a look at soccer boots? Like the nike tiempo ? as a soccer player its pretty hard to judge which shoe will last as long as possible

  • @karinarthur6985
    @karinarthur6985 Před rokem

    Love your videos!

  • @chrismollard5474
    @chrismollard5474 Před rokem

    I would like to see it cut the other way. Is it a progressive dual density, getting higher towards the outside of the sole?

  • @saraha.9149
    @saraha.9149 Před rokem

    Have you done any Altra running shoes yet? Best I've ever had for wide feet. Would love to see your take on them!

  • @joshghram
    @joshghram Před rokem +1

    I'd like to see a series on lifestyle shoes like Hey Dudes and other brands like that

  • @colinwoodham784
    @colinwoodham784 Před rokem

    Whats the benefit of a dual density midsole anyway? Is there a big rebound difference?

  • @NateHeise
    @NateHeise Před rokem

    Any chance you could review some of the Viktos boots? I would love to hear your opinion

  • @SaltofSaturn
    @SaltofSaturn Před rokem +17

    I appreciate you doing shoes marketed to women! Yes, they almost always turn out to be garbage, but at least we know.
    I tend to just search for wool or leather sneakers because non-synthetic feels like it should be a bit more durable.
    I did see some Kevlar hiking boots and I was curious to hear your thoughts. Is that just a gimmick? Or is there a real benefit? (They were the naglevs)

    • @pissant145
      @pissant145 Před rokem +3

      I have worked with Kevlar, in a non-shoe oriented area, and there is a reason it is used in bullet proof vests. The main issue I can think of, having Kevlar boots, would be the Kevlar material lasting longer than the connection (whatever glue or stitching method they might use) to the sole(s).

    • @severerisk1581
      @severerisk1581 Před rokem

      Roseanvil did a video on a pair of naglevs not long ago. It was informative enough for me to decide to try them when I get my next pair of hikers this year

  • @TheMailmanOfSteel
    @TheMailmanOfSteel Před rokem

    My Air Pegasus '83's have a "dual density" foam midsole, WITH an air unit!

  • @LeOn-oh7fs
    @LeOn-oh7fs Před rokem

    Reebok has line of work boots. Two very popular boots of theirs are the Beamer and the zigkick work. A video of each would be appreciated.

  • @CaliGuy101
    @CaliGuy101 Před rokem

    Lol 😂 you really called them out! A real 🍋

  • @evelyn_r
    @evelyn_r Před rokem +17

    Definely interested in more of women's footwear videos! Please keep your videos coming ❤️

  • @mrjljjl
    @mrjljjl Před rokem +1

    I'd like to see a video focusing on rebound shoes and boots I deliver mail for a living and something with great rebound would probably be a godsend to the workday. I'd also love to see nicks do some 600 shoes I'd love a resoleable shoe

  • @chrisboots5768
    @chrisboots5768 Před rokem +1

    Would be cool to see you cut open the converse a cold wall geo forma boot

  • @HarryHouspants
    @HarryHouspants Před rokem +3

    Would you make an episode about Vessi shoes? I am curious about the actual value of this brand.

  • @jackiemorrell2298
    @jackiemorrell2298 Před rokem

    I'd like to see a review of Orthofeet shoes, I've seen some reviews online but didn't see any from you although I might have missed them. I've owned two pairs of Orthofeet but tried a few more of their shoes only to send them back because of inconsistent sizing. When the sizing is as inconsistent as I've seen from Orthofeet, it makes me wonder if they are white-labeling the shoes and just throwing in their own insoles. I've considered just buying their insoles and putting them in some more affordable shoes because they did help with my plantar fasciitis.
    Munro, Hoka and SAS are other pricey brands that I'd like to know if they're worth the extra $$$. I'm retired and love to walk but need good supportive shoes but don't want to waste my money. Thanks

  • @alexparizeau3428
    @alexparizeau3428 Před rokem

    Would love for you to check out the new Tracksmith running shoes when they eventually drop. They claim that the sole mimics the feeling of running on dirt rather than roads?!

  • @rachel4644
    @rachel4644 Před rokem

    Thank you for this video! Was debating buying these, but not anymore lol A big yes to more women's sneakers!

  • @independentthinker8930

    Have a happy new year!

  • @awesomness173
    @awesomness173 Před rokem +2

    I'd be interested in seeing a review from you on vessi shoes to test their claims

  • @showingYOUtheworld
    @showingYOUtheworld Před rokem

    Please,
    Can you cut the Converse run star hike hi ?!!!
    Tell us please how good or bad they are ?!!

  • @northernsneakers3087
    @northernsneakers3087 Před rokem

    Weston any chance of cutting apart the Adidas Los Angeles as it's been going since the 80s and I still don't know what the 3 pegs in the midsole are for...many thanks Paul

  • @JessKaplan
    @JessKaplan Před rokem

    Are you sure the specs you are talking about are for that model? The Blissfeel have a narrow heel, which tends to be an issue for women- I walk out of a lot of shoes, but the Blissfeel stay put.

  • @geniej2378
    @geniej2378 Před rokem +3

    Sadly I'm not surprised. I used to be a Lululemon customer because their leggings were way better than the big brands (Nike, adidas etc), and their sports bras are cute. But activewear is so popular now, many other brands have matched the quality while LLL is dropping quality in their new styles. Shame about the shoes, but it solidly puts the brand in the fast fashion category in my view.

  • @notyourfriendlyneighbour4163

    Would really love to see the Nike Air Max BW Black Persian Retro from 2021 cut in half. Would be great to know if Nike do the Retros really like the og from 1994 and if they’re using the forefoot airpad once again.. 🙃

  • @Absolutely_
    @Absolutely_ Před rokem

    Very interesting again!
    I would be interested in what a buffalo boot would look like cut in half
    Especially if it is still worth its money

  • @geribriggs6713
    @geribriggs6713 Před rokem +1

    I stumbled upon you last month and have been watching closely since. Any light you can shine on womens runners and the quality would be fabulous! Thanks for your opinion on the new lulu’s :)😊