Buy a non-farting leather Rose Anvil wallet here - bit.ly/3XHs6CL

I get that farting noise wearing my Doc Martens but it's nothing to do with the boots and more to do with my diet.

@RoseAnvil

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@sputumtube

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoseAnvil Lol... :)

@Im_orange_cat

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao😂😂

@monp.4903

3 жыл бұрын

LOL 😷

@denisl2760

3 жыл бұрын

Its a pocket of air that gets trapped in a void somewhere in the sole. I have a pair of pumas that do that.

I have 25 year old Birkenstock’s that looked fantastic for probably 18 years. Eventually the sole wore down as they do. I went to a reputable shoe store and they kept my leather upper and replaced the cork and sole for like $30 or something and they spruced up the leather. I couldn’t believe it. They’re absolutely like brand new again. A quality product that is repairable, what a concept.

@theabristlebroom4378

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I wore out / wore through the soles, and then, 10 years later, wore through the leather upper strap. I was able to get that repaired too.

@marcop.525

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they were bought by an American company and moved production to China

@ugiboogy1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcop.525 birkenstocks are made in germany

@lisaspikes4291

Жыл бұрын

I still have my first pair of Birkis that I bought in 1995! I still wear them, although the heel area is starting to wear out. Over the years I have purchased many pairs, and most of them look almost brand new.

@Dunika

Жыл бұрын

@@marcop.525 really??? Well, that would explain a lot of issues we are having with our supply lately…

I’ve learned that it’s not really saving $ if you’re having to replace the same thing over & over. Quality over quantity is worth having to wait & save up for. Thanks for a cool review. I love my Birks. :)

@thomaswells4025

Жыл бұрын

Buy nice or buy twice. One of my favorite mottos lol

@hanstun1

Жыл бұрын

I bought a travel case for toiletries 30 years ago and the lady that was selling them told me to get the one with the highest price point. I complained that it was expensive and she said "It costs more money but that is not the same as being expensive" and she was right. 30 years later and I am still using it and it looks better than when it was new. It will probably live longer than me.

@christyambrown

Жыл бұрын

"Waiting and saving" implies that you have shoes to wear til then.

@ytsux9259

Жыл бұрын

The White Mountains are a good value. 1/3 the price and nearly the same quality.

@stefanweilhartner4415

Жыл бұрын

@@ytsux9259 the question is, if the footbed is as comfortable

Also want to mention that when it comes to price, the location matters a lot. Germany's labor laws around living wage and time worked are drastically different than India or China - where fast fashion and sweatshops are prominent, and problematic, parts of the labor force that can't be ignored here. For the quality and fair wages, I don't think the real deal is overpriced

@lykiaookami6070

Жыл бұрын

@bina nocht smaller companies that produce things like shoes in germany almost always get the parts from manufacturers in germany. It's the big companies that usually do labor in china because it's way cheaper. Most companies in germany though have the moral backbone to not exploit their workers and pride themselves on ethical and solid work. At least my uncle has his own business with building machines for clients and everything he get is from other german manufacturers, same with the company i interned at, same with the place I work at now. It's pretty common knowledge that if you want regular shipping that's of quality, you don't get it from china. China is where the mcdonalds toys come from but I don't trust china with good clothes that last for years.

@arewealone9969

Жыл бұрын

It’s overpriced

@Gapb_TheRealOneTho

10 ай бұрын

@@arewealone9969 They're definitely overpriced, but you have to consider that the minimum wage in Germany is 12 bucks

@abh1yan

Ай бұрын

you wear sandals or people's wage?

i bought two pairs of Birkenstock Arizonas thinking i'll wear one and have one as a standby for next summer.... that was 4 years ago and i'm still on first one with the second one kept in the box in closet; durability: check.

@arthursoto4285

4 жыл бұрын

They're so worth it!

@LR-jo7ci

4 жыл бұрын

I’m German and my mum used to work in the Birkenstock factory so I can judge not only from having experienced other made in Germany stuff but from having a family member who knows how the shoes are made. German quality is mostly top notch and super durable since most German factories have to use high quality products and the workers get paid more of course and are more skilled than maybe an underpaid worker in China. The shoes haven’t always been this expensive in fact I remember when Birkenstock’s used to be 40€ but since the hype the prices have increased a lot. Best tip i can give you is to buy a pair with soft foot bedding and a neutral colour so you can wear them longer and more often

@onthehill3381

4 жыл бұрын

LottiLein Love the soft bed ones. I love my Birks. I have five pairs.

@marylawrence2218

4 жыл бұрын

I've bought two pairs and both fell apart in less than one summer 😞

@y4nnickschmitt

4 жыл бұрын

@@marylawrence2218 It definitely weren't the real ones then. Where were they bought? Everything gets counterfeit these days.

Great video as always. One thing that will also add to the price of the Birkenstock's is that they are made in Germany and the company is paying a much better wage to their employees then they would if the shoes were manufactured in china or india. I think that's something a lot of people forget to consider when looking at the price of clothing and shoes.

@ronochow

3 жыл бұрын

The best part is they are made high quality, in a developed country which likely means more sustainable or higher wages. That's something I can get behind.

@sophieminter0

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronochow yeah. Cheap items look great, but really they are cheap because of slave labor and charging minimum or below minimum wage to the workers Edit: cheap items seem great like "wow that's cheap, nice!"

@derbywinner5423

3 жыл бұрын

You’re correct. In my case always looking where shoes are made, if I. Do have choice I like made from Brazil, Spain,Italy, etc I tried to avoid made in China

@MK-zm7de

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Even if the quality of the final product was the same (which it in some cases might be), that doesn’t mean the expensive product is not „worth the price“. Because there is value in fair wages

@lisadefries6718

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I prefer to purchase products that European or fair trade at least then I know workers paid a sensible amount for their industry. If we all did that as much as possible then world might become a better place with great products that lasted and functioned well.

I've had mine for 5 years and they're still going strong! They're been waterlogged and worn to death (I live in Sydney so it's pretty much always Birkenstock weather). 100% worth the price for the wear you'll get. I'm hoping to find a place to replace the suede footbed and sole because the leather is still like new. A++ shoe!

@tonidozier4573

Жыл бұрын

You can find places online.

An year ago, I was wearing my father's almost 15 year old Birkenstock on the beach. It got wet, and the leather part fell off the bottom part. I got a new one for my birthday, and now I'm a proud Birkenstock owner!

Even real birkenstocks make a fart noise when I walk, and its because I have a high arch so air gets trapped between my arch and the insole, hence fart.

@corpsiecorpsie_the_original

4 жыл бұрын

I'd totally be saying "oh yeah" and "ahhhh" if my footwear did that while walking

@murraysampson2501

4 жыл бұрын

I also get the fart noise from my Birkenstocks sometimes. I have a fairly high arch too.

@FirstnameLastname-bp5cm

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@moistydoooood

4 жыл бұрын

well just flat iron your arch and itll be flatter?

@milicamarshastefanovich3312

4 жыл бұрын

I have low arches and my new Birkenstock’s make a farting noise as well... my old ones never did? Anyways, I hope that changes once they get broken into but for now, highly annoying.

"Buy expensive, cry once" - Chinese proverb (ironically!)

@twistedthrifterb6220

3 жыл бұрын

It's so true with shoes.I dont mess around with cheap shoes ever.

@margad-erdeneamgalanbaatar5028

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@zimnizzle

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, ironic to be sure. Their ancestors are all up there shaking their heads.

@rhetoricalrobot8359

3 жыл бұрын

Buy it nice, or buy it twice.

@moundain4220

3 жыл бұрын

Well china used to make good quality stuff back in the days

Thank you for this great review! The Birkenstocks are actually the least expensive of the three. My husband has worn Birks for 30 years, year round, in Michigan! And we're only on his 3rd pair.

I love Birkenstock. They have a high arch option which really helps. i still have a pair I've been wearing since 2005 - they stopped making that particular footbed (tatami) so i treat them well and have had them resoled once.

Love how the Amazon reviewers were actually surprised their $17 fake Birkenstock’s fell apart after wearing them once 🤣

@jax422

2 жыл бұрын

I always die laughing at Amazon reviews. People are always shocked when their cheap knockoffs fall apart and aren’t as durable as original/designer items that cost 20x more and know for their high quality. They’ll be like I’m pissed this $5 pointe shoe only last 1 wear even though normal pointe shoes cost $90-$140

@sallykemp1427

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not true! My $17 ones went for a walk yesterday! my step daughter and her kids came to visit yesterday one of them took my $17 shoes. Funny thing they left there stupid real ones behind and my ones are still in good nick. I biffed the real ones out in the wood pile. That’s the starting of my first New Years eve so happy new year people on this page, may this year bring prosperity for us hehehe looks like my has already started!

@ThePeacePlant

2 жыл бұрын

Because they aren't fake Birkenstocks. Birkenstock did not create this design of sandal, So it's not fake it's just different sandal using similar design that was being sold wayyy before Birkenstock started selling the design

@ortzinator

2 жыл бұрын

Would you prefer a 5 star review saying that it lasted as long as they expected?

@savedfaves

2 жыл бұрын

I bought RedFish sandals for about €18 and got years out of them.

I’ve been in the same pair of Birkenstock Arizona’s for 30 years. Yes, I said THIRTY.

@jamaicajadelucas7928

3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆

@AimForTheBushes908

3 жыл бұрын

👀 In before the hoard of comments heading your way.

@motionoftheocean7524

3 жыл бұрын

I thought you had it for 32 years... that's right, Thirty Seven!

@PGee.

3 жыл бұрын

Eww.......

@motionoftheocean7524

3 жыл бұрын

@@PGee. hahahahahhahaa....my initial thoughts exactly.

Your videos are great! I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to disassemble something, but I was too cheap to actually do it. Thanks for fulfilling my fantasies!

I loved this video. My most recent pair of Birkenstocks lasted approximately 7 years, and that's only because I put those things through the ringer. I wore them through all of the PNW weather until they fell apart! For Christmas my friend decided to gift me a new pair so I'm incredibly excited to break them in. They're totally worth the price.

I'm trying to be a conscious consumer. I'm in no way rich neither am I particularly affluent, but I am willing to invest a bit more money if it means that i'm getting a better quality product in terms of comfort and durability. These days however, in the flood of trends and fast fashion and increasing number of supposedly higher end brands who are now willing to sacrifice quality for bigger profit margins, it's sometimes really difficult to assess whether you're paying the high price for the brand tag or do you actually get better quality. I want to thank you because these kind of videos really help me make better consumer choices.

@cellothere5723

4 жыл бұрын

pretendingToBe I would definitely say Birkenstocks are the way to go. Fortunately, I was able to buy them without much thought but for those who have to save up to buy them, I would definitely recommend it because they last for so long. I saw this one KZreadr and he's had them for 7 years and counting

@mrsbmurray7402

3 жыл бұрын

I cringed when I paid 119.00$Cdn for my first pr of Birkies back in 2001. Still getting my money’s worth. Since that first pair, I wear Birkies as soon as my feet hit the floor in morning until I lift feet off the floor to go back to bed at night. Other than an amazing can opener my dad gifted me with in ‘77, these Birkies are the BEST investment.

@qli2911

3 жыл бұрын

@@cellothere5723 r

@rosep5672

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@lucksiaze5755

3 жыл бұрын

Even if any of the knockoffs were comparable in quality I would buy the original Birks (even if I had to save up first), because whoever invented a product should be paid extra

It's funny how on trend birkenstocks have become. Those were literally the dorkiest thing one could wear and you'd be made fun of if you wore them to school when I was a kid. In Germany they used to be the typical houseshoes or shoes your dad might wear in summer. But they last so insanely long. My dad wore the same pair for at least seven years back in the 90s/ early 2000s

@AnneliesvanOverbeek

4 жыл бұрын

Around 2010 they were super trendy in The Netherlands, if you didn't have birckenstocks you weren't 'cool'

@mieke109

4 жыл бұрын

@@eiypo I don't know, he might have resoled them but I was very young then. Plus he only wore them around the house and in the garden so the use isn't as intense as what yours

@jenniferlove3893

4 жыл бұрын

They have great styles now. Much trendier styles. They are such great shoes! Especially when you have back problems (scoliosis).

@jadebe80

4 жыл бұрын

Emma Vicktorius everything dorky comes around like some sick new cameo over the years... plaid shirts, bucket hats, Fanny packs, mom jeans, etc etc

@sophieminter0

3 жыл бұрын

My mom got hers in 1980 or something and wore them while painting houses bc I guess she didn't care about getting paint on them and they were her housework shoes. 🤣

I just ordered my first pair of Birkenstock Arizonas with the oiled leather. Can't wait to have them for years to come.

I like this. You don't move the kitty, you work AROUND the kitty, and you know a lot about shoes. 😊 Great channel!

I have a pair of Birks from 1994. I know that date because that's the year my daughter was born. I've had them resoled at least twice and use Cork Life on them each season. That same daughter wears them now.

@papadop

3 жыл бұрын

Got mine the same year too.

@jessicajohnson3044

2 жыл бұрын

They recork shoes?!

Thanks for making these awesome videos. I would love to see more of these "real" vs knockoff videos. They're educative to watch :)

@doiceslife8374

4 жыл бұрын

I checked out your video and it's pretty cool. I just wanted to let you know that you may want to set the video to not for kids if you want the comments on.

@plakjeham118

4 жыл бұрын

@@doiceslife8374 Is that why the comments are off? I didn't know. Thanks!

@cadciel

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! Love those kinds of videos. Sometimes the outcome is not what you'd expect.

@kayjohnson5091

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us just what the things we want to buy are made of. I've thought that Birkenstocks are overpriced, but seeing what goes into them makes me appreciate the labor that goes into them and their quality. Thanks!

I love watching Vlogs when some cats are roaming around and the bloggers just continue explaining I Love it❤❤❤ I subscribed ❤

Super informative video. I’ve been wearing Birkenstock’s for years. They’re pretty chunky and can take AN AGE to break in but once you have they’re the best sandals. I have so many scars from the blisters! Compeed blister plasters and rub (in a little tube) are definitely your friend if you’ve just bought a pair. I have the Arizona’s and the Florida’s and both are worth the ££.

I was never really drawn to Birkenstocks until recently. I splurged and bought myself a pair. The same one's you had in the video. They were worth every dime I paid. They are the most comfortable shoes ive ever owned. This video just further proves how well they are made. Im not rich but im willing to pay more for a quality shoe then a cheap shoe that won't last. I even got my hubby wearing them

@saambailee-followtheyellow8514

2 жыл бұрын

I did a project for a shoe local shoe repair. To produce the video I needed to learn the things about shoe repair. In the two months there. Every shoe brought in for repairs was made in China or India. The cowboy boots were made in Canada, and Mexico. Very used. Many years. The messed up ones, were not very old. Poorly made. Slapped together with glue. When it comes to feet. Take care of them. Happy sole. Happy life. When your feet are not happy. You are not happy.. When your feet get cold, you get cold. When your feet can't breathe, you can't breathe. The one important thing we over look. Our feet. (no pun intended)... Take care of them. NEVER wear someone elses shoes. No buy used or poorly made shoes. You are asking for trouble. Walk around in them for half an hour. Make certain you can move. Breathe. Buy them in the afternoon. After your feet have swelled half a size during the day. That will allow they to fit better. Wear this, and take care of them. Your feet are what get you around.. Happy soles... Happy life.

@paisley1134

2 жыл бұрын

But when you pay a little bit more and they last years and years it is worth it.

@joanbelmont5450

2 жыл бұрын

Would you say that the Birkenstocks run true to size or larger? I’m debating what size to buy.

@lisaspikes4291

Жыл бұрын

I remember I was on vacation in California. We were in Santa Barbara, and I stopped into a shop and tried on some Bierkenstocks on a whim. My feet had never been so comfortable! It was like they were made specifically for me! I bought them! And still have them today! 22 years later!

@parijatmathur8489

Жыл бұрын

@@joanbelmont5450 There is a helpful right fit video out here by Birkenstock itself. Linking it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3uFj8uanaiXoKw.html

I had Achilles tendonitis and a planter faceitis on the other foot I tried everything, different types of braces, different shoes.,different insoles and the only thing that helped was Birkenstock sandals. I even bought their orthopaedic insoles for my other shoes. My feet are much better now. I am a nurse so it was a nightmare doing a 12 hr shift

@kristinells1235

3 жыл бұрын

Only thing I can wear now! Plantar fasciitis too.

@kathryncrowleybryan5844

3 жыл бұрын

Bone spurs as well

@candycottrell6469

3 жыл бұрын

I had bruised my foot from tap and ballet classes and my Birks were the only shoes I could wear that did not hurt my feet.

@MsThemjs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, just what I was looking for.

@darlenawojcik2150

2 жыл бұрын

I have had great results from plantar's facietis and back pain from kenkohs sandals, but I am looking to gets some birks for all day wear. Kenkohs' little nubbies can become cumbersome after too long.

This is so fascinating!!! Subscribed

I love your videos!!! It's good to see the construction and comparisons! Personally, I love my Birkenstocks because they always hold up for 5 years or more. So basically I paid the same price per year as the cheap ones but they last and I'm not throwing 5 pairs of sandals away. Love my birks and wish I knew where to get them resoled in my country.

It is very interesting to see how the materials really vary from the cheap shoes to the expensive shoes. Your channel has really helped me look at things that I shop for differently. Have a good holiday weekend!

@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028

4 жыл бұрын

For real though. I changed the way i shop belts, shoes and anything that has to do with leather.

@gerardobecerra1242

4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Boinker's Bookkeeping what’s the way to shop?

@truecrimejungle

4 жыл бұрын

@@gerardobecerra1242 amazon, whatever has good reviews, is cheap, and get's delivered in 2 days. None of those quality local hand made nonsense.

I like that he smiles and almost giggles when he says "farting". But also, thank you for posting this, was planning on buying a pair of birks today after owning a few knock offs in college that didn't last.

@WtfYoutube_YouSuck

4 жыл бұрын

I wish everything I bought lasted as long as Birkenstocks.

@getthismuthafuckawhatchust7966

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe Hehe no lie, def worth the purchase

I’ve used the same pair of Birkenstocks for 5 years. They look and feel amazing.

Oh my god this video is amazing 👏👏 10/10. Thanks for making this video!!

1:32 please sir, do not hide the cat, I'm here for him

@GiraffeLoverJen

3 жыл бұрын

Same 😻

@tesexxxu

3 жыл бұрын

Yo tengo una, igualita. Miu. En mi canal se puede ver.

@alexandriamaguire8224

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Vegan leather that is plant based typically holds up pretty well, but the main issue I always find with PU fake leather (which can't be demonstrated by tearing or performing straightforward tests) is the way it flakes and deteriorates quickly with use due to its molecular fragility. Leather ages well, whereas plastic alternatives just degrade over time, all the while scattering small pieces of plastic about.

@reginaaitbenyoucef6122

Жыл бұрын

I moved with them 1984 from Berne, the capital of Switzerland, where they were hip at the time, to London to work as an Aupair. The english family thought I had descended direkt from the mountains 🤣

@Dunika

Жыл бұрын

Polyurethane has a “life” of about 10 years from its production. After that it starts to literally disintegrate and there is nothing you can do about it, only change it completely. I’m a shoemaker and I do repairs and it kind of pisses me off because a lot of expensive brands are using injectable polyurethane for their soles and once they are through most of the time you can’t do anything about it because it’s embedded on the leather and there is no way to glue anything to it anymore. Like you buy a 250€ shoe and the uppers might look impeccable but they are done after a couple of years. And a lot of products spend years in a warehouse or a shop before you buy them so…

@Dunika

Жыл бұрын

@bina nocht if they are polyurethane, the moment you least expect it they will start peeling off. They could also be just rubber, then they will last longer. “Vegan leather” usually just means any type of plastic.

@xijinpingsfavoritehemorrho1328

Жыл бұрын

Vegan leather is crap, i have bitten chunks out of the shit like its fruit leather to prove a point to an ex. Doesnt wear well when its not a fashion statement. Good thing nobody who works hard in boots or gloves puts any faith in that shit. Women will have some vegg leather half boots they wear to class once a week and talk about how durable it is lol. Great way to go to the hospital on a jobsite though!

@bumblebee4280

Жыл бұрын

@@Dunika I literally found such a nice pair at a rural store that doesn't see many customers and it was peeling.😢

I started the video because I'm interested in getting a pair but then the cute kitty came in .You're a pro & kept it moving😻

Thank you for a complete review, very well explained.

the fart noises could maybe be a sweat thing? Like if the foot bed isn't absorbing the moisture? I know converse does that to me when it's really hot.

@acopperheart

4 жыл бұрын

Has nothing to do with that. Your feet will fart in those shoes no matter. I have a pair as well as real birks. I also have a high arch so idk

@Andrey-pw5fm

4 жыл бұрын

@@acopperheart you say it has nothing to do with that but end it with idk? He said he didn't encounter the farting issue so there's a variable to the shoes farting

@nirfz

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's more when the foot bed and your foot "have differences" between bodyweight applied or not. So if the outline of your foot gets in touch with the corresponding part of the footbed before you put weight on the foot an airpocket can be "trapped" between the middle of your foot and the footbed. By putting the weight on it, the air escapes, and that can be via the (in most cases) softer and soemtimes "floppier" skin on the inner side of the middle of the foot.(english isn't my first language so i am missing the right vocabulary here). And this can make a farting noise. Won't happen if the arch of the foot is higher than the footbed, or the skin is very dry or you use socks...

@attilavarga1152

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The moisture creates a sucking effect on the arch, so when a feet moves, the compressed air moves out/in and makes a funny noise as the skin and air resonates. Same can be done, if someone compress air in his hands. The leather is porous, so it don't allows air to be compressed. An other common cause of this when something is not glued well in the shoe, and the layers are moving on each other. Making small holes on the lining with a nail possibly helps.

@DrClocktopus1

4 жыл бұрын

Birks fart for me wearing in the summer before they are properly broken in, so could have something to do with that

I watched 6 ads in their entirety. You’re welcome. I’m still not buying a Lit power bank.

@halffulltome

4 жыл бұрын

“Here we have a Lit solar power bank. Let’s open the box and see what’s inside.” It’s a Lit solar power bank you idiot.

@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028

4 жыл бұрын

lol but why....

@brianjschumer

4 жыл бұрын

How eager is that young guy, for the solar power bank .

@4Thug2Life0

4 жыл бұрын

Fuc that ad I’ve seen it so many times this past month it’s ridiculous. I would buy one if they promised to stop showing that damn ad.

@MacLarenInc

4 жыл бұрын

Lit must be buying every ad slot KZread offers. I will never buy from them

That was really interesting and informative. We own Birkenstocks and love them. They are by far the most comfortable shoes/sandals we have ever owned.

That's why if I want name brand I buy directly from the store. Great video glad I found your channel

Even my genuine Birkenstocks fart when I walk. It's to do with how your foot fits in the foot bed, any voids between the foot and the shoe air gets forced out when you walk, making the farting sounds. It's not the shoe but the fit of the shoe and how it fits your foot shape. Unless you can can the shape of your foot, nothing can stop it.

@Alisha-hs8xj

3 жыл бұрын

Same! I have multiple pairs and they all fart before being fully broken in

I've worn birkenstocks for years and years and years. You absolutely get what you pay for.

Thank you for your tests and explaining! Greetings from Birkenstock-Country 😉

Mine are going strong 10 years in. My friend has a 15 year Birkenstocks and a couple of pairs under 2-5 years, all still great.

“Vegan leather” is just a lame way of saying plastic

@ChaosBW

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct. Did you know there's no such thing as a vegan? Farming vegetables steals land from animals, kills pests like rats and insects, and exploits bees for pollination Vegans cannot exist unless they live in space off recycled oxygen and food made from space dust

@emilchandran546

3 жыл бұрын

Meme Machine is that a joke? It seems like it is, but some people genuinely believe this shit. Usually a vegan is defined as a person who eats a vegan diet. As in, they don’t eat meat or animal products. Some vegans also don’t use or try to avoid using products made from or containing animal products. Ie leather, or animal fats. Vegan doesn’t mean living on different land, breathing different air or consisting of different matter to animals. No vegan has ever claimed to live their whole life never adversely affecting animals. Some of this isn’t even adverse effects, “recycled oxygen” piss off mate. I’m not a vegan at all, but the kind of negative stereotypes that exist are at best tired and unfunny at this point.

@denisl2760

3 жыл бұрын

@@emilchandran546 You underestimate the stupidity of some vegans.

@Emily-rk4ps

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaosBW A "perfect vegan" doesn't exist just like a "perfect human" doesn't exist. Veganism definition from "vegan society": Veganism is a way of living which SEEKS TO EXCLUDE, as far as is POSSIBLE and PRACTICABLE, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. I am a vegan because I do that ^. So yes, we exist. I don't eat meat, or animal bi-products. I try my best not to buy products that involve the exploitation of animals but at the end of the day I'm going to buy medications because those are necessary to preserve my health. I, personally, do not think we should judge people by their dietary choices. People like to reduce their harm in different ways (zero waste, fair trade, minimalist lifestyles) and I think we can learn a lot from these philosophies!

@sunnohh

3 жыл бұрын

Erick G vegan leather is every bit as cool sounding as dead animal skin treated with chemicals

Rose Anvil: turns on camera Toaster: hi

You make shoe deconstruction, fun and informative. Liked and subscribed!

You are right about the foot bed contour and your foot sticking and causing the farting noise. I have a pair of Birkenstocks that are all black with the black leather footbed (vs suede) that farted since new!! I could tell it was the space between my sole and the foot bed because you could feel it escape!

The thing about Birkenstocks is they are like, a third of the price in Germany. They’re not like typical American shoes where they’re comfy right away. But once they’re broken in, they’re heaven

@candyluna2929

3 жыл бұрын

How do I buy them from germany?

@cinemaocd1752

2 жыл бұрын

Recently my mom bought some knock-offs at Famous Footwear. She tried the birks but she said they were too hard and hurt her feet. I think I know the reason now: the knock off were made from foam!

@alexandriamaguire8224

2 жыл бұрын

@@candyluna2929 go to Germany!

@David-cy5zu

2 жыл бұрын

it is not a third. maybe 30% off.

@markevanpowell2157

2 жыл бұрын

@@David-cy5zu depends on where you're looking. We had a Birkenstock outlet store near us when i used to live in Germany and we could find Arizonas there for €35 pretty regularly

It kills me shopping on amazon and it seems like 90% of everything on there is the same exact shit probably all from the same factory just rebranded a million different times. All with the huge V in the review scores (tons of 5s and 1s but almost no 3s) that to me indicates the reviews have been padded.

@mslisha100

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like everything on Amazon is a knock off these days. Made in China. Cheaply made

@Jaxxie1981

3 жыл бұрын

I used to sell on Amazon, and it's incredibly common for Chinese sellers to do things like fake review farm, hijack ASINs, sell knockoffs, abuse product titles to keyword stuff, etc. My partner bought me a pair of what he thought were Brooks running shoes on Amazon. I knew right away they were counterfeits, but didn't want to hurt his feelings. Within 6 months the soles were cracking and separating from the shoe.

@kellynaz9256

2 жыл бұрын

@@mslisha100 all your branded shit is made in China too

@kili7728

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellynaz9256 but also with too some degree better quality/materials

I have a pair of Biostep lookalikes that are now going on 21 years old. The cobbler added a new rubber sole a year ago and polished them to look almost like new🤗 wish I could find another pair in a different colour or model. Yes they were pricey, but darn, two decades later and still supportive and comfortable. Hands down win!

Love the way your cat photobombed the video. Beautiful cat. I have a pair of Birkenstocks that are 20 years old. They are only just beginning to wear out a little now. They are the most comfortable sandals I've ever owned. They are a real treat for feet.

This really helps to understand why the price tag matters. One thing, though: cork isn’t exactly bark - its consistency is very different, and good quality cork feels similar to leather in a lot of respects. I’ve got a cork backpack and that thing is super solid, will last me years and years!

@SchmaltzyCraftsy

2 жыл бұрын

Birkenstock has a yt account and they have a video showing the cork process from harvest. It's kinda cool.

@eleanor.shadow

Жыл бұрын

@bina nocht not sure it'd float, since the cork isn't that thick, but now I kind of want to dunk my backpack and see what happens :D

@justayoutuber1906

Жыл бұрын

Cork is running out - not enough trees.

Another benefit of Birkenstocks is that they can be resoled forever at a factory-certified dealer. You can keep your Birks for decades with an occasional repair/refurbishment, that costs a lot less than a new pair.

I bought a pair of Sketchers knock-offs for about $20 from Costco. The so-called 'Non-Skid" soles actually had cloth fused to the bottom in strips! It make it very slick. The straps were also thin vinyl, which looked like it would tear in a week. Took them back.

This is good to know, thank you. One test should always be done on foot wear is the grip on wet slippery surface. To many times I have had bad slips even with footwear saying non- slip. I did get my answers reading through the comments. Perhaps consider adding that in your future videos. Thank you for putting up these videos.

Farting shoes is a big plus in my book.

@stellar783

4 жыл бұрын

A man of good taste

@doc2kiwidig663

3 жыл бұрын

😂💙

You made watching a shoe being torn apart so damn informative and entertaining to watch. Your editing is nice as well!

I love this! It's so helpful to actually see the reason for each price rather than assuming.

I love birkenstock and have been wearing them most of my life. Was great to see what the copy brands are like. I have been tempted by the pricing at times.

I go to a Baptist University and we call these "Jesus Slippers."

@heinuchung8680

3 жыл бұрын

They have actual Jesus slippers you can buy comprised of rope they sell them on amazon and are quite expensive

@FlaMan991

3 жыл бұрын

bless your gay heart

@christinkarolus6827

3 жыл бұрын

And if you want to be really cool say it in German Jesus Schlappen 😉

@zeroman614

3 жыл бұрын

Jerusalem Cruisers.

@one_smol_duck

3 жыл бұрын

Verily I say unto thee, have you seen my birks?

This is a really informative video. You should do more of these. It really helps shoppers out. It's important to know how much of the money we are paying big brand names go to marketing or product quality.

Can’t believe how much I enjoyed this totally random recommended video 😆👍🏻

I love your content, I have no reason to watch half this stuff but always get sucked in fully

LOL! I love the cat with attitude like: 'Okay, so you're doing some shoe video or whatever. Anyway, I need to sit right here, right now. You have a problem with this?'

I think you just sold me on Birkenstocks. It would be interesting to hear feedback on the initial comfort walking around of the knockoffs.

@jasona.2044

3 жыл бұрын

buy the birks they last for years and years and the replace the soles and wear for years more.... and years

@StevieSkaggs

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a pair of White Mountains for the last few years and they are holding up well after very consistent use. They were way more comfortable than new Birks when I first got them.

@Backwater-wanderer

3 жыл бұрын

@@StevieSkaggs would you recommend the white mountains? I’m interested in buying Birkenstock’s but I’m not sure if they’re something I’ll get much use out of, at the lower price I wouldn’t feel so bad if they just sat in my closet

@StevieSkaggs

3 жыл бұрын

@@Backwater-wanderer Enthusiastically--they are my most-worn shoe.

Great review and comparison. Couple other things about the Birks; they can be resoled. In the past they also offered recraft which replaced the sole And the footbed. Not sure if they offer that anymore. If you care for them they will last for years. And the leather straps are totally worth the extra in the Birks as the thickness and durability outmatches the birko flor synthetic uppers; particularly if you want to make them last a couple resolings. They've increased in price over the years but still better value than the knock offs. Thanks for your videos, very helpful.

Thank you for this video!

This guy needs more subs and viewers, this is quality content right here!

The original Birkenstock’s are amazing. They become the most comfortable sandal you’ll ever wear. I have a newer pair that uses the soft pad over the cork. Don’t like it as well as the original. As I’ve grown old... I’ve stopped buying crap. I’ll pay a significant premium for quality. I do this for 2 reasons. 1) it’s really nice to wear or use quality made items. There is also joy in maintaining quality. 2). I want to support and encourage companies to build items that last, and don’t end up in landfills as often as cheap stuff.

Watched this for you Meemz;You always rocked the Birkenstocks with long socks.

Pretty nice video with the White Mountain certainly worth it at such a low price. Unfortunately, Birkenstocks are a bit too floppy on my size 14. Wish they had a strap style but haven't seen it yet.

I've had my Birkenstocks for years, I've even had them resoled, and they're like new again

My Birks outlasted me wearing them. I wore them for about 10 years until my personal fashion preferences changed. I had them rebuilt once with a sole replacement and some cork repair. It cost about 50 bucks but to have a rebuilt shoe that was already broken in to fit my feet perfectly was definitely worth every penny.

I have had my Birkenstock’s for 2 years and I still love them and they work so good

Bought my first pair of Birkenstocks 6 years ago and they are the only sandal that's never given me blisters or sores. I pink puffy heart them!

birkenstock were part of our high school uniform, i wore mine for 4 years every summer~fall. Still have them today!

@GiraffeLoverJen

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of school did you go to that had Birks as part of the uniform?

"oh, that was my new sandals" and not the vegan lentil burger I slammed down for lunch

@alexandriamaguire8224

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

great vid...dude...first time viewer: Instant subscriber...keep it up.

I'm in central MinneSNOWta. Over 20 years ago I bought Birkenstock boots. I wear them from Oct to May daily and they're still going. I did do a sanding of the leather this year to stop cracking because my foot is by a bus heater and dries it out. They're back to looking new. Birkenstock has a repair program too. Great shoes for foot support!

Loving these videos. Can't wait to see what else you can rip in half, would you consider doing the classic Louboutins and other women's shoes? It would be super interesting to hear your thoughts!

i was contemplating about wether its worth it to buy the actual birkenstocks but that absolutely made it clear that it is so thanks man

Great video by the way!!!

Merci! Great video! Thanks from Paris.

Keep doing these videos! So fascinating. My first pair of Birkenstocks lasted 10 years and probably would have lasted longer if I hadn't gotten them wet a few times. Also, you can find Birkenstocks on sale sometimes for well under $100. Totally worth the cost!

Nice video ! Helpful to understand quality difference. Didn’t know there were voids in the shoes, that’s great to be aware of. But cork isn’t just saw dust, That’s a bit misleading especially for ppl who don’t know about it. Cork is the squishy airy flame resistant thick outer bark of the cork tree , it’s texture is very specific and if the other shoe IS actually saw dust mixed with rubber or glue or whatever then it’s a huuuge quality difference :)

@MustacheMrs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad someone said it!

@parijatmathur8489

Жыл бұрын

Didn't know that. The imitations should be banned from import actually because they are misleading.

@nancy9478

Жыл бұрын

Birkenstocks have latex rubber in the cork, so I cant wear them.

@parijatmathur8489

Жыл бұрын

@@nancy9478 Maybe stick a thin cloth or surgical patch(glue preapplied) on the Birk footbed? Hope it can prevent the allergy.

There use to be a shoe repair shop (Cobbler) near me and I have work Birkenstocks since the 90's I was able to get him to repair the worn out cork the Arizona's for me, close to new. It was amazing. I always felt Birkenstock was one of the best shoes ever made! As the years have gone by some quality has changed but still my favorite go to shoe!! Great review!

Great video!! That cat was trippin me out!! Scary looking!!

I'd love to see a comparison to the Cushionaire brand on Amazon as well. They even come up as "Amazon's choice."

those holes inside are probably making the farting noise when they get wet once.

@musicjunk1000

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, wearing socks prevents it as well

@dgbvideos

4 жыл бұрын

@@musicjunk1000 wearing socks with birkenstocks will also prevent you from getting laid.

@albertkelly7129

4 жыл бұрын

@@dgbvideos wearing birkenstocks at all will prevent you from getting laid

@ajatracy1299

4 жыл бұрын

Danilo Garcia Brandão 🤣🤣🤣💀☀️

I want to see that cat in EVERY single video! 😻😻😻😻… nice video buddy.

if you want to test how easily the buckles (or any other aspect of a shoe) comes off, use a hanging-style luggage scale (I'm sure you can get one with a large weight range). That way you can see how much force is needed to pull something and make a more scientific comparison. Keep up the good work!

Interesting comparisons. I've got a pair of suede Arizona Birks that I've been wearing for over 25 years. The cork at the heels is just now starting to crumble, and there's some separation at the toe of footbed and suede. All said, I'd rather continue wearing the old ones to breaking in new ones. You can't go wrong with the real thing.

@mooble1325

Жыл бұрын

i've seen a lot of people take them to the cobbler and get the sole replaced for like 30 quid but keeping the leather upper!

I'm always fascinated with these comparisons, even when it's for shoes I'll probably never wear lol

This is a great video. Thank you.

That was really helpful, thanks! 😄

I thought the only cat options were hairless, short hair, and long hair. I was unaware they come in "peach fuzz" variety.

@andyheuvel4510

3 жыл бұрын

It's a breed call devon rex. I have 2 and yes they are peach fuzz.

Hey I'm it's not sneakers but you should cut some high heels in half and see what they have inside!!

@Glol91ABC

4 жыл бұрын

these are not sneakers. and most shoes he does are also not sneakers

@alicehargest

4 жыл бұрын

@@Glol91ABC okay men's shoes then 🤷

@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028

4 жыл бұрын

I suggested the same a while ago, even though im a man.. im just curious :)

@rachelhowell4600

4 жыл бұрын

I’m his girlfriend and trust me, I’m trying my hardest to get him to do some women’s shoes.... 😂 I’m curious about the interior of heels as well!

@alicehargest

4 жыл бұрын

@@rachelhowell4600 hahah omg really! Defo get your bf to cut open some heels then 💕

Thanks! I always wondered what REALLY made Birks so pricey, but I can see that they quality materials really make the shoe worth it.