Andune vs Impakto Lets Settle The Debate
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a head-to-head comparison of barefoot shoes from Andun and Impacto, based on the reviewer's personal experience. The Impacto is priced at 900 rupees, while Andun ranges from 2,500 to 3,200 rupees. The reviewer inquires about the country of origin, finding Impacto made in Bengal and Andun manufactured in China and Vietnam. Comfort and style are compared, with Andun's upper and outsole providing a better ground feel and preferred comfort. Durability is tested, showing minimal wear on both shoes. The reviewer concludes Andun is the clear winner for comfort and feels it offers a true barefoot experience, though pricing could be more competitive.
Takeaways
- đ° The Impacto shoes are priced at 900 rupees, while Andun shoes range from 2,500 to 3,200 rupees depending on the model.
- đ A viewer's comment sparked an investigation into the price disparity between the two brands, leading to a comparison of their origins and manufacturing.
- đ Impacto shoes are made in Bengal, and Andun shoes are designed in India but manufactured in China and Vietnam.
- đ A Google image search suggests that Impacto shoes might be special orders from China, hinting at a possible discrepancy in the country of origin.
- đ Andun shoes are mass-produced in China and rebranded, with similar models found at a lower price on AliExpress and in Australia.
- đ The upper material of both shoes is synthetic, with Impacto having more padding and Andun featuring a Velcro strap for a secure fit.
- đ Andun's upper is considered more comfortable, earning it a point for comfort over Impacto.
- đŁ The outsoles differ significantly, with Andun's being thin and providing more ground feel, while Impacto's is thicker, offering less sensation but better insulation.
- đââïž Andun's outsole is preferred for its ground feel, giving it an edge in terms of sensory feedback during activities.
- đ In terms of style, Andun's design is favored for its function over the slightly bulkier Impacto, which has a thicker outsole and padding.
- đȘ Durability tests show minimal wear on both shoes after extensive use, making it difficult to distinguish a clear winner based on longevity.
- đ„ For overall comfort and the 'barefoot' feel, Andun is the clear winner, often being worn without the wearer realizing they have them on.
Q & A
What are the two brands of barefoot shoes compared in the script?
-The two brands of barefoot shoes compared are Andun and Impacto.
How does the price of Impacto shoes compare to Andun shoes?
-Impacto shoes are priced at 900 rupees, while Andun shoes range from 2,500 to 3,200 rupees depending on the model.
What was the viewer's comment that prompted the investigation into the pricing of Andun shoes?
-The viewer commented that Andun shoes are overpriced.
Where are Impacto shoes manufactured, according to the company?
-Impacto shoes are manufactured in Bengal, according to the company.
What is the country of origin for Andun shoes?
-Andun shoes are designed in India but manufactured in China and Vietnam.
What was the surprising discovery about the price of Andun shoes on AliExpress?
-The surprising discovery was that Andun shoes were available on AliExpress for less than 700 rupees.
What is the material used for the upper part of both Impacto and Andun shoes?
-The upper part of both Impacto and Andun shoes is made of synthetic material.
Which shoe has a Velcro strap, and what is the reviewer's opinion on it?
-The Andun shoe has a Velcro strap, and the reviewer finds the upper on the Andun more comfortable with no reason to complain.
How do the outsoles of Impacto and Andun shoes differ in terms of thickness and ground feel?
-The Andun outsole is thin, providing a lot of ground feel, while the Impacto outsole is thicker and lacks that underfoot feeling.
Which shoe is considered to have better grip, and why?
-Both shoes do very well with grip, but the reviewer likes the feeling of the Andun shoe, so it gains another point.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the weight of the shoes?
-The reviewer gives a point to Andun for weight, as the Impacto is marginally heavier due to its thicker outsole and padding.
How does the reviewer assess the durability of both shoes after extensive use?
-The reviewer finds no significant difference in durability between the two shoes after extensive use, as there is little wear on either.
Which shoe does the reviewer consider the winner in terms of comfort, and why?
-The reviewer considers Andun the winner for comfort because it gives them that barefoot feel and they often forget they are wearing them.
What is the reviewer's final recommendation regarding the choice between Impacto and Andun shoes?
-The reviewer would easily go for the Andun shoes, but feels that they can do better with the pricing.
Outlines
đ Barefoot Shoes Comparison: Impacto vs. Andun
The video script discusses a personal comparison between Impacto and Andun barefoot shoes. The author begins by acknowledging the subjectivity of the review and the limitations due to specific models tested. The price point of the shoes is highlighted, with Impacto priced at 900 rupees and Andun ranging from 2,500 to 3,200 rupees. The author's investigation into the price discrepancy leads to a discussion on the country of origin, revealing that Impacto is made in Bengal, while Andun is designed in India but manufactured in China and Vietnam. A comparison of the upper material, padding, and fit is made, with Andun's Velcro strap and comfort being preferred over Impacto's elastic midfoot lock. The outsoles are contrasted, with Andun providing a thinner, more ground-feeling sole, and Impacto having a thicker, less sensitive sole. The author also comments on style, weight, and durability, with no clear winner in these categories. Comfort is the deciding factor, with Andun being the preferred choice due to its barefoot feel. The author concludes by suggesting that Andun could improve its pricing.
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Keywords
đĄBarefoot Shoes
đĄPrice
đĄCountry of Origin
đĄPadding
đĄElastic Lockdown
đĄVelcro Strap
đĄOutsoles
đĄGround Feel
đĄStyle
đĄDurability
đĄComfort
Highlights
Price comparison between Impacto and Andun shoes with Impacto at 900 rupees and Andun at 2,500 to 3,200 rupees.
Impacto shoes are manufactured in Bengal, India, while Andun shoes are designed in India but manufactured in China and Vietnam.
Andun shoes are mass-produced in China and rebranded, with a significant price difference on AliExpress.
Impacto shoes have a synthetic upper with good padding, making them warm, but the elastic can be initially irritating.
Andun shoes feature a Velcro strap for a secure fit, which is found to be more comfortable.
Andun outsole is thin, providing a lot of ground feel, while Impacto's thicker outsole lacks that underfoot feeling.
Both shoes have good grip, but the Andun's ground feel is preferred.
Impacto shoes are marginally heavier due to thicker outsole and padding.
Durability test shows minimal wear on both shoes after extensive use.
Andun is declared the winner for comfort, providing a true barefoot feel.
Andun is recommended for everyday use and light activities due to its comfort and barefoot feel.
The reviewer suggests that Andun could improve their pricing strategy.
Impacto shoes are praised for their transparency regarding the country of origin.
Andun's upper is more comfortable with no issues reported by the reviewer.
The reviewer forgets to take off the Andun shoes often, indicating their high comfort level.
Impacto's thicker outsole and padding contribute to its higher weight, which may affect preference.
Both shoes show similar durability with no significant wear after extensive use.
Transcripts
the war of the budget barefoot
shoes this head-on comparison may be
subjective as it is going to be my
personal experiences using both these
shoes and I am also limited by the
specific models that I have got both
andun and Impacto have got other models
of barefoot shoes in their lineup and
the experience may vary first off let me
get off my chest an interesting find
let's talk price the impact come up at
rupes 900 only and IND at 2,500 or 3,200
rupees depending on the model what got
me into detective mode is a comment from
one of my viewers that andun are way to
overpriced I personally did not feel so
as at the time of buying I was looking
for an option cheaper than what Vibram
was but that got me thinking I
especially DM both the companies to find
the country of origin of the shoes
impakto said that they were made in
Bengal while andun said that it was
designed in India but manufactured in
China and Vietnam I personally feel that
the soul of the impactos is made on
special order in China after a quick
Google image search it does seem that
the Impacto reply was legit the impactos
do look like they are India specific but
a image search on andun brought up
multiple results turns out these are
mass produced in China and just
rebranded by andun clicked on a random
link to Australia and they cost rupees
2,200 approximately converted but
shocking is the price on AliExpress less
than R 700 thank you my dear viewer for
bringing this up so outright a point on
price to Impacto and probably another
one for
transparency the upper on both the shoes
is of synthetic material the Impacto has
got a good amount of padding which makes
it feel warm on a hot day in addition
the elastic which locks down the midfoot
was quite irritating at first but it
felt better as I wore the shoes more
often in contrast the andun has a velcro
strap which does a good job I personally
find the upper on the endom more
comfortable with no reason to complain
so a point to andun here the outsoles of
both the shoes are quite contrasting the
andun outsole is thin and gives you a
lot of ground feel in fact you can feel
every Pebble and Contour of the flow
below your feet not necessarily a bad
thing if this is what you're looking for
the Impacto is a lot thicker and thus
lacks that underfoot feeling both do
very well with grip again I like the
feeling of the andun so it gains another
Point what about
style function over style always
function was style probably the thicker
outsole and the padding on the upper
contribute to the marginally higher
weight of the Impacto let's give a point
to end for
weight durability of the shoe is a big
factor in choosing between both the
shoes I've been testing this shoes for
quite a long time and to be honest I
don't have much to choose in between the
two these are the and dunes and these
are the impactos if you
notice you won't see much
wear in either of the shoes this one
I've used for around 3 months and this
one for about a month and a half quite
extensively and roughly in fact if you
notice I have not even bothered to clean
them before I show them to you although
I find a little wear on the toe of the
end Dune but this is just that rubber
coating on top white colored rubber
coating so I guess it's fair not to give
either one of them a point after using
both these shoes extensively for me
there is a clear winner for Comfort I
have worn both these shoes as an
everyday shoe and even use the andun for
a couple of 5K runs very often after I
get home I forget to take the andun off
as I do not realize that I'm wearing any
yes the andun for me wins andun gives me
that Barefoot feel while the impactor
just feels like a light shoe I'd easily
go for the andun although I feel that
they can do better with the
pricing
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