Dash

Summary: Barefoot shoe with thin 4mm road sole, and extra-wide slip-in mesh upper for light training.

1. Overview

The Dash by Be Lenka is a premium lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [4–5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [superb] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [extra-wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Be Lenka Dash has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4–5mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, and ethical materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

206g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, ethical.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable.
  • Volume: [high] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Be Lenka Dash provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, gym, road running, and walking in hot, warm, and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [4] casual, gym, road running, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

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