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:

86%

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Basic Details

Thickness

4–5mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options).

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options).

Flexibility

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

Width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

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

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

6

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, ethical

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, ethical

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

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 cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

4

casual, gym, road running, walking

casual, gym, road running, walking

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