Nevada

Summary: Durable boot for cold weather with a 4mm sole (plus lugs), nubuck leather upper, and a padded ankle.

Nevada

1. Overview

The Nevada by Be Lenka is an affordable midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

90%

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Basic Details

Thickness

6.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports 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 Nevada has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, natural, and synthetic materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

3

leather, natural, synthetic

leather, natural, synthetic

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Stitched

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

3. Performance

The Be Lenka Nevada provides good breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, and walking in freezing and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

Full

fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush.

fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush.

Climate

10–50º F

freezing, cold

freezing, cold

Activities

3

casual, hiking, walking

casual, hiking, walking

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