Chestnut
95%
3.5mm
Wide
Ethical
Barefoot casual shoe with a 3.5mm sole, wide wool-hemp upper, and minimal tread for roads.
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Be Lenka
/ Footwear
Summary: Casual barefoot shoes with a 4mm sole, extra-wide leather upper, and minimal urban tread.
The Synergy 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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Thickness | 4mm | |||
thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
Width | Extra-Wide | |||
maximum natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
The Be Lenka Synergy has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, synthetic, rubber, natural, recycled, and sustainable materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 6 | |||
leather, synthetic, rubber, natural, recycled, sustainable | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
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). |
The Be Lenka Synergy provides good breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in cold and warm climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Good | |||
sometimes becomes hot/sweaty. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–70º F | |||
warm, cold | ||||
Activities | 2 | |||
casual, walking |
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95%
3.5mm
Wide
Ethical
Barefoot casual shoe with a 3.5mm sole, wide wool-hemp upper, and minimal tread for roads.
95%
4mm
Wide
Vegan
Casual barefoot shoe with a thin 4mm sole, vegan leather upper, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.
94%
3.5mm
Wide
Organic
Barefoot casual shoe with a 3.5mm sole, wide cotton upper, wool lining, and minimal tread.