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8mm
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Barefoot boots with a tough 8mm sole, wide leather upper, and donations to African Rangers.
1. Overview
The York by Be Lenka is an affordable midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.
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Basic Details
- Thin: [8mm] sole for proper ground feel.
- Flex: [excellent] bend for natural movement.
- Width: [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 York has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, wool, rubber, and natural materials.
Price:
Specifications
- Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
- Materials: [natural] leather, wool, rubber.
- Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
- Insole: [thin] removable, insulated.
- Volume: [medium] for raised arches.
3. Performance
The Be Lenka York provides good breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, and walking in cold and freezing climates.
Durability:
Specifications
- Airflow: [good] breathable/wicking.
- Water: [waterproof] for wet terrain.
- Activities: [3] casual, hiking, walking.
- Climate: [2] cold, freezing.
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