Bramford

Summary: Minimalist leather sneakers with 5mm sole, wide toebox, soft upper, and elastic laces for quick on/off.

Bramford

1. Overview

The Bramford by Birchbury is a premium lightweight barefoot shoe for men designed in the United States with great overall versatility.

Overall:

59%

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Basic Details

Thickness

5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate 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 Birchbury Bramford has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5mm outsole, good flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather and natural materials.

Price:

$$$

Specifications

Demographic

M

men

men

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

2

leather, natural

leather, natural

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

The Birchbury Bramford provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 1000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in cold and warm climates.

Durability:

1000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

30–70º F

cold, warm

cold, warm

Activities

2

casual, walking

casual, walking

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