Evo

Summary: Handmade barefoot sandal with leather or synthetic footbed, 5.7, 7.8, or 9mm Vibram sole, semi-aggressive tread, leather button strap and thong, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.

Evo

1. Overview

The Evo by Chala is an affordable midweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in Germany with great overall versatility.

Overall:

75%

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Basic Details

Thickness

5.7–9mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options).

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options).

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced 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 Chala Evo has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.7–9mm outsole, great flexibility, and none tread, and is made with leather, natural, synthetic, vibram, and rubber 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

5

leather, natural, synthetic, vibram, rubber

leather, natural, synthetic, vibram, rubber

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

The Chala Evo provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, indoors, walking, hiking, trail running, and water in 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

50–100º F

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

6

casual, indoors, walking, hiking, trail running, water

casual, indoors, walking, hiking, trail running, water

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