Alpha BlackBear
99%
5–14mm
Extra-Wide
Leather
Barefoot huarache sandal with an extra-wide hemp/leather upper and 5–14mm Vibram trail sole.
1. Overview
The Alpha Lifestyle by Earth Runners is an affordable heavy duty barefoot sandal for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Basic Details
| Thickness | 12mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
| Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
| Width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
| Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
| Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
The Earth Runners Alpha Lifestyle has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 12mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic and vibram materials.
Price:
Specifications
| Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
| Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
| Materials | 2 | |||
synthetic, vibram | ||||
| Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
3. Performance
The Earth Runners Alpha Lifestyle provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 1000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, trail running, and walking in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Specifications
| Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
| Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
| Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
| Activities | 4 | |||
casual, hiking, trail running, walking | ||||
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