Flex

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a 4mm sole, wide vegan mesh upper, and firm ground tread.

Flex

1. Overview

The Flex by Freet is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high 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 Freet Flex has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, and ortholite materials.

Price:

$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Short

runs short, consider sizing up.

runs short, consider sizing up.

Materials

6

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Freet Flex provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for road running, gym, casual, trail running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

5

road running, gym, casual, trail running, walking

road running, gym, casual, trail running, walking

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