Howgill

Summary: Barefoot trail shoes with a wide toebox, slip-on knit upper, and rugged multi-use tread.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [7.5mm] 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 Freet Howgill has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 7.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, and knit materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

281g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, knit.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable, perforated.
  • Volume: [high] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Freet Howgill provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, and walking in freezing, cold, and warm climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [good] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] hiking, trail running, walking.
  • Climate: [3] freezing, cold, warm.

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