Nomad

Summary: Barefoot sport sandal with a 5mm sole, semi-open upper, and tough tread for mixed terrain.

Nomad

1. Overview

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

Overall:

76%

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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

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 Freet Nomad has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5mm outsole, great flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, and ortholite materials.

Price:

$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

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 Nomad provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, walking, 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

4

casual, hiking, walking, water

casual, hiking, walking, water

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