Solstice
95%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.
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Summary: Barefoot sport sandal with a 5mm sole, semi-open upper, and tough tread for mixed terrain.
The Nomad by Freet is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced 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. |
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:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 6 | |||
vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
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). |
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:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
casual, hiking, walking, water |
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95%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
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