Swale

Summary: Barefoot trail shoe with a 4mm sole, wide flyknit upper, and hybrid tread for mixed terrain.

Swale

1. Overview

The Swale 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

  • Thin: [4mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] 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 Swale has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, and ortholite materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

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

3. Performance

The Freet Swale provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, and walking in hot, warm, and cold climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [excellent] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] hiking, trail running, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

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