York

Summary: Barefoot casual shoe with 4mm sole, wide leather upper, and hybrid tread for mixed terrain.

York

1. Overview

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

Overall:

93%

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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 York has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with rubber, leather, and natural 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

3

rubber, leather, natural

rubber, leather, natural

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 York provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in freezing, cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

10–100º F

hot, warm, cold, freezing

hot, warm, cold, freezing

Activities

2

casual, walking

casual, walking

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