Active

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoes with 5.5mm road tread, medium toebox, and protective upper.

1. Overview

The Active by Groundies is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Germany with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

5.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits 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 Groundies Active has a medium foot-shaped toebox, thin 5.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, and recycled materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

263g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

5

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

3. Performance

The Groundies Active provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, gym, road running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ 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

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

4

casual, gym, road running, walking

casual, gym, road running, walking

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