Chestnut
95%
3.5mm
Wide
Ethical
Barefoot casual shoe with a 3.5mm sole, wide wool-hemp upper, and minimal tread for roads.
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Summary: Barefoot desert boot with soft leather upper, 6.3mm road tread, and wide foot-shaped toebox.
The Milano Soft by Groundies is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Germany with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 6.3mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high 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 Groundies Milano Soft has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.3mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, rubber, synthetic, and natural materials.
Price:
Weight:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
leather, rubber, synthetic, natural | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | ||||
Seams | Stitched | |||
upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help). |
The Groundies Milano Soft provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for business, casual, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | Semi | |||
resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
hot, warm, cold | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
business, casual, walking |
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95%
3.5mm
Wide
Ethical
Barefoot casual shoe with a 3.5mm sole, wide wool-hemp upper, and minimal tread for roads.
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4mm
Wide
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94%
3.5mm
Wide
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