Milano Soft

Summary: Barefoot desert boot with soft leather upper, 6.3mm road tread, and wide foot-shaped toebox.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

93%

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Basic Details

Thickness

6.3mm

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

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 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:

231g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

4

leather, rubber, synthetic, natural

leather, rubber, synthetic, natural

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

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).

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

3. Performance

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:

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

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

3

business, casual, walking

business, casual, walking

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