USA Roots Builder
61%
9–15mm
Wide
Leather
Running and hiking sandal builder with options for sole thickness and material, strap or lace style, and size with both leather and Vibram rubber options.
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Summary: Running, hiking, and casual sandals with 9–15mm Vibram sole, adjustable strap system, wide, foot-shaped toebox, and multiple options made in USA.
Luna is a barefoot brand based in the United States that sells sandals for men and women with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 9–15mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options). | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced 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. |
Luna has a wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 9–15mm sole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and are made with vibram, synthetic, vegan, and leather materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
vibram, synthetic, vegan, leather | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
Luna are ideal for casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, and walking in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Good | |||
sometimes becomes hot/sweaty. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 6 | |||
casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking |
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61%
9–15mm
Wide
Leather
Running and hiking sandal builder with options for sole thickness and material, strap or lace style, and size with both leather and Vibram rubber options.
60%
15mm
Wide
Vegan
Running and hiking sandal with a thick 15mm Vibram sole, semi-aggressive tread, zero-drop footbed, and adjustable lacing system with multiple design options.
53%
9mm
Wide
Leather
Thin running and casual sandal with 9mm Vibram EVA sole, minimal tread, adjustable strap system, and wide, footshaped toebox.