Alpha BlackBear
99%
5–14mm
Extra-Wide
Leather
Barefoot huarache sandal with an extra-wide hemp/leather upper and 5–14mm Vibram trail sole.
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Summary: Minimalist train running and hiking sandal with 1.5mm natural leather footbed, 5mm semi-aggressive Vibram sole, adjustable strap system, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.
The Lykaios by Panta is an affordable midweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in Netherlands with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 6.5mm | |||
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 Panta Lykaios has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, synthetic, and vibram materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 3 | |||
leather, synthetic, vibram | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
The Panta Lykaios provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, and walking in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
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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99%
5–14mm
Extra-Wide
Leather
Barefoot huarache sandal with an extra-wide hemp/leather upper and 5–14mm Vibram trail sole.
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8mm
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12mm
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