Highlander

Summary: Barefoot boot with an extra-wide water-resistant vegan upper and 4mm firm ground tread.

1. Overview

The Highlander by Realfoot is an affordable lightweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

90%

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Basic Details

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum 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 Realfoot Highlander has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with natural, cork, synthetic, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

5

natural, cork, synthetic, rubber, vegan

natural, cork, synthetic, rubber, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Realfoot Highlander provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, and walking in freezing and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

10–50º F

cold, freezing

cold, freezing

Activities

3

casual, hiking, walking

casual, hiking, walking

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