Natural Runner

Summary: Barefoot running shoe with a minimal 3mm sole, extra-wide toebox,, and leather/mesh upper.

Natural Runner

1. Overview

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

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Basic Details

Thickness

3mm

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 Natural Runner has a extra-wide standard toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, natural, synthetic, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

4

leather, natural, synthetic, rubber

leather, natural, synthetic, rubber

Toebox

Standard

pointy toebox, limits toe splay.

pointy toebox, limits toe splay.

Volume

3. Performance

The Realfoot Natural Runner provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for road running, gym, casual, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

4

road running, gym, casual, walking

road running, gym, casual, walking

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