Tracker AT Moc
93%
6.5mm
Wide
Leather
Barefoot hiking boot with a leather moccasin upper, wool lining, and all-terrain tread.
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Summary: Winter barefoot boot with 9.5mm Vibram Megagrip trail tread and extra-wide leather upper.
The Switchback by Softstar is a premium heavy duty barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 12mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
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. |
The Softstar Switchback has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 12mm outsole, great flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with leather, wool, organic, natural, ethical, and vibram materials.
Price:
Weight:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | Short | |||
runs short, consider sizing up. | ||||
Materials | 6 | |||
leather, wool, organic, natural, ethical, vibram | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | ||||
The Softstar Switchback provides excellent breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, casual, snowshoeing, and walking in freezing and cold climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | Semi | |||
resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud | ||||
Climate | 10–50º F | |||
cold, freezing | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
hiking, casual, snowshoeing, walking |
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6.5mm
Wide
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