Freestyle

Summary: Barefoot sneaker with a 6.5mm grippy sole, wide toebox, and cotton upper for skate and causal.

1. Overview

The Freestyle by Splay is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

90%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [6.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Splay Freestyle has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with cotton, natural, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

$

Weight:

272g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] cotton, rubber, vegan.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Splay Freestyle provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in hot, warm, and cold climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [2] casual, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

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