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

Thickness

6.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports 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 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

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

4

cotton, natural, rubber, vegan

cotton, natural, rubber, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

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 cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

2

casual, walking

casual, walking

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