Lykaios
74%
6.5mm
Wide
Leather
Minimalist train running and hiking sandal with 1.5mm natural leather footbed, 5mm semi-aggressive Vibram sole, adjustable strap system, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.
1. Overview
The Alpha BlackBear by Toetem is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in the United States with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Basic Details
| Thickness | 5–14mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options). | ||||
| Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
| Width | Extra-Wide | |||
maximum natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
| Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
| Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
The Toetem Alpha BlackBear has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5–14mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, rubber, synthetic, natural, recycled, vibram, and sustainable materials.
Price:
Specifications
| Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
| Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
| Materials | 7 | |||
leather, rubber, synthetic, natural, recycled, vibram, sustainable | ||||
| Toebox | Natural | |||
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). | ||||
3. Performance
The Toetem Alpha BlackBear provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, indoors, trail running, and walking in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Specifications
| Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
| Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
| Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
| Activities | 5 | |||
casual, hiking, indoors, trail running, walking | ||||
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