North Wolf

Summary: Barefoot boot with a 3.5mm sole, herringbone wool upper, and light tread for winter casual.

1. Overview

The North Wolf by Wildling is an affordable lightweight barefoot boot for men, women, and kids designed in Germany with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

94%

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Basic Details

Thickness

3.5mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like 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 Wildling North Wolf has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.5mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with wool, natural, synthetic, sustainable, rubber, ethical, cork, and undyed materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W/K

men, women, kids

men, women, kids

Sizing

Long

runs long, consider sizing down.

runs long, consider sizing down.

Materials

8

wool, natural, synthetic, sustainable, rubber, ethical, cork, undyed

wool, natural, synthetic, sustainable, rubber, ethical, cork, undyed

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

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).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Wildling North Wolf provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in freezing and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

10–50º F

cold, freezing

cold, freezing

Activities

2

casual, walking

casual, walking

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