Gobi Winterized
96%
3.7mm
Wide
Leather
Winter barefoot boot with a thin 3.7mm road sole, leather upper, and faux wool insulation.
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Summary: Barefoot boot with a 3.5mm sole, herringbone wool upper, and light tread for winter casual.
The North Wolf by Wildling is an affordable lightweight barefoot boot for men, women, and kids designed in Germany with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 3.5mm | |||
thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Superb | |||
maximum flex and ninja-like 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 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:
Demographic | M/W/K | |||
men, women, kids | ||||
Sizing | Long | |||
runs long, consider sizing down. | ||||
Materials | 8 | |||
wool, natural, synthetic, sustainable, rubber, ethical, cork, undyed | ||||
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). |
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:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | Semi | |||
resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud | ||||
Climate | 10–50º F | |||
cold, freezing | ||||
Activities | 2 | |||
casual, walking |
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96%
3.7mm
Wide
Leather
Winter barefoot boot with a thin 3.7mm road sole, leather upper, and faux wool insulation.
95%
3.7mm
Wide
Leather
Barefoot boot with a thin 3.7mm sole, wide water-resistant leather upper, and casual tread.
95%
4mm
Extra-Wide
Leather
Winter barefoot boots with a 4mm sole, extra-wide leather upper, and lightweight insulation.