Solstice
95%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.
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Summary: DIY barefoot sandal kit with 4 or 6mm FeelTrue sole, minimal tread for trails, cord strap, thong, multiple colors, and extra-wide, foot-shaped toebox.
The DIY FeelTrue by Xero Shoes is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men, women, and kids designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 4–6mm | |||
thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options). | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
Width | Custom | |||
made-to-order for a perfect fit. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
The Xero Shoes DIY FeelTrue has a custom foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4–6mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic and vegan materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W/K | |||
men, women, kids | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 2 | |||
synthetic, vegan | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
The Xero Shoes DIY FeelTrue provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, trail running, walking, water, and road running in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 6 | |||
casual, hiking, trail running, walking, water, road running |
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95%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.
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Extra-Wide
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