Feldom 3

Cool comfy shoes. One thing stands out though - the outer lip of the back collar collapsed inward at about the second time I used these shoes and can't be pulled back out !
It's manageable, but I wonder if this is by design, since the inner lip holds upright ?

First of all, I have to give them five stars for comfort and design. I’ve been wearing Freet shoes for just over two years now, and I find it really difficult to wear anything else because my feet have adapted and now reject other shoes. My old Magna Forest feels narrow now, but since a hole appeared in the sole of my Feldoms, I’ve gone back to wearing them to keep my feet dry.

To start with, both the Tanga and Feldom soles cause abrasion when worn without insoles. Personally, I prefer not to wear insoles to increase ground feel. However, after a while, I had to stop because the inside of both shoes has a textured surface rather than smooth rubber. Without insoles, this becomes abrasive and really uncomfortable on longer walks.

The other problem with the Feldom’s sole is its durability. As you can see in the picture, the sole should still have plenty of grip and many more miles left in it, but the way it’s constructed means that isn’t the case. Although the tread is 4 mm deep, the knobs seem to be hollow, so holes start appearing as soon as the tread wears down to about 1 mm. This particular pair is only seven or eight months old, and with the rainy season arriving, my feet get wet even when I’m just walking on wet, hard ground.

That’s not good. If holes appear in the sole after only seven to eight months of not very intense use, Freet’s value for money becomes a very different proposition—especially for more expensive models that use the same sole, like the Mudee or Esk. This puts me in a difficult position: I really like how comfortable these shoes are, but soles that don’t last make me question whether they’re worth the money.

Just had a week of hiking on these shoes and they are amazing. I'm used to walking bare foot so I didn't need to adjust to them at all. No blisters, super grip and no tired feet after the long walks.

Had the first gen Feldoms for 2 years and used them very heavily, only replaced because the soles were slick and they were starting to come off the upper. For some inexplicable reason the new shoes are far better constructed in every respect (stitched on rather than glued on soles etc) except the lugs are now hollow. 8 months of considerably lighter use later and they're almost ready for throwing out. Such a shame as they're great shoes other than that, won't buy Freet again as they seem to be moving in the direction of engineering their products to fail like so many other companies. Real shame

After using minimalist barefoot sandals from other brands, I was looking for something that would give me the same sense of freedom, with a wide toe box and zero-drop design, while also providing enough protection and comfort for longer hikes. What I wanted was a shoe that could handle 20+ km days without leaving my feet overloaded, covered in blisters, or in pain afterwards. The Freet Feldom 3 delivered exactly that. It offers much more protection than my minimalist sandals while still maintaining the natural feel and foot freedom that attracted me to barefoot footwear in the first place.
So far, I have been very impressed with both the comfort and the durability. A big thank you to the designers!
For sizing reference: I usually wear EU size 44, but the best fit for me in the Feldom 3 is EU 45

I’m really happy with my Freet Feldom 3s. New to barefoot 🦶 shoes and did my research and decided to go for Feldom 3s as I wanted a versatile, comfortable and hardwiring trail/everyday shoe. They feel quality (upper shoe stitched into the sole which means they should last for a long time (had them for 10 days so will be interested to see how they wear over consistent/frequent use over the next year.) They are very grippy and even with ankle socks my feet feel alive and get a massage whilst walking. I would definitely recommend them. Love the olive colour too. Will let you know how they do/wear in the next 6 months to a year.

I have just done a trail of 17km and 1000m+ and they feel amazing. Perfect grip on dry surfaces (not as good on muddy terrain, I’ll have to try the Freet Calver 2 for that). They feel agile and lightweight and offer just the right amount of protection. I can feel the ground without my feet hurting when I step on rocks. I’m really happy with them, honestly the best barefoot trail running shoe I’ve tried so far.

I love my feldom 3 shoes. They are more substantial than the Kells3 ,which I also love. I ordered the 38 which were too small. The 39 fits fine. I like the extra protection the thicker sole gives me when walking. The colours are great.

I love the Feldom 3 so much! Looking for a barefoot trail runner with wide toe box and midfoot, decent height in the toe box and good ground-feel. I'd tried a couple of well-known brands but they were so narrow. These are instantly comfortable, the tread is deep enough to cope with the hills. Very happy, will be switching to Freet for the next pair of hiking boots too!

Lovely comfy, the experience i craved, after a lifetime of clumpy "supportive" shoes.

Great shoes and great fit. Was looking for a replacement of my favourite trail shoes that are no longer produced by NB. The Feldom 3 exceeds the expectations

They fit super well, i was a bit afraid about the size but it trully is True Fit. Super confrotable and i will be taking it on my mext trip

3 ème achat chez freet !
Super confortable et j'espère aussi résistante que ma première paire que jai depuis bientôt 3 ans.
Super boulot freet!

I love the shoes, they're very comfortable and don't constrict my feet at all. I wear them all the time. Thank you.

perfect

Probably my favourite barefoot shoe I’ve bought thus far. Excellent quality, feels durable and looks good too. Really like the olive colour as it goes with everything as well :)

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Very impressed. I've been wearing barefoot for a while but hadn't tried running in them. I intended to take my new Feldoms for a short try out on soft ground but ended up doing slightly more than my usual 5k because they were so comfortable, even on roads. Best of all, I had no stiffness whatsoever the next day, which was surprising because it was my first run for a while. Another plus is not needing specialised running socks that scrunch your toes - just lace and go with your favourite socks

Bis jetzt habe ich den Feldom erst einmal zum wandern getragen. Der Schuh ist mega bequem, weich und luftig.
Die Passform ist sehr angenehm, meine breiten Füsse haben genug Platz.
Ich würde den Schuh auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen.

Helps me get Through a slippery hike leading up to a waterfall after an ACL reconstruction

Great shoes, good for wide feet with medium to high volume. Flexible and soft. Very nice soft padding around the heel.

Excellent and really comfy, excellent grip during a very dry woodland path uo and down the hills with a toddle on my back, it took me a long time to find these and I will likely buy them again when I run these down.

Loving them, keep getting asked where they are from, thankfully cool enough to wear in this English heat wave. Looking for dark colours and sole in this range please

My first pair of this model and second pair of Freets and very happy with this brand. First outing was in Andorra for some mountain trails and then a cave visit - felt good underfoot and although I didn't take out the inner sole, I imagine it would have even better ground feel. I've previously worn (and liked) Merrel trail glove but I think these will be my new everyday trail shoes. Handsome look too - better than the previous model from what I can tell from the other side of a computer screen.