Esk

Hiking Comparison Table

Use our handy comparison guide to help you choose the correct model for you.

Shoe	Chamois	Impala	Arken 2	Mudee L2	Mudee 2	Bootee 2	Esk 2

Price	£180	£170	£120	£165	£115	£105	£140
Best For	Steep, muddy, uneven trails in extreme conditions with maximum protection.	Steep, muddy trails in extreme conditions, still protective but with a lower ankle cut.	Colder, wetter conditions requiring reliable protection and comfort.	Versatile all-year use for long days on your feet (leather).	Versatile all-year use for long days on your feet (microfibre).	Lightweight, breathable comfort for mixed weather and active use.	Everyday boot, from town to trail.
Season	All	All	Autumn/Winter	All	All	3 season - Spring, Summer, Autumn	3 season - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Waterproof-ness	High	High	High	High	High	High	Medium
Upper Material	Leather	Leather	MicroFibre	Leather	MicroFibre (vegan)	BottleYarn Tight Weave	Leather
Outsole	6mm MountainGrip	6mm MountainGrip	4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip	Stitched 4mm HillGrip
Insole	FlexileNano	ReBound	Flexile	FlexileNano	Flexile	Flexile	Flexile
Midsole	FirmFlex	FirmFlex	MidFlex	MidFlex	MidFlex	MidFlex	SoftFlex
Stack Height (with / without insole)	12.5mm / 10mm	12.5mm / 10mm	11mm / 8mm	10.5mm / 8mm	11mm / 8mm	10.5mm / 8mm	10mm / 7mm
Weight (pair, size 42)	880g	880g	920g	840g	640g	690g	—

This shoe fits large: consider a smaller size

The best guide for sizing your new Freet shoes is to start with your usual shoe size. Think about whether you always take this size or whether you sometimes need to go smaller or larger.

Customer feedback is that this style fits large to size; if you sometimes have to go down a size, it is more likely that you may need to go down a size with this style.

Our shoes are originally produced in EU sizes. All UK sizes are the closest conversion so, if you know your EU size, you may want to consider using this.

The lengths shown are the Insole lengths (the actual shoe length will be 2 or 3 mm longer).

Adult

Length	Width	UK	EU
236mm	88mm	4	37
242mm	89mm	5	38
249mm	90mm	6	39
257mm	92mm	6.5	40
262mm	93mm	7	41
268mm	95mm	8	42
275mm	98mm	9	43
284mm	100mm	9.5	44
290mm	101mm	10	45
295mm	102mm	11	46
300mm	104mm	12	47
307mm	106mm	12.5	48
313mm	107mm	13	49

Junior

Length	Width	UK	EU
189mm	76mm	10.5	29
195mm	78mm	11.5	30
201mm	80mm	12.5	31
207mm	82mm	13.5	32
214mm	83mm	1	33
221mm	84mm	1.5	34
228mm	86mm	2.5	35
234mm	87mm	3.5	36
240mm	89mm	4	37
246mm	91mm	5	38

Measuring Your Foot

Sometimes as a second check it is worth measuring your foot. Feet can be different sizes so its worth measuring both and taking the largest.

Standing next to a wall place a piece of paper against the wall. Place your foot on the paper with your heel just touching the wall.

The next stage is easier if you get someone else to help do it.
Take a pencil or pen and trace the outline of the foot on the paper.
Start at the heel.
Keep the pen at 90 degrees to the paper, so vertical, see diagram.
Don't draw under the foot.

Taking a ruler measure the length of the outline in millimetres. This will be the exact size of the insole you will need. To ensure the fit is not tight add another 5.0 - 10.0 mm to the length. If you wear thick socks then add that thickness to the length.

If possible, please work from the EU sizes (the US and UK sizes are nearest conversions to these sizes so will not be as accurate). The lengths and widths are the dimensions of the insole in mm measured as per the picture below:

Sizing & Fitting Help

Esk

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Suitable For:

Hiking & Everyday

Key Features:

Unlined Leather Upper & Water-Resistant Finish

Sustainability:

Upper: Premium full grain leather Gold Certificated by the Leather Working Group

Freet Fit

Wide Toe Box, Zero Drop, Flexible

So comfy, so connected

These are perhaps the most out of the box comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. From the full leather upper to the right amount of tread under foot, I feel connected and grounded while simultaneously protected. Thanks Freet!

Comfortable, look great

I was not sure what to expect when I ordered these, they were my first pair of barefoot shoes. They are very comfortable and look great. They are very light and as someone with cannot abide by a heavy clodhopping shoe, they are perfect. They’re good on the trails as I’ve used them so far and they’re good in the city.

Comfort and good looking wintershoe

I am very happy with these shoes, they are looking great and are soo comfortable to wear! Perfect for fall and light winter days, even so I have worn them when it was very cold with two pair of socks and they have been warm enough.

Customer service from Freet is so helpful and friendly. Happy to find these amazing brand!

Aother fine pair of Freet

I like this shoes very much. They fit like a glove and loo very nice.

Fantastic gift for a family member!

I have been wearing barefoot shoes for the last few years and my brother has been living in Spain for the past few months and walking a ton, so I decided to buy him a pair of barefoot shoes for Christmas. It's only been a few weeks since he's been wearing them, but he already loves them! He said they feel as comfortable as being barefoot (of course lol) and that there hasn't been any break-in period. These look great and you could wear them out on the trail or walking around a city, which is what I wanted for him. Would highly recommend these!!

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Grip

TrailGrip: 3.0 mm tread gives good grip and durability on a variety of trail surfaces.

Waterproofness:

Water resistant upper when treated regularly, by following the care instructions.

Upper

Leather: premium, full grain leather.

Lining:

Micro Lining

Connection & Comfort

Insole:

Ortholite: 3.0 mm premium insole for shock absorption with excellent ground connectivity.

Midsole:

MidFlex: great flexibility with a little protection.

PRODUCT DETAILS

About Esk

Durable breathable prime leather for all day comfort and water resistance
Fully flexible barefoot walking shoe
BottleYarn flyknit collar to keep out trail debris
No more stock arriving - see Esk 2

Stack Height:

9.5mm with insole; 6.5mm without insole, zero drop.

Weight:

696 gms per size 42.

SUSTAINABILITY

Laces: 70% BottleYarn
Backer/micro lining: 70% BottleYarn
Insole: 60% BottleYarn
Outsole: 60% natural rubber tapped from sustainable forestry
Packaging: box/wrapping recycled and recyclable card & paper
Outer packaging: recycled and recyclable plastic or card/paper packet

SIZE & FIT

Customers say fits large, you may consider going down a size.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Wipe with a damp cloth. Air dry. Treat with a conditioner/water proofer suitable for premium leather such as Nikwax waterproofing wax for leather.

We do not recommend putting your Freets in the washing machine or dryer.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

When will I receive my order?

All orders placed by 12.00 midday, Monday to Friday, should be dispatched the same day and delivered the next business day.

Please note orders placed on Friday may not be delivered until Monday. Orders placed after 12 noon on Friday may not be sent out until the following Monday.

How much is shipping?

Shipping costs £3.50 to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Shipping to Isle of Mann is £5.00.

Shipping to England and Wales is with DPD 24 hour. Shipping to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Mann shipping is with Evri 1-2 days.

Where are shoes shipped from?

All orders to customers in the UK are sent from our warehouse in England.

Returns & Refunds

If your shoes do not suit, you can return for a full refund, subject to our refund policy. We do not do exchanges.

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