Impala

WATERPROOF

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	Premium leather with nubuck finish	Premium leather with natural finish	MicroFibre	Premium full grain 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	720g

This shoe fits true to 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 true to size; so order your normal size.

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.

It is vital that you allow at least 5mm extra at the front of the shoe. For example; your foot is 248mm long. You will likely need size EU40 to allow enough free space at the end of your shoe.

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

Adult

Insole 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

Insole Length	Width	UK	EU
176mm	79.5mm	9	27
183mm	81mm	10	28
189mm	76mm	11	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

Impala

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Suitable For:

Hiking

Key Features:

Waterproof Bootee Lining & MountainGrip Outsole

Sustainability:

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

Freet Fit

Wide Toe Box, Zero Drop, Flexible

Grip

MountainGrip: 6.0 mm tread for tougher, wetter trails and off track.

Waterproofness:

Full bootee lining and water resistant upper gives a high level level of waterproofness, when upper is properly treated by following the care instructions.

Upper

Leather: premium, full grain leather.

Lining:

Full waterproof, breathable bootee lining.

Connection & Comfort

Insole:

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

Midsole:

FirmFlex: flexibility with some protection on more arduous,rocky terrain.

PRODUCT DETAILS

About Impala

All the barefoot benefits in a true mountain boot
Great combination of waterproofing, comfort, lightness and toughness
However tough the trail, Impala will keep you sure-footed
No more stock arriving - see Chamois or Mudee L2

Stack Height:

10.5 mm with Ortholite 3mm insole; 7.5 mm without insole, zero drop.

Weight:

798 gms pair 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

Customer say fits true to size, you may stay at your usual 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.

Very cool looking boot

They look awesome, a lot of hiking shoes these days are not easy on the eyes.. They also have great traction, and seem very well built with quality materials.. that being said though, they feel a little stiff and noticeably uncomfortable around the ankles -I have to keep them a bit loosely tied, and I would not describe them as a breathable shoe, my feet begin to sweat in them very easily which isn’t something I’ve dealt with prior. They’re not perfect but I’ll keep wearing ‘em!

Sturdy and waterproof but stiff

Pros: They feel very sturdy and stood up to a walk through puddles and in the rain without any wetness inside the shoe. Super wide and great shape without the taper that a lot of other brands have.
Cons: They feel quite stiff for now so I'm hoping they soften with wear. Because the gusseted tongue is quite thick, they are hard to lace up tight. It's also hard to get the laces around the hooks right at the ankle.
Size: they seem to run big.

Der beste Barfuss-Bergschuh den ich je hatte!

Das ist der beste Barfuss-Bergschuh den ich je hatte. Sehr angenehm zu tragen, leichter Einstieg und perfekter Gripp der Sohle. Nach vielen Misserfolgen bei anderen Herstellern hatte ich 2025 endlich den Impala gefunden. Nachdem dieser leider nicht mehrhergestellt wird, hab ich mir noch ein letzten Paar als Reserve gekauft. Das Nachfolgemodell Chamois hatte ich mir auch schon bestellt, dieser Schuh fällt allerdings zu schmal aus und ich habe diesen nicht behalten.

at last!

after decades of difficulty and pain due to very wide feet and high foot bulk, I have found walking boots that fit, are comfortable and give me confidence. I have just worn them all day, every day, for a week and at no point did I feel I might slip, or that my boots were too narrow.

Too small for me

They look like good boots, but they were too small for me and the next size up is no longer available. Nice wide toebox.
I am going to have to return them.

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