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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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
Suitable For:
Hiking
Key Features:
Waterproof Protection + Premium Leather Upper
Sustainability:
Upper: Premium full grain leather Gold Certificated by the Leather Working group
Freet Fit
Wide Toe Box, Zero Drop, Flexible
Grip
Waterproofness:
Upper
Lining:
Connection & Comfort
Insole:
Midsole:
PRODUCT DETAILS
About Chamois
- Combines comfort, lightness and toughness.
- 6mm MountainGrip lugs provide superb grip for steep muddy trails
- Premium, smooth leather upper and full waterproof, breathable lining completes the highest level of protection.
Stack Height:
Weight:
SUSTAINABILITY
SIZE & FIT
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
After wearing these boots for some time (several months at this point) I have no complaints. I did have to get a replacement pair (small tear in the lining) which I noticed after the return window. They were replaced anyway. Good customer service, good experience in general.
Super comfy, as soon as I put them on. Took a couple of goes to sort out lace tension, but the eylets hold the laces in position, so its really easy to get a great comfortable fit around the ankle. Had a short local walk on paths and trails and I'm really looking forward to putting them out for a real test. Oh, and they look great!! Love em!!
Comfortable boots. I like the barefoot feel, being able to shape my foot over contours in the ground. Not keen on the way the tongue bunches up at the sides when I bend my foot. The lace cleats are a PITA - they are too small for the laces and chafe them (as others have commented on in feedback), it makes it really difficult to tighten them up & chafes the laces. The upper cleats are too close together as well, it makes threading the laces really awkward. Sole grip can’t be trusted on wet stone. So far they’ve been waterproof & they’re nicely made.
Only just received them and done a few hikes, too early for a proper review but initial impressions are excellent, could this be the perfect balance between a proper tough outdoor boot and a barefoot boot?
I've been searching for that balance for years and am delighted that I might finally have found it.
Many thanks freet.
Will post again once they've done an English winter but I have faith in them.
Really great fit and shape! Sadly a little too warm and rigid for me and a little bumb on the inside, that was bothering me.