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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Straight out of the box and onto a challenging 14 mile mountain hike in Jungfrau - what a boot 👍. Love the new lacing arrangement.
Super stars Freet
The ever best walking boots i had! I use it 50 km/week walking my dog with in mountains and at riverbank. . Excellent. At least I found it, after 5 other boots this is the only one I will buy next time too.
I have had these boots for about a year, and I must say that I love them. They're wide, comfortable, and not slippery. However, I was hesitant to buy them because, in my experience, hiking boots with glued-on soles always start to peel at the seam. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened with these boots as well.
I took them on my first proper multi-day hike in the Nordic fjälls (think highlands with moors and rocky terrain), and the glue started to fail because of the repeated wetting-and-drying cycles that are inevitable on hikes in this kind of terrain.
This is especially disappointing because, when buying leather goods, I have to make some moral compromises in addition to the financial investment. For that reason, I think this will be my last pair unless a version with stitched soles becomes available. I would even be willing to pay more for that option. In fact, I'm now looking into local shoemakers to see whether stitching can be added to my existing pair.
After wearing these boots for several months I can confidently say that they are perfect in just about every way. Nice big toe box, flexible with great tread for traction. I did have to return the first pair that had a seam in the lining come apart, but the return was issued even though I did not notice until after the return window. No complaints, a good experience in general.
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.