Freet Stride 2 4+1
$97.40 $71.43
Performance multi activity shoe with Poron and 4+1 (split toe) design
- Description
- Sizing & Fitting
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- Reviews (3)
- Additional information
Description
- ConnectComfort Poron Midsole for cushion, protection and ground contact
- BreatheMesh for a durable, ultra-breathable performance
- Classic Freet two toe design
- Conventional lace
- MultiGrip performance outsole
- Charcoal with Blue
- Vegan
Temperate Series (3 Season)
These products feature FreetMesh and are suitable for everyday & warmer conditions. You are likely to need to go to the next larger size. Please read our sizing info
Sizes 37-48
Wt. 390gms pr 42
You will need to go one size larger than your ‘normal’ EU shoe size. If you prefer a ‘roomy’ fit, then go two sizes larger.
The length and width of the insole of this shoe is as below. Remember the shoe has good volume in the forefoot so the actual comfortable width of this shoe will be a few mm greater than this ‘flat’ measurement. Fit is personal, but most people will prefer to have at least 4 or 5mm spare room in front of your largest toe(s). USA sizing is below the European:
Europe/Rest of World Sizing (metric mms):
Size 37/228mm length, 91mm width, Size 38/234mm length, 93mm width, Size 39/243mm length, 95mm width, Size 40/247mm length, 97mm width, Size 41/253mm length, 99mm width, Size 42/260mm length, 100mm width, Size 43/266mm length, 101mm width, Size 44/272mm length, 102mm width, Size 45/276mm length, 103mm width, Size 46/284mm length, 105mm width, Size 47/290mm length, 107mm width, Size 48/296mm length, 109mm width
Length and width measurements taken as follows:
USA Sizing (Inches):
Size 37 (USA w6.5)/9 inch length, 3 5/8 inches width, Size 38 (USA w6.5)/9 1/4 inch length, 3 5/8 inches width, Size 39(USA w7)/9 1/2 inch length, 3 3/4 inch width, Size 40 (USA w8)/9 3/4 inch length, 96mm 3 3/4 inch width, Size 41 (USA w8.5)/10 inch length, 3 7/8 inch width, Size 42 (USA w9.5)/10 1/4 inch length, 3 7/8 inch width, Size 43 (USA mUSA 8.5)/10 3/8 inch length, 3 7/7 inch width, Size 44 (USA m9.5)/10 5/8 inch length, 4 inch width, Size 45 (USA m10.5)/10 7/8 length, 4 inch width, Size 46 (USA m11.5)/11 1/8 inch length, 4 1/8 inch width, Size 47 (USA m12)/11 1/2 inch length, 4 1/8 inch width, Size 48 (USA m13)/11 7/8 inch length, 4 1/4 inch width
Length and width measurements taken as follows:
Hand wash with luke warm water and mild detergent. Air dry.
Reviews
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| Size | 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 |
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Patrick Fray (verified owner) –
I’m 6’5″, weigh 16+ stone, and have always had poor balance and weak bony feet. I’ve always struggled to walk on pebbled beaches, grass – let alone gravel! Even walking barefoot on a beach has always been uncomfortable for me.
I was tempted by barefoot shoes almost 10 years ago – but more recently have struggled with spinal issues and sciatica – and so I took the plunge.
I initially liked the Freet Chukka – but wasn’t available in my size and I didn’t want to spend £65 on what might turn out to be a waste of money for me. So I bought the Stride 2.
First impressions when wearing them was that my heels hurt – as I was standing and landing on my heels too much. Second impression was that it felt like the shoes were loose or threatening to fall off – as I’ve been so used to wearing stout boots cinched up tightly.
I reigned my enthusiasm in, and limited the distance and amount of time spent in the shoes to 1/2 a mile a day and to soft surfaces.
But oh my word what a transformation!! Firstly, balance. I can now walk on logs and branches with my hands in my pockets (not advised) and my body relaxed – no more wobbling and losing balance! My new favourite hobby and calf workout is rock hopping for about a mile long stretch of river – I can really race along, bouncing on the balls of my feet hopping from rock to rock along the banks and centre of the river!
Which brings me to my next positive – the grip. Not ideal on wet rocks A but on dry rocks the grip,is phenomenal. Literally feels like my feet have suckers on them – I now have extreme confidence in walking and running up steep rocks – whereas in boots I’d have been looking for a crevice or a toe jamb.
The loose feeling now feels really nice – and conventional shoes feel restrictive and clumpy. I have to wear chainsaw boots for my work – which now feel horrible to wear as they’re stiff and immobile and I’m not getting any feedback through my feet.
In the short time I’ve had my Stride 2’s, my life has changed and my perceptions have changed dramatically.
The pair I ordered are in hindsight a size too big – but I’ll still get wear out of them. I’ve just ordered a pair of Chukkas so that I can wear them casually without feeling self conscious about the slipper look of the split toes.
The on.y negative I can give is that when walking through bracken, ferns can get stuck between the toes. It’s not a massive concern – just a nuisance that you have to stop and pull them out.
And finally – when I bought these I was anxious that it’d be painful walking on gravel – as I live in a forest and all roads leading away are gravel. I needn’t have worried. In the 2 months I’ve had these – I can now walk completely barefoot on gravel – even on railway ballast!
chrisyate (verified owner) –
Went for a first run in these this morning. They’re very comfortable and feel secure, in that I don’t think they’ll fall off whilst running like my pair of “Talus” threaten to sometimes!
Having the big toe separate seems to help a lot with gait stability. I’m not sure how “minimal” the sole is, but I think this trades some of the “barefoot” feel for better grip and a bit of protection of the toes. I’d be happy walking/hiking in these too…
The downside: I don’t feel they look respectable enough to wear them as everyday footwear. I might get over that in time, but I’m happy to have a functional shoe for occasions where I don’t care too much about the appearance.
A rounded-up 3.5…
chrisyate (verified owner) –
Beware… Don’t catch your big toe in the lace loops from the other shoe.
Actually in retrospect this is quite a downside to the design. Velcro or something else as a shoe tightener would have been better
phillip.strand (verified owner) –
I have had my pair of Freet Stride 2 for a few weeks now and worn them walking on tarmac and on longer hikes on the coast and I love them. I enjoy the spread through the toes the feedback from the ground is great and the shock absorbency is surprisingly good. I am sure it won’t be long before I add another pair of Freets to my collection!