Freet Elgon
$148.50
A rugged outdoor leather shoe with waterproof lining, suitable for town and country, whatever the weather.
Elgon has a good level of water resistance from the treated leather and waterproof, breathable lining. The tongue is sewn-in to ensure good water resistance throughout this area. A lovely soft leather lining around the collar completes a beautiful premium outdoor shoe.
Customers say: You may need to size up.
For more detail on sizing please see below.
- Description
- Sizing & Fitting
- Care
- Reviews (4)
- Additional information
Description
- Full grain leather upper for durable, ultra-breathable performance
- Waterproof breathable membrane lining
- ConnectMax EVA 2mm midsole for excellent ground connectivity when worn without insole
- Ortholite removable 2.5/3mm insole to tune fit and increase shock absorption
- Freet 5in1 asymmetric forefoot for natural foot shape allowing toes to spread naturally
- Conventional lace
- AllRound performance outsole for light trail and pavement grip & durability
- Tan brown and Black
- Stack height: 7mm with Ortholite insole; 4mm without insole
All Year Round (4 Season)
These products feature water resistance and are suitable for all year round conditions
Sizes 37-48. This product is an ‘average’ size. If borderline between sizes, go to next larger size
Weight 450 grams size pair 42
Although a little more generous than our older styles, on average people still go one EU size larger than their ‘average’ shoe size.
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 37/233mm length, 92mm width, Size 38/240mm length, 94mm width, Size 39/246mm length, 96mm width, Size 40/252mm length, 99mm width, Size 41/258mm length, 101mm width, Size 42/264mm length, 103mm width, Size 43/270mm length, 105mm width, Size 44/276mm length, 107mm width, Size 45/283mm length, 109mm width, Size 46/291mm length, 110mm width, Size 47/300mm length, 112mm width, Size 48/307mm length, 114mm width
Length and width measurements taken as follows:
USA Sizing (Inches):
Size 37 (USA w6.5)/9 1/4 inch length, 3 5/8 inches width, Size 38(USA w7)/9 1/2 inch length, 3 3/4 inch width, Size 39 (USA w8)/9 3/4 inch length, 96mm 3 3/4 inch width, Size 40 (USA w8.5)/10 inch length, 3 7/8 inch width, Size 41 (USA w9.5)/10 1/4 inch length, 3 7/8 inch width, Size 42 (USA mUSA 8.5)/10 3/8 inch length, 3 7/7 inch width, Size 43 (USA m9.5)/10 5/8 inch length, 4 inch width, Size 44 (USA m10.5)/10 7/8 length, 4 inch width, Size 45 (USA m11.5)/11 1/8 inch length, 4 1/8 inch width, Size 46 (USA m12)/11 1/2 inch length, 4 1/8 inch width, Size 47 (USA m13)/11 7/8 inch length, 4 1/4 inch width, Size 48 (USA m14)/12 1/8 inch length, 4 1/2 inch width
Length and width measurements taken as follows:
Hand clean this premium full grain leather with luke warm water and a cloth. Air dry. Treat with a ‘nubuck’ conditioner/water proofer spray or cream suitable for good leather uppers/liners.
Reviews
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Additional information
| Size | 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black, Tan Brown |
Robert White (verified owner) –
I absolutely love these shoes – they look smart for the office but also great for walking to and from work as they have good water resistance, . Just as comfortable as the Vivo Barefoot’s I previously owned, but half the price and twice as durable. Also, i initially had a slight hiccup with ordering the initially wrong size and when they were delivered and i tried them and realised my mistake, the Customer Service bent over backwards to sort out the Return and get the right size to me.
Martina –
Gone crazy with Freetfootwear-shoes!
I have tested some models from Freet before and I’ve been very satisfied! So, this time I wanted to try the new Elgon in leather!
When I first got them they felt a bit stiffer than the other models, but when I had been walking with them outside for a few minutes they got soft! ? I also brought the insole out and the barefoot feeling was very satisfying!
The sole is flat and soundless when you walk. It’s roomy and I can wiggle my toes inside the shoe. The models by Freet fits my foot perfect and it doesn’t get narrow by the toes that many other barefoot shoes do! That’s a big plus!
I like that I can wear them now when it’s not snow outside (but a bit wet and cold), and when the snow comes I’ll wear my Mudees instead.
I also like that they look quite small on the foot, which many other brands don’t do.
My biggest foot is 26,1 cm and size 41 was almost to small, but when I removed the insole it had a snuggle but good fit. I think I’ve could have gone to size 42 if l would want a thick sock inside my Elgons.
I can really recommend the Elgons because they allow my feet to move naturally, it looks good, it’s water-repellent, good in colder conditions, sewn tounge that helps keeping water out, flexible outsole, insole you can take out,the Elgon also fits people with high ankles. And, the people working at Freetfootwear are very helpful and kind! They have done it again!
Tim –
From Tim at Blogginjoggin:
I have long been a fan of Freet, with their range of versatile and practical footwear set at the lower end of the barefoot footwear price range. I’ve enjoyed following their growth and development from their quirky 4+1 shoes, to their more conventional casual shoes, walking boots, running shoes, and most recently their kids’ range.
What the brand has been lacking is a smarter, more mainstream style of barefoot shoe. Vivobarefoot has offered smart barefoot shoes for a while, but I suspect that their price puts them out of reach of many. Freet’s new range includes the Elgon. A real leather, smart-casual shoe that comes in black or light brown, and at a lower price than most Vivos.
Some people may have been under the impression that Freet is a virtuously vegan brand, as I think all of their previous footwear has been so. Those people may feel betrayed and may baulk at the idea of Freet using leather, but in this present age of antiplastic, leather shoes are enjoying being the sustainable choice.
And Freet have done it very well. These Elgons look great. I’ve never been one for choosing smart footwear if I can help it; I wear what’s practical, functional, and comfortable. The Elgons are all of those things, plus smart (relatively, for me). Suddenly my same old jeans and trousers are looking smart with a pair of Elgons beneath them, and I am beginning to feel like I should be upgrading my t-shirt and hoodie to a shirt and v-neck combo.
True to Freet’s ethos, the Elgon is flat to the floor, with a wide toe box. They’re as minimalist any other Freet shoe, and you get a true feel for what’s underfoot. The insole is removable, so you can go with just the 4mm of sole underfoot, or you can add a few millimetres of cushion if that’s your thing, or you can use it to add a few millimetres of insulation in the colder months too.
One word of caution though; when wet, the soles slip easily on shiny tiled floors, so please slow down when you walk wet-footed into a shop, station concourse, or a polished tile showroom.
The leather is soft and supple, flawless, and the shoes feel very comfortable. They are well constructed and the lack of visible signs of fatigue after just over a month of continuous daily wear is encouraging.
Size-wise, I have previously been advised by Freet to go a size up from my ‘normal’ shoe size, and regular Freet wearers will have been told the same. These Elgons come up larger than other Freets, so I have a pair in my actual shoe size. While they are a good fit generally, the slightly larger of my feet is snug, and in thick winter socks I suspect it will be on the tighter side of snug. I’d suggest either going for your normal size and maintaining a thin sock year-round, or going for a single EU size up from normal and give yourself room to bulk-up the sock.
Freet has once again nailed it. The Elgon is a great addition to the range, offering barefoot shoes to those who don’t want the quirkiness of big-toe segregation or who don’t want to be in trainers all the time. Well done Freet for bringing leather barefoot shoes to the more accessible end of the market.
Bill –
Got the brown for my wife who loves them. The leather is lovely and they seem waterproof