Freet Kidepo
$143.00
Performance multi activity bootee. Kidepo is a minimal shoe, unlined and mid height. Great for everyday in town and also the trail, whether desert or more local.
FlyKnit upper made from recycled coffee grounds for amazing performance whether for running, hiking, sport, gym or casual all day wear. Great for our precious planet’s resources too.
This style is meant for excellent breathability. For water resistance, use with our waterproof sock.
Customers say: Fits generously; most stay with their ‘normal’ EU size.
For more detail on sizing please see below left second tab ‘Sizing & Fitting’.
- Description
- Sizing & Fitting
- Care
- Reviews (8)
- Additional information
Description
- All our shoes are fully flexible, have a roomy toebox and are zero drop (same height at front and heel) to allow natural movement
- CoffeeFlyMesh (SCafe) upper made from recycled coffee grounds for durable, breathable, antimicrobial & quick drying performance
- Flexile removable 2.5mm insole to tune fit and increase shock absorption
- ConnectMax EVA 2mm midsole for excellent ground connectivity when worn without insole
- Freet 5in1 asymmetric forefoot for natural foot shape allowing toes to spread naturally
- Conventional brown lace
- MultiGrip performance outsole for light trail and pavement grip and durability
- Coffee Brown
- Worn with or without socks
- For wetter, colder conditions wear with our waterproof sock (sold separately)
- Vegan
- Stack height: 6.5/7mm with insole; 4mm without insole
Kidepo Product Information Video
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Temperate Series (3 Season)
These products feature FreetMesh (BreatheMesh or CoffeeFlyMesh) and are suitable for everyday & warmer conditions
Sizes 37-48
Weight 460 grams pair size 42
You may need to stay with your ‘normal’ EU shoe size with Kidepo, as this shoe is unlined so the fit is more generous than other styles.
The length and width of the insole of this shoe is as below. The shoe is a little longer than the insole. 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 44/277mm length, 107mm width, Size 45/285mm 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 (don’t include the collar at the heel):
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 (don’t include the collar at the heel):
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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Per Frölind (verified owner) –
They seem to be a bit tighter at the arch of the foot and have a slightly more dramatic taper at the big toe than the Flex and Pace.
Which is a bit of a bummer because I got planks for feet with an especially cranky right foot.
Good pair of boots besides that. The other reviews points out the good points better than I could.
Mark Zareti –
I love them! A few years back I got into “Bare foot” walking, with bare feet, but was limited to fields and meadows stopping to take my shoes off and put them back on afterwards. I walk my collie dog lots and I wanted something more practical that I could walk the dog in and still be “Bare foot”. Plus I’m vegan so these were perfect “Vegan barefoot lightweight walking boots” I’ve not been disappointed so far.
Sizing wise I got a tape measure out and measured my foot from apex of heel to tip of big toe and then diagonal from outer ball of big toe to foot behind little toe, as the sizing diagram shows. Then I went off their sizing charts and the closest bigger size was about 6 mm longer than my foot. They fit a treat. Now I do have “Italian” feet which are slightly narrower than UK feet so I’ve tightened the laces a fair bit to narrow them down. But for a typical wider foot there’s loads of variation in width possible just by slacking off the laces. It looks like they’re designed to give you a lot of choice/flexibility in how tight or lose you wear them.
I’ve worn them all day barefoot (no socks) for a few days but being England it’s now 10 degrees cooler today so I’ve worn them with thick outdoor socks now. That ability to slacken off the laces has worked a treat accommodating the socks. They do come with a thin insole which I took out on day 1 and the inner lining of the shoe beneath is free from stitching so you can wear them without the insole without any rubbing.
So far 10/10. The bonus is that they’re vegan, the build quality seems great and the styling on these is nice too. Plus they’re made of out coffee?! – no they don’t smell like an espresso 😉 But even after a day or two bare foot they don’t smell bad either.
OK so I’m a fan and based on what I’ve experienced I’m happy to recommend these. Plus they’re from Yorkshire where they do things ‘proper’.
Console Scrubes( Youtube) –
I LOVE MY KIDEPOS! Nothing else in my closet works as well for hiking in the dusty heat and feel so agile on boulders. Plus, they are made of freaking coffee! Unreal. Freet does it again.
Ruth Smith –
I’ve long been after some walking footwear that I can wear without socks so I was thrilled to come across these. I don’t like socks, the only time I wear them, even in winter, is with my walking boots but I wear boots a great deal! The Kidepo are wonderfully comfortable without socks; I haven’t tried them with. I bought a size less than my Mudees to accommodate my socklessness and the fit is perfect. I would say they are the most comfortable footwear I have every put on my feet. However …… they get very wet very easily and take ages to dry. I know – they are not meant to be waterproof but, in summer, I love going out early doors. This is not really possible with the Kidepo as after two minutes on dewy grass, they are wet through. When they are wet, without socks, they do rub and chafe a bit. For me, they are only wearable when I can guarantee that they won’t get wet which does limit their use a bit. Wearing them in dry conditions though is a joy, they are light, breathable and flexible. I love that they are made from coffee grounds and not from plastic. If you walk/live in dry conditions, I would highly recommend these.
Stewart Smith –
I’m completely in love with the fit an feel of these shoes an im looking forward to seeing how these shoes will hold up in the long term use.They are so flexible an conformable that they feel more like a sneaker than a boot an I can see myself exercising an running in these.I was so happy when I got my first pair of motus but now I’m even more impressed with your products an very intrigued to look into other pairs of shoes from you.Thanks freet your awesome..
Ian.J.Yates –
These are my favourite outdoor footwear! I bought them as shoes that would be suitable for hiking as well as general use. They are so incredibly comfortable! And I love the fact they they are made from recycled coffee grounds, rather than conventional plastics. I have the Kidepo in size 44, which fit perfectly. This is also my normal shoe size (which I think is unusual, since most people apparently tend to go one size up in Freet). Measuring my feet in accordance with the Freet instructions would indicate a slightly smaller shoe size, but in reality that would be too small.
They are not waterproof but I have found in the past that conventional shoes that claim to be waterproof are not – and even those which are decline over time. So I just wear waterproof socks in wet conditions. Which also has the benefit that in summer the shoes are more breathable than “waterproof” ones, so the Kidepo are good for year-round use.
I haven’t tried them on very long walks yet. If I was doing a lot of walking on very rough terrain, or over long distances, I might consider getting additional padding / protection e.g. Rock Plate and 6mm Orthlite (but that might make the shoes fit less well).
Fabian Michalow Hansen (verified owner) –
Super happy for the purchase. Lovely breathable, comfortable and stylish.
Used for a month long hike/travel as my only pair of shoes. They did amazing but ended up a little more worn out than I expected. So not apocalypse proof, but still awesome. I still use them for day hikes and are very happy.
4 stars out 5.
sarah.appleton275 (verified owner) –
Really enjoying these shoes! They are really well made and the groundfeel in them is perfect – I can feel every detail, but they’re not uncomfortable to wear on road/pavement. Very comfortable on long walks in different terrains and the grip is good as well.
I have very wide, but short feet, and these shoes have the best width that I’ve come across yet in barefoot shoes. I found that with the insoles in they were slightly too snug, but without it perfect. My feet have plenty of room and I have no pain in my feet, which I do with normal shoes. The sizing is slightly odd – I’m normally a 38, a 39 in barefoot shoes in other brands, but in these I have a forty. But as long as you properly read the sizing chart you’re fine. Thoroughly pleased, and am looking forward to wearing them more.