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Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2

Arken 2

Sale price£115.00

Arken 2 is a minimal boot that keeps you warm and dry in colder and wetter conditions.

WARM | WATERPROOF | URBAN | TRAIL
Size:
Sizing True (ii)

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.

Adult

Length Width UK EU
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

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.

Measuring Your Foot
  • 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.
Keep pencil verical
Taking a ruler measure the length of the outline in millimetres. This will be the exact size of the insole you will need. To ensure the fit is not tight add another 5.0 - 10.0 mm to the length. If you wear thick socks then add that thickness to the length.

Measuring your outline

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:

Insole Dimensions

Sizing & Fitting Help

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Colour:Black

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Size & Fit

Customer say fits true to size, you may stay at your usual size.

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About Arken 2
  • Designed for winter conditions, excellent in snow and rain
  • Extra warmth from cozy microfleece lining
  • Versatile HillGrip outsole for a range of trail conditions as well as in town
Arken 2
Arken 2 Sale price£115.00

Customer Reviews

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Freddie
Warm, comfy, and solid.

These are warm and have a great width. The laces and speed hooks work well - they seem very secure. I've been out a couple of times in inclement weather and they've kept me warm and dry (although I've not been out in cold weather yet).

I tried these on at the same time as a pair of Muddy 2s in the same size - these were slightly smaller. As well as the length there was more space above the toes in the Muddy 2s, but there are fleece lined.

The fleece lining continued under the insoles, which is a bit of a treat for those who do without (not me).

My only other minimalist shoe before this was the Feldom, which is much lighter. I was dissapointed at the rigidity of the Arken 2s in comparison. I don't know if this is simply due to a stiffer upper (which can't be helped) or because the Arken 2 has the midflex midsole compared to the Feldom's softflex. I would have opted for a more flexible sole with better ground feel.

I can't yet comment on durability - I'm keeping my eyes on the fabric lace hoops and the sole - my Feldom's soles (also hillgrip) are wearing down quite quickly.

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Anonymous
Lovely and comfortable

Lovely and comfortable, for every day or hiking. I hope they last. Very happy so far

J
Julie Baker
Love these

Love these, they are super comfortable and look great

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Anonymous
These are excellent

These are excellent, waterproof, warm and everything you would expect from barefoot boots. The ankle support is spot on, just enough without restricting.

T
Thomas Bharnemo
Warm and grippy winter barefoot

Warm and grippy winter barefoot shoes!!

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