Esk

These are the best shoes I have ever owned. I live in Scotland so my shoes need to be waterproof. These are perfectly waterproof!
They fit great, toes have plenty of room.
Lightweight. Oddly enough... they don't smell like my other shoes do.
Lovely brown leather. Soft but tough!
I wear these constantly, school run, dog walk, night out, to the office, to the shops. They are versatile, comfortable, practical and stylish.
I've replaced the insoles in them twice (I walk a lot, easily getting my 10k a day regardless of weather/season).
Another great thing about them is that -unlike other, cheaper barefoot shoes I have owned- I have never slipped in these (save once, and that was because I was trying to climb a muddy embankment).
The sole has worn down since I first got them: I would say they have lasted just over a year of heavy use (I'm a heavy lad too) and they will last a few more months. Leaving this review (I never do this) because I am coming back to buy another pair.

The Esk is my third Freet variant. I bought these for their lighter weight and relative coolness compared with my Muddee L’s which look very similar. My Esks are for bicycle touring and since I am a minimalist cyclist too (aside from barefoot shoes) I don’t use toe clips or clipless pedals. Important in this regard is the Esks have a good pedal grip on their own. I like ankle coverage on my bike shoes so I don’t scrape my ankles on the cranks. After weeks now of use, walking and cycling… these are the best. I did size down (44 instead of 45) and they are snug, but have broken in nicely so they are comfy. 45 would be better for thicker socks. So I would say they are sized 1/2 size large maybe. Very satisfied!

I just needed to share my experience with the Esk boot. Freet is really onto something!
I have to say, these boots exceeded all expectations. They were my go-to footwear for a recent trip that started in Montreal and took me across the varied terrain of Switzerland. Stylish enough for casual outings and polished enough for a nice dinner, they proved incredibly versatile.
What really impressed me was their performance in challenging conditions—handling four feet of snow, rain, and slippery surfaces with ease. Despite long days of walking, my feet never felt tired or sore. They were an absolute dream to wear.
I was genuinely surprised by how well these boots adapted to such different environments. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, comfortable, and stylish barefoot footwear. Freet deserves far more recognition in the barefoot community!

Really great quality shoes, beautifully water resistant. I had to buy a shoe that was 1.5 US sizes smaller than I normally buy. Even then, the toe box had way too much space for my feet, especially after I took out the uncomfortable liner. I ended up replacing the liner with a flat wool liner I bought online, which helped with the extra volume in the toe box. The other thing I was concerned about was that the tongue of the shoe rubbed against my foot, and I was afraid it was going to be uncomfortable for long hikes. I almost returned the shoes. But so far it has been fine, and after just a few miles of breaking in, it seems like the leather has softened, and it does not rub as much. I would give the shoes 5 stars except for the hassle with sizing.

very comfortable. I le those shoes. those very warm and more water repellent en i thought. good for hiking. very satisfied!