Esk

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!

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!

Tried them on and fit right feel comfortable but not actually worn them yet. Hoping they are just what I need for center parcs this coming week

I feel like walking on clouds… space and comfort, all what your feet need.
A bit oversized though : I feel better with an extra sole. So next time, I’ll order a 37 instead of 38 :)