Thank you!! So pleased to hear that you like them!

They look like what I have been looking for, would love to try them! Wish there will be more color options.

Thank you! We love our Mudee!

The lugs work well on grass, although the lugs are larger and specifically designed for softer ground on the trail.

Most people are wearing same size shoe York 2 and Tanga - but I think York 2 feels slightly more snug (especially as the material is so different). Hope that helps!

They can be used without the insole but you are directly on the waterproof lining bootee which will cause wear on this and eventually may wear through

@@FreetBarefoot Hi, does this comment also apply to the Mudee 2, or is there a difference in the way the sole is set up? I always wore my original Mudees without the insole and am now looking to buy a new pair.

That's amazing, thank you! Glad you liked our video & hope you love your shoes!

Our width measurement is the straight line measurement of the insole. The actual width of our shoes at the widest part of the forefoot (flex point) is wider by a few mm either side than this measurement (10.4cm, 47) as the foot curves into the side. It depends on the shape of your foot - ie where the most width is. Our shoes fit some wider feet but not all!

Thanks so much! You should check out our Swale model instead

@@FreetBarefoot I already have Swale...it's good but Kidepo is the best by far! The best thing about Kidepo is it doesn't smell at all! Like after 6 months of wearing them almost daily all I had to do is wipe them from the outside. Absolutely zero smell inside, like it's a new shoe! Must be the natural material, coffee grounds. Can you tell me why you stopped making them? And is there any chance you may make them again in the future, or at least use coffee grounds to make another model?

Thanks so much for your feedback on Kidepo. Reason: they didn’t sell ! I think for a lot of people the style was not waterproof and not ‘minimal’ enough. We love the coffee and use it on tanga and pace … but it’s very expensive. Noted that we should use on a mid height style again - we will put it on the product road map for considering for next year.

@@FreetBarefoot @FreetBarefoot I'm really shocked and surprised to hear they did not sell! Crazy... Yes they are not that minimal but I don't really care, in fact I like them bulkier, they keep my feet warm when it's cold, and since they're so breathable I have no problem wearing them when it's hot too. And as I mentioned before, the no-smell feature was groundbreaking for me. I wasn't aware you have other coffee grounds models, I will check them out. Thanks for taking my feedback into consideration, regarding possible new models. RIP Kidepo, you will always be remembered ❤️

We are so pleased you enjoyed this video!

Hope they sell well!

Yes, these are Arken

The midfoot is a little more fitted than previous styles. The heel is also a little more fitted. The style is quite 'sock-like'. The shoe fits an 'average foot' really well, but is less forgiving for a very high volume oblong shaped foot. The forefoot width remains the same as always.

@@FreetBarefoot no good for me. I had previous models from you. But i can't fit your newer range. Vivo already have narrow shoes, why follow their trend, as the main issue was how narrow they were. Are you going to do wider variants for the group of customers??

We are looking to make a ‘classic’ version of our Mudee with a wider midfoot (middle of next year). Hope this helps.

Amazing! Hope you love them

Thanks for your comment. We promise to look at how we can continue to accommodate the ‘instep-squarer’ shaped foot! Just to confirm the forefoot widths of all new styles is the same as older styles. There were some inaccuracies on older styles Sizing Guides (eg Mudee), but the actual forefoot widths are all similar. The insoles are very similar widths, older and new styles. The middle (instep) of the new styles is a little more contoured to allow the average foot to fit better here (less baggy). Also the heel shape is a better, slightly more snug fit (less baggy). On new waterproof styles we use a much improved full bootee waterproof lining which may make the initial feel of the style a little more snug when trying on. Hope that helps & sorry to hear you weren't completely satisfied

@@FreetBarefoot when will you start making models with a wider mid foot? In the comment I mentioned the mid foot. Not everyone has a narrow midfoot. I had some of your older shoes in the past which were much wider. I tried your newer range and none fit.

Sorry to hear this. We are looking to make a ‘classic’ version of our Mudee with a wider midfoot (middle of next year). Hope this helps.

Thanks, we are really excited about it!

That's great to hear! Thanks for your comment :)

They are breathable but will be warmer than an unlined boot, especially in 80 degree weather.

@@FreetBarefoot thank you

No - it is not possible to stitch outsole for waterproof styles.

As there is a good rubber coverage on the Bootee 2 outsole (lots of smaller lugs), our use and customer feedback is that this outsole does have reasonable grip on smoother urban surfaces. Hope that helps!

The Ahinsa Hiker black xwide boot with Vibram sole has the best grip out of most of the barefoot boots I have tested in the conditions you mention as well as the other scenarios. Second on the list with the best grip is the Belenka Ranger 2.0.

@@feinayuso I tried a pair of Ahinsa boots, not with the Vibram sole though. They still claimed to be slip resistant but were actually very slippery. What I should have done first is check the shoes I have and see if any of them grip decently well on floors, and the rubber sole on my Lems Chillum shoes were very grippy when wet. Good thing they use that sole on their boots too, so now I have the Lems Waterproof Boulder boots, even though I don't think they're the best looking, and I don't love how high the ankle comes up. The black colour looks a lot better than the brown though. The Ahinsa Hiker boots are pretty expensive (at least in my current financial situation), and I have the Be Lenka Winter 3.0 boots and those don't have as much grip as people claim. I'd seen the Sons of Sever video on the Be Lenka Rangers and I wasn't too keen on a couple things about them. But I have grippy boots now so I'm good. :P

@@MichaelSheaAudio The price of the Ahinsa Hiker Black xWide is at a high price, mainly because of the quality of the Vibram outsole, an extraordinarily non-slip and very resistant to abrasion there is no other better outsole on the market. Let's get the best of Vibram in barefoot boots. The Hiker's vegan leather, which has nothing to do with other cheap synthetic leathers is of a quality and strength difficult to see, and they have a fully waterproof layer and quite breathable. The Belenka Ranger 2.0 has a sole that is not slippery, eye, the first uses if they are more slippery (not dangerous) but following four or five uses, they are already reliable.

@@feinayuso I completely understand the price, I have no problem with that (I mentioned I have the Be Lenka Winter, those cost $300 CAD), I just needed a boot and don't have that much to spend at the moment. 🙂

That's a great idea, thanks! In the meantime: Bootee 2 is close weave water resistant BottleYarn material upper with same water proof lining system. Mudee has our advanced Microfibre upper. Same HillGrip outsole. Mudee is slightly higher on ankle; both with small dip at back of heel to ease pressure on Achilles. Mudee is waterproof a little longer because of microfibre. Bootee a little more breathable and lighter weight. Hope that helps!

All noted and thanks for the feedback! Our new York 2 has a smoother micro leather backer to give a bit more comfort. Citee has a bit more padding and might be worth a look. We are just developing Richmond 2 at the moment and will have a think about what you say to try to improve this 😃

@@FreetBarefoot Thanks so much for listening. I have Citees and love them when I need something for work meetings. They're very comfortable.

Of course! That's great to hear about your Citees 😃

That's amazing to hear!! Thanks so much for the feedback, it's much appreciated 😃

All noted. Big thanks for the feedback! We are doing all white Vibe for launch in November this year. MountainGrip is on Impala now. But noted about putting on a Mudee! Thanks again, much appreciated! 😃

Noted - we have it in mind, but thinking through how best to do it. Thanks for letting us know!

Thanks for this! Your feedback has been noted. Our new urban sole will go on Vibe 2 (3 colours), Tanga 2 & Flex 2 which are all arriving in November 2024! 😃

@@FreetBarefoot Can you give us some sneak peak into the version 2’s 😊? I love the vibe. Will the new ones have stitched sole?

Vibe2 similar but with stitched outsole and slightly more generous fit. Tanga2 stitched outsole also smoother coffeeyarn material and more simple lace eyelets. Amazing comfort just to slip on or to look smart or to do sport. Flex2 - still looking at changes - arrive second quarter 2025

I think the Tundra is just over 1cm taller on the calf than the Mudee?

We absolutely love our microfiber too 😃

That's great to hear, we love Howgill & hope you love yours too!

How do you find them compared to vivo?

@@dap8362 loving them so far, I'm coming from a vivo boot so it's not a very fair comparison (boots are always going to be heavier and more sturdy) but in general fit and feel the freet are great. Too early to tell on wear but I've just spent a week pushing them up and down the cornish coast path with no issues. Also very quick drying. :)

@@andysands4695 thanks, do you think the knit upper is stiff enough for running, or will your foot slide around a bit too much, especially on descents if the ankle is sock like and doesn’t secure your foot/ ankle in ? Looking at these, feldom, or vivo primus trail. Thanks again, haven’t seen much feedback on these as they new so appreciate your help.

Thanks for this!

We have worked closely with the same partners in China for 15 years visiting our factories and suppliers several times a year.

Thanks so much for this, it is something that is really important to us!

It was the Barefoot Shoe Expo in Chicago, hosted by Anya's Reviews :)

We absolutely love Howgill! Howgill is very breathable but not quite as breathable as Tanga (as you say because of the membrane). Hope this helps!

They are basically the same shape as every outsole can be used on all our lasts and all styles. Some of our shoes have more structured upper material (eg leather or microfiber) and lining than tanga so may feel a little different. Hope that helps!

More generous fitting. Good volume in the forefoot but improved fit at the heel and middle. Hope that helps!

I like my Keld! The toe box has enough big toe splay room, and they are so soft and light! Just wish there are more color options!

Thanks for this, that's amazing to hear how much you love Swale! Glad you like the tip - waterproof socks are a great addition for rainier days with Swale if you want to keep your feet dry!

That's a great suggestion, thanks for this!!

Thanks for this feedback! Our outsole HillGrip on Feldom and Howgill styles is quite a good balance between trail grip and durability. Hope that helps 😃

Thanks for this! 😃 1. Howgill upper very strong, tight weave which hasn’t had a problem in a year’s development and testing. 2. Howgill has membrane water resistance so cannot have a sidewall stitched outsole. Hope that helps!

That's great to hear, thanks!! Which of our other products are you interested in? 👀

@FreetBarefoot Will be investing in the Zennor at some point and probably the Howgill or the Swale. However, as the range keeps expanding, choices may change, but loving the company ethos too...

Yes we are planning on releasing a black version of Esk, but early next year.

@@FreetBarefoot Many thanks for your reply, friend.

Thanks - we are really excited about Howgill, it's a great shoe! 😃

Howgill outsole and Mudee outsole have about the same amount of durability on harder surfaces because there is more thickness of rubber on howgill outsole even though the lugs are more designed for softer surfaces than Mudee lugs. Mudee outsole is thinner so you may have a bit more ‘ground feel’. Hope that helps!

3-4mm thick. This style will feel a little more snug fitting than a style without the membrane. Hope that helps!

@@FreetBarefoot Thank you very much

Yes it is, good spot! New Mudee both in brown recycled leather and black microfibre. Thanks for this great comment, we have many more videos like this to come so keep your eyes peeled!👀