1. Overview

The Chitra by Ahinsa is a premium midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness	6mm	medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.
Flexibility	Great	lots of flex and balanced agility.
lots of flex and balanced agility.
width	Wide	supports natural toe splay and movement.
supports natural toe splay and movement.
Drop	0mm	flat sole for natural balanced movement.
flat sole for natural balanced movement.
Cushion	None	no foam or limit on sensitivity.
no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Ahinsa Chitra has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, vibram, ethical, coolmax, and mesh materials.

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Specifications

Demographic	M/W	men, women
men, women
Sizing	True	runs true, order you normal size.
runs true, order you normal size.
Materials	9	synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, vibram, ethical, coolmax, mesh
synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, recycled, vibram, ethical, coolmax, mesh
Toebox	Natural	foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.
Volume	Medium	ideal for low to mid arch/instep.
ideal for low to mid arch/instep.
Seams	Glued	upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).
upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Ahinsa Chitra provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

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Specifications

Breathability	Excellent	stays dry in challenging climates.
stays dry in challenging climates.
Waterproofing	None	no protection in wet conditions.
no protection in wet conditions.
Climate	30–100º F	hot, warm, cold
hot, warm, cold
Activities	3	hiking, trail running, walking
hiking, trail running, walking