Champ

Summary: Barefoot shoe with a 4mm sole, extra-wide leather upper, and minimal tread for urban casual.

Champ

1. Overview

The Champ by Be Lenka is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [4mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [excellent] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [extra-wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Be Lenka Champ has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, natural, cotton, synthetic, rubber, and sustainable materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] leather, cotton, rubber, sustainable.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] removable.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Be Lenka Champ provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in hot, warm, and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [2] casual, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

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