Olympus

Summary: Winter barefoot boot with an 8mm sole, extra-wide leather upper, and aggressive tread.

Olympus

1. Overview

The Olympus by Be Lenka is a premium midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

93%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [8mm] 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 Olympus has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with leather, cotton, synthetic, natural, sustainable, recycled, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$$

Specifications

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

3. Performance

The Be Lenka Olympus provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, and walking in cold and freezing climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [good] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] casual, hiking, walking.
  • Climate: [2] cold, freezing.

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