1. Overview
The York by Be Lenka is an affordable midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.
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Basic Details
Thickness | 8mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
The Be Lenka York has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, wool, rubber, and natural materials.
Price:
Specifications
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 4 | |||
leather, wool, rubber, natural | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | Medium | |||
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). | ||||
3. Performance
The Be Lenka York provides good breathability, is waterproof, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for backpacking, casual, hiking, and walking in freezing and cold climates.
Durability:
Specifications
Breathability | Good | |||
sometimes becomes hot/sweaty. | ||||
Waterproofing | Full | |||
fully resists rain, puddles, mud, and slush. | ||||
Climate | 10–50º F | |||
cold, freezing | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
backpacking, casual, hiking, walking | ||||
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