Richmond 2

Summary: Barefoot desert boots with a soft wide leather upper and medium 6.5 tread for urban casual

1. Overview

The Richmond 2 by Freet is an affordable midweight barefoot desert boot for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness

6.5mm

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 Freet Richmond 2 has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, recycled, rubber, synthetic, natural, sustainable, and suede materials.

Price:

Weight:

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

7

leather, recycled, rubber, synthetic, natural, sustainable, suede

leather, recycled, rubber, synthetic, natural, sustainable, suede

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

High

ideal for mid to high arch/instep.

ideal for mid to high arch/instep.

Seams

Stitched

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

3. Performance

The Freet Richmond 2 provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for formal, casual, walking, and business in cold and warm climates.

Durability:

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

30–70ΒΊ F

warm, cold

warm, cold

Activities

4

formal, casual, walking, business

formal, casual, walking, business

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