GoSt

Summary: Ultra-thin and flexible 1.4mm chainmail sock-shoes with optional “paws” to provide extra protection from extreme terrain.

1. Overview

GoSt is a barefoot brand based in that sells socks and shoes for men and women with great overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

1.4–5mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options).

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options).

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate 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

GoSt has a wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 1.4–5mm sole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and are made with steel, synthetic, and vegan materials.

Price:

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

3

steel, synthetic, vegan

steel, synthetic, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

GoSt are ideal for backpacking, hiking, trail running, and walking in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

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

50–100º F

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

4

backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking

backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking

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