Lono

Summary: Barefoot cross-training brand with a wide biodegradable knit upper and minimal road tread.

1. Overview

Lono is a barefoot brand based in that sells shoes and slip-ons for men and women with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

6mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high 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

Lono has a wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 6mm sole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and are made with synthetic, sustainable, rubber, natural, recycled, knit, and mesh materials.

Price:

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

7

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, natural, recycled, knit, mesh

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, natural, recycled, knit, mesh

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

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

Lono are ideal for casual, court, gym, indoors, road running, and walking in cold, 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

30–100ΒΊ F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

6

casual, court, gym, indoors, road running, walking

casual, court, gym, indoors, road running, walking

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