Wild

Summary: Barefoot shoe with a water-resistant suede upper and tough 8mm tread for hike and trail run.

1. Overview

The Wild by Lono is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in China with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

93%

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Basic Details

Thickness

8mm

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

Minimal

minimal foam and good sensitivity.

minimal foam and good sensitivity.

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2. Features

The Lono Wild has a wide foot-shaped toebox, semi thin 8mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, synthetic, rubber, natural, sustainable, and suede materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

377g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

6

leather, synthetic, rubber, natural, sustainable, suede

leather, synthetic, rubber, 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 Lono Wild provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, backpacking, trail running, and walking in freezing, cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

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

10–100º F

hot, warm, cold, freezing

hot, warm, cold, freezing

Activities

4

hiking, backpacking, trail running, walking

hiking, backpacking, trail running, walking

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