Soho

Summary: Barefoot chukka boot with a suede upper, side zip, and rugged tread for roads and gravel.

1. Overview

The Soho by Magical Shoes is an affordable midweight barefoot chukka for men and women designed in Poland with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

94%

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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.

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2. Features

The Magical Shoes Soho has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with suede, leather, natural, rubber, and cotton materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

328g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Short

runs short, consider sizing up.

runs short, consider sizing up.

Materials

5

suede, leather, natural, rubber, cotton

suede, leather, natural, rubber, cotton

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Medium

ideal for low to mid arch/instep.

ideal for low to mid 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 Magical Shoes Soho provides excellent breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, walking, and business in freezing, cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging 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

3

casual, walking, business

casual, walking, business

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