Monk Sandals

Summary: Barefoot sandals with an extra-wide toebox, thin Vibram sole, buckle, and optional leather.

1. Overview

Monk Sandals is a barefoot brand based in that sells sandals for men and women with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

5–10mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options).

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options).

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum 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

Monk Sandals has a extra-wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 5–10mm sole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and are made with leather, vibram, natural, synthetic, and rubber 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

5

leather, vibram, natural, synthetic, rubber

leather, vibram, natural, synthetic, rubber

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.

3. Performance

Monk Sandals are ideal for backpacking, casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, and water in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100ΒΊ F

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

8

backpacking, casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, water

backpacking, casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, water

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