The Hiker
74%
5–10mm
Wide
Leather
Handmade, customizable trail sandal with 10mm VIbram sole, semi-aggressive lugs, heel and toe strap, optional memory foam, deer/sheep skin inside strap, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.
1. Overview
Paisley is a barefoot brand based in the United States that sells sandals for men and women with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Basic Details
Thickness | 5–10mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection (multiple options). | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
Paisley has a wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 5–10mm sole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and are made with leather, synthetic, rubber, natural, and vibram materials.
Price:
Specifications
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 5 | |||
leather, synthetic, rubber, natural, vibram | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
3. Performance
Paisley 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. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 8 | |||
backpacking, casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, water | ||||
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