Breezandal

Summary: Barefoot sandal/shoe with a wide mesh upper and medium 5.7mm sole for water and hiking.

1. Overview

The Breezandal by Vibram is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Italy with excellent overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness

5.7mm

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

The Vibram Breezandal has a wide separate toes toebox, thin 5.7mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and soft ground tread, and is made with synthetic, rubber, and vibram materials.

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Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Long

runs long, consider sizing down.

runs long, consider sizing down.

Materials

3

synthetic, rubber, vibram

synthetic, rubber, vibram

Toebox

Separate

separate toes for natural toe splay.

separate toes 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

The Vibram Breezandal provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, water, casual, walking, and gym in 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

50–100ΒΊ F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

6

hiking, trail running, water, casual, walking, gym

hiking, trail running, water, casual, walking, gym

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