Feather

Summary: Barefoot sandal with a semi-closed vegan upper, velcro straps, and 3.5mm sole for casual.

1. Overview

The Feather by Wildling is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in Germany with excellent overall versatility.

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Basic Details

Thickness

3.5mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like 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 Wildling Feather has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.5mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic, vegan, natural, rubber, velcro, sustainable, and ethical materials.

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Weight:

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

7

synthetic, vegan, natural, rubber, velcro, sustainable, ethical

synthetic, vegan, natural, rubber, velcro, sustainable, ethical

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 Wildling Feather provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, walking, and indoors 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

3

casual, walking, indoors

casual, walking, indoors

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