Zimní barefoot boty

UrbanEdge - Dark Olive

Sehr tolle und warme Schuhe

Ich bin begeistert von diesen Barfußstiefeln. Sie sind sehr bequem und sehen schick aus mit dieser Farbe. Würde ich wieder kaufen und kann diese Schuhe weiterempfehlen.

Good water resistance, easy to clean, leather, cover the ankle. Look nice. In general, it's a decent product.

Unfortunately, they are felt like any other boots - uncomfortable. I tried this and that but failed to make them feel good. I don't know why, but my feet hurt when I wear them.

The first and the main issue is that they have a narrowing toebox. The big toe side is oriented to the center pushing the toe inwards. Yes, they are wider than average, but still narrowing. It was clear from the photos, but I had a hope that because of the wider pinky toe area, they'd fit ok. It didn't happen. Very often I feel pain in my big toes because they are curved by the boot and bend at the wrong angles.

On the other hand, they are too bulky in the middle and back of the foot. I just can't fit them tightly, my foot ankle and foot always move inside the boot (or the boot moves around the foot). Maybe, because they don't take into account foot arc and are too wide in that area. This makes the bad toebox shape even worse because on every step the middle of the foot has enough space to move but the toes do not. I changed the insoles to those with arc support and they slightly reduce this excessive volume, but it's still too big.

Bad thermal balance. They are well insulated from above but not from below. When the temperature is about freezing (or slightly below), and I'm walking, it's ok, but when I stand for 10 minutes I feel cold from the thin sole. At the same time, because of the membrane, they are too hot for indoor usage and are felt pretty uncomfortably after an hour in a mall.

Metal rivets for laces around the ankles. They are not covered from the inside and push into my ankle bones. In my other boots, they are covered with soft tissue or padding.

I'm new to this brand and barefoot in general and maybe something very important is missed. So, I gave an extra 4th star as credit and maybe will try summer shoes with a real wide toebox which follows foot shape.

Be Lenka

Dear Viacheslav, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we strive to improve our products and better meet the needs of our customers. We're glad to hear you appreciate the water resistance, ease of cleaning, and design of the boots. However, we’re truly sorry to learn that the fit and comfort did not meet your expectations. We understand how crucial toe box width and overall fit are, especially when transitioning to barefoot footwear. As you've noted, our models are designed on various lasts to accommodate different foot shapes, but we understand this pair didn’t suit your specific needs. Your insights about the toe box shape, ankle fit, and insulation are extremely helpful, and we'll certainly take them into consideration for future designs. If you’d like personalized recommendations for your upcoming purchase, feel free to reach out to us—we’d be happy to assist. Thank you for giving our brand a chance and for your open feedback. We hope your next experience with our products will bring you the comfort and fit you’re looking for. Team Be Lenka