Danum

This is my second pair of shoes from Freet. I wore a a pair of Vibe for the last two years (and still wear them) so I was already familiar with the brand.

I am very happy with the Danum overall. They’re lightweight, breathable, comfortable, and provide plenty of room for the toes. I also like the simple, modern design; and the lacing system that goes through the Bottle Yarn fabric is really brilliant.

The sole is grippy but thin enough to give a good feel for the ground, while still offering enough protection to make walking on stones and gravel comfortable.

I also appreciate the slightly higher collar around the ankle. The fabric fits almost like a sock, which makes the shoes feel secure and comfortable.

I usually wear 43.5 (27.6 cm) and i like to have some room, I ordered the size 44 and it fits perfectly as it give me the room i need without being too big.

I had initially a minor issue with the stitching inside the upper, which caused some discomfort and a few blisters. However, after I contacted Freet, their customer service responded immediately and sent me a replacement pair. The new pair is perfect, and I really appreciated how quickly and professionally they handled the problem.

Overall, I’m very pleased with the shoes and with Freet’s customer service.

This is currently my favourite piece of footwear.
It looks cool, feels great and is both smart enough with chinos yet versatile enough for the gym and trekking! I love them!

Great colour, comfort and style.
These are my go to pair.

I own and love several pairs of Freet shoes, but the Danum boots are definitely a standout favourite. I bought them for a long-distance coastal walk in southern Portugal, and they exceeded every expectation.

I was slightly nervous about wearing them straight out of the box without any “breaking in” time, but they felt natural and comfortable from day one, quickly moulding to my feet. Over almost 100 miles of walking, I didn’t get a single blister or sore spot.

The grip on the sole is fantastic and gave me real confidence scrambling up and down cliffs, tackling steep ascents and descents, and walking across everything from rocky paths to meadow trails.

I’d highly recommend them as a lightweight summer hiking boot. I genuinely felt sorry for some of the other hikers struggling along in heavy traditional walking boots!

This shoe has potential. Some minus points tho:
- When you tighten the laces on the sock-like upper, it feels very fragile, as if it could tear with light use.
- There is no padding around the heel, which feels uncomfortable

I have a backpacking trip planned through the Gila Wilderness in October. There are 60 plus river crossings. I need a quick drying, zero drop, high top. I’ve been testing everyday in the Guadalupe River. They are working great!

These are as comfortable as other freet shoes that I've tried (which is, for me, *very*). The fabric outer feels tough and the stitched sole feels reassuringly strong. The rubber toe bumper is a sensible addition which hopefully I won't damage them as much as I would otherwise. Overall these feel much more robust than my old feldoms.

The main selling point of these, for me, was the breathability and they haven't disappointed. At the end of a hot day I take them off and there's no sense of relief - my feet are already fresh. I've even felt a breeze through them.

The lace loops are unusual - the laces just loop through holes in the knitted shoe fabric - time will tell whether these last.

Toller Schuh, ich bin begeistert.

Sadly, as soon as I tried on the Danum it was clear they are not suitable for my feet as they are too tight to give room for my bunions. I will have to research if there are similar shoes that might work.

Danum

The Danum is a brilliant outdoor shoe. Whether it is walking into town across the fields from here or venturing into the hills, the Danum works really well as a three season boot, but isn't out of place for everyday wear. With the current drought, there hasn't been much chance to try them under proper wet conditions. A walk through wet grass after a shower left the uppers wet but they dried in no time.

I was skeptical at first but the Danum ticks all the boxes: Comfy, breathable upper, rugged enough for outdoor use but sports a sleek look for daily wear. The mesh seems durable but time will tell, I am a bit worried that the eyelets will rip due to them not being reinforced. I was also a bit skeptical of the large stack height (i own a pair of sock-like shoes which have a stack height of ~2mm) but this was a non issue for me while walking around.
All in all I can't recommend these more.

I got these for hikes and walks with my dog (not running, I have trail shoes for that) and to wear around the campsite on my road trip to Oregon.

Super comfortable and breathable. It's a shoe I never feel like taking off since it's so breathable and roomy while still having great heel lockdown for me (size 10 US, my feel are around 27 cm long 10-10.1 cm wide). The grip is good too, not too high a stack but also enough cushion to feel supportive when hiking.

This shoe made me realize non barefoot shoes are always a bit too narrow in the forefoot for me which is why they always tired me out after a few hours. These shoes are super comfortable.

This is the best Freet shoe I have bought so far. I already own the original Vibe which are great for stability and floor grip in the gym. I also own the original Feldom which I use for playing football on grass. These Danum shoes though are like comfortable gloves for your feet. The best part is that they are also casual enough to rock everyday around town in addition to the trails.

One of the best pairs of shoes i have ever worn!

Super comfortable, zero break in time. Breathable, flexible, nice grip. Unfortunately I didn’t have them long, lost luggage in the Azores. Worth reordering though, they were that nice!

Excellent shoes and extremely comfortable. Still slightly too snug for my Taylor's bunion, as are most barefoot shoes which are good for normal bunions. However, because of the slightly stretchy uppers without a mudguard, they are fine in this regard. Use of a shoe stretcher with a bunion peg in the appropriate place and some gentle heat made them perfect.

When I first bought these shoes, I was worried about the durability of the textile eyelets and the exposed stitching inside the shoe where the sole is attached. After more than 1000 km, everything held up perfectly. The stitching is a bit rubbed on the inside, but it doesn’t affect the function or integrity of the shoe at all. The only reason I’m buying a new pair is that I completely wore out the sole.I really appreciate Freet because they are one of the few brands that make shoes that fit the shape of my feet. This model seems to have a narrower heel, which is specific to this model — the other Freet models I own are not this tight in the heel. The heel does press and irritate my Achilles for the first few days, but it settles after a bit of wear or after the first rain. At the same time, this model feels slightly more spacious in the toe box compared to the Mudee L2.
I was also surprised that the original insoles have a different shape than the OrthoLite Insole I combine them with. Overall, these shoes are excellent — breathable, lightweight, and they dry quickly. After wearing out my first pair, I ordered another one without hesitation.

These are my first pair of barefoot shoes and I was amazed with how comfortable they are. The width is spot on, and it honestly feels like you don't even have any shoes on when wearing these. The quality is fab, and they look even better in person. I am also a big fan of the reinforced stitching around the sole. Time will tell how durable they are but I'm very pleased so far. Also I love the neutral earthy colour scheme/design of the shoe. Many other brands only seem to offer generic colors with black or white soles. The khaki green upper and brown sole are neutral enough to not be the focal point but still look very stylish. The colour pairing also helps to hide dirt/soil which is very handy.

Love these shoes. So comfy.

Amazing footwear so comfortable light and cozy can wear them all day no problem

I can't say for sure how the shoes are as I still haven't received them. Last update I got said they were still in Chicago and that's about a week ago

these boots replaced my freet Kidepo shoes that sadly are no longer available. The Danum outperforms on stability, but underperforms on flexibility making these more suitable for rocky terrain without the severe ground-feel

I have a couple of pairs of Freet already…but these are on a different level. Comfort is crazy right out of the box. Fit is true to size. Perfect for hot dry days…no sweaty feet. These are now my go to shoes for almost everything apart from wet weather

Very comfortable, plenty of room for my toes and support at the heel. I like the lighter colour too.

Super flexible, comfortable and true to size.

Love these boots, they look so good with hiking gear but also just everyday looks! I have had so many people asking about them when I wear them. They are so lightweight and I feel so agile in them. Heavily recommend :)