Esk

Hiking Comparison Table

Use our handy comparison guide to help you choose the correct model for you.

Shoe	Chamois	Impala	Arken 2	Mudee L2	Mudee 2	Bootee 2	Danum

Price	$230	$215	$145	$210	$145	$135	$110
Best For	Steep, muddy, uneven trails in extreme conditions with maximum protection.	Steep, muddy trails in extreme conditions, still protective but with a lower ankle cut.	Colder, wetter conditions requiring reliable protection and comfort.	Versatile all-year use for long days on your feet (leather).	Versatile all-year use for long days on your feet (microfibre).	Lightweight, breathable comfort for mixed weather and active use.	Ultra-lightweight, breathable boot for town, trail and travel.
Season	All	All	Autumn/Winter	All	All	3 season - Spring, Summer, Autumn	3 season - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Waterproof-ness	High	High	High	High	High	High	Quick-drying
Upper Material	Premium leather with nubuck finish	Premium leather with natural finish	MicroFibre	Premium full grain leather	MicroFibre (vegan)	BottleYarn Tight Weave	BottleYarn
Outsole	6mm MountainGrip	6mm MountainGrip	4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip	TrailGrip
Insole	FlexileNano	ReBound	Flexile	FlexileNano	Flexile	Flexile	ReBound
Midsole	FirmFlex	FirmFlex	MidFlex	MidFlex	MidFlex	MidFlex	SoftFlex
Stack Height (with / without insole)	12.5mm / 10mm	12.5mm / 10mm	11mm / 8mm	10.5mm / 8mm	11mm / 8mm	10.5mm / 8mm	10.5mm / 7mm
Weight (pair, size 42)	880g	880g	920g	840g	640g	690g	520g

MEASURING YOUR FOOT

Sometimes as a second check it is worth measuring your foot. Feet can be different sizes so its worth measuring both and taking the largest.

Standing next to a wall place a piece of paper against the wall. Place your foot on the paper with your heel just touching the wall.

The lengths shown are the Insole lengths (the actual shoe length will be 2 or 3 mm longer).

ADULT

INSOLE LENGTH	WIDTH	USA	EU
236mm	88mm	W 6	37
242mm	89mm	W 7	38
249mm	90mm	W 7.5	39
257mm	92mm	W 8.5	40
262mm	93mm	W 9 / M 8	41
268mm	95mm	W 10 / M 8.5	42
275mm	98mm	W 11 / M 9	43
284mm	100mm	M 10	44
290mm	101mm	M 11	45
295mm	102mm	M 12	46
300mm	104mm	M 13	47
307mm	106mm	M 14	48
313mm	107mm	M 15	49

KIDS

INSOLE LENGTH	WIDTH	USA	EU
176mm	79.5mm	10.5	27
183mm	81mm	11	28
189mm	82.5mm	12	29
195mm	84mm	13	30
201mm	85.5mm	1	31
207mm	87mm	1.5	32
214mm	88.5mm	2	33
221mm	90mm	3	34
228mm	91.5mm	3.5	35
234mm	93mm	4.5	36
240mm	94.5mm	5	37
246mm	96mm	6	38

The next stage is easier if you get someone else to help do it.
Take a pencil or pen and trace the outline of the foot on the paper.
Start at the heel.
Keep the pen at 90 degrees to the paper, so vertical, see diagram.
Don't draw under the foot.

Taking a ruler measure the length of the outline in millimetres. This will be the exact size of the insole you will need. To ensure the fit is not tight add another 5.0 - 10.0 mm to the length. If you wear thick socks then add that thickness to the length.

If possible, please work from the EU sizes (the US and UK sizes are nearest conversions to these sizes so will not be as accurate). The lengths and widths are the dimensions of the insole in mm measured as per the picture below:

Esk

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Suitable For:

Hiking & Everyday

Key Features

Unlined Leather Upper & Water-Resistant Finish

Sustainability

Upper: Premium full grain leather Gold Certificated by the Leather Working Group

Freet Fit

Wide Toe Box, Zero Drop, Flexible

Grip

TrailGrip: 3.0 mm tread gives good grip and durability on a variety of trail surfaces.

Waterproofness:

Water resistant upper when treated regularly, by following the care instructions.

Upper

Leather: premium, full grain leather.

Lining:

Micro Lining

Connection & Comfort

Insole:

Ortholite: 3.0 mm premium insole for shock absorption with excellent ground connectivity.

Midsole:

MidFlex: great flexibility with a little protection.

PRODUCT DETAILS

About Esk

Durable breathable prime leather for all day comfort and water resistance
Fully flexible barefoot walking shoe
BottleYarn flyknit collar to keep out trail debris

Stack Height:

9.5mm with insole; 6.5mm without insole, zero drop.

Weight:

696 gms per size 42.

SUSTAINABILITY

Laces: 70% BottleYarn
Backer/micro lining: 70% BottleYarn
Insole: 60% BottleYarn
Outsole: 60% natural rubber tapped from sustainable forestry
Packaging: box/wrapping recycled and recyclable card & paper
Outer packaging: recycled and recyclable plastic or card/paper packet

SIZE & FIT

Customers say fits large, you may consider going down a size.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Wipe with a damp cloth. Air dry. Treat with a conditioner/water proofer suitable for premium leather such as Nikwax waterproofing wax for leather.

We do not recommend putting your Freets in the washing machine or dryer.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

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Supper Comfortable

These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, even right out of the box! I couldn't help myself from saying how comfortable they were after I tried them on for the first time. Seriously, these are amazing shoes that are easy to lace up, handle everything I've walked on without slipping, and keep my feet cool in hotter weather. I can't recommend these enough!

So comfy, so connected

These are perhaps the most out of the box comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. From the full leather upper to the right amount of tread under foot, I feel connected and grounded while simultaneously protected. Thanks Freet!

Comfortable, look great

I was not sure what to expect when I ordered these, they were my first pair of barefoot shoes. They are very comfortable and look great. They are very light and as someone with cannot abide by a heavy clodhopping shoe, they are perfect. They’re good on the trails as I’ve used them so far and they’re good in the city.

Comfort and good looking wintershoe

I am very happy with these shoes, they are looking great and are soo comfortable to wear! Perfect for fall and light winter days, even so I have worn them when it was very cold with two pair of socks and they have been warm enough.

Customer service from Freet is so helpful and friendly. Happy to find these amazing brand!

Aother fine pair of Freet

I like this shoes very much. They fit like a glove and loo very nice.

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LEATHER | WATER RESISTANT | URBAN & TRAIL | TOUGH