Summer Hiking & Walking Comparison
Use our handy comparison guide to help you choose the correct model for you.
| Keld 3 | Zennor 2 | Feldom 2 | Calver 2 | Selva | Danum | Howgill | |
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| Price | $95 | $95 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $115 |
| Best for | Breathable comfort for lightweight travel and hot, dry trails. | Town-to-trail sandal performance for warmer weather adventures. | Versatile trail running and hiking on mixed terrain. | Tough mountain trails with steep, muddy, technical terrain. | Lightweight adventure boot for tougher terrain and longer days. | Ultra-lightweight, breathable boot for town, trail and travel. | Ultra-breathable, weather-resistant sock-fit trail shoe with strong grip. |
| Season | All | Spring, Summer | All | All | All | Spring, Summer, Autumn | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Waterproofness | Not waterproof, highly breathable and quick drying |
Not waterproof, highly breathable and quick drying |
Water in, water out design | Fast draining | Quick drying | Quick drying | Water resistant |
| Upper material | BottleYarn | BottleYarn Open Weave | BottleYarn | BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh | BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh | BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh | BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh |
| Outsole | TrailGrip | TrailGrip | 4mm HillGrip | 6mm MountainGrip | Stitched 6mm MountainGrip | Stitched 4mm HillGrip | 4mm HillGrip |
| Insole | ReBound | Flexile | ReBound | ReBound | ReBound | ReBound | Flexile |
| Midsole | SoftFlex | SoftFlex | SoftFlex | SoftFlex | SoftFlex | SoftFlex | SoftFlex |
| Stack height (with / without insole) | 10.5mm / 6.5mm |
9.5 mm / 6.5 mm |
10.5mm / 7.5mm | 12.5mm / 9.5mm | 10.5mm / 7mm | 10.5mm / 7mm |
10mm / 7.5mm |
| Weight (pair, size 42) | 435g | 440g | 522g | 526g | 520g | 520g | 495g |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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:
Suitable For:
Hiking
Key Features
BottleYarn Knit Upper + HillGrip Outsole
Sustainability
60% Recycled BottleYarn
Freet Fit
Wide Toe Box, Zero Drop, Flexible
Grip
Waterproofness:
Upper
Lining:
Connection & Comfort
Insole:
Midsole:
PRODUCT DETAILS
“Like slippers with studs.”
After testing the Howgills on technical trails in the Lake District, T3 praised their comfort, grip, and natural feel underfoot.
About Howgill
- New BottleYarn-WR material is extremely comfortable worn with or without socks, minimal and breathable with a little weather resistance.
- A recycled flyknit purely ‘barefoot-style’ shoe for hiking, running or casual
- Ideal for cooler, wetter days and a mix of terrain
Stack Height:
Weight:
SUSTAINABILITY
SIZE & FIT
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Answer
Customer Reviews
Bought these to fulfill a long term need of barefoot shoes to use in wet cross country conditions. Early days yet but they look excellent. They fit more like a sock than a shoe. Literally feel melded to my feet. The lug grips look great. I shall update again after use in anger or threw sludge type tracks.
My partner bought a pair which looked good but needed a sizes bigger than usual so I went straight for the bigger size but maybe should’ve tried my normal size first. There warm ,water repellent and the sole is tough to stop the stones hurting quite as much. So far so good.
Water ✔️
Mud ✔️
Sand ✔️
Gravel ✔️
Steep Slippery Slopes ✔️
Spartan Race Obstacles ✔️
I bought these shoes specifically for a Spartan Super Race and they performed without fail straight out of the box. They stayed on in the mud and water. Never slipped or lost traction do to the aggressive tread. No blisters or hot spots during the 6 miles. Love these shoes. Freet has done it again. I'll recommend these to anyone. Does Freet sponsor people. Where do I sign?
Howgill
I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes for about 4 years now. I heard really good things about Freet’s and decided to give them a try and I’m so glad I did! I’ll definitely be ordering more in the future.