Richmond 2

These shoes are made of a really nice feeling suede leather, have a good weight sole that insulated from cold, and fit my feet perfectly. They look great, which I can’t say for a few barefoot shoes I’ve owned😜
You may want to order a half size larger as I did after returning the usual size I order. Customer service was 5 star in return simplicity and speed.
The only reason I don’t rate these at 5 stars is the placement of the lowest holes for the laces goes through the tongue of the shoe as well as the flaps where laces are always located. This puts a bunching of the leather on either side of the foot at the top of the arch of the foot. I’m hoping over time as the leather wears in it will minimize, but it’s not a lace placement I’ve seen before, and now I know why. I will review after a few months too, thank you Freet!

(This is my second and updated 11-month review of the Freet Richmond 2)

I own only two pairs of shoes, my Freet’s and a pair sandals. I’ve worn the Freet Richmond every single day now for 11 months straight. I work, hike, cycle and even run every week in these. I trust them to handle just about anything.

Originally I had ordered a (USA 10 EU 44), the leather has stretched, as they should. With that being said, I’ve moved down to my typical EU size of 43. This still gives room at the toe for my 10.5” foot, but snug enough to where the leather can stretch without becoming loose on my foot.

I’m continually amazed at how well these shoes have held up. Although I just ordered a new pair - The tread on my older ones easily have another year of life left, the stitched sole remains solid, and the leather—now nicely broken in—is supple, thick, yet completely intact.

I love the look and natural materials of these shoes—people compliment them all the time. I’m always telling them, get yourself some Freet's. Without question, these are my favorite and best-value barefoot shoes I’ve ever worn, and I’ll keep wearing them as long as Freet provides. Thanks, Freet!

Sizing was inconsistent with the other Freet shoes I own and I was very disappointed to find out that these were too small, both in length and roominess in the toe box (even when I removed the insole)

Amazing shoes

My first Freet boots were pre-loved off Ebay so I was excited to have a new spare for winter smart use. Love the nubuck finish and the fact that this retains the full grain so dubbin, while changing the look, will waterproof them. Had some discomfort from the seam across the heel. It is only there to create the tab, would rather do without the tab and have the seams run up to the top either side of the heel but removing the insole dropped the foot in enough that the seam could not be felt. Very comfortable. I should probably have sized up to 42 for my big left foot but that would drown the right foot. Soft enough not to be a problem. Would say they are true to size for those whose feet are even. Boots have already been admired even by the pointy, tight, stiff heeled boot wearers!
Even without the insoles in the boots have kept my feet warmer. The insoles are good quality and fit perfectly in my vivobarefoot shoes rendering them way more comfortable too. Good job Freet. Have recommended you already. Keep up the good work.