Howgill

Summer Hiking & Walking Comparison

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

	Keld 3	Zennor 2	Feldom 3	Calver 2	Selva	Danum	Esk 2	Howgill

Price	€90	€90	€100	€100	€100	€100	€160	€75.78
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.	Everyday boot, from town to trail.	Ultra-breathable, weather-resistant sock-fit trail shoe with strong grip.
Season	All	Spring, Summer, Autumn	All	All	All	Spring, Summer, Autumn	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	Water resistant
Upper material	BottleYarn	BottleYarn Open Weave	BottleYarn	BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh	BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh	BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh	Premium full grain leather	BottleYarn Open Weave Mesh
Outsole	TrailGrip	TrailGrip	4mm HillGrip	6mm MountainGrip	Stitched 6mm MountainGrip	Stitched 4mm HillGrip	Stitched 4mm HillGrip	4mm HillGrip
Insole	ReBound	Flexile	ReBound	ReBound	ReBound	ReBound	Flexile	Flexile
Midsole	SoftFlex	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 / 7mm	10mm / 7.5mm
Weight (pair, size 42)	435g	440g	522g	526g	520g	520g	720g	495g

This shoe fits true to size

The best guide for sizing your new Freet shoes is to start with your usual shoe size. Think about whether you always take this size or whether you sometimes need to go smaller or larger.

Customer feedback is that this style fits true to size; so order your normal size.

Our shoes are originally produced in EU sizes. All US sizes are the closest conversion so, if you know your EU size, you may want to consider using this.

The lengths shown are the Insole lengths (the actual shoe length will be 2 or 3 mm longer). The widths are measured across the flex point of the insole. The actual width of the shoe will be 2-4mm greater at each side of the shoe.

Adult

Insole Length	Width	EU
236mm	88mm	37
242mm	89mm	38
249mm	90mm	39
257mm	92mm	40
262mm	93mm	41
268mm	95mm	42
275mm	98mm	43
284mm	100mm	44
290mm	101mm	45
295mm	102mm	46
300mm	104mm	47
307mm	106mm	48
313mm	107mm	49

Kids

Length	Width	EU
176mm	74mm	27
183mm	75mm	28
189mm	77mm	29
195mm	79mm	30
201mm	81mm	31
207mm	83mm	32
214mm	84mm	33
221mm	85mm	34
228mm	88mm	35
234mm	90mm	36
240mm	92mm	37
246mm	94mm	38

Sizing & Fitting Help

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 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:

Howgill

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Suitable For:

Hiking

Key Features:

BottleYarn Knit Upper + HillGrip Outsole

Sustainability:

60% Recycled BottleYarn

Freet Fit

Wide Toe Box, Zero Drop, Flexible

Grip

HillGrip: 4.0 mm tread gives good traction on hard and muddy trail surfaces.

Waterproofness:

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

Upper

BottleYarn: breathable, durable, moisture moving mesh, made from recycled plastic bottles.

Lining:

Breathable, moisture moving lining.

Connection & Comfort

Insole:

Flexile: 3.0 mm some shock absorption with excellent ground connectivity to allow full natural movement.

Midsole:

SoftFlex: fully flexible for maximum foot movement.

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.

Read the full review →

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:

10.5mm with insole; 7.5 mm without insole.

Weight:

495 grams pair size 42.

SUSTAINABILITY

Upper 60% recycled (BottleYarn)
Outsole 60% natural rubber
Lining 65% recycled (BottleYarn)
Lace 70% recycled (BottleYarn)
Insole 60% recycled
Packaging: box/wrapping recycled and recyclable card & paper
Outer packaging: recycled and recyclable plastic or card/paper packet

SIZE & FIT

Customer say fits true to size, you may stay at your usual size.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Hand wash with warm water with a drop of mild detergent. Rinse in clean water and air dry. Use a proofer such as Nikwax fabric and leather spray to improve water repellency.

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

So far so good :) I tested the shoes on the rocky paths of the Vosges mountain in Alsace-France

So far so good :) I tested the shoes on the rocky paths of the Vosges mountain in Alsace-France and appreciated "feeling the ground" without any discomfort even on spiky rocks.
I made the mistake of not wearing socks, so of course I got a blister...but my feet tend to get really hot and swollen when I hike so it was no surprise and it had nothing to do with the shoes themselves.
I haven't tested them in water yet but i already know that i'll have to be careful with the quite wide ankle opening...and maybe add waterproof socks.

Great for high insteps

Bought these for my son who's feet are not quite men's and no longer kids. He likes to have room around his toes. He has a high instep and the stretch in these shoes has sorted that issue. We tried Flex but they have a low instep.

Very comfortable

This shoe is very comfortable, it feels like being in a sock. It is great for an easy trekking, but on longer or more technical trails I prefer a model that holds more to the feet, like the Feldom for example.

As with my previous purchases from Freet

As with my previous purchases from Freet, the quality of service and high quality of shoes have been excellent, from ordering to delivery and also probably most importantly the comfort and wearability of the shoes.

My new Freet Howgills have been very comfortable from the outset

My new Freet Howgills have been very comfortable from the outset. They are a little big for me but I'm coping. I wore them recently on a showery day, walking on some wet grass. Fortunately, I wore them with waterproof socks so my feet stayed dry. The shoes took a surprisingly long time to dry. On a very wet day, they would be hopeless, but I guess that's not what they are designed for.

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