Freet Blogs

Find Your Perfect Summer Hiking Shoe With Our Handy Guide

Looking for the perfect hiking footwear this summer? From ultra-breathable hybrids to rugged waterproof boots, discover the Freet shoes designed to match your summer adventures.

Behind the Name- Howgill: Versatile by Nature, Built for Everything

The Howgill Fells are quietly spectacular - rolling, open hills tucked between two national parks. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t shout for attention, but rewards every step. Inspired by that ...

Outsoles with Purpose: How Freet Delivers Superior Grip & Durability

At Freet, all our barefoot outsoles are engineered with purpose: from deep-lugged MountainGrip to smooth EasyGrip. Dive into the design behind our soles and discover which outsole matches your life...

Trail Tested: Real-World Adventures in the Calver 2 & Feldom 2

From scrambling in the Lakes to running the Marathon du Mont Blanc, Ed has been putting the Freet Calver 2 and Feldom 2 through their paces. Read the full customer review here to see why these bare...

Why We Still Love Our Original Barefoot Designs

Our original barefoot shoes weren’t just designed—they were discovered, step by step, on real trails, coastlines, and village paths. In this post, we look back at the inspiration behind favourites ...

Turning Bottles into Shoes: How Freet Uses BottleYarn to Tread Lightly

At Freet, we’re turning plastic waste into high-performance footwear. Our BottleYarn—made from 60–80% recycled PET bottles—is tough, breathable, and perfect for barefoot shoes. Comfort you can feel...

Happy Little Soles Tell The Story Behind Freet

Learn more about Freet in an article fromm one of our valued retailers - Happy Little Soles. They tell the story of Freet, explain our values, milestones and challenges and explore what's next for ...

Behind the Name- Keld 2: From Winding Village Lanes to Open Hills

Keld 2 is our hybrid sandal-trainer, shaped by the mixed terrain of Swaledale—from village streets and slippery stone bridges to meadow paths and rocky climbs. 

Behind the Name- Zennor 2: Inspired by a Coastal Classic

Zennor 2 is our upgraded multi-activity sandal, born from long walks along the coastal path between St Ives and Zennor. Tested on granite trails, pebbled coves, and windswept headlands, it’s made f...

Blootsvoets Geschoeid Netherlands Reviews Freet Vibe 2

Why the Freet Vibe 2 is my favourite Fitness Shoe Until recently, I was working out in Sketchers despite running a Dutch barefoot shoe blog. Quite embarrassing to admit. I was simply too lazy to in...