Impala

These are my first Freet shoes and they are amazing. I needed to replace my barefoot hiking boots from another brand that are too low volume for my feet.

The toe box is nice and roomy and my toes can properly splay. The leather is super soft out of the box. The ankle is a tad stiff now but I’m sure the leather will soften as I hike more. If you are looking for a roomier, quality hiking boot, give this a try!

I have been wearing Freet Mudee for about 3 years. A size 40 fits my wide square feet 24cms x 10cm with toe socks but I needed something with a better grip as last winter I was struggling on icy dog walks. I ordered both the Freet Chamois and the Impala in 40 and they both fit well with a tiny bit more room than the Mudee. The Impala are like slippers so comfortable, the Chamois are stiffer around the ankle but they are exactly the same sole and I am sure they will soften up. The laces on the Impala are easy to do and stay done up. I am considering keeping both pairs!

Toller Schuh, robust und angenehm zu tragen.

I was looking for boots with a wide toebox with a straight big toe for hiking (foot length 25cm, width 10.5cm). The Impala are a good fit and I can comfortably wear toe socks. No "breaking in" required.

So far I love these boots, they are true to size, suitable for wide feet (mine are very wide), I love how they look, and they were comfortable straight out of the box, so far they seem waterproof. I really hope they stand up to a winter of dog walking through the wet and mud

I’m surprised to see the outsole worn after only about 1.5 years and showing a hollow lug, especially on leather boots! I’ve had some hiking boots for about 4 years that didn’t wear the lugs down completely and had amazing grip on wet smooth rock and reasonable grip even on ice. The boots weren’t close to being as comfortable as the Impala though.

I was disappointed with the Impala. The lining was loose and scrunched up. This rubbed against my foot. I have returned them and hoping for a refund.

. . . in both form and function. It sticks to rock surface like a gecko and ones feet are not tired at the day's end.

They look awesome, a lot of hiking shoes these days are not easy on the eyes.. They also have great traction, and seem very well built with quality materials.. that being said though, they feel a little stiff and noticeably uncomfortable around the ankles -I have to keep them a bit loosely tied, and I would not describe them as a breathable shoe, my feet begin to sweat in them very easily which isn’t something I’ve dealt with prior. They’re not perfect but I’ll keep wearing ‘em!

Pros: They feel very sturdy and stood up to a walk through puddles and in the rain without any wetness inside the shoe. Super wide and great shape without the taper that a lot of other brands have.
Cons: They feel quite stiff for now so I'm hoping they soften with wear. Because the gusseted tongue is quite thick, they are hard to lace up tight. It's also hard to get the laces around the hooks right at the ankle.
Size: they seem to run big.

Das ist der beste Barfuss-Bergschuh den ich je hatte. Sehr angenehm zu tragen, leichter Einstieg und perfekter Gripp der Sohle. Nach vielen Misserfolgen bei anderen Herstellern hatte ich 2025 endlich den Impala gefunden. Nachdem dieser leider nicht mehrhergestellt wird, hab ich mir noch ein letzten Paar als Reserve gekauft. Das Nachfolgemodell Chamois hatte ich mir auch schon bestellt, dieser Schuh fällt allerdings zu schmal aus und ich habe diesen nicht behalten.

after decades of difficulty and pain due to very wide feet and high foot bulk, I have found walking boots that fit, are comfortable and give me confidence. I have just worn them all day, every day, for a week and at no point did I feel I might slip, or that my boots were too narrow.

They look like good boots, but they were too small for me and the next size up is no longer available. Nice wide toebox.
I am going to have to return them.

I live in the Pacific Northwest where it is basically impossible to avoid water. My leather Impala's have been impressive. About mile 4 of a hike that it rained the entire time with unavoidable puddles, I was able to feel a little dampness inside the shoe. Additionally, they take a couple days to dry when they are fully wet. I will be looking into some weather proofing products. I like the lugs and do feel stable when hiking so far, no intense grades yet. I do love the toe box and the feel of the shoe. Haven't had any trouble with the tongue being too stiff but I sure it will get even better with time. Only reason it's not a 5/5 is that they are mostly mostly waterproof instead of fully waterproof.

Nice quality as expected.

Fit was too small, returned for a refund.

Fabulous boots. So comfortable with excellent grip - I honestly feel so well connected with the ground I am walking on and the pain I usually feel in conventional walking boots, has gone. Highly recommended.

These are light and comfy. I bought 6.5 which is half a size bigger than my normal size 6 and they fit perfectly. Have only done hour long walks but in wet and muddy conditions and so far very good

Great products, but I wish customer service would email me back. The shoes I got in the past fit perfect but the boots are to tight in the same size. I would love to do an exchange on the two pairs I bought.

Shoes are super comfortable, feel super well made, and are breaking in fast. I had to go down half a size though, as at my US size 9.5 I was swimming in the shoe. Also, the lack of grommets for the laces might be a problem in the long run. I broke one of the leather lace loops in the first few tightening sessions. I assume it's a fluke though. Freet graciously sent me another pair as a replacement (without me having to ask) (though mine are still fucntional with some minor repair work). Hopefully the second pair don't have the same lace loop issue.

Regardless, highly recommended both from a quality / comfort and customer service perspective.

The boots arrived very quickly and were exactly as described. I am normally a size 6 so ordered a 6 but actually these boots are very roomy possibly due to the wide foot so I could probably have gotten away with a 1/2 size smaller. Their first expedition was in our hills and plantations: they were fantastic in the mud and on wet roots and rocks providing plenty of grip. I am looking forward to taking them on a proper hike to see how they perform.for a longer period, bit so far so good.

Great grip but still sensitive enough to drive and judge the ground. Great looks, premium leather and a waterproof membrane. Where were these for my 30 years as a rights of way officer? Would have saved some ingrowing toenails and leaving standard hiking boots off because of multi stop site visits.

Shoes look lovely, but unfortunately they are not true to size

I’m in my mid seventies only been wearing barefoot shoes for a few months so I thought I’d get myself a pair of boots for the winter
I’ve only had them a week but they are the best pair of boots that I’ve ever bought they are so comfortable great grip on the soles Great job Freet I will definitely be buying some shoes next Thanks

👍 You getting everything you may want from the bear foot boots

30 years as a Public Rights of Way Officer..if only these boots were around then. Perfect.

So pleased with my boots- lovely soft leather, totally waterproof and comfortable.

I already knew the shoe is excellent. Highly recommended but delivery took 14!! days. This is, for future orders, unacceptable to me.

I am breaking my new Impala boots in gently, and so far very good. Very warm, no water coming in nor wet socks. I had a bit of discomfort around the front of the ankle but by doing them up a bit looser in that part the discomfort went. So all good now.

Really impressed with my first pair of Freet hiking boots. Very comfortable, wore them on a long hike last wknd and had no discomfort. They had good grip & support on ankles. The ground was very wet in places there was no avoiding water and at the end of the hike my feet & inside the boots were bone dry and nice & cosy!

I've had these over the spring-summer and am absolutely loving them. The grip and feel of the terrain and rocks is exceptional and they feel so much more stable and grounded than "built up" boots. I'm skipping about, and I believe I'm never going to turn a heel wearing these. Unlike some reviewers, I deliberately bought a size SMALL. I will qualify that since it's probably unsuitable choice for everyone. I have size 45 and at 67Kg, have relatively slim feet. I bought 44. Barefoots are wider than many shoes, and I have found some other brands (example the big Vibr.. for example) have just far too much space, where my feet can rattle and slide about inside. (I have needed to return "Other" brands at my proper size because of this). Going a size small was slightly focusing to begin with since my toe was directly on the end, but was a perfect decision. - After a few hours, the soft leather bedded in beautifully, they are now just a perfect fit, no slop, plenty of space, and although my toe grazes the front occasionally, even on big descents (I've done a couple of Munros), - no problems whatever.