Chamois

Great shoes, good fit and waterproof!!

Straight out of the box and onto a challenging 14 mile mountain hike in Jungfrau - what a boot 👍. Love the new lacing arrangement.
Super stars Freet

I have had these boots for about a year, and I must say that I love them. They're wide, comfortable, and not slippery. However, I was hesitant to buy them because, in my experience, hiking boots with glued-on soles always start to peel at the seam. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened with these boots as well.

I took them on my first proper multi-day hike in the Nordic fjälls (think highlands with moors and rocky terrain), and the glue started to fail because of the repeated wetting-and-drying cycles that are inevitable on hikes in this kind of terrain.

This is especially disappointing because, when buying leather goods, I have to make some moral compromises in addition to the financial investment. For that reason, I think this will be my last pair unless a version with stitched soles becomes available. I would even be willing to pay more for that option. In fact, I'm now looking into local shoemakers to see whether stitching can be added to my existing pair.

Super comfy, as soon as I put them on. Took a couple of goes to sort out lace tension, but the eylets hold the laces in position, so its really easy to get a great comfortable fit around the ankle. Had a short local walk on paths and trails and I'm really looking forward to putting them out for a real test. Oh, and they look great!! Love em!!

Perfect fit build for many years
Shoes fit like a glove, or should I say like a freet shoe. Very well build no unnecessary seams and you feel the quality. The only minor thing (otherwise 5 stars) is that the shoe lacy already started to tear down after 3 days wearing.

Well I’ve got to say what a great pair of boots these are. I’ve had them for a month now I’ve had a good time trying them out. Really comfortable great grip and certainly are waterproof. Just went up Snowdon in them even in the snow I was surprised at how much grip I still had and my feet was lovely and warm. Only thing I found was the left insole did move a little bit. Definitely a boot that I’d recommend. Thanks Freet for making such a good boot. Best hiking boot I’ve had.

I have horses and was looking for something barefoot and more waterproof than previous boots tried. I bought mine six months ago and have probably cleaned and waxed them just 3 times. They live in a constant state of being clad in dried mud. They've seen, ankle deep mud, horse poo and been used everyday through a very wet winter. They've been my everyday boot and weekend walking boot. I can't fault them. And when cleaned up and waxed they don't have a scratch on them and become my 'best' boot to wear out. They've blown away the very expensive boots, from a leading brand, I had previously, that split, leaked and had very little grip. I'm so impressed that I'm recommending to all my barefoot horsey friends. I'm now wondering if your trail running shoes perform as well.

I really like them. Very comfortable and good feel with the ground. Seem to be very waterproof. I notice some of freet shoes have stitched soles whilst these don’t despite them being for robust use. I hope they stay on ok.

After 13 years of wearing VivoBarefoot, these are my first pair of Freet shoes, and the toe box—particularly the volume—is a significant improvement.

I’ve logged 40km in the wet, muddy conditions of the Peak District, and they have performed exceptionally well. They offer a perfect balance of ground feel and protection. Breathability is a standout feature; even when the leather was fully saturated, there was minimal condensation build-up after several hours of hiking.

My only criticism is that the eyelets are very harsh on laces; the stock pair broke almost immediately. I’ve switched to 550 paracord, which shows some wear but is holding up. On the plus side, the eyelets grip the laces incredibly securely. I was also impressed by the traction—while not quite on the level of Vibram Megagrip, the grip on wet rock is surprisingly close. Highly recommended.

I just got a pair of these and they feel awesome. Since they’re full leather they felt a little stiff in the first couple days. Bit now they are great. Looks like they will be the best in winter in the city and summer on the mountain

Pros: very comfortable and flexible boot, aggressive tread and soles holding up well in rocks sage and cactus, minimal seams and double stitching, easy to clean debris accumulation between boot tongue and laces

Cons: like most wide toe box shoes there is plenty of room on the medial big toe side but not on the lateral small toe side, shoe laces started shredding day 3 so replaced but haven’t decided whether it was the laces or hardware, the leather loop on back of boot is unnecessary and pants hang up on it every time you sit or kneel, needs a rock plate for off trail steep descents, insoles not suitable for insulation during Rocky Mountain winters, toe of boot taking a beating in sage country but not yet ready to question durability

Suggestions: remove loop at back of boot, fit a rock plate for off trail, felt insoles for winter, more toe box width on small toe side and less on big toe side of toe box, low protective rand on front of boot

I was really excited about these boots. They look great and fit well. I previously owned boots from Zamberlan and Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC.
I have to say that, in this price range, they feel a bit cheap. The quality of the laces is a bit disappointing for a hiking boot, and the finish around the inside of the ankle feels cheap too. I would love to see this area finished with leather, as you would expect from a more premium hiking boot.
They also feel slippery on wet rocks and tree roots.
Overall, I've decided to keep them and put them through a long-term durability test. Hopefully, they won't disappoint!

As expected from Freet, these boots were comfortable from the start and do what it says on the box. Early days, but I fully expect to get many happy dog walks in the Surrey hills with this new addition to my Freet shoes & boots.
PS what has happened to the videos that used to be on your website? They were really helpful in getting to make a decision about which boot to go for.

Comfortable straight out of the box like most Freet products. I like the grip for mud and great in wet conditions. Well made as usual.

I spent days considering alternatives to my Vivobarefoot Tracker FG IIs. They were the best boot I've ever worn and it's a tragedy the line was discontinued. At this price point they needed to be perfect, and they are. Size is spot on - look, feel, and finish are all top notch. Looking forward to wearing these out.

Stable, light and warm boots👍

Great for trip to the arctic this winter. Excellent fit and room for Nordic socks inside!

Bought these for a hiking trip. They are great! Very good grip and light weight.

The ever best walking boots i had! I use it 50 km/week walking my dog with in mountains and at riverbank. . Excellent. At least I found it, after 5 other boots this is the only one I will buy next time too.

After wearing these boots for several months I can confidently say that they are perfect in just about every way. Nice big toe box, flexible with great tread for traction. I did have to return the first pair that had a seam in the lining come apart, but the return was issued even though I did not notice until after the return window. No complaints, a good experience in general.

After wearing these boots for some time (several months at this point) I have no complaints. I did have to get a replacement pair (small tear in the lining) which I noticed after the return window. They were replaced anyway. Good customer service, good experience in general.

Comfortable boots. I like the barefoot feel, being able to shape my foot over contours in the ground. Not keen on the way the tongue bunches up at the sides when I bend my foot. The lace cleats are a PITA - they are too small for the laces and chafe them (as others have commented on in feedback), it makes it really difficult to tighten them up & chafes the laces. The upper cleats are too close together as well, it makes threading the laces really awkward. Sole grip can’t be trusted on wet stone. So far they’ve been waterproof & they’re nicely made.

Only just received them and done a few hikes, too early for a proper review but initial impressions are excellent, could this be the perfect balance between a proper tough outdoor boot and a barefoot boot?
I've been searching for that balance for years and am delighted that I might finally have found it.
Many thanks freet.
Will post again once they've done an English winter but I have faith in them.

Really great fit and shape! Sadly a little too warm and rigid for me and a little bumb on the inside, that was bothering me.