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Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2
Arken 2

Arken 2

Sale price€135.00 EUR

Arken 2 is a minimal boot that keeps you warm and dry in colder and wetter conditions.

WARM | WATERPROOF | TRAIL
Size:
Sizing True (ii)

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.

Adult

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.

Measuring Your Foot
  • 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.
Keep pencil verical
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.

Measuring your outline

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:

Insole Dimensions

Size
Color:Black

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Size & Fit

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

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About Arken 2
  • Designed for winter conditions, excellent in snow and rain
  • Extra warmth from cozy microfleece lining
  • Versatile HillGrip outsole for a range of trail conditions
Arken 2
Arken 2 Sale price€135.00 EUR

Customer Reviews

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Lee-Anne Doe
Awesome

Awesome. Warm and waterproof. Tested on the route of the Longmynd hike in the Shropshire hills. Straight out of the box and off on a wet, muddy, tricky 3hr hike. I’ve been wearing Freets for a while now and love that they don’t need wearing in.

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Freddie Exall
Warm, comfy, and solid.

These are warm and have a great width. The laces and speed hooks work well - they seem very secure. I've been out a couple of times in inclement weather and they've kept me warm and dry (although I've not been out in cold weather yet).

I tried these on at the same time as a pair of Muddy 2s in the same size - these were slightly smaller. As well as the length there was more space above the toes in the Muddy 2s, but there are fleece lined.

The fleece lining continued under the insoles, which is a bit of a treat for those who do without (not me).

My only other minimalist shoe before this was the Feldom, which is much lighter. I was dissapointed at the rigidity of the Arken 2s in comparison. I don't know if this is simply due to a stiffer upper (which can't be helped) or because the Arken 2 has the midflex midsole compared to the Feldom's softflex. I would have opted for a more flexible sole with better ground feel.

I can't yet comment on durability - I'm keeping my eyes on the fabric lace hoops and the sole - my Feldom's soles (also hillgrip) are wearing down quite quickly.

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Anonymous
Lovely and comfortable

Lovely and comfortable, for every day or hiking. I hope they last. Very happy so far

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Julie Baker
Love these

Love these, they are super comfortable and look great

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Anonymous
These are excellent

These are excellent, waterproof, warm and everything you would expect from barefoot boots. The ankle support is spot on, just enough without restricting.

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