Keld

Keld

I got a pair of Kelds about a year ago, and they honestly have performed really well. The best equivalent for anyone that hasn't had shoes like this is that they feel like high-tech slippers that look like shoes. Of course, though, us humans have turned all our walking surfaces into some form or another of rock, so because these are thin minimalist shoes, running requires a completely different form and while I was learning to run properly in these, I ended up with a bit of foot pain. My only other complaint is that within about a month, the little textured spots on the bottom wore off and it had perfect grip on concrete and almost none on dirt. But overall, I liked it. Additionally, despite being so thin, the sole has held up, and after a year, I've only worn halfway through the 3 mm bumps on the bottom.

These are my favourite pair of Freets I've bought so far. They are comfortable and feel quite minimal on my feet.

Well built and comfortable. Apparently they come up small but for me they come up big (normally a 9, went for 8 and they fit will). The insole takes a little getting used to as it’s like a honeycomb type design but you can feel it on your feet

I am happy with my Kelds. I have been wearing Freets for years now, and worn several different models. Keld has a lovely wide toe box which is what I need, and they feel very comfortable. The main downside I have found is that the sole is somewhat slidey when walking on wet, smooth surfaces, such as untextured paving slabs or shop floors. Absolutely fine when not wet or when there's some texture there, but if wearing them about town on a rainy day, I have to go quite carefully sometimes to avoid slipping over.