(Size chart see "attachments" below.)
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Zero Drop - Wide Toe Box - Quite light - Flexible and thin sole - LEATHER
Be Lenka Olivia winter barefoot boots are elegant women's barefoot boots that will light up your outfit. The boots will catch your attention with sophisticated golden details, stitched leather and fur around the collar. Versatility is ensured precisely by the ingenious choice of leather combinations.
PETRI'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
This elegant and feminine winter barefoot shoe can be considered a true barefoot shoe thanks to the thinness and flexibility of the sole. On the other hand, Olivia's own excellent merino wool insole provides quite a bit of additional cushioning compared to some other Be Lenka winter models, which have a significantly thinner insole.
A decent winter shoe also for very bitter cold! It won't get cold if you move a little bit and wear a woolen sock no matter what the weather. Leather as a material already naturally repels water, and by applying Collonil care spray even better.
PETRI'S TIP: the leather of the shoe stretches a lot when used. If the shoe squeezes a bit when trying it on, take the insole off. If the pressure stops, the leather of the shoe will stretch that much soon and the feeling is the same even when used with the insole.
On the scale of pure barefoot shoe - hybrid model - thick-soled barefoot shoe, I count the Olivia in the "hybrid shoe" category. A thicker sock and also snow in winter means more cushioning.
Suitability for barefootshoe beginners:
If you are able to moderately increase the amount of daily use (walking), you can adopt Olivias as your first barefoot shoes. However, avoid heavy heel striking because the rubber of the sole is not the most cushioning - even if the thickness of the shoe with the insole is quite reasonable (around 14 mm alltogether).
Test different models at the beginning and talk to the barefoot experts!
Suitability for experienced barefooters:
Olivia has excellent winter properties, timeless elegance and a genuine barefoot shoe feel! Works like a dream on city streets and in the countryside in moderate snow as long as you tie the shoe tightly. A great barefoot winter shoe also for the cold Finnish winter!
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Material
Upper: Nubuck + nappa leather
Lining: Merino wool
Sole: Rubber (DeepGrip)
Insole (removable): Merino + Alu foil + Latex
Made in Portugal
Barefoot footwear attributes:
Type: Walking shoes, winter shoes, water repellent shoes, town shoes