Trail barefoot footwear, thanks to its lightness, comfort, and stability, is ideal for nature outings. Compared to regular trail shoes, it is much lighter and more compact. It allows our feet important contact with the surface, thus activating the foot muscles. The shoes can be easily packed into a backpack and used to change after a strenuous hike. Unlike classic barefoot shoes, the thin sole is adapted for moving on uneven terrain, providing the feet with necessary protection and stability. The shoes are higher and fit well on the foot.
The model is suitable for various leisure activities. Comfortable leather shoes are lined inside with synthetic material, ensuring they fit firmly on the foot even when the foot sweats. The Be Lenka Trailwalker features a wider toe box in the front part of the shoe, the toes do not press against each other and have enough space to move. A positive aspect is the rubber edge around the entire shoe, protecting it against damage or, for example, morning dew. The flexible sole allows the foot muscles to activate and stimulates reflex points on the foot. They hold excellently on any surface, allowing us to focus on the beauty of nature instead of watching the terrain underfoot. A fabric loop on the shoe facilitates putting them on and also provides the possibility to attach the shoes to a backpack. The only negative is that the tongue of the shoe is not stitched, which sometimes causes it to move to the sides while walking.
Barefoot shoes made for summer walks. The synthetic material construction is very flexible in some places, making the shoes breathable. Elastic laces ensure the shoe fits well on the foot. However, it is necessary to estimate the same tightening force on both feet because one foot could be tighter than the other, which would be uncomfortable. The Merrell Vapor Glove 4 model is narrower, designed more for narrower feet. The sole in the front part slightly extends over the toes, but the rubber is very thin, so the protection of the toes is more of a feeling rather than actually protecting the foot. On flat surfaces, the sole is sufficiently suitable. The problem arises when walking downhill, where the sole adheres well to the ground only in the toe area, so care must be taken where one steps.
In the category of barefoot trail running sneakers, this model would be useful for running in simple terrains like meadows.
