Many years ago, we wrote an extensive guide to barefoot or minimalist style combat boots for those in active military, firefighter, police, or other rugged combat or tactical activities. While many veterans reached out and were grateful to have such a guide, the one thing we wish we had more of was testing. Being that we wrote the original guide a few years after finishing our military service, we were only really able to go off assumption and testing ruggedness, not actuall

Introduction: Sara : I always look forward to trying Wildlings newest shoe models. They seem to nail it perfectly every time and yet somehow each new style is even better than the previous one. My favorite part about them is their natural organic feel and their genius Tabi sole. I generally try to wear all natural clothing like cottons, linen, and wool and really love how Wildlings embrace natural fabrics and truly live by their message of Re:generation and sustainability. Th

As an avid hiker and outdoorsy person, I'm always on the search for the perfect hiking boot. With its nice aesthetic, water resistance, and amazing grip, the Freet Ibex checks off all the right boxes for a serious hiker. We actually got it after realizing that their Mudee, which we also love, did not provide enough traction for very muddy and slippery terrain. The Ibex sits a bit higher on the ankle like a true hiking boot yet is still way more flexible than a conventional on

The Freet Mudee is a barefoot fan favorite due to its all around resiliency, comfort and pleasing feel. I purchased the Freet Mudee after trying 3 other hiking boots and still not feeling satisfied that they were the one. Price : Sells for $148.50 (€110) Sizes : The freet mudee is available in sizes EU 35-48. Color: Black or Tan Brown Material: Vegan - Advanced hydrophobic micro fibre material – MicroF2. Despite the company claiming that it is water resistant, I actually fo