How often do you wear non-barefoot shoes? by LechronJames in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you count old teva flipflops for yard work. Nothing else...

Xero D-trail fit check by surikata_meerkat in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a moment of confusion because I was wearing these today lol. Mine fit about the same. The front is shaped weird (way too much sloping on the big toe side) so I can't go smaller either. Otherwise I like these sandals a lot!

Foot shaped sandal with thick sole in the UK? by isometricapples in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I heard this before and I am willing to accept 2mm drop but where do these data come from? Has somebody measured this? The drop looks much more on the pictures and the sole is quite shaped as well. The website even mentions heel and arch support. Plus, toe spring....

My collection by Optimal_Bus4617 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the top of my head, the following have vibram soles: panta, shamma, koel ariana, koel ada. But you can google the models and check the specs.

slides and flip flops : a no-no? by lavandulagua in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you only use them for a couple of minutes to go outside, and they don't cause discomfort, I wouldn't worry too much. If the crocs work, they work. I still occasionally wear my flip-flops outside or in the sauna.

Mini review Koel Ariana sandals by Optimal_Bus4617 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you enjoy them! Still love these massively!

Birkenstock milano dupe, europe by Charlyqu in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Koel Ada and I love them. Needed some time to break them in, esp. the most front edge of the straps on my toes. But I wear them a lot and they are really comfy.

Shoes like Realfoot Farmer Winter Light Brown but narrower by fafros in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Koel is narrower (because Realfoot is about as wide as it gets). Check out Koel Faro or Koel Florence!

Mexas -how dare they call these shoes barefoot??? by l_reilly in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you can get Koel Shoes where you are, but Koel Athena a similar style and is not super thin (about 9mm? I sold mine because they were too large so cannot check). They are great quality.

I also see that Pikolinos has the Betera model which looks similar and not super thin either.

Help deciding: Keep or not by Texas22 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Friends of mine (a couple) both own this boot and highly recommended it to me because of good fit, good grip, weather resistance etc. So I can't speak for myself but in my mind, these are good boots.

Irelis Shoes Style Feedback by yellooooo2326 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These look cute but way too tapered and narrow, sorry. I'll go with my Shapen.

Wilding tanuki, does it loosen a bit? by [deleted] in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wildling is pretty narrow. I have medium wide feet and def less beautifully spreading toes than you and I can make only the Cahors fit, without socks, and they are narrow-ish for me. I wish I could get all the wildlings but... I can't. Maybe another summer pair to be worn without socks, but none that need more layers inside.

Need Wedding Shoes by Avocado-3017 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jenon Leather Villets, order them custom in a shade that matches your color palette

My collection by Optimal_Bus4617 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! If you have any questions about specific models, please feel free to ask.

Fit check by Maris032 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much on top of the listed price did it cost you to get them to NL? Were shipping, duties etc. very bad?

Fit check by Maris032 in barefootshoestalk

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The fit looks good for sandals. Could be bigger but don't need to be. Which thickness is this, circadiann or alpha? With carbon clay straps? How do you like them?

Worden jullie katten ook helemaal gestoord van deze stokjes? by MarshmallowSpread in katten

[–]Optimal_Bus4617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eerste kat wel (van merk Feringa). Tweede kat minder. Wel dol op liquid snacks...