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Minimal Chainmail Footwear

Gost PaleoBarefoots Are Made to Be Used in Natural Environments

The barefoot fad doesn't seem to by dying any soon; in fact, people are coming up with even more bizarre ways to achieve a natural feel as with the Gost PaleoBarefoots. Forgoing the rubber soles and nylon fabric of the Vibram FiveFingers shoes, the Gost PaleoBarefoots are made out of a more antiquated material: chainmail.

Unlike what some people might assume, chainmail is smooth against the skin and therefore quite comfortable. Durable enough to last a lifetime, the Gost PaleoBarefoots are designed for use in natural environments including hiking trails and even beach running. They allow the wearer to better feel the rocks, roots and broken glass beneath their feet to better navigate through their surroundings.

SCORE
3.4 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 0%
Freshness 8%

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