Material:
Upper: Leather (nubuck + smooth)
Lining: Merino wool
Insole: Removable sole; in merino, alu-foil, and latex.
Outsole: Rubber (Deepgrip)
What we love about these shoes:
Stylish winter shoe that suits most occasions
Wide toe box allowing toes to spread out
Thin and flexible outsole that provides good grip
Warm and comfortable
Fit and size advice:
Fits narrow to normal width feet.
Instep: Low to high foot volume - thanks to the lacing, Olivia suits both low and high feet. Perceived as quite low in the toes.
Size advice: Perceived a bit small in size but at the same time more spacious inside compared to, for example, Be Lenka Winter. You usually need one size larger in Olivia than you normally wear.
The Be Lenka Olivia barefoot shoes are a wonderful novelty that is not only cool but also really comfortable on the foot. Olivia has a cozy lining of merino wool and keeps the foot warmly comfortable even in cold winter weather. You can also use wool socks inside for an even warmer shoe.
Do not treat Olivia with shoe polish, but use e.g. Collonil Protect & Care. If you wish, you can apply shoe polish to the smooth leather, but the nubuck parts need to be sprayed.
The outsole on Be Lenka Olivia consists of a DeepGrip rubber sole that appears a bit thicker thanks to the deep grooves in the sole that provide good grip even on ice and snow. Olivia has excellent barefoot qualities; the toe box is wide and allows the toes to spread out. The flexible outsole provides good ground contact and allows the foot to move freely, while providing good protection from sharp objects and cold temperatures. The sole is, of course, zero drop without elevation in the heel.
Be Lenka barefoot shoes are handmade in Portugal under strict European health, safety, and quality regulations.
Care instructions: Clean off any dirt with a damp cloth. Regularly use a moisture-protecting spray (e.g. Collonil Protect & Care) so the leather better withstands moisture and dirt, and the shoes stay looking nice longer.