We have invited long term customer and passionate barefoot advocate Anna Fox to review the Bundgaard Chase II Tex Boots for us and are delighted to copy her review here in this blog post.
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Review of Bundgaard Chase II Tex Boots
Size EU37, 24.0cm-UK4.5
Anna Fox
Bundgaard, although not a barefoot brand, first came to my attention many years back when I found their wellies in TK Maxx and was super impressed by the toe-box. I then began promoting the classic wellies, and some baby shoes and Happy Little Soles began to stock them.
Over the years Bundgaard have recognised the demand and need for barefoot shoes and they are now producing more boots and shoes with the BF credentials and their amazing toe-box. They are called their "No heel" range and may vary on toebox width, so always check.
Liasing with originally myself, and now HLS, the barefoot range is now stocked by HLS. Its taking a bit of time, but they are getting there.
First Impressions
I was very keen to check out the width on these, as some of the other more bff models are not as wide, but they've gone full BF with the width on these boots (and i imagine the newer models) and we were happy!
Materials
Premium leather upper, soft lambswool internal lining.
Sole/insole
The boots are zero drop, with a good non-slip rubber crepe sole, which appear to be quite robust at approx 8mm thickness. (Rubber part 5/6mm) They are stitched. I can't see that these would ever split away, like bf glued soles do.
The sole is thicker than a lot of brands, but i do feel its acceptable for a winter boot, that is also durable. There is good ground feel.
They are lined with a wool insole, which can be removed.
Fit
These are wide. They are not suitable for narrow feet. They have a very wide toebox.
Narrow ankles - I was a bit worried due to the style of these boots that they might slip at the heel, as my daughter has narrow ankles. But due to the wool lining, and design, they are nice and snug, with no slipping.
Instep - Due to the style, i do not feel they would be suitable for very shallow feet.
Weight
These boots are not the lightest, but this is due to them being wool lined and having a waterproof tex membrane.
Sizing
EU27-42
Overall impression
We love these boots, my daughter keeps saying how much she loves them. They met all my BF expectations after many years of looking at Bundgaard. I'm so happy they are offering the new "No Heel" range. It just proves what can happen when we communicate with brands, especially when they are missing a mark, or literally a market!
Pricing
£79.99
Check out the Bundgaard Chase on our website here.
With thanks to Anna Fox for the review. You can check out Anna's other reviews of barefoot shoes on her website here;
