Barefoot footwear continues to expand its possibilities beyond trainers, sandals or minimalist-looking shoes. With the arrival of the autumn and winter season, one of the biggest challenges for many women is finding knee-high boots that maintain the characteristics of minimalist footwear without sacrificing a polished design that is easy to style.
Deditos Barefoot is now expanding its women’s catalogue with the Flexi Nens 9092-S Salvaje Black, leather knee-high boots that translate the principles of barefoot footwear into a biker-inspired silhouette. The model is currently available in sizes 37 to 43.
At first glance, the 9092-S stand out for their all-black finish, the line of metal studs running up the shaft and the buckle situated over the instep. However, beneath this urban boot aesthetic are some of the elements that differentiate Flexi Nens 9092-S women’s barefoot boots from many conventional boots: a wide, anatomical toe box, a flat and flexible base, and an absence of a gradient between the heel and the forefoot.
The toe box is precisely one of the most relevant elements of the model. Conventional women’s boots often resort to narrower or more streamlined shapes in the front area. The Flexi Nens 9092-S maintain an anatomical last that provides more space for the toes, while retaining an urban appearance that allows them to be easily integrated into different styles of dress.
A thin, flat and flexible sole
The Flexi Nens 9092-S incorporate a flexible and non-slip rubber sole of approximately 4 mm. In addition, they feature zero drop, meaning there is no elevation of the heel relative to the front of the foot.
The insole is flat and removable, making it easy to take out to air or clean when necessary.
The exterior is made from Salvaje black leather, while the interior is textile. To facilitate everyday use, the boot features a side zip, meaning the visible buckle on the instep functions primarily as part of its design.
The model is manufactured in Spain by Nens, a firm traditionally linked to the footwear sector in Elche.
Their aesthetic allows these boots to be combined with very different garments. They can be worn with jeans or leggings for a casual outfit, but also with skirts, knitted dresses or midi dresses.
The black colour makes them easy to incorporate into an autumn and winter wardrobe, while the studs and buckle provide a more distinctive character than that of a classic knee-high boot.
An alternative for those who do not want to give up barefoot in winter
The growth of minimalist footwear has led those who already use this type of shoe for much of the year to also look for alternatives for the colder months.
The Flexi Nens 9092-S Salvaje Black respond precisely to that need: maintaining the characteristics of barefoot footwear within a knee-high boot with a clearly urban aesthetic.
In a boot of this type, there is also an additional consideration compared to a shoe or an ankle boot: the fit of the shaft.
Therefore, in addition to correctly selecting the length corresponding to each size, women with particularly wide calves should also check that the shaft adapts correctly to the leg before choosing.
The combination of wide toe box, flexibility, zero drop and thin sole allows for a sensation different from that of a conventional boot, while its design allows it to be used for both casual looks and slightly more polished outfits.
The metal studs and the buckle provide a biker edge, but without making it a difficult boot to style.
It can work with an all-black look, with jeans and a jumper, with leggings or even with a dress and tights during the colder months.
The Flexi Nens 9092-S Salvaje Black are thus presented as an option for women who are looking for a barefoot knee-high boot for autumn and winter, but do not want to be limited to sporty or excessively basic designs.
The model is available in sizes 37 to 43 within the Deditos Barefoot women’s collection.