Regarding the fit of the Trek,
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Regarding the feel of the Trek against my skin, the leather footbed and sock liner inside the upper feel soft and practically seam-free. Although my hands can feel seams on the inside of the upper,
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Weight
Each size W39 Trek weighs just under 5 ounces, or 140 grams. Although this is the heaviest of the VFFs that I own,
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Flex / Sole
The sole is comprised of a 4 mm EVA midsole, which offers plating protection from stone bruising,
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