{"id":1110,"date":"2022-10-05T13:40:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T13:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/?p=1110"},"modified":"2023-03-05T15:35:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T15:35:28","slug":"mukishoes-chelsea-leo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/05\/mukishoes-chelsea-leo\/","title":{"rendered":"Mukishoes Chelsea Leo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I am a big fan of this brand. I already own two pairs of Chelsea boots from Mukishoes. You can read my reviews here: Caramel<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and Oat<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. They are my favorite shoes to wear for fall and spring. They are easy to wear and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am an affiliate, but my opinion is my own. The code MaestraMuki<\/strong> will give you 10% off your entire purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Mukishoes are made with local, organic, and fair-trade materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • upper: cork (black and leopard pattern) from Portugal\u2019s Cork Forest, a beautiful ecosystem protected by law. Cork is a 100% natural material. It is lightweight (more than half of its volume consists of air), elastic and soft to the touch, water resistant, static resistant, and an insulator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • lining: organic cotton plush (red)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sole: natural rubber (black \u2013 3.5mm thick<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Design <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Gender neutral<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Best for narrow to medium width feet <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Elasticated side panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Barefoot qualities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Zero drop (no toe lift)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sole is thin (3.5 mm) and extremely flexible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Wide and round toe box that accommodates my mountain feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Provides a lot of ground feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Natural materials allow for foot and ankle mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Soles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • One thing to know is that Mukishoes have a wrap around sole that can expand in order to accommodate wider feet\u2026 not much, but you can get a few extra mm. The natural materials will soften up and mold to your feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Because the sole is only 3.5 mm thick, you might want to add an insole if you are transitioning to barefoot shoes. I know my first pair of Mukishoes felt too barefoot for me and I had to wear them with an extra insole. Even now, I sometimes feel like my feet need extra support and I will add an insole to help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Insoles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            This is definitely my #1 recommendation to barefoot shoe wearers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Insoles help with: volume, temperature regulation, insulation, padding, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Mukishoes offer two different ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Wool: 80% wool and 20% plant fibers (hemp, ramie, flax).\n
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              • Weight: 30 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Thickness: 3 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • They do not have a non-slip material but fit perfectly in the boots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Thinner than most wool insoles, they are great for protecting your shoes from sweat and smells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Cork: Cork with deadstock cotton.\n
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                • Weight: 30 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Thickness: 4 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • They help with thermal and water insulation. They help seal the boots where the seams are!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Great for providing more protection: are you transitioning to barefoot shoes? These are a great option!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Size and Fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  My feet are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Length: 25 cm <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Width: 10 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Mukishoe measurements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Size 40 is 26.1 cm in length. The outsole measures 9.5 cm in width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Size 41 is 26.8 cm in length. The outsole measures 10 cm in width.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      All of Mukishoes Chelsea Boots push your feet to the front, so they fit small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Even though the internal space is the same as all their other models, if you have a straight heel, your foot will be pushed to the front of the shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Size 40: They feel like a glove. I do not have to modify them at all, but I choose to add a felt tongue pad to get a tighter fit around my ankle. I can wear them with toe socks and toe separators, but they feel snug. I do have to say that they feel narrower than what I am used to and I prefer the width of size 41. Because I cannot add wool insoles (I don\u2019t have the extra space\/volume) I can only wear during early fall or late spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Size 41: They are too high volume for me. I need to add an insole and felt tongue pads around the ankles to help with the extra volume. I also wear them with toe socks and toe separators. I’m ok with these modifications because they give me more width and are perfect for colder fall days and winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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