LONO FAQS

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1. What are the benefits of barefoot shoes?
2. Are the shoes suitable for people with bunions?
3. Do the shoes have arch support?
4. Do you have a physical store to try LONO shoes first?
5. Are the shoes machine washable?
6. What is the difference between FLOW and FLOW S?
7. What makes the shoes biodegrade in around 3 years in landfill or marine conditions and what studies support this?
8. Will the shoes biodegrade while wearing them or in my closet?
9. What is LONO's story and goals?

1. What are the benefits of barefoot shoes?

You may read the benefits of barefoot shoes here.

2. Are the shoes suitable for people with bunions?

Several of our customers with bunions have found our flyknit upper around the bunion area soft and non-irritating. The wider toe box also provides extra room around the toes.

3. Do the shoes have arch support?

Studies show that barefoot shoes can reactivate the arch and strengthen flat feet. Our shoes are designed to be highly adaptable for people who are new to barefoot shoes.

4. Do you have a physical store to try LONO shoes first?

Yes you can try LONO shoes and make an on the spot purchase at our Singapore outlet located at 369A Joo Chiat Road S427614 The Strength Yard. Details of our store operating hours can be seen here.

5. Are the shoes machine washable?

You can use gentle machine wash on the shoes and air dry them.

6. What is the difference between FLOW 2 and FLOW?

LONO FLOW 2 improves upon the original LONO FLOW by adding a reinforced TPU toe cap, enhanced heel lockdown, a wider toe box with higher midfoot volume, and the new "Be Water" outsole with 95% ground contact for better grip and durability.

	FLOW 2	FLOW
Wider toe box	✓ Wider fit	✕ Standard
Stitch-free midsole	✓ Yes	✕ No
Lateral reinforcement	✓ Reinforced	✕ Minimal
Heel lockdown	✓ Enhanced	✕ Standard
Removable insole	✓ 2-way	✕ Fixed
Water resistance	✓ Improved	✕ Standard
Ground feel mode	✓ Insole-out	✕ Fixed
Tread pattern	✓ Flat and grounded	✕ Standard
Slip resistant	✓ Superb in wet & dry	✕ Good

7. What makes the shoes biodegrade in around 3 years in landfill or marine conditions and what studies support this?

We infuse our raw materials with just 1% GONETECH additive to offer microbes the ability to secrete acids and consume this material, turning it into methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass, and water. This material is certified to be effective in environments such as landfills and ocean where microorganisms are present.

Please email us at infosg@thestrengthyard.com if you would like to see related test reports.

8. Will the shoes biodegrade while wearing them or in my closet?

The biodegradation only occurs in environments such as landfills and ocean where microorganisms are present.

The shoe has to be completely buried for the biodegradable process to take place, it won't biodegrade from dirt and soil on the surface.

9. What is LONO's story and goals?

LONO was born in Hong Kong with a belief that moving naturally changes the way we experience the world.

We started by exploring better materials and more responsible ways to make products. Along that journey we discovered barefoot footwear — and with it, a different way of thinking about movement, performance and everyday life.

The closer we came to natural movement, the more obvious it became: modern shoes had drifted too far from what our bodies were designed to do.

So we set out to build something different.

Not barefoot shoes that looked technical or niche. Not premium footwear with inaccessible price tags. Just beautifully designed shoes that let your feet move the way nature intended.

Today, LONO creates barefoot footwear for cities, trails and everywhere in between. Built for everyday explorers, weekend adventurers and anyone who believes comfort should never come at the expense of freedom.

Because when your feet move naturally, the rest tends to follow.

Discover the LONO version of YOU.

LONO Size Guide

Step 1: Place your feet on a piece of paper with your heel against the wall standing up

Step 2: Place a flat object such as a hardcover book against your toe so it sits at a right angle to the ground, then make a mark on the paper

Step 3: Measure the distance from the wall to the mark on the paper

Step 4: Choose your size in the table based on the "Heel-to-toe" range

This range has already included the necessary room in the shoe so you don't have to add extra buffer to your measurements

• If you are in between sizes, size UP for the Flow (40.5 choose 41) and size DOWN for the Wild (40.5 choose 40)
  
  
• LONO fits moderate volume feet. If you have big volume or extra wide feet, please consider sizing up
  
  
• We recommend wearing thin socks for FLOW and FLOW MODEL S, thick socks for WILD

Feel free to visit us within operating hours to try the shoes in person and make an in person purchase.