Feelmax Launches the Osma3, the Vasko, and a New Outsole

Now that Feelmax is back in the swing of things, they have started to tweak the designs. New for this fall is an update on the Osma called the Osma3 and a brand new model called the Vasko.

Osma3

The Osma3 is their indoor/outdoor barefoot running shoe. Design changes have have improved breathability and the upper is now water repellent. It will sport the new NatuRun Minimo outsole and a new quick-lace system.

  • Sizes: EUR 37 - 46, US 5.5 - 12
  • Materials: Coolspacer, Velukid suede.
  • Outsole: NatuRun Minimo 2,5 mm. special rubber compound
  • Colour: Gray-red Last: Feelmax-extrawide

Feelmax Osma3 - Side View

Feelmax Osma3 - Sole

Vasko

This is a new model. It is being billed as a running/outdoor shoe for extreme conditions. The upper is made out of a special waterproof/breathable membrane. As with the Osma3, it also has the new NatuRun Minimo outsole.

  • Sizes: EUR 37 - 46, US 5.5 - 12
  • Materials: waterproof breathable membrane, Velukid suede.
  • Outsole: NatuRun Minimo 2,5 mm. special rubber compound
  • Colour: Red-blue Last: Feelmax-extrawide

Feelmax Vasko - Side View

Feelmax Vasko - Sole

Feelmax NatuRun Minimo Outsole

Comments

I think the Osma3 is going to be a great shoe. It looks good and the sole design appears to be a significant improvement over the previous version. The Vasko has potential as a good fall/winter/spring running shoe, however we will reserve judgement either way until we have tried it. It will be interesting to see how well it breathes and how the sole fares in the more extreme conditions for which it was designed.

We are supposed to be getting some in for review. As soon as we have more hands-on details, we will be sure to let you know.

Availability

The expected release for these new models is early October 2012. In addition to the usual online shops who carry the Feelmax line, Fastway - an online retailer based out of Finland - will be selling and shipping them worldwide.


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Comments

Henri Henell's picture

First day with Feelmax Vasko!

I got yesterday my Vasko - and have to try it at once. It's too early to conclude much, but after using mostly Feelmax Kuuva2 (outdoors) and Sockwa G3 indoors - I can say couple of first impressions.

Vasko fits good in the foot - it feels a quite "stiffer" than other shoes from Feelmax - and 2.5 mm outer sole is maybe too thick to me ;-). Walking on concrete and on the street you can still feel small stones somehow.

We don't have snow/ice right now - so I can't say anything how good the grip on the sole is. I was 1 hour tour outside with our dog - and tested on wet stones - felt quite great - I didn't fall or slided with Vasko (but I was careful). It rained a bit and my Feelmax toesocks was try after tour - so, this promises good.

Cody R.'s picture

i'm definitely looking into

i'm definitely looking into these when i have to buy a new pair, especially since compared to other shoes, they're cheaper!

Anonymous's picture

Freemax (2013) shoes

Anyone know where to purchase any of the OSMA 3 or Vasko shoes in the U.S.

It's unfortunate, but seems like Freemax has a rather loyal fan base, but no on-line representaiton. Even their own web site does not show these shoes-very disappointing.

The only thing I can find are the OSMA 2 on Amazon. What are the prices for these shoes?

Thanks,
Ed J.

damien's picture

At the moment, I am not aware

At the moment, I am not aware of any US retailers that stock these, however Fastway (http://www.en.fastway.fi/) will ship internationally.

Damien Tougas
Founder/Editor-in-Chief
http://www.toesalad.com

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