Complete List of Barefoot Boots for Men & Women

Searching for a barefoot boot that can handle cold weather? You’re in the right place. There’s no need to sacrifice foot health when temperatures drop—barefoot living is possible year-round. Explore our complete list of minimalist boots for men and women, organized by style.

If you’re after a specific style of barefoot boot, you’re in the right place! This list is carefully maintained and regularly updated to help you find the best options available.

Xero Ridgeway (left) and Be Lenka Entice (right)

• Ahinsa – Vegan. These Chelsea boots are comfy, zero-drop, and roomy without looking bulky—plus they’re vegan, flexible, and weather-resistant.
• Aylla Uma – I love my Aylla Uma Chelsea boots—warm, flexible, and foot-shaped without looking bulky, with quality leather and a cozy wool lining.
• bLifestyle (EU Only) – I’m impressed with my bLIFESTYLE boots—they’re warm, stylish, and offer a true barefoot feel with a flexible sole and roomy toe box.
• Be Lenka – Plenty of Chelsea boot options! They feature a durable outsole and an extra-wide toe box for maximum comfort.
• Bohempia Rola – Vegan.I love my Bohempia ROLA Chelsea boots—they’re lightweight, flexible, and stylish with a zero-drop sole, roomy toe box, and vegan materials made sustainably in the EU.
• Camper Peu – This line includes several models, including Chelsea boots, with a slimmer toe box than most barefoot options—browse by men’s, women’s, or kids’ to see them all.
• Conker Shoes Chelsea – These are customizable and can be ordered with a flat barefoot sole, though they typically come with a thicker, more robust sole for added durability.
• Crupon Tabbie – I love my Crupon Tabbie Nero sandals—they’re beautifully handcrafted, flexible, and offer a true barefoot feel with elegant style.
• Drifter Leather Chelsea – I love my custom Drifter Leather Chelsea boots—they fit like a glove, look amazing, and still give me that natural barefoot feel.
• FeelBarefoot – I adore my FeelBarefoot boots—they’re handmade in Turkey with a zero-drop sole, wide toe box, and soft leather that breaks in beautifully, all for a great price.
• Gaucho Ninja Chelsea – I love my Gaucho Ninja Chelsea boots—they’re handcrafted, zero-drop, and built with premium leather for lasting barefoot comfort and style.
• Groundies – Some models come in two widths! I love my Groundies Chelsea boots—they’re stylish, flexible, and barefoot-friendly with a roomy toe box and sleek, timeless design.
• Lems Chelsea – These are thicker with a stack height of 14.5mm, but really wide!
• Luks Chelsea – I love my Luks Barefoot Chelsea boots—they’re soft, lightweight, and roomy, with customizable soles and a great barefoot feel right out of the box.
• Koel Fila – The Koel Chelsea boots impressed me with their sleek style, water-repellent leather, and barefoot design that keeps my feet comfy and free all day.
• Magical Shoes Lupino – These run small, I recommend sizing up one. Love them for how soft and flexible they are. Available in leather or vegan.
• Mukishoes Chelsea (available seasonally) – These are one of my favorites! Available in leather, or a vegan cork.
• PaperKrane – PaperKrane Chelsea boots are lightweight, flexible, and stylish—offering a zero-drop sole, wide toe box, and fun designs in vegan or leather options.
• Ruth Emily Davey – Custom and ready made sizes available.
• Shapen Barefoot – Victory is a taller chelsea boot. Shapen Victory Chelsea boots are sleek, barefoot-friendly, and spacious—with zero-drop soles and a wide toe box wrapped in elegant leather.
• Skinners – Skinners Chelsea boots combine barefoot comfort with sleek leather, a wide toe box, and a removable insole for customizable ground feel.
• Softstar Shoes Primal Chelsea – Soft and comfortable with a very wide toe box.
• Wildling Bruklin – Wildling’s Bruklin boots are perfect for chilly days—warm, water-resistant, and super flexible with that barefoot feel I love.
• Xero Shoes Ridgeway – This is a great Chelsea boot—comfortable, stylish, and also available in a Men’s version.
• Zaqq – Vegan options. This shop offers tons of Chelsea boot styles—plenty of options for different looks and foot shapes.
• Zkama Shoes – You might not see all the options listed, but she makes a really nice Chelsea boot worth checking out.

Peerko Go (left) and Shapen Urbaneer (right)

• Ahinsa – Vegan. The Ahinsa Jaya combat boots are lightweight, flexible, and vegan with a roomy toe box—perfect for barefoot comfort in any season.
• Be Lenka – These Synergy boots are my go-to pair—they look sharp, feel incredibly comfy, and have just the right barefoot flexibility and toe space.
• bLifestyle (EU only) – These bLIFESTYLE boots are super comfy and warm, with a flexible sole and wide toe box that make winter walks feel natural and easy.
• Camper Peu – The Brutus Chelsea boots are stylish, durable, and surprisingly comfy—just size up for the best fit.
• Conker Shoes Derby – They also offer a brogue derby—customizable with a barefoot sole option, though most come with a thicker, more durable base.
• Drifter Leather Foris – My Drifter Leather Foris boots are lightweight, flexible, and barefoot-friendly—easily the most comfortable boots I’ve owned.
• Fairy Steps – She has some cute lace-up boots, but the ready-made sizes run narrow—custom sizing is available, though.
• Fare – These Avila shoes feel super light and flexible, with plenty of toe room and just the right support—love the breathable lining and extra insoles for dialing in the fit.
• FeelBarefoot – I adore my FeelBarefoot boots—they’re handmade in Turkey with a zero-drop sole, wide toe box, and soft leather that breaks in beautifully, all for a great price.
• Gaucho Ninja Leather – The Arton boots feel sturdy yet flexible, with a natural shape and handcrafted quality you can really feel.
• Groundies – Always several stylish options and select boots will be available in Barefoot+ width for extra wide feet!
• Jenon Leather – These Yeans boots are light, flexible, and made from soft leather—perfect for all-day comfort in any weather.
• Koel – Koel’s Bernardo boots are stylish and barefoot-friendly, with flexible soles and a wide toe box for natural comfort.
• Lems Boulder Boot – The popular Boulder Boot now comes in several different styles and materials.
• Magical Shoes – The Alaskan is available in several leather colors and now also comes in a vegan option.
• No(N)s – Beautiful tall lace-up boots with some customizable features available.
• Origo Nomad – These leather boots are stunning and fit like a dream!
• Peerko – Go, Frost, Empire, and Rex models now include a vegan option, along with an unlined version of the Go model.
• Posh Panda – These Posh Panda boots are surprisingly comfortable—handcrafted in Canada with soft leather, zero-drop soles, and flexible, barefoot-friendly construction that fits like a glove.
• Realfoot – Realfoot winter boots are perfect for very wide feet—handmade with one of the widest toe boxes on the market, plus zero-drop soles and light fleece or shearling lining for winter comfort.
• Ruth Emily Davey – Available in both custom and ready-made sizes, with an extra-wide toe box and cozy winter lining.
• Shapen Barefoot – Shapen Barefoot boots are super lightweight, soft, and impressively flexible—perfect for natural movement.
• Skinners – Skinners’ fall/winter boots like the Astra and Chelsea are zero-drop, flexible, and roomy—great barefoot feel with stylish, Czech-designed comfort.
• Sole Runner – Sole Runner boots are warm, wide, and zero-drop—perfect for barefoot comfort in colder months. Handmade in Germany with a breathable, ergonomic design.
• Lang S. by Tikki Shoes – Lang.S boots blend barefoot comfort with style—wide toe boxes, flexible soles, and sustainable materials in both vegan and leather options. Great value and craftsmanship from the EU.
• Vivobarefoot Gobi Hi Top – These are seasonal and usually come back in stock each fall.
• Wildling boots – Comes in several styles, with both lined and unlined options.
• Zaqq – Rugged yet refined, the ZAQQ DOQS boots feature soft nappa leather, a flexible zero-drop sole, and a roomy toe box—perfect for everyday barefoot comfort.

Hykes Summit (left) and Be Lenka Ranger (right)

Read this post for my Top 10 Barefoot Hiking boots

• Hykes Summit – Hykes Summit boots are warm, waterproof, and grippy—perfect for snowy days without losing that barefoot flexibility.
• Be Lenka Ranger – The Be Lenka Ranger 2.0 is a tough, fleece-lined barefoot boot with great grip, durable leather, and a roomy toe box—perfect for trails or winter wear.
• Feelgrounds Patrol – Vegan. The Patrol boots are warm, waterproof, and grippy with a wide toe box—great for winter, though the high lacing takes time and they aren’t very breathable.
• Freet Mudee – Freet Mudee 2 boots are waterproof, durable, and comfy right out of the box—great for hiking or daily wear with a wide toe box and grippy sole.
• Groundies Portland – Groundies Portland boots combine barefoot comfort with rugged waterproof protection and a flexible, grippy sole—great for wet, cold hikes.
• Softstar Switchback – The Softstar Switchback Boot II is a durable, zero-drop minimalist hiking boot with a wide toe box, Vibram Megagrip sole, and merino wool lining—ideal for natural trail movement.
• Sole Runner – The Sole Runner Surtur is a breathable, water-repellent minimalist trekking boot with a wide toe box and flexible sole—great for natural movement on varied terrain.
• Vivobarefoot Tracker – I love that this boot also comes in a vegan textile version—it’s lightweight, flexible, and still gives that barefoot feel without using any animal products.
• Vivobarefoot Magna Trail – The Magna Trail FG offers a true barefoot feel with great grip, thermal insoles, and a tough, water-resistant build—perfect for trails or city wear.
• Xero – Scrambler Mid is light and nimble, great for hikes. Ridgeway feels warmer and more structured—both have solid grip and true barefoot comfort.
• Zaqq Hiqe – The HiQe boots are waterproof, flexible, and great for everyday or trail use. They offer solid grip and toe room, though the fit may feel snug for wide feet.

Groundies Milano (left) and Birchbury Carnforth (right)

• Ahinsa Ankle Boots – Vegan. The Bare line is fully barefoot, while Comfort models include a cushioned, non-barefoot insole you can remove.
• Aylla (EU only) – Lined or unlined. Aylla’s ankle boots are cozy, foot-shaped, and ideal for colder days—designed for comfort without sacrificing barefoot freedom.
• Gaucho Ninja – Barefoot Pals are stylish, flexible boots with a wide toe box, made from soft ethical leather. They’re comfy but can leak in wet weather.
• Be Lenka –  The Be Lenka Synergy is a stylish, zero-drop barefoot shoe with a wide toe box and removable insole, perfect for everyday wear. Fleece-lined versions add warmth for cooler days.
• Birchbury Carnforth – The insole has a couple mm of heel cushion and the outsole features a faux heel.
• bLifestyle – (EU only) The bLIFESTYLE coolSTYLE is a sleek, minimalist ankle boot with a flexible sole and wide toe box, perfect for natural movement and stylish comfort.
• Bohempia – Vegan. The Bohempia Zavid 2.0 is a vegan, barefoot-friendly boot with a flexible sole, wide toe box, and cozy vegan fur lining. It’s comfortable and warm but not fully waterproof.
• Conker Shoes – The Conker Ankle Boot is a durable, zero-drop desert boot handmade in the UK, known for natural foot movement and long-lasting wear. It’s fully resoleable and customizable but has mixed reviews on customer service.
• Drifter Leather Leona – The Leona Boots by The Drifter Leather are lightweight, handcrafted desert boots with a zero-drop Vibram sole and customizable fit, perfect for everyday wear.
• Freet – The Freet Richmond is a classic, barefoot-friendly chukka boot with a flexible sole and natural fit, praised for its comfort and durability—especially for wider feet.
• Groundies Milano Boot – The Barefoot+ width offers great toe room and all-day comfort—perfect for wide feet!
• Lems Chukka Grip – The Lems Chukka Grip is a minimalist boot with a wide toe box, zero-drop sole, and slip-resistant outsole for great traction. It’s available in leather and vegan canvas options.
• Luks Milagro – Luks Milagro boots are soft, flexible, and roomy leather barefoot boots, perfect for wide feet and year-round use.
• Ruth Emily Davey – These bespoke lace-up ankle boots offer a perfect custom fit with a wide toe box and soft Italian leather—comfort and quality you can feel.
• Shapen Barefoot – The Shapen Divine boots are stylish, comfortable right out of the box, and roomy enough for toe spacers—easy to wear with a handy zipper.
• Softstar Chukka – The Softstar Hawthorne Chukka boots are lightweight, flexible, and stylish with a wide toe box—perfect for a true barefoot feel.
• Wildling Shoes – The Wildling Filu shoes are durable, comfy, and easy for kids to put on themselves—perfect for active play and natural foot movement.

Be Lenka Snowfox (left) and Koel Fiona (right)

Check out The 10 Best Barefoot Boots to see my top picks for everyday fall and winter footwear.

• Ahinsa Irbis – These snow boots are amazingly warm, waterproof, and flexible—perfect for winter walks with their cushy vegan fur lining and barefoot‑friendly design.
• Be Lenka – Warm, flexible, and super cozy winter boots with a wide toe box. The Merino lining keeps feet toasty, and the grip works great in snow. They run a bit small, so sizing up was the right call.
• Camper Peu Boots – They release a few lined models each year that are said to perform really well through winter.
• Conker Lambs Fleece Pull on Boot – Handmade in the UK—request the flat sole version for a barefoot-friendly fit.
• Groundies – Warm, cozy, and barefoot-friendly! The Iceland boots keep my feet toasty without sacrificing flexibility or toe space. Super comfy and easy to slip on with the side zipper—perfect for winter.
• Koel Fiona Cowboy Boots – Love the color options—these boots add the perfect western touch to any outfit!
• Luks Invierno and Milagro – The Invierno boots feel like cozy slippers—super soft, flexible, and spacious in the toe. Great for mild winters and everyday wear if you want a barefoot feel.
• Manitoba MukLuks – Not every model is fully barefoot—check details to find the foot-friendly ones.
• Shapen Barefoot – Super light, soft, and flexible—perfect for natural movement!
• Softstar Phoenix – The Phoenix boots are incredibly warm, fully lined with sheepskin, and super easy to slip on. Lightweight yet grippy, with a true barefoot feel—just size up for the best fit.
• Sole Runner Larissa – Cozy, warm, and flexible! The Larissa boots keep my feet toasty in winter while still feeling barefoot. Love the wide toe box and easy side zip!
• Steger Mukluks – These are the warmest boots I’ve ever worn—super cozy, flexible, and perfect for deep winter. The wool lining and moosehide keep my feet warm even in freezing temps!
• Vibram Furoshiki Mid Boot – They look cool and pack nicely for travel, but the fit is too narrow for barefoot benefits—and the wrap hugs tight around the calf.
• Zaqq Handmade – Cozy, flexible, and vegan! These keep my feet warm while still feeling totally barefoot.
• Zeazoo Dingo Boots – The Dingo boots feel like cozy sheepskin socks—super soft, flexible, and warm for winter. Easy to slip on and great for indoors or dry days, but they’re not waterproof and fit best on narrow feet.

Shapen STRETCHY (left) and Sole Runner Dia (right)

• Ahinsa – Vegan. Lightweight, waterproof, and super roomy in the toes. The faux-fur lining is cozy, and the barefoot feel makes them perfect for winter walks.
• Drifter Leather Vera Riding Boot – Beautiful, lightweight boots with soft leather and a flexible zero-drop sole. Surprisingly warm and stylish—perfect for everyday wear.
• Groundies Mila – Barefoot+ width fits my wide feet perfectly—even with thick socks. Cozy, stylish, and foot-shaped from day one.
• Koel – Soft and breathable leather, flexible sole, and comfy fit right out of the box—great barefoot feel with easy laces and side zip.
• No(N)s – Beautiful tall lace-up boots with customizable details and a great fit.
• Peerko Regina & Empire – Stylish yet comfortable — these EU‑handmade tall boots are flexible, zero‑drop, and roomy in the toes. The lace‑up and zipper combo means easy fit and wear, and they hold up well in wet, mild winters.
• Ruth Emily Davey – Beautifully crafted in the UK, these handmade boots offer timeless style with comfort and care in every detail.
• Shapen Barefoot – These Glam boots are effortlessly chic yet barefoot‑friendly—soft, flexible, and roomy—but take a bit longer to lace up with the removable buckle strap.
• Sole Runner Dia – Warm, lightweight, and flexible with a wide toe box and fleece lining. Great barefoot feel in cold weather.
• Zaqq Handmade – Sleek, comfy, and flexible—these vegan boots move naturally with your feet and add a polished look for cooler days.

Xero Shoes Gracie (left) and Vaistoa Katve 2 (right)

• Xero Shoes Gracie (Women’s) – The Xero Shoes Gracie is a genuine barefoot rain boot for women, combining waterproof protection with a natural, flexible fit.
• Saguaro Brisk – Available lined or unlined, the fleece-lined version is my favorite—flexible, comfy, and shaped perfectly for your foot.
• Women’s Asgard (AMAZON) – Compact and affordable rubber boots that meet most needs, though the toe box runs a bit narrow for my taste.
• Bisgaard (Women’s & kids) – These fully flat, flexible rubber boots fit up to size 40; they’re slightly wider than the Asgard but still a bit narrow overall.
• Pokeboo Packable Rain Boots (Men’s and Women’s) – Very minimal with a narrower toe box, this is one of the only true barefoot rain boots available in men’s sizes besides the Saguaro Brisk.
• Vaistoa Katve – This Finnish brand ships only within Europe but offers an ideal barefoot rain boot!

Fun fact: adding a boot liner can turn any rain boots into warm, thermal ones! I also recommend leg warmers for a snug fit without squeezing your toes, since pull-on rain boots aren’t adjustable.

Ahinsa Jaya (left) and Feelgrounds Patrol (right)

• Ahinsa Winter Boots – Vegan. “Bare” means barefoot-friendly, while Comfort models include a removable insole that’s not barefoot.
• Feelgrounds Patrol – Warm, waterproof, and vegan-friendly—these Patrol boots are comfy and perfect for snowy days, with a roomy fit and solid barefoot feel.
• Freet Mudee – Freet Mudee 2 boots are waterproof, durable, and comfy right out of the box—great for hiking or daily wear with a wide toe box and grippy sole.
• Lems Boulder Boot – The popular Boulder Boot now comes in several different styles and materials.
• Magical Shoes – Super comfy and flexible with a wide toe box, these lightweight boots feel like a second skin—just size up for the best fit.
• Mukishoes – These are one of my favorites — now available in vegan cork.
• Shapen Barefoot – Several models available in vegan.
• Sole Runner – Breathable, warm, and water-repellent — perfect all year.
• Tadeevo – Warm, flexible, and fully vegan — perfect for barefoot winters.
• Vivobarefoot Tracker – Tough, waterproof, and barefoot — the Tracker handles trails and daily wear with ease.
• Wildling Shoes – Some include wool, but there are always a few vegan-friendly options available.
• Xero Alpine – Warm, waterproof, and fully vegan — perfect for barefoot winters.
• Zaqq – Stylish, breathable, and fully vegan with true barefoot comfort.