Arctic Waterproof Quilted Barefoot Winter Boots

USA	EU	FOOT LENGTH
3.5	5.5	35	8.6	21.8
4.5	6.5	36	8.9	22.5
5.5	7.5	37	9.1	23.2
6	8	38	9.4	23.8
7	9	39	9.6	24.5
7.5	9.5	40	9.9	25.1
8.5	10.5	41	10.2	25.8
9	11	42	10.4	26.5
10	12	43	10.7	27.1
11	13	44	10.9	27.8
11.5	13.5	45	11.2	28.4
12.5	14.5	46	11.5	29.1
13	15	47	11.7	29.8
14	16	48	12.0	30.4

Why your feet hurt

A warm boot should not cost you your toes

Where you feel it, and what your shoes have to do with it.

A woman standing in the Arctic boots, side view showing her hips, knees, ankles and the ball of her foot

When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.
In ArcticYou keep a natural stance on the trail.

Nothing pressing, nothing tilting, nothing stopping your foot moving.

What you get with Arctic

Winter warmth without giving up the shape of your foot

1

Warmth that wraps the whole foot

A long plush fleece lining runs right through the boot, with an exposed plush collar at the ankle. The windproof build then holds that heat in.

2

Thick socks and room for your toes

The front keeps a wide five toe barefoot shape rather than narrowing. You can wear winter socks and your toes still splay.

3

Steady footing on snow and rock

A segmented lugged outsole with deep irregular tread and cut grooves. A reinforced toe cap takes the knocks from rocky ground.

4

Wet snow and rain run off

The upper is water repellent faux suede with Oxford fabric. It sheds rain and wet snow, though it is not built for standing in deep water.

5

Set the tension exactly where you want it

Laces let you pull it tighter over the instep for a steep descent and looser over thick socks. A one setting fit cannot do that.

6

Real winter cover at around 0.75 kg

The pair weighs roughly 0.75 kg, so it protects without the bulk that tires you out. The Oxford shell also resists scuffs on rough trails.

The details, if you want them

Style: Barefoot winter snow boot
Shoe type: Insulated mid top hiking boot
Season: Winter and autumn, cold weather
Best for: Snow, winter hiking and trekking, travel, cold weather commuting
Upper material: Water repellent faux suede with Oxford fabric
Lining: Long plush fleece, windproof
Insole: Fleece lined cushioned footbed
Outsole: Wear resistant lugged rubber
Sole profile: Zero drop
Toe box: Wide, five toe barefoot shape
Closure: Lace up
Water resistance: Water repellent, not fully waterproof

Why it works

What Arctic actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the Arctic showing its wide barefoot toe box

Warm all the way round, not just underneath

A long plush fleece lining wraps the foot like a soft carpet, with an exposed plush collar at the ankle where cold usually creeps in. The windproof build then stops the drafts that pull that heat back out.

Side view of the Arctic showing its level zero drop sole

Your toes still splay, even in winter socks

The front keeps the five toe barefoot shape instead of narrowing the way a winter boot usually does. You get thick socks and room for your toes at the same time.

Three quarter view of the Arctic winter boot

Sure footing on snow and rock

A segmented lugged outsole with deep irregular tread and cut grooves. It bites into snow, ice and rocky ground rather than skating over it, and a reinforced toe cap takes the knocks.

Why this pair

Arctic next to a standard winter boot

In real use

Arctic

A bulky winter boot

Over thick winter socks

Arctic✓Toes still splay in a wide front

A bulky winter boot✗The front narrows and crowds your toes

Standing on frozen ground

Arctic✓Heel and toe sit level

A bulky winter boot✗A raised heel tips you forward

Cold at the ankle

Arctic✓An exposed plush collar seals the gap

A bulky winter boot✗Cold creeps in above the laces

Snow and icy rock

Arctic✓Deep irregular lugs with cut grooves

A bulky winter boot✗Shallow tread skates on hard ice

Wet snow underfoot

Arctic✓A water repellent faux suede shell

A bulky winter boot✗Fabric soaks and stays damp

Weight for the pair

Arctic✓Around 0.75 kg, easy to walk in

A bulky winter boot✗Heavy enough to tire your legs

Fit through the day

Arctic✓Laces adjust as your foot changes

A bulky winter boot✗One fixed setting all winter

Kicking against rock

Arctic✓A reinforced toe cap absorbs it

A bulky winter boot✗Soft toes scuff and dent

The weight

You do not wear your boots. You lift them, about 7,000 times a day.

Every step is a small lift you never agreed to. A normal winter boot is a few ounces heavier than Arctic. Multiply those few ounces by seven thousand and it stops being a spec on a page.

Put your own sneaker on a kitchen scale and type the number in. The maths is yours, not ours.

Your current sneaker, per shoe

18 oz

Weight you stop lifting, every day

0 lb

Based on one shoe lifted per step, at 7,000 steps a day.

Overhead view of Arctic showing its wide barefoot toe box

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

Put your foot on the insole. Your toes should sit inside the outline with room to spread.

It gives where your foot needs it to.

Room across the front, even over thick winter socks.

Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
Zero dropheel and toe sit level
True to sizeelastic laces, nothing to tie

What to expect

The first two weeks

Wear them all day on day one and your calves will punish you for it. That is why most people give up in week one. So here is the fortnight, laid out.

Day 1 to 3
A couple of hours
Wear them round the house.
Your calves will grumble. Good.
Day 4 to 7
Half a day
Add a short walk outside.
They start to feel like your own boots.
Day 8 to 14
Most of the day
Take them out on frozen ground.
You feel the ground for the first time.
Day 15 on
All day, every day
Wear them everywhere.
You stop thinking about your feet.

Day one is the day the box arrives.

Questions

Arctic questions, answered

How warm are the Arctic boots?

Made for serious cold. The thick moisture wicking fleece lining keeps you warm while pulling dampness away, and the high top quilted ankle collar seals in heat, so these handle deep winter days well.

Are they waterproof or water resistant?

These are fully waterproof. The quilted synthetic upper has sealed seams that lock out snow, slush and rain, making them a strong pick for wet, snowy conditions.

How is the traction on snow and ice?

The flexible anti slip rubber sole uses a deep tread that grips packed snow and icy pavement for confident footing. It performs well in winter, though we still suggest care on pure glare ice.

Are these really barefoot boots?

Yes. Arctic is zero drop with a wide anatomical toe box and a flexible sole, so your toes can splay and your foot bends naturally. You get full waterproof, high top warmth without losing the barefoot feel.

What size should I order with thick socks?

They fit true to size for most people. If you wear thick winter socks, or you are between sizes or have wider feet, size up a half size for extra room. Women and men have separate sizing, chosen with the Women and Men buttons at the top of the page.

How do I care for the upper and fleece lining?

Wipe the quilted waterproof upper with a damp cloth and let the boots air dry away from direct heat to protect the sealed seams. Air out the moisture wicking fleece lining between wears and never machine dry them.

What is your return policy?

You have a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not right for you, return them within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.

Arctic – Waterproof & Quilted Barefoot Boots