Why your feet hurt

A warm boot should not cost you your toes

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

A woman standing in the FrostSpire boots, side view showing her hips, knees, ankles and the ball of her foot
  1. When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.

    In FrostSpireYou keep a natural stance on the trail.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with FrostSpire

One winter boot that changes with the weather, insole in or out

1

Two boots in one pair, your choice daily

The thermal fleece insole lifts straight out in about two seconds.

2

Warmth that wraps the whole foot

A plush fleece lining runs right around, not just under the foot.

3

Thick socks and room for your toes

The front holds a wide five toe barefoot shape.

4

Sure footing on snow and rocky trail

A segmented lugged outsole with a deep textured tread.

5

On and off with your gloves still on

One pull on the bungee toggle cinches the whole boot.

6

Softer landings on a long winter walk

The sole absorbs the impact of each step.

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 umbrella fabric with synthetic
Lining
Plush fleece, windproof
Insole
Removable thermal fleece over EVA
Outsole
Wear resistant lugged rubber
Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Wide, five toe barefoot shape
Closure
Bungee toggle with heel pull tab
Water resistance
Water repellent, not fully waterproof

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Day one, wearing the FrostSpire indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Around the house.

  2. Stepping outside in the FrostSpire on a cold winter day

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Lifting the thermal insole out of one FrostSpire boot on a frosty bench

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Try a walk with the insole out.

  4. Walking easily along a frosty trail in the FrostSpire

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What FrostSpire actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the FrostSpire showing its wide barefoot toe box

Warm all the way round, not just underneath

Plush fleece wraps the foot, windproof.

Side view of the FrostSpire showing its level zero drop sole

Your toes still splay, even in winter socks

Wide at the toes, even with thick socks.

Three quarter view of the FrostSpire winter hiking boot

Sure footing on snow and rock

Deep tread bites into snow and ice.

01 · The sole

Two boots in one pair, and you decide which one you need today

The thermal insole in FrostSpire lifts straight out. Leave it in when the ground is frozen, take it out when you want less between your foot and the ground.

The FrostSpire boot beside its removable thermal fleece insole
The thermal layer lifts straight out. No tools, about two seconds.

Then leave the thermal layer in and forget it is there

A warm fleece layer underfoot on top of the EVA, so cold never comes up through the sole. This is where the boot spends most of the winter.

Then lift it out and there is less between you and the ground

Two seconds, no tools. You get more room for a thick sock, more ground feel underfoot, and the insole can dry overnight instead of staying damp inside the boot.

Either way your heel and your toes sit at the same height, the way they do when you stand on your own kitchen floor with nothing on.

The weight

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

A normal winter boot adds a few ounces. Multiply that by 7,000.

18 oz per shoe

Weight you stop lifting, every day

0 lb

One shoe per step, at 7,000 steps a day.

Why this pair

FrostSpire next to a standard winter hiking boot

In real use
FrostSpire
A bulky insulated hiking boot
A mild winter day
FrostSpireLifts out
A bulky insulated hiking bootOne fixed level
Frozen ground
FrostSpireFleece drops in
A bulky insulated hiking bootThe same boot
Over thick socks
FrostSpireWide, toes splay
A bulky insulated hiking bootNarrow, crowded
Pulling them on
FrostSpireOne toggle tug
A bulky insulated hiking bootCold fingers
Snow and rock
FrostSpireSegmented lugs
A bulky insulated hiking bootShallow, slips
On frozen ground
FrostSpireLevel
A bulky insulated hiking bootRaised heel
Drying overnight
FrostSpireInsole airs out
A bulky insulated hiking bootDamp sealed inside
Hours on your feet
FrostSpireAbsorbs landings
A bulky insulated hiking bootImpact up your leg

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

Your toes should sit inside the outline, with room to spread.

Overhead view of FrostSpire showing its wide barefoot toe box

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

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

Questions

FrostSpire questions, answered

How warm are the FrostSpire boots?

Very cozy. The long plush velvet lining runs a full 360 degrees around your foot, so warmth surrounds you from every side. They are built for cold weather walking and everyday winter wear.

Are they waterproof?

They are made for cold and snow rather than deep water. The oxford cloth and synthetic leather panels handle snow and light moisture, but we would not call them fully waterproof, so skip deep puddles and slush pools.

How is the traction on snow and ice?

The rubber outsole uses an 11 column hexagonal tread that grips packed snow and wet ground well. It gives confident footing in winter, though no boot is fully ice proof on glare ice.

Are these truly barefoot boots?

Yes. FrostSpire is zero drop with a widened toe box and a flexible sole, so your toes can splay and your foot flexes naturally. The contoured footbed adds gentle support without lifting your heel.

What size should I get for thick socks?

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

How do I care for the upper and plush lining?

Brush off dirt and wipe the oxford cloth and synthetic leather panels with a barely damp cloth. Let the plush velvet lining air dry fully between wears, away from radiators and direct heat so it stays soft.

Can I return them if they do not fit?

Absolutely. You have 30 days to try them. If they are not right, return them for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.