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 FrostVenture 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 FrostVentureYou keep a natural stance on the trail.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with FrostVenture

A winter boot you can wear all day without cramped toes

1

Thick socks and room for your toes at once

The front keeps a wide five toe barefoot shape.

2

Steady warmth through a freezing day

A short plush fleece lining wraps the whole foot.

3

Two boots in one pair, your choice each morning

The EVA and fleece insole lifts straight out in about two seconds.

4

On and off with gloves still on

A bungee toggle cinches the whole boot with one pull.

5

Footing you can trust on snow and wet rock

A thickened wear resistant rubber outsole with deep lugs.

6

Ankle covered without being tipped forward

A padded mid to high collar keeps snow out.

The details, if you want them

Style
Barefoot winter snow boot
Shoe type
Insulated mid to high top hiking boot
Season
Winter and autumn, cold weather
Best for
Snow, winter hiking, travel, cold weather commuting
Upper material
Water repellent umbrella fabric with synthetic leather
Lining
Short plush fleece, windproof
Insole
EVA with plush fleece, removable
Outsole
Thickened wear resistant rubber, lugged
Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Wide, five toe barefoot shape
Closure
Bungee toggle
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 FrostVenture indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Wear them round the house. Insole in.

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

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Insole in, and add a short walk outside.

  3. Lifting the thermal insole out of the FrostVenture while sitting down

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Insole out on a milder day.

  4. Walking easily along a frosty path in the FrostVenture

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Insole in when it is frozen.

Why it works

What FrostVenture actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the FrostVenture showing its wide barefoot toe box

Warm all the way round, not just underneath

Plush fleece lining, windproof build.

Side view of the FrostVenture showing its level zero drop sole

Your toes still splay, even in winter socks

Room for your toes and thick socks.

Three quarter view of the FrostVenture winter boot

Sure footing on snow and wet rock

Deep lugs bite into snow, ice and rock.

01 · The sole

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

The thermal insole in FrostVenture 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 FrostVenture 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

FrostVenture against a normal winter boot

In real use
FrostVenture
A bulky winter boot
Over thick socks
FrostVentureWide, toes splay
A bulky winter bootFight for space
Standing on ice
FrostVentureDeep lugs bite
A bulky winter bootHard sole slides
Getting them on
FrostVentureOne toggle pull
A bulky winter bootCold fingers
A mild winter day
FrostVentureLifts out
A bulky winter bootOne fixed level
Drying overnight
FrostVentureInsole airs out
A bulky winter bootDamp sealed inside
Walking downhill
FrostVentureLevel
A bulky winter bootRaised heel
Lifting your feet
FrostVentureAbout 13 oz
A bulky winter bootCloser to 18 oz
Wet snow underfoot
FrostVentureWater repellent
A bulky winter bootSoaks, stays cold

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

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

Overhead view of FrostVenture 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

FrostVenture questions, answered

How warm are the FrostVenture boots?

Warm and cozy for everyday winter. The plush cotton insulation lining holds heat well, and the mid ankle height keeps warmth in without feeling heavy, so they suit daily cold weather wear.

Are they waterproof or water resistant?

They are water resistant. The elastic fabric, nylon and webbing upper has a water resistant coating that handles light snow and rain. They are not fully waterproof, so we would keep them out of deep slush and standing water.

How do they grip on snow and ice?

The thickened textured anti slip rubber sole grips snow and wet pavement for steady footing. It is dependable on winter walks, though we always advise care on solid ice.

Are these truly barefoot boots?

Yes. FrostVenture is zero drop with a wide toe box and a flexible sole. Your toes can spread and your foot moves naturally, and the elastic locking laces let it flex with you.

What size should I choose for thick socks?

They fit true to size for most people. If you wear thick socks, or you are between sizes or have wider feet, size up a half size for more 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 lining?

Wipe the fabric and nylon upper with a damp cloth and let the boots air dry naturally, which keeps the water resistant coating working. Let the cotton insulation lining air out between wears and keep them away from direct heat.

Can I return them if they do not fit?

Yes. You have a 30 day money back guarantee. Send them back within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.