Northbound – Leather & Fleece-Lined Barefoot Boots
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Color Brown
Size W 6
Northbound Size Chart
Find your perfect fit
How to Measure Your Feet
OnBarefoot Size Chart
| USA | EU | FOOT LENGTH | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | WOMEN | EU | INCH | CM |
| 5 | 7 | 36 | 9.1 | 23.0 |
| 6 | 8 | 37 | 9.3 | 23.6 |
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 38 | 9.6 | 24.3 |
| 7.5 | 9.5 | 39 | 9.8 | 25.0 |
| 8 | 10 | 40 | 10.1 | 25.6 |
| 9 | 11 | 41 | 10.4 | 26.3 |
| 10 | 12 | 42 | 10.6 | 26.9 |
| 10.5 | 12.5 | 43 | 10.9 | 27.6 |
| 11.5 | 13.5 | 44 | 11.1 | 28.3 |
| 12 | 14 | 45 | 11.4 | 28.9 |
| 13 | 15 | 46 | 11.7 | 29.6 |
| 13.5 | 15.5 | 47 | 11.9 | 30.2 |
Fitting Notes
- Wide toe box designed for natural toe splay
- Between sizes? We recommend sizing up
- These US sizes are matched to this style’s real measurements, so they may differ by half a size from other brands — trust the CM column
- Measure feet at the end of the day when they're largest
- Always use your larger foot's measurement
Need Help Finding Your Size?
Contact us at support@onbarefoot.com
Why your feet hurt
A warm boot should not cost you your toes
Tap a spot to see why it hurts.
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When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.
In NorthboundYou keep a natural stance on the trail. -
A raised heel tips you forward, and your knees absorb what your feet cannot.
In NorthboundNo hard shape pressing on one spot all day. -
A stiff sole stops your foot bending, so the work travels up into your lower legs.
In NorthboundYour foot moves instead of being held still. -
Your toes are held in a point all day, so the widest part of your foot carries the pressure.
In NorthboundYour toes splay even over thick winter socks.
Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.
What you get with Northbound
Winter warmth without giving up the shape of your foot
Winter socks and splayed toes together
The front holds a wide five toe barefoot shape.
Even warmth right around the foot
A thick cotton padded fleece lining wraps the whole foot.
Snow and rain bead off the surface
A water repellent suede look upper sheds snow and light rain.
Footing you can trust on frozen ground
A segmented lugged outsole with a deep textured tread.
A boot that folds instead of fighting you
The sole bends and springs back with each step, never rigid.
A fit you can dial in on uneven ground
A lace up front with a heel pull tab and a mid top collar.
The details, if you want them
- Style
- Barefoot winter snow boot
- Shoe type
- Insulated mid top boot
- Season
- Winter and autumn, cold weather
- Best for
- Snow, winter hiking and trekking, cold weather commuting, travel
- Upper material
- Water repellent suede look synthetic with fabric splice
- Lining
- Thick plush fleece, cotton padded, windproof
- Outsole
- Wear resistant lugged rubber
- Sole profile
- Zero drop
- Toe box
- Wide, five toe barefoot shape
- Closure
- Lace up with heel pull tab
- Upper coverage
- Mid top, above the ankle
- Water resistance
- Water repellent, not fully waterproof
What to expect
The first two weeks
Your feet need a few weeks.
Day 1 to 3
A couple of hours
Around the house.
Day 4 to 7
Half a day
Short walks outside.
Day 8 to 14
Most of the day
Out on frozen ground.
Day 15 on
All day, every day
Wear them anywhere.
Why it works
What Northbound actually does for your feet
Warm all the way round, not just underneath
Fleece lining wraps the whole foot.
Your toes still splay, even in winter socks
Wide at the toes, even with thick socks.
Sure footing on snow and rock
Deep lugged tread bites into snow and ice.
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
Northbound against a standard snow boot
Fit and anatomy
Shaped like a foot, not a wedge
Your toes should sit inside the outline, with room to spread.
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 sizelace up, adjustable fit
No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.
Questions
Northbound questions, answered
How warm are the Northbound boots?
Nicely warm for everyday cold weather. The cotton fleece lining holds heat all through the boot, and the mid ankle support keeps warmth around your ankle on chilly walks and commutes.
Are they waterproof?
They are built for cold and snow rather than heavy water. The oxford fabric and pig leather upper handles light snow and dry cold well, but leather is not fully waterproof, so avoid soaking them in deep slush or puddles.
How do they handle snow and ice?
The anti slip rubber sole has an aggressive tread that bites into snow and icy pavement for solid grip. As with any boot, ease up on pure glare ice.
Are these truly barefoot boots?
Yes. Northbound is zero drop with a wide toe box and a lightweight flexible sole. Your toes get room to spread and your foot flexes naturally, so you keep the barefoot feel in a warm leather boot.
What size should I order for thick socks?
They fit true to size for most people. If you wear thick wool socks, or you are between sizes or have wider feet, going up a half size adds welcome 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 leather and fleece lining?
Wipe the pig leather and oxford fabric with a soft dry or barely damp cloth, then let the boots air dry away from direct heat. A leather conditioner now and then keeps the leather supple. Air out the cotton fleece lining between wears.
Can I return them?
Yes. You have a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not right, send them back within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.
