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 Snowy 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 SnowyYou keep a natural stance on frozen ground.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Snowy

Winter warmth without giving up the room across your toes

1

Warmth wrapped round the whole foot

A thickened plush fleece lining runs all the way round.

2

Thick socks and room for your toes

The front holds its five toe barefoot shape.

3

Footing you can trust on snow and ice

A deep lugged outsole digs into snow, ice and rocky ground.

4

Rain and wet snow run straight off

Water repellent polyester tarpaulin, so rain and slush bead off.

5

On and off without taking your gloves off

One pull on the bungee toggle cinches the whole boot at once.

6

A warm boot that still bends underfoot

Heel and toe sit level and the sole flexes where your foot flexes.

The details, if you want them

Style
Barefoot winter snow boot
Shoe type
Insulated mid top boot
Season
Winter, cold weather
Best for
Snow, winter hiking and walking, cold weather commuting, travel
Upper material
Water repellent polyester tarpaulin with microfiber
Lining
Thickened short plush fleece, windproof
Insole
Fleece thermal
Outsole
Thickened 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 Snowy indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Around the house.

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

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting outside in the Snowy after a winter walk

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Out on frozen ground.

  4. Walking easily along a snowy path in the Snowy

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Snowy actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the Snowy showing its wide barefoot toe box

Warm all the way round, not just underneath

Plush fleece lining wraps the whole foot.

Side view of the Snowy 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 Snowy winter snow boot

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

Snowy against a standard winter boot

In real use
Snowy
A bulky winter boot
In thick socks
SnowyFive toe shape
A bulky winter bootNarrow, crowded
On frozen ground
SnowyLevel
A bulky winter bootLifted heel
Snow and ice
SnowyThick deep lugs
A bulky winter bootShallow, skates
Getting them on
SnowyOne toggle pull
A bulky winter bootBare fingers
Cold from below
SnowyFleece insole
A bulky winter bootThin footbed
Rain and wet slush
SnowyWater repellent
A bulky winter bootSoaks, stays damp
Deeper snow
SnowyMid top collar
A bulky winter bootLow cut, snow in
A full day
Snowy13 oz, and bends
A bulky winter boot18 oz, stiff plank

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

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

Overhead view of Snowy 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

Snowy questions, answered

How warm are the Snowy boots and how cold can I wear them?

The Snowy is built for real cold. A thick fleece lining plus warm velvet insoles hold heat in, and they are made for temperatures below 40°F or 4°C. Pair them with wool socks on the coldest days for even more warmth.

Are they actually waterproof in snow and rain?

Yes. The upper uses a waterproof fabric and anti wrinkle super fiber leather that keeps snow and rain out, so your feet stay dry through slush and wet winter walks.

How is the traction on snow and ice?

The thickened anti slip rubber outsole is made to grip cold, wet, and slushy ground. It gives you steady footing on snowy sidewalks and winter paths. For thick sheet ice, add traction cleats as you would with any winter boot.

Are these really barefoot boots?

They are. The Snowy is zero drop with a wide toe box, so your heel and forefoot stay level and your toes have room to spread, even in a warm mid ankle winter boot. You keep the barefoot feel through the cold season.

How should I size them if I wear thick socks?

The Snowy fits true to size for most people. If you plan to wear thick wool socks all winter, or you have wider feet or are between sizes, going up half a size gives room for the socks and toe splay. These are US sizes, with separate women and men sizing switched at the top of the page.

How do I care for the leather upper and fleece lining?

Wipe the upper with a damp cloth to clear salt, mud, and slush, and let them dry naturally away from radiators and direct heat, which can dry out and crack leather. A leather conditioner now and then keeps the upper supple. Air out the fleece lining between wears and do not machine wash the boots.

What is your return policy?

The Snowy comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not right for you, contact us within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.