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 Tundra 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 TundraYou keep a natural stance on frozen ground.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Tundra

A warm winter boot you can dial in to your own foot

1

Deep warmth wrapped round the whole foot

A thickened long plush lining runs all the way round.

2

A fit you can actually set yourself

Laces put the tension exactly where you want it.

3

Thick socks and a genuinely wide front

The toe box keeps its five toe shape and comes in a wide fitting.

4

Footing you can trust on snow and trail

A deep embossed tread digs into snow, ice and rocky trail.

5

Slush and snow run off the shell

A water repellent upper sheds rain, snow and slush.

6

Warm without the plank underfoot

The body twists and bends freely instead of holding your foot rigid.

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 umbrella cloth with synthetic leather
Lining
Thickened long plush fleece, windproof
Insole
Plush fleece over EVA
Outsole
Wear resistant lugged rubber
Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Wide, five toe barefoot shape
Closure
Lace up with collar cord lock and 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 Tundra indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Around the house.

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

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting outside in the Tundra after a winter walk

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Out on frozen ground.

  4. Walking easily along a frosty path in the Tundra

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Tundra actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the Tundra showing its wide barefoot toe box

Warm all the way round, not just underneath

Plush lining wraps the whole foot.

Side view of the Tundra showing its level zero drop sole

Your toes still splay, even in winter socks

Five toe barefoot shape, in a wide fit.

Three quarter view of the Tundra winter 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

Tundra against a standard winter boot

In real use
Tundra
A bulky winter boot
Dialling the fit
TundraLaces and cord
A bulky winter bootOne fixed shape
In thick socks
TundraFive toe, wide fit
A bulky winter bootNarrow, presses
Snow at the ankle
TundraCord lock closes
A bulky winter bootSnow over the top
Snow and rock
TundraSegmented lugs
A bulky winter bootShallow, skates
On frozen ground
TundraLevel
A bulky winter bootLifted heel
Cold from below
TundraFleece over EVA
A bulky winter bootThin footbed
Slush and salt
TundraOxford wipes clean
A bulky winter bootStains and soaks
A full day
Tundra13 oz, twists
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 Tundra 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

Tundra questions, answered

How warm are the Tundra boots?

Built for real cold. The plush fleece lining runs through the whole boot and the mid ankle padded collar traps heat around your ankle, so they hold up on genuinely cold winter days.

Are they waterproof or water resistant?

These are waterproof. The synthetic leather and oxford cloth upper carries a waterproof treatment that keeps snow, slush and rain out. They are made to handle wet winter conditions.

How is the traction on snow and ice?

The rubber outsole uses a concave hexagonal tread that channels away slush and grips packed snow and wet pavement. It keeps you steady in winter, though we still suggest care on bare ice.

Are these really barefoot boots?

Yes. Tundra is zero drop with a wide toe box and a flexible sole, so your toes can splay and your foot bends naturally. You get full waterproof winter protection without losing the barefoot feel.

What size should I get if I wear thick socks?

They fit true to size for most people. If you plan on 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, picked with the Women and Men buttons at the top of the page.

How do I care for the upper and fleece lining?

Wipe the synthetic leather and oxford cloth with a damp cloth and let the boots air dry naturally away from direct heat, which protects the waterproof treatment. Air out the fleece lining between wears and never machine dry them.

What is the 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.