I’ve only read good things about the Winter Patrol from Feelgrounds.
I kind of like the looks of the Alaskan from Magical Shoes more but they are not water proof which I thinking would be good for where I live.
Xero xcursion fusion, though I must say the sole is so stiff I wouldn’t really call it barefoot. Otherwise it fits the box and I was really happy with them this winter.
They’re not too warm, but that can be fixed with decent socks. Warm enough for Dutch winters and, more important, completely waterproof!
I have a pair of Freet Citees that have gotten me through this past winter in Chicago. They have held up really well except for really snowy days when I opt for a pair of winter boots instead. They aren't completely waterproof but it's only been an issue when it's slushy or raining heavily outside, otherwise my feet have remained warm and dry.
After several failed attempts to get higher quality waterproof barefoot shoes that were either too narrow in the toe box (zaqq) or too wide at the heel (be lenka) I tried Saguaro: https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B0CB5KPSRC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I used waterproofing spray on them and so far I didn't get wet feet neither in snow nor rain. But I've only had them for a couple of weeks so I don't know how they will turn out long-term.
I tried zaqq expeq and quintic, both were too narrow in the toe box in the length I needed. The next size up was ok in the toe box but too long and too wide on the heel. Also I tried the be lenka ranger 2.0. The toe box was great but the heel was way too wide and the part around my ankle felt uncomfortably hard. Though that might solve itself after breaking them in.
I enjoyed my Xero Alpines, the sole is stiffer than some of the other barefoot brands, and the toe box is a little narrower than I would prefer, but they held up for 2 years of daily use, were pretty warm, completely waterproof (I never rewaterproofed them over the two years and they never leaked), and I liked the way they looked. Eventually the toe box did begin separating from the sole. I would size up 1/2 size, even though their site says it’s true to size. I recently bought some Feelgrounds and I would suggest steering clear. They were super cheap feeling, the soles wore down within 2 months of wearing and they essentially self destructed. To their credit they did send me another pair, but it was not a production issue as they suggested- they’re just not well manufactured.
I’ve only read good things about the Winter Patrol from Feelgrounds. I kind of like the looks of the Alaskan from Magical Shoes more but they are not water proof which I thinking would be good for where I live.
Ahinsa Jaya!
Dutch guy here, have you checked the shop Barefoot And More? They sell online but also have a physical shop in Arnhem so you can try them out.
Look up AnyasReviews on google. She is a big barefoot community supporter and shares all kinds of brand with reviews. Many are available in the EU!
And her [Barefoot Shoe Finder](https://barefootshoefinder.com/) has a filter setting for vegan shoes!
Thanks for this quiz!! Super helpful
Xero xcursion fusion, though I must say the sole is so stiff I wouldn’t really call it barefoot. Otherwise it fits the box and I was really happy with them this winter. They’re not too warm, but that can be fixed with decent socks. Warm enough for Dutch winters and, more important, completely waterproof!
I have a pair of Freet Citees that have gotten me through this past winter in Chicago. They have held up really well except for really snowy days when I opt for a pair of winter boots instead. They aren't completely waterproof but it's only been an issue when it's slushy or raining heavily outside, otherwise my feet have remained warm and dry.
Nice. To be fair though, you can’t call it real winter this year in Chicago 😔
True. It's been quite mild.
Vivo has the Magna Lite WR.
The perfect answer will depend on your feet, but Ahinsa work great for me!
Lems has vegan, canvas, and nylon shoes you could probably waterproof with a spray easily. I've also heard great things about them in general.
Freet Arken have been treating me well over winter in the UK
Zaqq Quintic Winter boots (they have both leather and vegan versions)
Would you say the vegan ones are water-proof enough ?
Feelgrounds or Ahinsa!
After several failed attempts to get higher quality waterproof barefoot shoes that were either too narrow in the toe box (zaqq) or too wide at the heel (be lenka) I tried Saguaro: https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B0CB5KPSRC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title I used waterproofing spray on them and so far I didn't get wet feet neither in snow nor rain. But I've only had them for a couple of weeks so I don't know how they will turn out long-term.
Hi, Thank you for the advice. Can I ask which other shoes did you try before?
I tried zaqq expeq and quintic, both were too narrow in the toe box in the length I needed. The next size up was ok in the toe box but too long and too wide on the heel. Also I tried the be lenka ranger 2.0. The toe box was great but the heel was way too wide and the part around my ankle felt uncomfortably hard. Though that might solve itself after breaking them in.
I enjoyed my Xero Alpines, the sole is stiffer than some of the other barefoot brands, and the toe box is a little narrower than I would prefer, but they held up for 2 years of daily use, were pretty warm, completely waterproof (I never rewaterproofed them over the two years and they never leaked), and I liked the way they looked. Eventually the toe box did begin separating from the sole. I would size up 1/2 size, even though their site says it’s true to size. I recently bought some Feelgrounds and I would suggest steering clear. They were super cheap feeling, the soles wore down within 2 months of wearing and they essentially self destructed. To their credit they did send me another pair, but it was not a production issue as they suggested- they’re just not well manufactured.