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 BareYeti 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 BareYetiYou keep a natural stance on the trail.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with BareYeti

A high top winter boot you can pull on with gloves still on

1

Warm from the sole up, not just around

A long plush fleece lining sits over a plush thermal insole.

2

Thick socks and room for your toes

The front holds a wide five toe barefoot shape.

3

On and off without taking your gloves off

One pull on the bungee toggle cinches the whole boot.

4

Grip on snow, wet rock and mud

A deep lugged outsole in tough wear resistant rubber.

5

Snow stays out on deeper ground

The collar sits about four centimetres higher than a low boot.

6

Rain and slush bead off the upper

A water repellent microfiber and nylon upper sheds rain, snow and slush.

The details, if you want them

Style
Barefoot winter hiking boot
Shoe type
Insulated high top hiking boot
Season
Winter, cold weather
Best for
Winter hiking, snow, camping, cold weather commuting
Upper material
Water repellent microfiber and nylon
Lining
Long plush fleece, wind and cold proof
Insole
Plush thermal over EVA
Outsole
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 BareYeti indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Around the house.

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

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting outside in the BareYeti after a winter hike

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Out on frozen ground.

  4. Walking easily along a frosty trail in the BareYeti

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What BareYeti actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the BareYeti showing its wide barefoot toe box

Warm all the way round, not just underneath

Plush fleece lining over a thermal insole.

Side view of the BareYeti 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 BareYeti winter hiking boot

Grip on whatever winter puts under you

Deep lugs hold on snow, wet rock and mud.

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

BareYeti next to a standard winter hiking boot

In real use
BareYeti
A bulky insulated hiking boot
Over thick socks
BareYeti✓Wide, toes splay
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Narrow, crowded
Getting them on
BareYeti✓One toggle pull
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Cold fingers
Cold through sole
BareYeti✓Thermal insole
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Thin footbed
Deep snow
BareYeti✓Collar 4 cm taller
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Low cuff, snow in
Wet rock and mud
BareYeti✓Deep rubber lugs
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Rounds off
Standing level
BareYeti✓Level
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Raised heel
Weight, the pair
BareYeti✓Light
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Heavy, slows you
Long trail days
BareYeti✓Bends, no rubbing
A bulky insulated hiking boot✗Stiff shell rubs

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

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

Overhead view of BareYeti 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

BareYeti questions, answered

How warm are the BareYeti boots for winter?

They are made to keep you warm on cold days and winter hikes. Thick fleece insulation lines the boot and an insulated collar seals warmth around your ankle. Add wool socks when the temperature really drops.

Can they handle snow and wet ground?

Yes. The upper combines a water resistant synthetic with waterproof nylon to keep out snow and wet trail conditions. They are built to shed moisture so your feet stay dry on winter walks and hikes.

How is the traction on snow and ice?

The anti slip rubber outsole has an aggressive winter tread that bites into snow, mud, and rough terrain for sure footing on the trail. On solid ice, add traction cleats as you would with any hiking boot.

Are these true barefoot boots?

They are. The BareYeti is zero drop with a wide toe box, so your feet stay level and your toes can spread and grip, even in a warm mid ankle winter hiking boot. You get the barefoot feel with cold weather protection.

Should I size up for thick socks and hikes?

The BareYeti fits true to size for most people. For winter hiking in thick socks, or if you have wider feet or are between sizes, size up half a size for room to layer and let your toes splay. These are US sizes, with separate women and men sizing switched at the top of the page.

How do I care for the boots and fleece lining?

Knock off dried mud, then wipe the upper with a damp cloth and mild soap to clear trail grime and salt. Loosen the quick pull lacing and air out the fleece lining between wears. Let them dry naturally away from direct heat, and do not machine wash them.

What is your return policy?

The BareYeti is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not the right fit, reach out within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.