Winter is, of course, a time to choose what footwear will accompany us when crossing snow drifts, salt on the roads, and other adverse conditions. The fact that you need to protect your feet more strongly does not at all mean that you have to give up comfort, especially if you choose a flexible barefoot model that will allow you to walk like barefoot in winter.

In this article, we present the most popular men’s winter minimalist shoes and their most important features so that everyone can easily choose the best barefoot winter shoes.

What features should barefoot winter boots have?

Before we move on to specific models, it is worth focusing on the general characteristics of such footwear. While each shoe may have its own individual design and other features, we can all agree that shoes should first and foremost provide warmth and precisely protect the foot from adverse weather conditions.

In addition, footwear (not just minimalist shoes) must provide good traction on the ground and should themselves be durable and ready to get wet. Although the last feature is more likely to be provided by proper care,.

Just because the shoes need to be a bit more built up doesn’t mean you should give up comfort or flexibility. Winter barefoot footwear provides virtually complete freedom of movement and makes each step natural. Everything translates into health.

The minimalist, flexible sole itself allows a better feel for the ground and, thus, stability on slippery surfaces.

Now that you know what minimalist shoes should be, it’s time to look at specific models for men.

Barefoot Chelsea Boots for Men

Barefoot winter boots are ideal for men who want to combine style with protection from winter conditions. You will match them with any outfit, both casual and business, which makes them extremely versatile. The upper is natural suede leather, which requires a bit of care, but waterproofing with the right products allows you to use them for many seasons. The stitched Magical Rubber sole provides very stable contact with the ground. If you’re looking for a lightweight shoe for mild winter or late autumn, the Lupino is the perfect solution.

Winter Vegan Barefoot boots for Men – Alaskan

Like the women’s version, the men’s Alaskan vegan shoes are all about comfort and style while living in harmony with Mother Nature. You won’t find any zoonotic products here, but that doesn’t mean the shoes are inferior to anything in quality. Here we use vegan grain leather, which is practically an exact imitation of animal skin, created with microfiber. This makes the shoes breathable and prevents the foot from getting hot and sweaty. Vegan leather also needs to be taken care of just like standard leather, with appropriate leather products that guarantee a long life for the shoe.

Barefoot Winter Boots for Men – Alaskan Buffalo

Men’s leather boots for the most demanding winter expeditions. They have all the features desired in barefoot footwear: a zero-drop sole (that is, the height difference between heel and toe is zero), plenty of toe room, lightness, and flexibility. If you don’t like wearing heavy footwear, this is the perfect solution for the winter season. Minimalism in construction and the use of the best materials, i.e., high-quality cowhide, make it fit any winter outfit. As with the women’s Alaskan, the difference between the Alaskan Winter and Buffallo is the leather used in the production of the upper.

Winter Barefoot Boots Alaskan X

Alaskan X Winter is classic barefoot winter footwear, which we produce using animal and suede leather. They are not inferior in quality or comfort to any other model. In these lightweight boots, you will feel as if you are walking through any snowdrift barefoot. All shoes, regardless of the material used, are designed with one mission: to provide health, comfort, and freedom for the foot. Depending on the style you choose, you can purchase the Alaskan X Winter or the Alaskan Buffalo, but both shoe models will provide you with an unparalleled experience of lightness on your feet.

How to take care of minimalist winter shoes?

As with all shoes, barefoot boots also need to be taken care of. In winter, most often, our enemies are:

• moisture,
• frost,
• mechanical damage by ice or snow,
• corrosive salt spread on the roads.

The basis for taking care of shoes will be two activities: regular cleaning and impregnation of shoes.

Footwear impregnation allows you to give your shoes waterproof properties, thanks to hydrophobic substances. However, it is not enough to use the product once and be sure that it will last all winter. It is worth repeating such treatment every 2–3 weeks, especially since it does not take much time. Certainly, using the agent will cost less than buying damaged leather shoes.

Cleaning barefoot shoes allows you to get rid of corrosive salt and lingering moisture, as well as dirt particles left on shoes after melting snow.

These two treatments will allow you to enjoy your footwear for many seasons. In the springtime, stash your cleaned and dried shoes in the closet to wait for the next snow. In our assortment, you’ll find a variety of products, like NIKWAX, which are specially selected for the materials of your shoes.

See also children’s minimalist shoes for winter and women’s minimalist shoes for winter.