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What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T03:23:51Z

Totally stole this one off you dav, thanks.

Sick of my inch thick soled uncomfortable as hell cold weather shoes. I need suggestions for what people wear in cold weather when seeking as little useless padding in their footwear possible. For reference, I pretty much never take my Minimus' off when it's warmer out.

Answer by Lars for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T03:34:37Z

I've been drooling at these for quite some time:

http://www.softstarshoes.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1805

Havent tried them, tho.

Answer by AdrianaG for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T03:35:55Z

I'm wearing my Vibrams with crew length Injinji socks. Our winters here in Atlanta are fairly mild so they should be fine down to the high 30's.

Answer by lil' Richard frm tx fan for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T03:40:13Z

I was gonna say mukluks if you want to go old school Inuit. But then I remembered that I just ordered myself a pair of NEOS overshoes so I can snowshoe while wearing my lightweight trail shoes. They have several models which should work for nearly every winter scenario.

Answer by Dan Gregory for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T03:43:59Z

Terra Plana's EVO II is great for colder weather.

http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/mens/evo-ii-mens-13.html/

Answer by Dorado Galore for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T04:00:47Z

I have found that the best approach to minimalist footwear in cold weather, is to make a point of being barefoot on a beach in Maui, as often as possible.

Answer by dav for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T04:22:19Z

These should be warm. And they're guaranteed to get you more weird looks than the regular VFFs.

Answer by Karen P. for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T04:43:50Z

Has anyone tried Minnetonkas? Some of the boots are kind of cute: http://minnetonkamoccasin.com/CatalogMocsClogs.asp

Answer by BearClaw for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T12:47:41Z

Both merrell and NB have released "cold weather" versions of their very popular minimal shoes.

New Balance MO10 http://www.shopnewbalance.com/men/shoes/outdoor/multi-sport/MO10BK

Merrell Embark http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/24666M/0/Mens/Barefoot-Train-Embark-Glove-GORE-TEX?dimensions=0

and of course, there is the VFF Flow, which has been out for a while http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Flow-Mens.htm

Answer by A at Grain Free Diet for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T16:51:31Z

I've been wearing these: http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10088&subCatId=cat10045&skuId=087976075&productId=69798&lotId=087976&category=&catdisplayName=Womens

They're not perfect, but pretty good if you can't afford the more expensive options. My shoe requirements were 1. as minimal as possible 2. as cheap as possible 3. won't disintegrate in the constant rain we have out here.

I bought them in wide so I have a larger toe box. They have no padding. The sole is flexible. They also stretch, so after a few weeks of wearing them, they are even more comfortable. I'd buy 'em again.

Answer by WyldKard for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T18:49:12Z

For men, the VFF Bormio is probably the warmest option, replacing the Flow for cold weather (casual) use.

Answer by The Loon for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T18:59:27Z

I wear knock-off crocs with thick socks. What I like about crocs is their great price, their easy washability and the bottom is thick enough to provide plenty of insulation against a cold floor. When it is rainy and I need traction, I go with a pair of loose water sport shoes. They will still fit with socks.

Answer by donat for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T20:40:10Z

I tried them all, vffs, softstar, terra plana, feelmax you name it. The only thing that is warm enough for me when it's really cold while acceptably thin-soled for running in is a cheap neoprene shoe --supplementable with a pair of neoprene socks when it is really extreme

Answer by WayfinderAli for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T22:36:16Z

How about these tall, flat bottom leather boots with a faux shearling lining: http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ladies/brooklyn-27.html/

Answer by maryeeclarkisouthunting for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-18T23:19:50Z

Mocassins, or maybe Toms fleece lined Botas: http://www.toms.com/womens/botas/highlands-green-leopard-fleece-women-s-botas

Answer by FuelRestMotion for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-19T00:06:59Z

http://budoguten.futagotrader.com/tabi/

Jika-tabi. Tarditional soft spilt toe Japanese workshoes -waterproof version. That is what you want.

Answer by slortoi for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-26T01:14:50Z

i only like shoes i can put on and take off fast (to avoid dirt in house and be barefoot as much as possible.) thus cant do vff. whats with the ridiculous pirces of barefoot shoes? why cant one just wear cheapo flat moccs?

Answer by Harfatum for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2011-11-26T02:47:51Z

For something warmer than Feiyues or VFFs, there's sheepskin slipper/shoes, like at http://www.kiwi-sheepskins.com/ . I have a pair of the Bootie Slippers and they are totally suitable for wearing out all day with no socks, and are extremely comfy. They're not cheap, but at half the price of SoftStars they're not overly pricey either.

If you want to take a step up to something suitable for really cold weather, you can try mukluks. The biggest two makers are Steger and Manitobah. I had some trouble finding Manitobah ones I liked (they're cheaper and have Vibram soles), so I went with the Ojibwa Short that Steger sells. These are not as minimalistic as true minimalist shoes, but much moreso than almost any winter boot in a store. You'll pay at least 160 + shipping, but they'll last. Make sure to ask for cheaper shipping if you order from them - you'll probably get it. Size up, and if your feet are wider than average get the Wide even if you don't normally wear wides.

Answer by thhq for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2012-09-15T13:51:07Z

Summer or winter I am required by OSHA to wear sturdy steel toed shoes so the concept of "maximalist" is operative for me. I've found that these heavy 10" boots are just the thing for staying active walking 10 miles a day all winter long. Locally made and well fitted. If I were a hunter they'd work just as well. I've never seen anyone out elk hunting in minimalist shoes.

And what's more paleo than being active? If your shoe choice keeps you indoors and sedentary rather than out hunting and gathering at least 2 hours a day you've completely missed the point.

For indoors I wear locally made deerskin gluvmocs. If I was properly ancestral I'd be wearing a heavier version outdoors. But at present I'm not giving up my job for a better reenactment.

Answer by Rob b for What minimalist shoes are best for cold weather?

2012-11-13T03:07:14Z

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2013-01-18T08:46:45Z

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