If you are dealing with barefoot shoes for the first time, you probably think less about freezing cold, snow and mud. Barefoot shoes can also be worn in winter. You should only make sure that the barefoot shoe is as water-repellent as possible or maybe even waterproof, although opinions differ here: Some prefer warm, dry feet when hiking in the snow, which eventually start to sweat. The others prefer breathable shoes so that the foot does not start to sweat but runs the risk of getting wet from the snow.
A compromise between comfort and barefoot feeling would be light padding and water-repellent material.
Although the soles of winter models are also very elastic, they are often slightly thicker than those of summer shoes.
Barefoot shoes for the winter don’t quite convey that feeling of freedom that you might have with extremely light and breathable summer shoes. Nevertheless, these barefoot shoes differ significantly from conventional shoes.
In the following table we show you a selection of recommended winter models. Below you will find further information on barefoot shoes, which inexperienced people and newcomers in particular should read, because there are a few points to consider when wearing barefoot shoes.