10 Best Zippered Barefoot Hiking Boots

Summary: These are the ten best zippered barefoot hiking boots with zero-drop soles and foot-shaped toeboxes.

#1. Magical Shoes Alaskan Boot

The Alaskan Boot is a barefoot boot with a wide toebox, 6.5mm zero-drop sole, and firm ground tread for backpacking, casual, hiking, and walking in freezing and cold weather.

Overall:

81%

Thickness

6.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

5

leather, wool, rubber, synthetic, natural

leather, wool, rubber, synthetic, natural

#2. Vibram V-Lynx

The V-Lynx is a barefoot boot with a wide toebox, 4mm zero-drop sole, and firm ground tread for casual, hiking, and walking in freezing and cold weather.

Overall:

81%

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

4

synthetic, vibram, rubber, vegan

synthetic, vibram, rubber, vegan