Alaskan Boot

Summary: Casual winter barefoot boot with a zipped leather upper, flexible sole, and wool insulation.

1. Overview

The Alaskan Boot by Magical Shoes is a premium midweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in Poland with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

80%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [6.5mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [excellent] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] standard toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Magical Shoes Alaskan Boot has a wide standard toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with leather, wool, rubber, synthetic, and natural materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

344g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] leather, wool, rubber.
  • Toebox: [standard] with more pointy shape.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Magical Shoes Alaskan Boot provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, and walking in freezing and cold climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] casual, hiking, walking.
  • Climate: [2] freezing, cold.

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