10 Best Barefoot Riding Boots

I have always loved riding boots. With the switch to barefoot footwear, I have been keeping my eyes open for riding boots that don’t look like wellingtons! I have my Groundies Toronto slim (see review here) which I love, but I thought it might be useful to give a roundup of boots I have researched on the web.

My Favourites

I have to say I like the look and style of the Groundies Toronto and Zaqq Qatch the most. I personally own the Groundies Toronto Slim and love them. I have yet to try the Zaqq Qatch but I love how elegant they look and have read that they are reasonably narrow on the calves, which suits me.

Groundies Toronto Wide / Toronto Slim

Groundies riding boots

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A classic leather boot for maximum barefoot feeling: The Toronto is your companion throughout the winter. The versatile boot completes almost every outfit, from casual to elegant. It is manufactured in Portugal from high-quality locally sourced leather. The soft lining made of pure virgin wool keeps your feet cosy and warm. The typical GROUNDIES® barefoot sole is completely flat, thin and absolutely flexible letting you feel the ground with every step. You’ll walk healthy and natural. Love your Feet again.

  • GROUNDIES® Barefoot Shoe Toronto
  • Zero drop and neutral footbed
  • Wide toe box and anatomical shape
  • Upper: 100% cowhide leather
  • Breathable lining: 100% virgin wool
  • TrueSense® barefoot sole made of 100% LTPU: 3.3mm base with 3mm tread
  • Flexible, non-slip, abrasion-resistant
  • 3 years warranty against wearing through of sole
  • Made in EU: sole from Germany, produced in Portugal
  • Shaft width for size 38/39: 39,5cm
  • Shaft height: 32cm (size 39)
  • Size tip: the sizes for this model run regularly

I have reviewed them here.

Price: €215 plus shipping

Joe Nimble Flow Toes

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Wearer comfort, a stylish design and high-quality materials: that’s the Flow Toes boot. The upper material is a trendy combination of suede leather and textile whilst the felt lining and Vibram® Terrain rubber sole provides comfort and support for your feet. This knee-high boot is a miracle worker, even on long days.

Upper material: premium quality, water-repellent calfskin suede. For maximum comfort, our hides are treated, processed and finished using methods that maintain the breathable properties of this exceptional material.
Lining: warm felt lining for extra cosiness. Our unique attention to detail ensures the lining is wrinkle-free and exceptionally kind to your feet.
Sole: Terrain sole (6mm Vibram® rubber with cleats for extra grip)
Removable footbed: Joe Nimble® Felt Footbed (4mm), which is covered with insulating felt to keep your feet warm. 

MORE INFO:

Style: Ankle-Boots
Activity: Casual Shoes
Sole Thickness:6 mm
Season: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Material: Leather Shoes

Price: €215 plus shipping

Joe Nimble Lovely Toes

Website Description

Upper material: premium quality, water-repellent calfskin suede and textile. For maximum comfort, our hides are treated, processed and finished using methods that maintain the breathable properties of this exceptional material.
Lining: warm felt lining. Our unique attention to detail ensures the lining is wrinkle-free and exceptionally kind to your feet.
Sole: Terrain sole (6mm Vibram® rubber with cleats for extra grip)
Removable footbed: Joe Nimble® Felt Footbed (4mm), which is covered with insulating felt to keep your feet warm. 

MORE INFO:

Style: Ankle-Boots
Activity: Casual Shoes
Sole Thickness:6 mm
Season: Autumn, Winter, New Collection
Material: Leather Shoes

Price: €220 plus shipping

Baer Shoes Yasmin

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This stunning boot is bound to put a smile on your face every day. With its elegant, understated look, it is always an attractive choice. The practical fabric dirt protector at the front will withstand many an adventure, while the elastic gore on the calf makes the boot easy to put on and moulds perfectly to the shape of your leg. 

Practical zip on the inner side 

Foot type: Standard fit

Lining: Soft, warming felt lining with friction-free textile heel

Heel: 0 mm

Outer material: Calfskin nappa leather, Coated textile

Soletype: BÄR Win sole with non-slip lug treading in TPR

Price: €229 plus shipping

Baer Shoes Leonor

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An ideal fit thanks to elegant stretch-suede elements. Become a style icon with these over-the-knee boots. Whether it is with skinny drainpipes, a dreamy dress or a rocky miniskirt – they always make a strong impression! Protective and warming in the colder season. The hand-stitched crowns on the sides are an attractive detail. Perfect for autumn and winter outfits  

Outer material: Calfskin nappa leather/textile

Price: €194 plus shipping

Angles Fashion Kairos EV

Website Description (in Czech, translated with Google translate)

ANGLES FASHION KAIROS EV are from the second generation of shoes from this Czech brand. A fundamental change occurred mainly in the sole, which is completely different. It is made of special rubber, which gives the shoe perfect flexibility and at the same time significantly increases the distance that the sole can travel during its life.
The shoes are made of top quality leather and only from materials originating from the EU. The shoes have long been developed in cooperation with Tomas Bata University in Zlín on the basis of the analysis of a large sample of measured Czech legs.
Kairos is a high boot that brings warmth even to the coldest days. The comfortable and modern V8m boot allows you to shine in every day. The shoe can be supplemented with a winter insole, which guarantees a warm foot even in the greatest frosts.

Cut: wide – plenty of space for toes
Upperparts: cowhide – smooth side
Lining panels: pigskin in exposed areas.
Sole: Rubber 3 mm.
Without a raised heel, arch support or raised rigid toe.
Sizes: 37 – 42, 41+ to 46+
Weight of one shoe: in size 43+ (without insoles / with insoles): 262/284 g
Use: Urban walking shoe
Maintenance: Impregnate with Carbon Pro, for example, clean with a soft damp cloth and nourish with Renapur.
Seasons: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Price: €177 plus shipping

Vivobarefoot Ryder

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Ryder gives a nod to the classic riding boot, coupling luxury leather with a stretchy-neoprene back panel for a flattering, fitted silhouette. Reaching just below the knee, this sophisticated boot pairs perfectly with winter wardrobes and delivers all the benefits of barefoot in effortless style.

  • Stitched onto our hex-flex sole; tough yet flexible, the concave, hexagonal design maintains traction over wet, cold and muddy surfaces.
  • Wild Hide Leather, naturally scarred and durable from free-roaming cattle with a stretchy-neoprene back panel for a flattering, fitted silhouette. Created to age gracefully.
  • A leather and synthetic microfibre lining.
  • Removable Thermal Insole – 4-season protection.
  • In brown or black

Price: €220 plus shipping

Be Lenka Sierra

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Be Lenka Sierra – Keep your feet warm and dry throughout winter with these foot-shaped Women’s long boots. Made from premium quality leather and fleece lining and flexible sole.

Material

  • Shoe: Leather
  • Lining: Fleece
  • Sole: TPU

Be Lenka winter barefoot are stylish, high-tech shoes which are perfectly suitable for cold weather. Made with extremely durable, premium quality leather and fleece lining which provides excellent insulation and warm dry comfort.

The wide toe box design like our entire barefoot shoe collection enables the natural and unrestricted movement of the toes, thus guaranteeing comfort even during all-day use. Barefoot shoes perfectly mimic walking barefoot, just as nature invented.

Type: Urban footwear

In brown, black or ruby

Price: €189 plus shipping

Zaqq Qatch

Website Description

“Exciting and extravagant – that’s how you could describe our new boot, QATCH. The shoe, made of butter-soft goatskin, captivates with its unique and detailed design and can be paired with almost anything. The zipper on the inside ensures that it is easy to put on and take off. Your new ZAQQ QATCH boots will be the ideal companion on cooler days, whether in the office, at a party, or on a winter walk. They can be beautifully combined with a warm coat and tight trousers, or a skirt and tights – they complement every outfit perfectly. “

Your new ZAQQ QATCH is made from these high-quality materials:

  • Leather upper: premium Nappa leather/suede, extra smooth
  • Lining: extra-thin leather which is supple and breathable/ Winter version lining: lambskin
  • Insole: open-pored, breathable leather
  • Sole: ultra-flexible, non-slip, abrasion-proof rubber
  • Upper: Strobel-stitched with double seams
  • Sole: hand-stitched to the upper
  • Adhesive: solvent-free adhesive bonding
  • Pressure-free: no metal parts such as eyelets etc.

Here’s why your new ZAQQ QATCH boots are exceptionally healthy and comfortable:

  • A rubber sole without a heel, supports natural posture whilst protecting joints and relieving spinal pressure;
  • Different last shapes and design for men’s and women’s shoes guarantees an optimum fit;
  • Lots of space at the front of the shoe allows plenty of room for toes and the ball of the foot;
  • Promotes natural movement whilst running and creates a balanced foot climate thanks to the breathable and sweat-reducing properties of high-quality natural products;
  • Ultra-flexible, supple leather to banish blisters and sore feet;
  • Incredibly lightweight at just 7oz

Price: €200 plus shipping

Rachell Kozačky Boot*

*Please note these have a design on the back, which may or may not be to everyone’s tastes. For more images, see the website.

Website Description (in Czech, translated with Google translate)

Winter full-leather boots with adjustable lacing in the back of the shoe.
Size according to specification.
Handmade custom production.

Warmed all over the surface with an artificial lamb incl. insoles.
Zip fastening.
Sole: natural 4 mm rubber

Price: €189 plus shipping

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