"barefoot" winter shoes

hello all

as winter, colder weather, and snow for some of us, have begun creeping in i decided it was time to find some warmth for my toes.  

in the summer, and still on most days, i wear my invisible shoes when walking around.  i love them.  and they are fantastic for after i run my marathons.  i am hoping to one day work up to running my marathons IN the invisible shoes - however i sidetrack.

about a month ago i began looking for barefoot winter boots.  i came across tons of shoes, less options for boots.   i thought i'd share my finds and hopefully get some suggestions from others for future winters.

it's also nice just to find some new options for everyday "barefoot" shoes.

ideally i wanted vegan and waterproof.  

below are all the options i found and considered, and why i may have chosen to keep looking

*  TOMs vegan wrap boots: liked vegan, the buy one give one of TOMs & neat looking 

- might still leave me a bit chilly

- definitely would leave me wet in snow

- guessing about the heel from the toms shoes i own 

* VIVOBAREFOOT off road hi (ladies or kids): liked kids cost & that it would work for hiking

- leather vs vegan

- might still leave me chilly

- might leave me wet in snow

* VIVOBAREFOOT eskimo boot (kids only i think): liked cute, probably warmer

- leather vs vegan

- faux fur = less warmth than real wool or some other options

- i worry about the width as i have wide-ish feet.

VIVOBAREFOOT had 2 other options brooklyn boot and boxing boot (both womens)

kigo footwear: liked vegan, cute, have "nicer" mary-jane type shoes for dressing up a little

- will leave me chilly

Soft Star Shoes phoenix boot (womens): liked warm, non-slip sole

- sheepskin vs vegan

i ended up with a pair of the kigo flits for dress-up times and a pair of the phoenix boots as a gift from my parents as most of the boots are well outside my price range.

did you find some fantastic winter shoes/boots?   please share

hope all be wonderful

elysa :) 

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