Magical Alaskan: Lightweight Barefoot Boots For Winter Casual

Andrew Folts
Barefootwear
Published in
3 min readApr 12, 2023

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April 12, 2023—With a zip, wool insulation, and 6.5mm tread the Magical Alaskan is a do-it-all barefoot boot for winter casual.

Hello, my name’s Andrew, and these are the Magical Alaskan’s, a lightweight barefoot boot for winter casual with a quick zip and cozy insulation.

1. Features

Lately I reviewed the featherlight Ahinsa Jaya’s and the rugged BeLenka Winter Boots, but I wanted to find something with a bit of both.

So I asked Magical Shoes for a pair of their Alaskan boots to test, and they’re basically the dog-walking, errand-running, trail-exploring, do-it-all boots of winter barefooting.

Magical Shoes Alaskan Barefoot Boot

Fit/Form

Because they’ve also got a classic minimalist design, but with a full-zip, wide toebox, and super flexible 6.5mm tread and semi-aggressive lugs.

Materials

Outside you’ve got a soft leather upper with rugged waxed laces, and inside there’s a water-resistant membrane with wool…

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Andrew Folts
Barefootwear

Author of 365 Comics. Writer, illustrator, and barefoot runner slinging minimalist hacks for creative rebels.