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Lead time: 3-4 months
The Bruin-Patriot is a rugged barefoot boot, meticulously handmade in the USA, engineered for exceptional durability, optimal foot health, and a testament to true American craftsmanship. Its design incorporates a zero-drop sole and a wide toe-box, promoting natural foot alignment and unrestricted toe splay, which is crucial for balance and stability. The flexible stitch-down construction not only enhances natural movement but also ensures long-term resoling capability, extending the life of your investment and providing all-day comfort. Crafted from resilient crazy horse leather, this rugged barefoot boot promises a distinctive patina that deepens with wear, making each pair uniquely yours. This minimalist design seamlessly blends style with function, proving equally capable on demanding rocky trails or navigating bustling city streets. Choosing the Bruin-Patriot signifies an investment in superior quality, footwear that supports natural foot alignment, and a durable barefoot boot built to endure for years to come.
Current lead time: 3-4 months
Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty
Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty
The Bruin-Patriot is backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials or craftsmanship for the life of the product. This includes issues like faulty stitching, hardware failure, or construction flaws — but it does not cover damage caused by neglect, misuse, or normal wear and tear. Resoling is not covered, as outsole wear is expected over time and part of regular boot ownership. Like a vehicle, these boots require routine care — including regular cleaning and oiling — to keep the leather strong and healthy. Leather that cracks, dries out, or breaks down due to lack of care is not considered a manufacturing defect and is not covered under this warranty. If you believe your boots qualify for a warranty claim, please contact us.
SIZING
SIZING
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Foot Length |
Foot Width |
Ball/Joint Girth |
Recommended Size |
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in |
in |
in |
US (Mens) |
EU |
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≤ 8.36” |
≤ 3.27” |
≤ 8.56” |
3 |
35 |
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≤ 8.52” |
≤ 3.33” |
≤ 8.67” |
3.5 |
35-36 |
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≤ 8.68” |
≤ 3.39” |
≤ 8.80” |
4 |
36 |
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≤ 8.84” |
≤ 3.44” |
≤ 8.92” |
4.5 |
36-37 |
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≤ 9” |
≤ 3.5” |
≤ 9.06” |
5 |
37 |
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≤ 9.16” |
≤ 3.56” |
≤ 9.19” |
5.5 |
38 |
|
≤ 9.32” |
≤ 3.61” |
≤ 9.32” |
6 |
39 |
|
≤ 9.48” |
≤ 3.67” |
≤ 9.46” |
6.5 |
39-40 |
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≤ 9.64” |
≤ 3.73” |
≤ 9.56” |
7 |
40 |
|
≤ 9.8” |
≤ 3.78” |
≤ 9.69” |
7.5 |
40-41 |
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≤ 9.95” |
≤ 3.84” |
≤ 9.56” |
8 |
41 |
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≤ 10.11” |
≤ 3.9” |
≤ 9.96” |
8.5 |
42 |
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≤ 10.27” |
≤ 3.95” |
≤ 10.09” |
9 |
42-43 |
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≤ 10.43” |
≤ 4.01” |
≤ 10.19” |
9.5 |
43 |
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≤ 10.59” |
≤ 4.07” |
≤ 10.32” |
10 |
44 |
|
≤ 10.75” |
≤ 4.13” |
≤ 10.45” |
10.5 |
44-45 |
|
≤ 10.91” |
≤ 4.18” |
≤ 10.59” |
11 |
45 |
|
≤ 11.07” |
≤ 4.24” |
≤ 10.72” |
11.5 |
46 |
|
≤ 11.23” |
≤ 4.3” |
≤ 10.85” |
12 |
46-47 |
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≤ 11.39” |
≤ 4.35” |
≤ 10.93” |
12.5 |
47 |
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≤ 11.55” |
≤ 4.41” |
≤ 11.07” |
13 |
48 |
|
≤ 11.7” |
≤ 4.47” |
≤ 11.20” |
13.5 |
48-49 |
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≤ 11.86” |
≤ 4.52” |
≤ 11.33” |
14 |
49 |
|
≤ 12.18” |
≤ 4.64” |
≤ 11.56” |
15 |
50 |
|
≤ 12.5” |
≤ 4.75” |
≤ 11.81” |
16 |
50-51 |

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100% American Made in Fargo, ND
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Made with Cowhide from Montana Leather Co.
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Wide Toe-Box & Zero-Drop for Natural Fit
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Resolable & Rebuildable
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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Save $830
$830
SPECIFICATIONS
Upper
Cowhide (5-6 oz)
LINING
Cowhide OR Kangaroo (2-3 oz)
INSOLE
Veg-Tan Leather (7-8 oz)
MIDSOLE
Veg-Tan Leather (10-11 oz)
OUTSOLE
Vibram 8870 Newflex (8mm)
HEEL COUNTER
Veg-Tan Leather (7-8 oz)
HARDWARE
Brass
Laces
Paracord (Nylon)
WIDTH
EEE
HEIGHT
8" (size 10)
CONSTRUCTION
Stitch-Down
ALL AMERICAN
Barefoot Boot
Meet the Bruin-Patriot — the first heritage-style barefoot boot handmade in the USA. Crafted with American-sourced leather and built for those who demand durability without compromising natural movement, it pairs a zero-drop design with a durable construction to deliver strength from the ground up. Whether you’re on the jobsite, the trail, or moving through everyday life, the Bruin-Patriot brings minimalist performance wherever you go — tough enough to take a beating, grounded enough to keep you stable through it.