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Lead time: 3-4 months
The Bruin-Patriot is a rugged barefoot boot, meticulously handmade in the USA, embodying a commitment to exceptional durability, optimal foot health, and genuine American craftsmanship. This exceptional barefoot boot stands out with its zero-drop sole, which promotes natural posture and aligns the spine, alongside a wide toe-box that allows toes to splay naturally, reducing common foot ailments. Its flexible stitch-down construction not only ensures unrestricted natural movement but also offers significant long-term resoling capability, extending the boot's lifespan considerably. This design provides all-day comfort, whether you're navigating challenging terrain or urban environments. Crafted from durable crazy horse leather, known for its robust nature and the unique, rich patina it develops over time, this minimalist boot perfectly blends enduring style with practical function. It's equally suited for the demanding conditions of rocky trails or the daily wear of city streets, offering versatility without compromise. Choosing the Bruin-Patriot means making a valuable investment in superior quality footwear, fostering natural foot alignment, and acquiring a pair of barefoot boots truly built to last 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 |
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≤ 9.32” |
≤ 3.61” |
≤ 9.32” |
6 |
39 |
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≤ 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 |
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≤ 10.75” |
≤ 4.13” |
≤ 10.45” |
10.5 |
44-45 |
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≤ 10.91” |
≤ 4.18” |
≤ 10.59” |
11 |
45 |
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≤ 11.07” |
≤ 4.24” |
≤ 10.72” |
11.5 |
46 |
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≤ 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 |
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≤ 11.7” |
≤ 4.47” |
≤ 11.20” |
13.5 |
48-49 |
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≤ 11.86” |
≤ 4.52” |
≤ 11.33” |
14 |
49 |
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≤ 12.18” |
≤ 4.64” |
≤ 11.56” |
15 |
50 |
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≤ 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
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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
Nickel
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.