Carnforth: Barefoot Chukka Boot
Barefoot chukka boots for work and everyday outings. Most chukka boots have a narrow toe-box which are bad for your feet and toes. Carnforth combines wide toe-box comfort with a zero-drop sole and full-grain leather — water resistant and built to last.
"I recommend them to all my patients! The Carnforth feels rugged and looks less like a clown shoe than other barefoot shoes, yet still provides the large toe box, zero drop and thin sole I'd expect."
Ed Paget
Osteopath
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Why Birchbury
Built for Barefoot Living
Let your toes spread out the way nature intended them to.
Carnforth can be slipped on and off. Laces can be cut shorter for a tighter fit.
No one looks cool slipping, and it hurts. We've got you covered.
Water will bead off Carnforth's upper, keeping your feet dry in light rain.
Inside & Out
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How We Compare
Birchbury vs. Other Brands
| Feature | BBirchbury |
Other Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Toe-Box Width |  Designed to allow your toes to spread naturally with every step |
 Constant pressure and restriction on your toes |
| Heel Height |  The heel and forefoot are the same distance from the ground |
 High heel drop |
| Material |  Made with American full-grain leather |
 Made with plastic vegan leather |
| Laces |  No-Tie Elastic laces |
 Tying laces |
| Insole |  Squishy insole that gives a layer of protection |
 Thin cork insole that lets you feel every pebble you step on |
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
What The Experts Say
Trusted by Barefoot Enthusiasts
"I love that with the Carnforth you are getting a healthier, more comfortable shoe that reads chic and upscale. I also appreciate that the shoes offer a nice wide toe box that most would fit into, without looking clownish."
"It is extremely soft to the foot. There's plenty of space for my foot in this shoe that makes it very comfortable. The faux heel makes it so classy! This thing is a looker. It didn't require any break in, it was comfy right out of the box."
"I have big feet that need to have a wide toe box and not look like I'm wearing canoes. This is stylish and comfortable."
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