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Bruin-Patriot - Dark Horse

Bruin-Patriot - Dark Horse

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DESCRIPTION

The Bruin-Patriot is a rugged barefoot boot handmade in the USA, built for durability, foot health, and true American craftsmanship. Featuring a zero-drop sole, wide toe-box, and flexible stitch-down construction, it delivers natural movement, long-term resoling capability, and all-day comfort. Crafted from durable crazy-horse leather that develops a unique patina over time, this minimalist boot combines style with function, making it equally suited for rocky trails or city streets. Choosing the Bruin-Patriot means investing in superior quality, natural foot alignment, and footwear built to last.

SIZING

Sizing Guide

Foot Length

Foot Width

Ball/Joint Girth

Recommended Size


in

in

in

US (Mens)

EU

≤ 8.36”

≤ 3.27”

≤ 8.56”

3

35

≤ 8.52”

≤ 3.33”

≤ 8.67”

3.5

35-36

≤ 8.68”

≤ 3.39”

≤ 8.80”

4

36

≤ 8.84”

≤ 3.44”

≤ 8.92”

4.5

36-37

≤ 9”

≤ 3.5”

≤ 9.06”

5

37

≤ 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

≤ 9.64”

≤ 3.73”

≤ 9.56”

7

40

≤ 9.8”

≤ 3.78”

≤ 9.69”

7.5

40-41

≤ 9.95”

≤ 3.84”

≤ 9.56”

8

41

≤ 10.11”

≤ 3.9”

≤ 9.96”

8.5

42

≤ 10.27”

≤ 3.95”

≤ 10.09”

9

42-43

≤ 10.43”

≤ 4.01”

≤ 10.19”

9.5

43

≤ 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

≤ 11.39”

≤ 4.35”

≤ 10.93”

12.5

47

≤ 11.55”

≤ 4.41”

≤ 11.07”

13

48

≤ 11.7”

≤ 4.47”

≤ 11.20”

13.5

48-49

≤ 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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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.

  

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WHY GO BEARFOOT?

Our footwear is expertly designed to support natural foot movement, build strength, and complement the foot’s natural shape.

Increase Muscle Engagement

Better Balance & Stability

Improve Posture & Proprioception

Enhance Sensory Feedback

Reduce Joint & Back Pain

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"NORMAL" FOOTWEAR

Wide Toe-Box

Zero-Drop

Flexible Frame

Thin Outsole

Naturally Shaped

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