11 years, gallons of adhesive, and miles of thread. That's how much we've invested in research to keep your feet happy in deep cold weather. The outer shell is a combination of breathable domestic 10 ounce Cotton Canvas and extra tough domestic Bison Leather. They lash with parachute cord speed lacing and cord locks for quick adjustments. (Nobody will fault you for trimming the laces and using good 'ole fashioned knots.) We anchor nylon webbing lace tabs directly to the tooling leather mid sole, so you can wear them snug for moving fast, or loose for all-day comfort. The 3/8 thick dot-tread rubber soles protect your foot from trail debris, but flex to allow the critical circulation of blood. The ankle straps wrap around your heel bones to keep you centered on the soles. Our supple leather adjusts to your unique shape. You can open them wide to remove the liners and insoles for drying. 

We build our boots to last, so the laces and cord locks are field-serviceable. There's minimal overlap on the seams, reducing trapped moisture that breeds bacteria. When the soles wear thin, send them back and we'll apply new rubber for a nominal fee. Our boots are 14" tall to overlap with your pants and seal out snow.

We're happy to  ship our shells with the 100% Wool Freize liners from Raber Glove Mfg. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There's no finer boot insulation made. Since we couldn't top that, so we'll go farther down. The 2012 TN Boots are 1/2" taller through the foot to accommodate our new Frost Plugs. It's a simple concept- a layered mesh French Drain for your boot that lets air flow under your oh-so-sweaty soles. Pull them out at day's end, let the residual moisture freeze solid, then whack the ice out with a sharp slap. 

Fabric: Black or Natural pre-washed 10 ounce Cotton Canvas, with Bison Leather. Shell, webbing, and leather colors will coordinate. The soles are 100% post consumer tire rubber, processed in Baraboo, Wisconsin. **European sizes 38-45**. See chart below for approximate size conversions.

True North Boots      $250      Repair Kit    $5

True North Boots are not meant to be waterproof, or even mildly water resistant. We've ensured that by putting a few thousand stitches in them. They're built to dry out as after they get damp. You can wear them day to day in colder temperatures, and even slog through a puddle or two. But you may feel moisture creeping in to the liners. Rest assured that they will dry out again over the course of the day if the air is cold and dry. A good frigid environment literally 'sucks' water away. That's why we make every effort to build breathable clothing and accessories. This magical law of nature applies to sweaty feet too, so let the fibers do their work. <Blech>

** A word about sizing. Boot shells are supplied with a corresponding liner in your shoe size. Liners are oversized to accept multiple socks. Don't worry about layering- you've got room. Unlike cheaper felt boot liners, ours are fabric. They fit and feel like a pair of bulletproof socks on steroids. Because our lacing is so adaptive, you may use any pack boot liner or insoles that you like.