Wilder boots are the perfect go-anywhere Chukka boot! Handcrafted using the highest quality materials and made right here in the USA- Wilder boots have everything you would want from an artisan boot, but designed with our high standards for natural barefoot footwear in mind (see details in key specs below). With the Wilder boots, you don’t have to compromise between your foot health, comfort, and style!
Full-grain, American oil-tanned brown cow leather creates a durable and stylish construction, while the partial lining made from chrome tanned cowhide provides softness and comfort for the back of the heel and top of the foot. With three sole options customization is easy to achieve the perfect balance of form and function! Held together with a stitch down construction, the Wilder will keep water and other elements out easily, while still a timeless look and feel that can easily go from the trail to a night on the town!
Please note: Processing time for the boots will be 3-5 weeks from time of production.
We are not currently accepting custom orders for the boots at the time, boots are only available with the sole and leather options below, in our standard boot design shape.
Key Specs ›
Barefoot features:
Zero drop
Ample toe box
No arch support
10-12mm total stack height (total sole thickness) depending on sole choice
Leather Materials:
Upper: 5.5 oz Full-Grain, American Oil-Tanned Cow Leather (from S.B. Foot Tanning Co.)
Vamp Lining + Heel Counter: 2.5 oz Full Grain, Chrome-Tanned Cow Leather
Construction:
Stitchdown
Structured:
Yes (with celastic)
Stack height:
Insole: 2.8mm Veg Tan Leather
Midsole: 2.8mm Veg Tan Leather
Outsole: 4mm Vibram Cherry or 6mm Vibram Zegama (Megagrip)
Total Stack Height: 10mm Cherry, 12mm Zegama (Megagrip)
Weight:
~26.5 oz for a size 10 boot (please note, weight is subject to change depending on each individual boot
Sizing:
You should pick your standard US Men's street shoe size for your boots. For help with sizing and to double check your size against our templates please visit our Sizing Guide page. Feel free to reach out to us via email contact@shammasandals.com for sizing questions as well, and we would be happy to help you out!
Made in the U.S.A.
Shipping + Returns ›
Shipping:
UPS: $12.99 for shipping within the US
UPS: $65.00- $75.00 for shipping internationally
Returns:
We accept returns of boots in new condition within 30 days of boot delivery. Boots that are worn or damaged in any way that is not a manufacturing defect will not be accepted for return.
Exchanges:
We accept exchanges of boots in new condition within 30 days of boot delivery. Boots that are worn or damaged in a way that is not a manufacturing defect will not be accepted for return. Exchanges may have a 3-8 week processing time due to the handmade nature of the boots. For help with sizing before you order, please reach out to us at contact@shammasandals.com
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I’ve been wearing minimalist footwear for a long time, but the wilder boots are my first experience with Shamma. The build quality and the materials of the boot seem phenomenal. The fit however leaves room for improvement. Out of the box, the boots were very tight in the midfoot area (around the stitching at the bottom of the tongue). Since they arrived, I have been wearing them for 20-30 min indoor walks almost daily with minimal improvement in the fit so far. I will continue doing so for the foreseeable future in hopes that they will continue to break in. If the fit loosens up over time and they’re no longer too narrow/tight, I will update my review.
Awesome boot. I love my Shamma sandals and the fit of them so I thought I’d try out the new boot. It is a very well made boot with a firm and well tanned leather. They should break in very nicely. For sure a one and done type boot. I think it is very important to support any company that is producing very high quality American made shoes and products. Keep up the innovation and quality and you’ll keep this customer for life.
Shamma Sandals use custom soles that are designed to give you the best possible fit and experience, so please check your measurements with our sandal sizing chart. The templates of the sandals are available for download and printing.
To size yourself, print the template out and place your foot on the template so that the toe hole is between your big toe and first little toe. Make sure that your toes aren’t hanging off the front of the template, and that your ankles line up with the ankle slots on the sides of the sandal. If the ankle slots are under your foot a little bit, that’s ok, the laces come up and around your feet – just make sure that your toes don’t go past the front of the sandal, that your heel doesn’t go past the back of the sandal, and that the toe hole and ankle slots line up with your feet. For the best fit, we recommend choosing a sandal size that gives you between an 1/8" (3.18mm) to a 3/16" (4.76mm) of extra room in front of your toes and behind your heel.
BOOT SIZING CHART
For boot sizing, you can generally go with your standard street shoe size. If you want to double check, use these boot sizing templates below!
NOTE:Make sure your printer doesn’t resize or shrink to fit when printing! Check the measuring line of the template to a physical ruler before sizing! Larger sizes will need to be printedPosteracross2 sheets of paper.
Did you receive your new pair of Shammas, but looking for some extra tips on how to get the perfect lace adjustments? Look no further! Below you can find step-by-step written instructions as well as videos for how to lace your sandals!
Elite Lacing System
(Our Elite Lacing System includes models: Warriors, Warriors LE, Warriors Maximus, Warriors Maximus LE, Chargers, Chargers LE, Mountain Goats, Mountain Goats LE).
1. First, loosen all 3 strap zones until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in all three zones.
2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement).
3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the buckle front to back to find a desirable location.
4. Now tighten the insole strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. Keep the buckle parallel with the bone behind your big toe. If the buckle is too close to the bone behind your big toe it may be uncomfortable. If this is the case, loosen the insole strap and reposition the buckle farther to the outside of the foot.
5. Now that the buckle is in it’s desired position and the insole strap is tightened, tighten the toe strap until snug and comfortable.
6. Tighten the heel strap to your desired comfort level and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!
Super Lacing System
(Our Super Lacing System includes models: Super Browns, Super Goats).
Models in our Super Collections have 3 adjustment zones for the perfect fit- the toe strap, the insole strap, and the heel strap.
1. First, loosen all 3 strap zones until there is excess slack in each section. The straps should be extremely loose in all three zones.
2. Start by centering your foot on the sandal, so that the placement of your foot is in the desired final location (you should have equal room in front of your toes and behind your heel with this placement).
3. Now that your foot is centered on the sandal, adjust the buckle front to back to find a desirable location.
4. Now tighten the insole strap. This will dictate the buckle’s left to right position on your foot. Keep the buckle parallel with the bone behind your big toe. If the buckle is too close to the bone behind your big toe it may be uncomfortable. If this is the case, loosen the insole strap and reposition the buckle farther to the outside of the foot.
5. Now that the buckle is in it’s desired position and the insole strap is tightened, pull any extra slack from the toe strap zone through the outside ankle slot towards the heel.
6. Tighten the heel strap to your desired comfort level and enjoy your Shamma Sandals!
Classic Lacing System
(Our Classic Lacing System includes models: All Browns, All Blacks, Old Goats).
(Our Cruzer Lacing System includes the Cruzers and Pacific Blue Cruzers models).
Our Cruzers models have 3 adjustment zones for the perfect fit- the toe strap, the insole strap, and the heel strap.
1 - Adjust to Desired Fit
After centering your foot on the sandal, adjust the outside lacing so that the buckle is in a comfortable position and there is tension (but not too much) between the toe plug and ankle slot.
2. Pull On Power Sleeve
Adjust the Heel Strap by pulling up on the power sleeve, to create some space to tighten the Heel Strap. It should be enough space to grab the slack with two fingers.
3. Pull Slack Through
Pulling from the Heel Strap side, pull the extra slack through the bottom of the sandal until the Power Sleeve is resting in a snug position.
4. Pull On Power Sleeve
Pulling from the Inside Lacing side of the Power Sleeve, pull the extra slack through the Power Sleeve until the strap is flush with the sole of the sandal.
5. Adjust To Desired Fit
First, create slack underneath the buckle by creating some tension on the inside lacing side of the buckle. Adjust the lacing until Comfortable.
6. Pull Slack Through
Take extra slack and feed it back through the buckle, towards the inside lacing of the sandal. Pull slack until the buckle is flush with the foot.
7. Put Extra in Keeper
To keep the extra slack secure, feed the strap through the keeper and pull until comfortable. You are now ready to explore!
If you're having trouble finding the perfect fit after following the sizing or lacing guides, or if you have any questions, please Contact Us, we’re happy to help!