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Go barefoot all year long! Fully-lined with lush sheepskin, this mythically cozy boot is guaranteed to raise you from your winter hibernation.

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When the weather outside turns frightful, these boots are SO delightful! Phoenix uppers are made of nothing but the softest leather and are fully-lined with sheepskin to naturally wick away moisture for warm, dry feet. These boots also feature replaceable sheepskin innersoles for long-term comfort. 

A zipper on the outside of the boot makes this style easy to wear over or under pant legs, and our zero-drop Lightning Vibram sole provides excellent traction in mild to moderate winter conditions. Go ahead, don’t let cold weather stop you from “blazing” a trail!

(Please see care and sizing tips below to ensure proper sheepskin maintenance and a great fit!)

  • Durable, flexible and lightweight soles
  • Zero drop Vibram Lightning sole measures 5mm thick, plus 3mm additional midsole material (plus sheepskin fluff)
  • Fully lined with genuine sheepskin featuring replaceable Sheepskin Plus Innersoles
  • Roomy toebox
  • Can be worn with or without socks
  • Handcrafted in USA from premium, responsibly-sourced leathers

Phoenix boots are only made in one width. New boots should fit very snug, as the natural sheepskin will stretch, but the length of the boot should not cause your toes to curl against the front seam—a sign that the size is too small. Sorry, but half sizes, wide or narrow widths and custom adult boots are not available at this time. Please allow 1–2 weeks lead time for this product.

You can measure your feet or your child's feet at home using a book, a ruler and a wall. You can then see where the measurement fits on our sizing charts to find the recommended shoe size.

Measure Your Feet...

Note: we do not recommend tracing feet because doing so usually gives a larger measurement. Our sizing charts work in accordance with the following method:

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Remove shoes and socks and place bare foot so that the heel is barely touching a wall.
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Place a book on the floor, parallel to the wall, so that it is barely touching the front of the longest toe.
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Step away carefully and measure the distance from the book to the wall.

... and Find Your Size

Once you have the measurement, look for it on the charts below to find the recommended Softstar shoe size.

Baby/Child Size Chart (0-5 years)
  1. Wiggle/growing room is already taken into account.
  2. If your child is on the border between two sizes then we recommend the larger size.
  3. We recommend using the metric (cm) column with your measurement, since it is more precise.
Child SizeApprox Age RangeLength in CentimetersLength in Inches
2 0 - 6 months ≤ 10.2 cm ≤ 4”
3 6 - 12 months 10.2 - 11.1 cm 4” - 4 ⅜”
4 12 - 18 months 11.1 - 11.9 cm 4 ⅜” - 4 ¾”
5 18 months 11.9 - 12.8 cm 4 ¾” - 5”
6 18 - 24 months 12.8 - 13.6 cm 5” - 5 ⅜”
7 2 years 13.6 - 14.5 cm 5 ⅜” - 5 ¾”
8 2 - 3 years 14.5 - 15.3 cm 5 ¾” - 6”
9 3 years 15.3 - 16.2 cm 6” - 6 ⅜”
10 3 - 4 years 16.2 - 17.0 cm 6 ⅜” - 6 ¾”
11 4 - 6 years 17.0 - 17.9 cm 6 ¾” - 7”
12 4 - 6 years 17.9 - 18.7 cm 7” - 7 ⅜”
Youth Size Chart (5-10 years)
  1. Wiggle/growing room is already taken into account.
  2. If your child is on the border between two sizes then we recommend the larger size.
  3. We recommend using the metric (cm) column with your measurement, since it is more precise.
  4. Many of our youth sizes end at size 4. In these cases, you can find the next size up in our adult category starting with size 5U.
Softstar Youth
Shoe Size		Approx Age RangeLength in CentimetersLength in Inches
1Y 4 - 6 Years 18.5 - 19.4 cm 7 ¼” - 7 ⅝”
2Y 5 - 8 Years 19.4 - 20.2 cm 7 ⅝” - 7 ⅞”
3Y 5 - 8 Years 20.2 - 21.0 cm 7 ⅞” - 8 ¼”
4Y 6 - 10 Years 21.0 - 21.9 cm 8 ¼” - 8 ⅝”
5Y 6 - 10 Years 21.9 - 22.7 cm 8 ⅝” - 8 ⅞”
6Y 8 - 12 Years 22.7 - 23.6 cm 8 ⅞” - 9 ¼”
7Y 8 - 12 Years 23.6 - 24.4 cm 9 ¼” - 9 ⅝”
8Y 12+ Years 24.4 - 25.3 cm 9 ⅝” - 9 ⅞”
Adult Size Chart
  1. If you are on the border between two sizes then we recommend the larger size.
  2. When possible, we recommend using the metric (cm) column with your measurement, since it is more precise.
  3. Wide or narrow? If you have never found you needed wide or narrow shoes in the past then we suggest sticking with our regular width.
Softstar Adult
Shoe Size		Regular US Shoes SizeLength in CentimetersLength in Inches
4U 3.5 - 4 Mens
4.5 - 5 Womens		 20.7 - 22.2 cm 8 ⅜” - 8 ¾”
5U 4.5 - 5 Mens
5.5 - 6 Womens		 22.2 - 23.0 cm 8 ¾” - 9 ”
6U 5.5 - 6 Mens
6.5 - 7 Womens		 23.0 - 23.9 cm 9” - 9 ⅜”
7U 6.5 - 7 Mens
7.5 - 8 Womens		 23.9 - 24.7 cm 9 ⅜” - 9 ¾”
8U 7.5 - 8 Mens
8.5 - 9 Womens		 24.7 - 25.6 cm 9 ¾” - 10”
9U 8.5 - 9 Mens
9.5 - 10 Womens		 25.6 - 26.4 cm 10” - 10 ⅜”
10U 9.5 - 10 Mens
10.5 - 11 Womens		 26.4 - 27.3 cm 10 ⅜” - 10 ¾”
11U 10.5 - 11 Mens
11.5 - 12 Womens		 27.3 - 28.1 cm 10 ¾” - 11”
12U 11.5 - 12 Mens 28.1 - 28.9 cm 11” - 11 ⅜”
13U 12.5 - 13 Mens 28.9 - 29.8 cm 11 ⅜” - 11 ¾”
14U 13.5 - 14 Mens 29.8 - 30.5 cm 11 ¾” - 12”
15U 14.5 - 15 Mens 30.5 - 31.4 cm 12” - 12 ⅜”

Difficulty Taking Measurements?
Try Our Printable Stand-On Sizing Guides

Our printable guides provide another way to help you find the best fit for your feet. These are especially useful for small children who don't like to sit still. Just print the guide for the appropriate age group below and follow the instructions on the page.

Before you print these guides, make sure your printer settings will not shrink or scale the page. Uncheck any boxes labeled "Fit to Printable Area" and/or set scaling options to "None."


Care Tips for Sheepskin Boots

Softstar Phoenix boots are made from genuine, high quality sheepskin.

While genuine sheepskin is incredibly cozy and beautiful, it is also delicate and will stretch under strain. When wearing your Phoenix boots, use care to avoid stepping off the back or sides of your heels while you walk as doing so repeatedly can affect the shape of the boots and alter the way they fit. The best way to prevent this is by insuring you purchase the correct size. For adults, we recommend selecting a boot size that fits very snugly at first, as they will stretch over time. For children, growing room is important, so a little extra space is recommended. If possible, have your kids wear their boots the first few times on dryer days to give them time to form to their feet.

The boot uppers are made from eco-friendly leathers that are tanned in the USA. Our leather hides are natural products and some variation in texture and markings is to be expected. If you need to clean your boots, wash gently by hand with a damp cloth and let them air dry.

Condition the leather as often as desired with any quality leathercare product, but take care not to get any oils on the edges of the rubber soles. Mink oil, specifically, will degrade the sole adhesion and can lead to separation of soling over time—we do not recommend the use of mink oil anywhere on our boots, as it can eventually seep down to the sole. For general conditioning we recommend Bee Natural Amore, For enhanced moisture protectoin we recommend Bee Natural Rain and Snow or Nikwax Full Grain Waterproofing. Be careful to use these products only on the smooth leather portion of the shoes and not on the suede cuffs (leathercare products designed for the full grain leather uppers may permanently darken suede). It is not necessary to apply a suede protectant or waterproofer to the cuffs, but doing so may help keep that portion of the boot looking clean. If you do choose to add extra protection to the suede, be careful to use a product specifically made for suede leather.

Sheepskin boots can take 3-4 days to air dry if fully soaked with water. You can speed up the drying process by stuffing the boots with old newspapers and replacing the paper twice a day. If they become this wet, be very careful to avoid wearing them again until fully dry because the leather will be more susceptible to stretching and the fit may alter. Do not attempt to dry your shoes by exposing them to high heat, such as a clothes dryer, a hair dryer or by leaving them on a radiator or next to a fire. Doing so may damage leather or rubber soles.