{"id":1198,"date":"2022-10-25T23:02:44","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T23:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/?p=1198"},"modified":"2022-10-25T23:02:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T23:02:48","slug":"magical-shoes-alaskan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/25\/magical-shoes-alaskan\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical Shoes Alaskan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EBBC8E9C-2482-451D-A606-88B2F62818DD.jpeg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know why it took me so long to test these shoes. They are super flexible and fluffy in the inside! They have been my go-to for walking the dog this season\u2026 so easy to put on with the side zipper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My code MAESTRA gives you a discount on your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ideabox-toc ib-block-toc\" data-anchors='h2,h3,h4,h5,h6' data-collapsable='true' ><div class=\"ib-toc-container ib-toc-list-style-numbers ib-toc-hierarchical ib-toc-expanded\"><div class=\"ib-toc-header\" style=\"background-color:#d59160c7\"><div class=\"ib-toc-header-title\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-header-right\"><span class=\"ib-toc-icon-collapse\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-minus\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ib-toc-icon-expand\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-separator\" style=\"height:2px\"><\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-body\" style=\"background-color:#fbefdd\"><ol class=\"ib-toc-anchors\"><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Magical Shoes was founded by Aldona Zawada in 2015. Her father, uncles, and grandfather were all shoe makers.\u00a0Because of her background, she decided to start a barefoot shoe company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aldona is interested in having a high quality production but she also wants a shoe that respects the health of their users, nature, and the environment. All her shoes are handmade in Poland from high quality and local materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Upper: <\/strong>premium nappa leather \/ suede leather<\/li><li><strong>Lining<\/strong>: natural wool with a hydrophobic membrane<\/li><li>Hydrophobic Membrane<\/li><li><strong>Sole: <\/strong>Magical Rubber, 6.5 mm, abrasion-resitant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/67D9D435-63EB-431C-93E6-A26FF6176CCE.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I really like the shape and colors chosen for the Alaskan. The darker edge around the boot creates the illusion of being narrower, making them look more traditional.<\/li><li>The laces allow me to adjust the boot to my volume and the side zipper helps with easy on\/off.<\/li><li>The area around the ankle, above the heel, has elastic, that allows a more natural movement of the boots both when walking and when putting them on\/off.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/827B4DC5-3174-4661-B494-C5CF078429EA.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-3fd54099-a134-4b3a-9b64-c8f2eaa2d62d\"><li>I was gifted the Buffalo Bay color, which looks pretty orange on their website, but I was surprised with a more creamy brown color that is natural and neutral.<\/li><li>Magical Shoes recommends them for winter or late autumn, down to -12\u00b0 C \/ 10\u00b0 F<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barefoot qualities:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/243F99CC-45B0-41BF-9EC6-34D10E4F37C0.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Weight: <\/strong>210 g (size 41 EU)<\/li><li><strong>Zero drop<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Super flexible<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wide toe box<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Size and fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/F61D3C69-0553-4650-9BDC-D07B87F44A0C_1_201_a.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/F61D3C69-0553-4650-9BDC-D07B87F44A0C_1_201_a.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/F61D3C69-0553-4650-9BDC-D07B87F44A0C_1_201_a.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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recommends adding only a few mm to your foot length, but I found that I still prefer having 1 cm or more of extra length, just like in all my other barefoot boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My measurements: 25 x 10 cm\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size 41: 26 x 9.9 cm (even though the width is smaller, the materials are extremely flexible and can mold to wider feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would like to try their size 42 (8 mm of extra length) in order to add a thick insole and maybe be able to wear them for colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fit<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first got my size 41 Magical Alaskan, I thought they were too small&#8230; all that fluff in the inside made me think they were too small for me. I even tried trading them for size 42, but I&#8217;m happy I didn&#8217;t do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time I wore them, I was barefoot&#8230; I didn&#8217;t think I had enough space for socks, but the more I wear them, the less fluffy the wool becomes, giving me more internal space. I can now wear them with normal socks and I am considering adding a thin insole. I do believe I need to size up in order to wear my thick winter socks, but Magical Shoes do not recommend them for temperatures lower than 10F anyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to know:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Magical Alaskan have a unique form that allows the foot to have a natural, unlimited range of motion&#8230; which means, your foot will do the work.<\/li><li>These are not transitioning boots. You will have to strengthen your feet before being able to wear these boots for long periods of time.<\/li><li>If you have high volume and wide feet, make sure you size up to accommodate your foot.<\/li><li>The lining starts by taking a lot of internal space but it compresses with wear.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All leather should be cared for in order to last many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend waterproofing the uppers and cleaning with a brush when dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opinion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/196BFD99-1BED-42C3-BBB8-D01D20D7CEB6_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1962&amp;ssl=1 1962w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The more shoes I test, the more I favor flexibility and these are as flexible as Wildling shoes, but with fluffy wool on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magical Alaskan give my feet freedom to move and I love that feeling, but it might be too much for feet that are not strong enough yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The side zipper helps with easy on\/off. I only have to adjust the laces once, then I\u2019m done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have become my go-to boots this fall because of their flexibility and ease of wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discount Code: MAESTRA<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I don\u2019t know why it took me so long to test these shoes. They are super flexible and fluffy in the inside! They have been my go-to for walking the dog this season\u2026 so easy to put on with the side zipper! My code MAESTRA gives you a discount on your purchase. 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