Some colours and sizes are on pre-order
They ship March 2027. You'll know: the button says Pre-order instead of Add to cart.
Carnforth
A plain-toe chukka boot with barefoot comfort inside and a clean, grown-up look outside.
Choose options
- Wide toe box. Room to splay, no pinching.
- Zero-drop heel. Flat heel to toe.
- No-tie elastic laces. Slip on, no bending down.
- Water resistant. Light rain beads right off.
Materials & construction
Full-grain leather or suede upper, depending on colour. Zero-drop sole with a faux heel outside, completely flat inside. Rubber outsole with grip tread and a removable cushioned insole. Water resistant in light rain; water can still get in through the eyelets.
Shipping & returns in Canada
Free shipping anywhere in Canada. No duties or surprise fees at the door. Free returns & exchanges within 30 days.
Care
Leather: wipe with a damp cloth and condition now and then. Suede: use a suede brush to keep the nap. Avoid long soaks and high heat, so skip the radiator after a slushy walk.
Osteopath recommended
“The Carnforth feels rugged and looks less like a clown shoe than other barefoot shoes.”
Ed PagetOsteopath
Your old boots vs. Carnforth
Every complaint, fixed.
Pointy, cramped boots
→ Hidden width
Toes get room to spread. From the outside it's a clean plain-toe chukka.
Laces to tie and retie
→ Elastic, no-tie
Slip on and off without bending down. Swap in shorter laces for a snugger fit.
Wet socks in light rain
→ Water resistant
Water beads off the upper in light rain. Not for deep puddles, since water can get in at the eyelets.
Slick sidewalks
→ Non-slip sole
A rubber outsole with grip-focused tread for wet and slick surfaces.
Raised heel, tilted posture
→ Zero drop
A faux heel outside keeps the boot look. Inside it's flat, so your hips stay level.
All Products
Customers praised these desert boots for their wide toe box, zero drop sole, and stylish design. Many said they're "my daily go-to" and "super comfortable." Quality leather/suede construction received acclaim. However, sizing runs small—customers recommend ordering 0.5-1 size up. Some found the opening tight and leather initially stiff, requiring break-in. Thin soles noted.
Love everything about them, the fact that I can just slip them on and GO 🎨
I was looking for a casual shoe boot to wear with jeans found Birch Berry online I needed a wide toe box and they seem to fit the need. So far I love them perfect. I’m gonna order the dress shoes.
Stop reading reviews and just buy the shoes. I'm really not a fan of "barefoot" shoes; I'm just in it for the wide toe box. However, these are really comfortable to wear all day—easily my favorite pair of shoes.
I wear a size 14 in other shoes, and the size 14 fits perfectly. The toe box has the perfect amount of width and does not feel as though they need a break-in period.
I was concerned I would not like the suede look of the shoe (I've never owned suede), but they look very good. The lacing system is very unique and surprisingly one of my favorite features.
Love the style. And they are so comfortable on my wide feet.
Literal perfect for my duck feet 🦆
Love these! They kept my feet warm while outside in the winter. They fit perfectly and were easy to put on with one hand! Great shoe!!
The whole shoe exceeded my expectations. Look even better in person. Fits so well, nice and snug tongue that looks great and sleek with any pair of pants. Love them and want every color!
When I first saw these boots, I can honestly say I wasn’t a fan. However, I own 7 pairs of the sneakers and love them. I wanted a boot, so I bought two pair because I needed choices when dressing. I LOVE these boots! The only problem is they don’t have the chocolate brown in size 11.5. Darn! I should have bought all three when they were on sale around Christmas time! Hopefully they get more in stock and have another 20% off sale!
My Carnforths are the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn and love the look too.
It’s great shoe. Needed something for the office and this had just what I was looking for
Absolutely perfect fit! The style looks great and I enjoy wearing these.
I recommend for sure.
As comfortable as the Bramfords but water resistant and cold-weather appropriate.
Definitely a great chukka
Outstanding shoes very comfortable and love the zero drop. After trying many brands and shoes to accommodate my feet I’ve finally found a brand I love. Will be ordering more!
These were a present for my husband. They were recommended by my son. The look, fit were perfect.
I hate how traditional boots jam your toes into a tight corner. I like being able to spread my toes and feel the ground. These shoes are perfect for anyone who cares about their foot health and wants to look good while doing so!
It is tighter fitting, I wear a size 11 in Bramford (2 pair) and Brenston (1 pair). These are just slightly shorter, or my toes run into the end of the shoe. I'm hoping they will stretch out over time.
Best Chukka boot ever! I love the easy on off with the elastic laces and, of course, the wide toe box and zero drop. Also, so comfortable.
These hug my feet, they're a pleasure to wear. I wasn't 100% in love with the look at first try but that's the norm for wide toed health shoes, at least until our shared perception of beauty has shifted away from pointy toed shoes looking so fashionable. However, they looked good enough to wear around town and now they look better after breaking in and reshaping a little. They're growing on me. I think Birchbury hits the sweet spot between form and function. I appreciate some of the benefits of the minimalist shoe philosophy, these deliver "ground-feel" and toe splay, but don't seem like a membership card to a new cult, while still being protective shoes, kind of a Goldilocks brand.
This is one of the best boots I’ve worn. Very comfortable. Plus, the lacing system is very clever.
These rock. They’re nice and wide . I have boney heels so they rub a little on the back but mostly notice while I’m driving . I’m sure they will give a little overtime in that area.
They look great , either as a dressier boot and as casual footwear.
I prefer regular laces so it was cool that they came with some .
I wish they came in like a grey/brown or olive color .
We’ll see how they hold up but so far I’m pretty stoked on these!
These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. The material and fit are impeccable. They look amazing with most apparels. This is the only shoe that I pre-ordered and have absolutely no regrets. I highly recommend.
Fourth pair of Birchbury shoes. The delivery on this pair was off, but the shoes are great. Wish you had more styles.
Though there were shipping delays, the customer support team was great, sent apologies and offered a small discount. The order came just in time for me be able to wear them at our wedding where they not only looked great but kept me pain free for a night of dancing!
The only minor issue I have with them is that the assistance loop at the back of the shoe isn’t attached very strongly. I broke one on the third or fourth time putting on the shoes and will have to get it to a cobbler to fix after the honeymoon.
