A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown beside each other from the front, the left boot is slightly angled to the right against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown beside each other from the front, the left boot is slightly angled to the right against a white background.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire tall leather riding boots with black laces all the way up, a side zipper, and black rubber soles. Both shoe are shown facing left on a woman wearing a cream plaid skirt and dark green sweater with cream socks peeking out above the boots. She is sitting on a rock retaining wall next to a sidewalk with grass and trees behind.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire tall leather riding boots with black laces all the way up, a side zipper, and black rubber soles. Both shoe are shown from the front on a woman wearing a cream plaid skirt and dark green sweater with cream socks peeking out above the boots. She is walking towards the camera standing in grass with tall grass and trees behind.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire tall leather riding boots with black laces all the way up, a side zipper, and black rubber soles. Both shoe are shown from the front with on a woman wearing cream socks peeking out above the boots standing in grass.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Left boot is shown facing right against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown sitting on a white box angled slightly to the right, the left boot has its heel leaned on the right boot against a gray background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. One boot is shown from the right side against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are chestnut metallic in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown on a woman&
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown from above on a woman&
A photo of chestnut Peerko Empire tall lace up, zip up riding boots made from leather and rubber soles. Both boots are shown beside each other from the front, the left boot is slightly angled to the right against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are chestnut metallic in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are worn on a woman&
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are chestnut metallic in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are worn by a woman and shown diagonally from the front right. The woman is wearing black leggings tucked into the boots and we have a view of the woman&
Peerko Empire Tall Lace Up Boot
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown beside each other from the front, the left boot is slightly angled to the right against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown beside each other from the front, the left boot is slightly angled to the right against a white background.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire tall leather riding boots with black laces all the way up, a side zipper, and black rubber soles. Both shoe are shown facing left on a woman wearing a cream plaid skirt and dark green sweater with cream socks peeking out above the boots. She is sitting on a rock retaining wall next to a sidewalk with grass and trees behind.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire tall leather riding boots with black laces all the way up, a side zipper, and black rubber soles. Both shoe are shown from the front on a woman wearing a cream plaid skirt and dark green sweater with cream socks peeking out above the boots. She is walking towards the camera standing in grass with tall grass and trees behind.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire tall leather riding boots with black laces all the way up, a side zipper, and black rubber soles. Both shoe are shown from the front with on a woman wearing cream socks peeking out above the boots standing in grass.
A photo of Brandy Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Left boot is shown facing right against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown sitting on a white box angled slightly to the right, the left boot has its heel leaned on the right boot against a gray background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. One boot is shown from the right side against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are chestnut metallic in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown on a woman&
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are black in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are shown from above on a woman&
A photo of chestnut Peerko Empire tall lace up, zip up riding boots made from leather and rubber soles. Both boots are shown beside each other from the front, the left boot is slightly angled to the right against a white background.
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are chestnut metallic in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are worn on a woman&
A photo of Peerko Empire boots made from leather and rubber soles. The boots are chestnut metallic in color, they are a tall riding boot style with laces all the way up and a side zipper. Both boots are worn by a woman and shown diagonally from the front right. The woman is wearing black leggings tucked into the boots and we have a view of the woman&
Peerko Empire Tall Lace Up Boot

Peerko Empire Tall Lace Up Boot

$229.00
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*Please confirm your size with the size chart before ordering!

The stunning Peerko Empire Boot is a tall barefoot boot featuring a unique high-lace design that can fit a wide variety of feet and calf sizes. A side zipper allows for easy on and off once you find your preferred lacing. They are available in elegant black and chestnut colors.

Restock expected by August, 2025.

Fit Type:
  • Medium volume feet. The Empire boots are highly adjustable with laces through the midfoot and up the ankle and leg.
  • Slope or Mountain foot shape work best; can also work for Plateau but Square shaped feet may need to size up.
  • Wide to Extra Wide toe box. Average width may also work but will feel roomy. On Narrow feet the Peerko Empire boots may feel too loose.
  • See Understanding Your Foot Type for more details.
Sizing:
  • True to size - most can order their normal barefoot boot size.
  • Measurements in the size chart include the inner length and width of the shoe in centimeters as well as a calf circumference (#1) and shaft height (from ground to top of the calf opening, #2). Add about 0.5 - 1.2 cm to your total foot length to get an optimal fit. See How To Measure Your Feet for more details.
  • Feel free to email us with questions about sizing.
Materials & Details:
  • Upper: Premium leather
    • Tongue: Non-gusseted
  • Interior Lining: Fleece (light insulation)
  • Sole: 3.5mm thin, flexible rubber (+1.5mm profile)
Barefoot Shoe Qualities:
  • Zero Drop - No heel elevation. Peerko Empire boots are completely flat.
  • Wide Foot-Shaped Toe Box - Plenty of room for full toe splay.
  • Thin, Flexible Sole - Flexible enough to allow for natural foot movement.
Best For:
  • Urban everyday wear in fall/winter/spring. Not waterproofed.

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Mo Mountain Mutts
LOVE!!!!

I got them a extra big to wear thick winter socks and layer leg warmers. Been wearing them all winter in SE Alaska. Now I need a smaller pair for summer. These are my favorite boots I have ever had. I wear them for work (Mo Mountain Mutts on all our media) all the time, if I had anything to add to the boot, some better traction for hiking would be the only improvement I could think of. For not being listed waterproof my feet stay dry even during the rain here on my dog walks.

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Karissa
Low quality

I bought these boots back in fall of 2021, they’ve been sitting in my closet BOTH with broken zippers waiting to be repaired (quoted $150 by two local shops) after I wore them for not even 2 seasons. The first zipper broke the end of the first fall season and the second one broke before I even made it to the end of the next fall season. They’re beautiful/comfortable barefoot boots but definitely not worth the $230

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YOKO

Beautiful boots.

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E.D.
A perfect boot (at least for me)

I have always struggled with shoes. Any additional structure or "support" seems to torture my foot, and the toe box is rarely wide enough. I used to buy cheap shoes that fell apart quickly, often second hand, changing pairs frequently to spread the discomfort around. Barefoot shoes have helped me avoid that, and let me buy some quality shoes for hiking. But I've missed tall, fashionable boots!

The price for these is more than I normally spend on shoes - but they are definitely worth it. I went out on a 3 mile walk on my second day in these shoes. There was no break-in period at all. I went on a 6 mile hike a couple of days later. Perfect. I couldn't believe it.

And to make it weirder (good weird)? These shoes are literally so comfortable that I can wear them while sitting cross-legged for hours. When I take them off, it's usually because my socks are bothering my feet (and socks bothering me happens when I'm not wearing shoes, also). I wear them most of the day at home, since my home office is in the basement and it can get a bit chilly. The zipper makes these one of my easiest shoes to put on - I rarely bother with slippers anymore.

I'm one of those people who normally orders a half-size to full-size larger (in US sizes) because shoes are never wide enough. I took a chance and ordered the size that matched my actual foot size instead for these. It was the right choice!

The only thing I can think of that these boots are NOT good for is riding a motorbike. The material is so flexible, especially around the ankle, that it's not likely to be great protection. Which is fine, since wearing them around the house matters a lot more to me.

For appearance: I got the brandy - and they are a lovely, warm brown with a bit of mottling to the color that adds visual interest. I do have wide calves, so these boots don't lace super-tight and snug like in the photos. I've walked dozens of miles in them, including through mud, rocks, roots, etc., with only the faintest scuffing on the toes - they hold up well to being used!

So, to reiterate:
* Sufficient toe box
* Good for hiking long distances
* Comfortable enough to wear when lounging / sitting cross-legged
* Easy to get on and off
* Fashionable appearance

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Dee
not for me

I really loved how these look in photos & was so hopeful. I returned them because I didn't like the way the leather sort of bent at the ankle when I tried them on. Also although I have a 25.5 cm foot & fit Peerko breeze in EU 40 with plenty of room, my toes hit a sort of slightly upturned "rim" (or ridge?) at the very front of these in size 40 that i had a feeling would be very uncomfortable with a day's wear. Returned for Peerko riding boot in size 41, very happy with those.

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