Ursus CHTG2 | Bearfoot

Train with a more natural connection to the ground without giving up the look of a classic high-top. The Bearfoot Ursus CHTG2 Arctic White is a minimalist training shoe built for lifters who want a wide toe box, zero-drop platform, minimal cushioning, and flexible construction for strength training—and a clean, versatile design they can continue wearing after the workout.

Whether you're setting up for a heavy squat or deadlift, moving through a CrossFit session, or wearing them throughout the day, the Ursus CHTG2 keeps your feet close to the ground with an 8 mm stack height and 0 mm heel-to-toe drop. Its extra-wide EEE fit gives your toes room to spread naturally, while the thin, flexible construction delivers the ground feedback many lifters prefer for creating a stable base.

Gen 2 improves durability with a thicker, more robust rubber outsole, raised perimeter wall, and stitch-down construction. The result is a minimalist shoe built to move from serious strength training to everyday wear without looking like a conventional barefoot shoe.

Built for Lifting & Natural Movement

The Ursus CHTG2 strips away the elevated heel and excessive cushioning found in many conventional athletic shoes.

Its zero-drop design keeps the heel and forefoot at the same height, while the wide toe box provides room for natural toe splay. Minimal cushioning and a low stack height keep the foot closer to the training surface for increased sensory feedback.

That combination makes the Ursus CHTG2 well suited for:

• Powerlifting
• Squats
• Deadlifts
• Strongman training
• CrossFit
• General strength training
• Functional workouts
• Gym training
• Everyday casual wear

The flexible construction allows the shoe to move more naturally with the foot rather than creating the rigid feel of a heavily structured training shoe.

Gen 2 Durability Upgrades

Bearfoot redesigned the CHTG2 with durability in mind.

The Gen 2 incorporates a slightly thicker and more robust outsole with a raised perimeter wall, which Bearfoot says improves durability and helps prevent slipping during dynamic movements.

It also replaces the Gen 1's cemented sole construction with stitch-down construction, creating a more durable connection between the upper and sole.

A lightweight cotton canvas upper provides breathability, while the 70-durometer rubber outsole creates the durable ground-contact surface.

Inside, a minimal 1 mm suede-leather + 1 mm foam insole maintains the shoe's low-cushion design and close-to-ground feel.

Key Features

• Minimalist high-top training shoe
• Designed for strength training and everyday wear
• Extra-wide EEE fit
• Wide anatomical toe box
• Zero-drop platform
• 0 mm heel-to-toe drop
• Low 8 mm stack height
• Minimal cushioning
• Flexible construction
• Lightweight cotton canvas upper
• 70-durometer rubber outsole
• Raised outsole perimeter
• 1 mm suede-leather + 1 mm foam insole
• Straightforward ground feedback
• Stitch-down Gen 2 construction
• Approximately 12 oz in men's size 10
• Arctic White colorway

Specifications

• Brand: Bearfoot
• Product: Ursus CHTG2
• Color: Arctic White / White
• Style: Canvas High-Top Gen 2
• Footwear Type: Minimalist / Barefoot Training Shoe
• Upper: Cotton Canvas
• Insole: 1 mm Suede Leather + 1 mm Foam
• Lining: Synthetic
• Outsole: Rubber
• Outsole Hardness: 70 Durometer
• Width: EEE
• Toe Box: Wide
• Stack Height: 8 mm
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0 mm
• Cushioning: Minimal
• Construction: Stitch-Down
• Weight: Approximately 12 oz (Size 10)
• Made In: China
• Primary Uses: Strength Training, Powerlifting, Strongman, CrossFit & Everyday Wear

Fit note: Bearfoot specifies the Ursus CHTG2 at EEE width and designs it with a wide toe box. Foot shape and preferred fit vary between users, so Bearfoot's current sizing guidance should be reviewed before selecting a size.

Minimalist Footwear Benefits

Bearfoot promotes the Ursus CHTG2 around five core minimalist-footwear characteristics:

• Wide Toe Box: Provides room for the toes to spread naturally
• Zero Drop: Keeps the heel and forefoot at the same level
• Flexible Materials: Allows the shoe to bend and move with the foot
• Thin Outsole: Keeps the foot closer to the ground
• Minimal Cushioning: Increases ground and sensory feedback

Bearfoot also references peer-reviewed research associating consistent minimalist-footwear use with improvements in foot strength and intrinsic foot-muscle development compared with conventional footwear.

Health & performance note: Research findings referenced by Bearfoot describe study populations and should not be interpreted as guaranteed individual outcomes from wearing the Ursus CHTG2. Individual results vary. This footwear is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

Warranty

Bearfoot warranty coverage is subject to the manufacturer's current warranty policy, eligibility requirements, exclusions, and proof-of-purchase requirements.

Normal wear, improper use, sizing issues, and damage outside qualifying manufacturing defects may not be covered. Review the current Bearfoot warranty and return terms before purchase when coverage is an important consideration.