Ursus SHTG2 Black Barefoot Shoes | Bearfoot

Build your strength training on a stable, close-to-ground foundation with the Bearfoot Ursus SHTG2 Black Barefoot Shoes. Combining a premium suede high-top with Bearfoot's Gen 2 minimalist platform, the SHTG2 gives lifters an extra-wide toe box, zero-drop geometry, minimal cushioning, and direct ground feedback without sacrificing everyday versatility.

Designed for powerlifting, strongman, CrossFit-style workouts, functional training, and general strength work, the Ursus SHTG2 keeps your feet close to the floor with an 8mm stack height while giving your toes generous room to spread. The flat platform avoids the elevated heel and thick, compressible foam found in many conventional athletic shoes, creating a solid foundation for squats, deadlifts, carries, and other loaded movements.

The SHTG2 pairs that training-focused geometry with a 1mm suede leather upper that gradually molds to your foot with wear. Gen 2 further upgrades the platform with a more robust rubber outsole, raised perimeter wall, and stitch-down construction for improved longevity. Finished in Black with a timeless high-top profile, it's built to move naturally from demanding training sessions into everyday life.

Suede High-Top Built for Serious Training

The Ursus SHTG2 is designed for athletes who want minimalist footwear without limiting themselves to a specialized lifting shoe.

Its flat, zero-drop foundation provides a stable platform for strength movements where thick cushioning can introduce unwanted compression beneath the foot. Minimal cushioning maintains direct feedback from the training surface, while flexible construction lets the shoe bend and move with your foot.

The high-top design adds coverage around the ankle, while genuine suede gives the SHTG2 a more substantial look and feel than Bearfoot's canvas Ursus models.

Because the suede naturally molds to your foot over time, the SHTG2 combines the adaptable feel of minimalist footwear with the distinctive appearance of a leather high-top.

Wide Toe Box & Upgraded Gen 2 Construction

The Ursus SHTG2 uses Bearfoot's EEE-width platform, providing generous room through the forefoot instead of forcing your toes into a narrow, aggressively tapered shape.

This extra space allows your toes to spread more naturally inside the shoe, while the zero-drop platform keeps the heel and forefoot at the same level. Its low stack height maintains the close-to-ground feedback central to the Ursus design.

For Gen 2, Bearfoot upgraded the shoe with a slightly thicker, more robust rubber outsole featuring a raised perimeter wall. The updated construction increases durability and is designed to help reduce slipping during dynamic movement.

Bearfoot also replaces the cemented outsole construction used on Gen 1 with stitch-down construction, creating a more durable mechanical connection between the suede upper and outsole.

Key Features

• Suede high-top design combines strength-training performance with everyday versatility
• Extra-wide toe box provides generous room for natural toe positioning
• Flat platform creates a stable foundation for heavy lifting
• Zero-drop geometry keeps the heel and forefoot level
• Minimal cushioning maximizes feedback from the training surface
• Flexible construction allows less-restricted foot movement
• Genuine suede upper gradually conforms to the foot with wear
• High-top profile provides additional coverage around the ankle
• Gen 2 outsole provides a more robust foundation than the original Ursus
• Raised outsole perimeter adds protection during dynamic training
• Stitch-down construction improves longevity compared with Gen 1
• Classic Black styling transitions easily from the gym to casual wear

Specifications

• Brand: Bearfoot
• Model: Ursus SHTG2
• Generation: Gen 2
• Edition: Unlimited Edition
• Color: Black
• Style: Suede High-Top Minimalist/Barefoot Shoe
• Upper: 1mm Suede Leather
• Insole: 1mm Suede Leather + 1mm Foam
• Lining: Synthetic
• Outsole: Rubber
• Outsole Durometer: 70
• Width: EEE
• Stack Height: 8mm
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
• Weight: 14 oz (Size 10)
• Construction: Stitch-Down
• Gender: Unisex
• Cushioning: Minimal
• Country of Manufacture: China
• Primary Use: Casual & Athletic

Recommended Uses

The Bearfoot Ursus SHTG2 is designed for versatile strength training and everyday use, including:

• Powerlifting
• Squats and deadlifts
• Strongman training
• General strength training
• Functional fitness
• Cross-training
• CrossFit-style workouts
• Gym training
• Everyday casual wear

Its flat, minimally cushioned platform is particularly well suited to training where direct ground feedback and a stable base are preferred over an elevated heel or heavily cushioned athletic shoe.

Fit & Sizing

The Ursus SHTG2 uses an EEE-width platform with a spacious toe box designed to provide generous room through the forefoot.

Because minimalist footwear can fit differently from conventional athletic shoes, measure both feet and consult Bearfoot's current sizing guidance before selecting your size.

Proper fit should provide enough room for your toes to spread comfortably without creating excessive unwanted movement elsewhere inside the shoe. The genuine suede upper may also conform more closely to your foot as it breaks in with continued wear.

If you're transitioning from conventional footwear to zero-drop minimalist shoes for the first time, gradually increase your wear time so your feet and lower legs can adapt to the reduced cushioning and different footwear geometry.

Care

The Ursus SHTG2 features a genuine suede leather upper and suede leather insole. Proper suede care can help preserve the leather's appearance, texture, and condition over time.

For routine care:

• Remove loose dirt and debris with a suede-appropriate brush.
• Use cleaning products specifically formulated for suede leather.
• When using Bearfoot's suede cleaner, treat the entire item rather than isolated spots to promote a more even finish.
• Use a soft suede-appropriate brush for routine cleaning.
• Avoid unnecessarily saturating the suede.
• Allow damp footwear to air dry naturally.
• Keep footwear away from direct high heat while drying.
• Follow Bearfoot's current manufacturer instructions when applying cleaners or protective products.

View Bearfoot's Current Shoe Care Products & Instructions