Pretty barefoot sandals will have you forgetting all about the uncomfortable sandals you used to wear. Forget the heels, forget the pointy toe boxes – you can lose all of that without losing any of the style.
Here my all time favorite cute barefoot sandals for women, with the important fit and sizing info you need to find your perfect pair.
Happy Feet Doesn’t Mean Ugly Shoes!
I always had a love hate relationship with sandals. When I finally decided to stop wearing ones that hurt my feet I thought I would also have to stop wearing cute sandals. But fortunately, there are tons of stylish barefoot sandals out there so you can look and feel your best during spring and summer – you’ll even find some fancy barefoot sandals for weddings here!
This post covers stylish women’s barefoot sandals. If you’d like more information on barefoot sandals for men, kids or athletic use, see below additional resources for you.
- The Best Barefoot Sandals for Walking, Running & Hiking
- The Complete List of Barefoot Sandals
- The Best Kids Barefoot Sandals
What About Slides & Flip Flops?
Before we get to my picks for the best stylish barefoot sandals, I want to talk for a quick sec about slides and flip flops. Those shoes are aptly named, because they SLIDE and they FLOP. There’s nothing to keep them secure to your foot, causing you to grip your toes or walk funny to keep the shoe on. That is why everything on this list has a back strap.
Still want barefoot-friendly slides for quick jaunts outside, beach trips, public showers, etc? I cover these styles as well in my Complete Barefoot Sandals List, even though I don’t recommend them for everyday wear.
The Best Stylish Barefoot Sandals
I look to barefoot sandals to feel cute and stylish while treating my feet right. After trying out hundreds of different barefoot sandals from brands all over the world, below are my picks for the 10 best cute barefoot sandals of all time!
If you want to add a little cushion to your barefoot sandals, check out insoles that work well with sandals here.
Everything on this list I personally own and wear, so you are getting firsthand experience to guide you!
Laboo Leather
Leather | 6mm Thick | Sizes EU 35-45 | Ships from USA or EU
If you are in the EU or want more color options, you can order these from the Laboo Etsy shop.
What I Love About Them: My favorite and most worn stylish barefoot sandals are from Laboo Leather. I take these with me every time I travel because they are so reliably cute, comfortable, and lightweight. The shape of this sandal was created by your truly, years ago when I asked Botond (the shoemaker) to create a custom sole for me. You all clamored over them so much he standardized it and now sells only this shape!
We carry two versions of this sandal at Anya’s Shop, one with a long ankle wrap tie and one with a buckle. The ankle wrap version can be customized to a length you prefer or even trim to be a slip on (see the video in this post to show how to tie).
They’re seriously the best, our top selling sandal year after year. Don’t worry though if your size is sold out, you can sign up for restock notifications because we continually add more!
Fit Type/Sizing:
- Wide fitting
- Highly adjustable to both low and high volume feet
- Runs slightly small, but accurate to the size chart. I wear a size 37.
Laboo Leather barefoot sandals have a wide shape, but because the laces are fully adjustable at any point they can easily fit most foot types. Some people with narrow heels have had trouble getting the ankle straps secure enough, but most people get a good fit after tweaking the straps. And once the leather breaks in they conform to your feet even more.
Laboo sandals do run a little bit short in my experience, and I wear one size bigger in Laboo than I normally do in sandals (an EU 37, instead of 36). There is a size chart available at the links above with exact measurements.
Crupon Sandals – Extra Wide Friendly
Leather | 6mm Thick | Sizes EU 36-42 | Ships from EU
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What I Love About Them: Crupon sandals are timelessly beautiful and you can immediately feel the quality of the leather on your skin. The barefoot line from Crupon has a flexible sole, but the stitching and leather are sturdy so you don’t feel like you’re going to wear through them in one summer. That does mean the leather takes some breaking in, but it’s worth it for the quality.
I love the color options they have, but truthfully end up wearing the neutral most often. They have two sole thickness options, but truthfully there isn’t a hugely noticeable difference between them. I prefer the slightly thicker version, and it is also a little softer. You can also make custom requests for shoes with different color combinations, and different strap lengths – but note they custom orders are not returnable
I’ve been wearing Crupon sandals for years, and in 2023 got to visit their workshop in person. I even got to make a pair!
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Barefoot Line = medium wide fit, Extra Wide Barefoot Line = extra wide fit.
- Medium to high volume – can be too high volume for me, depending on model. Read my full review for details.
- Mostly true to size, but slightly long. I recommend referencing their printable size template.
Read my Crupon Barefoot Sandals review here for more details.
Shapen Barefoot – Extra Wide Friendly
Leather | 5mm Thick | Sizes EU 36-43 | Ships from EU or US
Use code ANYA5 for 5% off Shapen, but note that they don’t accept returns outside the EU. We are also carrying the Shapen Petal sandals at Anya’s Shop in the US this year!
What I Love About Them: Shapen barefoot has some really dressy feminine styles that also fit wide and extra feet – wonderful if you’ve had trouble finding pretty shoes that fit. They are perfect for fancy occasions too. I think they make an excellent ultra-dressy high heel replacement for weddings and black tie events.
The sizing can be tricky with Shapen, but in general they run pretty wide and high volume. If you have a lower volume foot, I recommend the Lily model or choosing another brand. If you want something pretty but need all the room, then the Petal is where it’s at. I sized down to a 35 regular in the Petal and they are still plenty roomy.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Wide to extra wide fit (with the exception of Lily Regular width)
- High volume feet fit (with the exception of Lily, which has a low volume fit).
- They run large and roomy, and many people size down unless you have an overall thick wide foot. Always check the size chart.
Lang S Sandals – Extra Wide Friendly
Leather & Vegan Options | 6mm Thick | Sizes EU 36-43 | Ships from EU or US
Use code ANYALANG for 10% off directly from Lang S in the EU
What I Love About Them: Lang S Sandals (formerly known as Tikki), are extremely light and flexible with a nice wide forefoot. They’re great if you want classic sandal styling, but have extra wide feet. But they also fit my medium width feet like a dream! Particularly the Soul model – I almost forget I’m wearing them sometimes!
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Wide to extra wide fit
- Adjustable for low to high volume
- True to size
Huaraches by Anya – Extra Wide Friendly
Vegetable Tanned Leather | 8mm Thick |US women’s 6-11.5 | 2 Widths | Ships from US
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What I Love About Them: In 2023 Origo Shoes and I launched a foot-shaped take on an old tradition. Our huarache sandals are made in the traditional way in Michoacán, Mexico – but with a wide toe box upgrade! All the leather is vegetable tanned and chrome free too, so you can safely wear them on bare feet.
The Huarache sandals come in two widths, and we’ve found them to be incredibly versatile and well-fitting. Both Samantha and I wear them all the time (her in wide, me in regular). At this point I have taken mine on numerous trips around the globe, logging tons of miles without a single complaint.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Regular width fits average to slightly wide feet with low to medium volume
- Wide width is good for extra wide feet and fits medium to high volume.
- True to size.
Read the full Huarache review here!
Mukishoes – Extra Wide Friendly
Leather or Canvas | 6mm Thick | Sizes EU 36-45 | Ships from US & EU
Sandals will be arriving in the next 1-2 weeks! Use code ANYAMUKI for 10% off the EU store.
What I Love About Them: Mukishoes sandals are very soft and have a generous toe box. The Ibiza model (above left) is an edgy, chunky sandal that fits very securely on different foot types – something I love because barefoot sandals can be very loose on my heels.
The Nazare (above right) is sooo soft and a barefoot replacement for classic Birkenstock sandals. This model tends to fit a little looser, so if you have low volume feet expect to need to wear the straps tight for security. Both were very popular last year, selling out fast. So I am pretty excited to have them come back in stock shortly!
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Wide to extra wide fit
- Adjustable volume, should work for most
- True to size but slightly big for me. I did not size down
High Feels
Faux Leather | 4.5mm Thick | Sizes EU 35-43 | Ships from EU & US
Use code ANYA for 5% off the EU store.
What I Love About Them: High Feels are gorgeous and sexy. They just opened back up at the end of the 2025 season after being closed for a couple of years, and I am pretty happy about it! They are the ultimate sexy strappy high heels replacement.
The thing I love most about them is that the ankle Y strap closure is a hook, so there is no doing of buckles! You simply hook the strap onto the buckle. These are also quite thin, which I think fits the sleek style. But just be aware that there isn’t really any cushion to these.
In regular width they have a slimmer fit in the heel and midfoot, so may not work for people with high volume feet. But new this year is a wide version. These are on preorder now for May delivery, and I don’t have firsthand knowledge of how these fit. But I have explored the size templates for wide and they definitely have a wide forefoot!
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Medium/slim fit in Regular. Wide/extra wide fit in Wide.
- Medium to low volume fit
- True to size
Be Lenka Barefoot
Leather | 6mm Thick | Sizes EU 36-43 | Ships from EU & US
You can use ANYASREVIEWS code to get 5% off your Be Lenka store purchase. Currently there is limited selection in the Be Lenka US store.
What I Love About Them: Be Lenka barefoot sandals are classic and versatile. They’ve got a clean silhouette that is easy to dress up or down and wear all season long. This year they are transitioning from their original leather sandals faux leather, so currently not all leather versions are available. The 2.0 faux leather sandals are already available in the EU and will be coming to the US next month.
Besides the material, the key difference between the original and 2.0 is that the 2.0 has more cushion in the footbed – something that many barefoot sandal wearers have requested.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Medium to slim width (except the Iris and Claire models, which are even narrower and I don’t recommend them)
- Medium volume
- Mostly true to size, but slightly longer than other brands
Be Lenka sandals have a pretty middle of the road fit type. The Grace and Summer have adjustable velcro straps, which can be trimmed to the length you need.
Feelgrounds – Extra Wide Friendly
Vegan | 6mm Thick | Sizes EU 35-48 | Ships from EU
Use code ANYA5 for 5% off your first order
What I Love About Them: Feelgrounds Seaside sandals are made of a cotton upper and a cork insole, so they feel breathable and soft on foot. The back closure is velcro, so they go on easily, and they have a really clean look to them that can be both casual and dressed up.
They also come in a faux leather version called Luxe that I’m personally not a huge fan of. But they have a higher volume fit than the Twill version.
The cork can get dirty easily, but the nice thing is you can scrub it clean just as easily! You can also wash the fabric strap if it gets stained. They’re just classic and easy to wear.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Extra wide foot shape
- Medium volume fit – the Twill version works well enough on my low volume feet, and they have a bit of stretch for higher volume feet. The Bamboo version works great on Samantha’s extra wide, high volume feet.
- True to size – I wear the size 36.
Affordable Barefoot Sandals
Saguaro Sandals – Extra Wide Friendly
Faux-Leather | 3.5mm Thick | Sizes EU 36-44 | Ships from China
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 15% off.
These shiny barefoot sandals from Saguaro have an extra wide fit and an adjustable front strap. Samantha is modeling them for us above. They are definitely the cheapest barefoot-friendly sandal out there! And the metallic lends itself to dressier wear, even though the materials are cheaper.
We found they run on the bigger side. Samantha and I both sized down in them.
Rutsu Sandals
Faux Leather | Sizes EU 37-42 | Ships from US
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 15% off.
These sandals have classic styling, but are made of cheaper materials for a lower price point. I feel like they look pretty mainstream and should be quite versatile for all kinds of different outfits. They are also quite flexible.
More of My Favorites
I like barefoot sandals!! 😀 Here are a few more excellent stylish options you might want to consider, depending on your location and preferences.
Grecian Sandals
Grecian Sandals is a prolific Etsy shop with tons of designs, all of which can be made on a zero drop Vibram outsole. You have to be careful about selecting a style that doesn’t pinch the toes and is on a plain natural leather outsole – the outsoles that are either black or have stitching around the perimeter have a narrower, more tapered shape. I find these fabulous for weddings because they are beautiful but still affordable.
Zeazoo Siren
Zeazoo Siren is an ultra soft non-pinchy sandal that works well for people with high volume or who are prone to blisters/skin irritation. Zeazoo sandals come in a narrow, regular and wide, but all are built on the same sole. So that really refers to the volume you need. True to size for length.
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off the EU shop. Or you can find a selection of Zeazoo sandals in the US at Anya’s Shop.
Groundies
Groundies Kos Sandals are well made and stylish – perfect for fashion forward barefooters who want to stretch their style. There are running low in inventory in the US, but if you’re outside the US you can shop Groundies EU here (there are more options there too).
Juuri
Juuri sandals are a unique alternative to the more classic-looking barefoot sandals available. They have a ribbon tie that can be swapped out for different colors and tied in different ways. This brand also offers two sole widths, catering to both regular and extra wide feet.
Vivobarefoot Sensus Yin
Vivobarefoot doesn’t often have stylish sandals, but the Sensus Yin is cute. It is light and soft, with a medium wide fit. The cupped sole won’t work for extra wide feet, but for average feet they are a nice option.
Code ANYASREVIEWS15 for 15% off.
Softstar Camino
The Softstar Camino is a barefoot sandal with plenty of space for your toes, a soft cushioned insole and a flexible but grippy outsole. Like the Birkenstock Arizona, but without the rigid arch support! Read our full Camino Review here.
The Camino Lite from Softstar is the same, but on a thinner outsole. These are a bit of work to break in, hence not included in the main article.
Butterfly Your World
Butterfly Your World has a couple great sandal options in 3 different widths! You can also have them made in many different colors. The 6mm rubber outsole is topped with suede and offers moderate ground feel and great flexibility.
Use code ANYA10 for 10% off.
Jenon Leather
Jenon Leather has lots of sandal options in standard choices, with an option to have them custom made (sole thickness, leather colors, or shape/size). They’re pretty, and well made, and we love them! Everything is handmade to order, so expect to wait 4-5 weeks for production.
Use code JENON11 for 10% off. Read the full Jenon Leather Review here.
Drifter Leather Cut Here
I adore my Drifter Leather Cut Here sandals. In fact, the only reason they are a runner up and not in the #1 spot is because they’re custom and ordering only opens every 6 weeks or so. They were my very first stylish barefoot sandals years ago and continue to be my all time favorite. If you are considering ordering from The Drifter Leather, read my detailed How To Order Guide.
Let Your Feet Be Free This Summer!
You really have so many cute barefoot sandals to choose from! I hope this guide has helped you narrow down your search for the perfect stylish barefoot sandal for summer, so you can look great and feel great too.
I’d love to hear your thoughts – what stylish barefoot sandals do you love to wear?
132 thoughts on “The Best Stylish Barefoot Sandals for Women”
Hi, I would love a post about sandals that are suited for us wider ankled ladies. Most of the options in the photos are really difficult to wear for me. I have found OKbare sandals “Design your own” are good options: I can choose the colour, the shape and type of sole, etc. and the design works well for my ankles (Capri, Paros, Santorini…). I never feel too tight in their sandals and the straps are not as wide as some of the German brands.
Does the haurachas plan to make wide ones in women’s size 6. They only carry till 6.5 in wide.
Yes, we’d like to add the women’s 6 but I am not exactly sure when.
Does huaraches plan to have a shorter version of the smallest wide?
The shortest wide is not suitable for short extra wide feet folks.
Thank you.
We’d like to increase the size range for them, but I don’t know exactly when it will happen.
In my experience, the Origo Huaraches in wide fit are only for wide feet that have a slim mid-foot. The widest point of my foot (9.8cm around the toes) has plenty of room and fitted great, but I had to send the shoes back as I couldn’t get the first three ‘strands’ of the leather weave over my mid-foot (9.5cm wide). I also don’t feel I have a particularly high foot volume. They’re no higher in volume than the example photos of low-high volume feet on this site.
Hi Anya, what do you mean by high or low volume? I’m in the U.S. and those aren’t terms I’m not familiar with.
Hey, you can read more about foot volume here.
The Origo Hurraches are my favorite shoe hands down. They saved my feet in Portugal when the Belenka sneakers I had brought (Elites) weren’t broken in and rubbed my foot so much it hurt to wear anything the rest of the trip, except my hurraches! They took me through 7 days of Porto, Lisbon and Sintra and were amazing! I plan to buy the sandal and another pair of the slip ons because they are my summer daily driver.
Hi! I was wondering about sandals with straps that go across the toe knuckles (not sure how else to word it!). I’m trying to stop my big toe from pushing against the other toes and I worry straps like that would restrict movement? Does anyone find this?
This can definitely be an issue for some people. If you’re finding that any pressure there can exacerbate your bunions, I recommend sandals that go between the toes instead. Be Lenka Promenade and Laboo Leather for example are two cute options that don’t put pressure on the toe joints.
I keep hoping to find a list that has cushioned soles or EVA. I have a Morton’s neuroma and unfortunately anything with minimal soles causes a lot of pain. It seems like the options are either narrow and cushioned or wide or barefoot and no cushion. If you ever create a list with cushion I would love to see it.
Hello Jackie,
Check out these resources:
Best Beginner Barefoot Shoes
Best Wide Toe Box without a Barefoot Sole
I have enjoyed reading your posts. I clicked on several of the links for the affiliated websites and found that they don’t have shoes in 11w – 11 1/2 w size or 42/43w. By chance, could you do an article for women with longer and wide feet together? I just can’t seem to find anywhere to buy shoes that are cute. All of my shoes are from the men’s department and since I was in high school this has been the case. I’m 41 and would like to get some cute work shoes. PLEASE HELP!!
Hi Judith, I would recommend checking out the following brands:
Shapen Barefoot
Feelgrounds
Origo Shoes
Also be sure to check out this article on the best stylish barefoot dress shoes for women., size ranges for each brand are included in each section.
Hope that helps!
I’ve used mukishoes all the Summer and I’m so Sorry they run out of the soles so soon. I really like the style but I whished they lasted more…