Ever since barefoot shoes and stronger feet kicked my chronic pain to the curb, I’ve been on a mission to spread the word. Why can’t more shoes reflect the natural shape and function of the foot? That mission led me to develop a new version of a shoe close to my heart – the traditional Mexican huarache!
Origo Shoes and I have been working together the past year to bring you a new take on an old tradition. We are thrilled to announce that the Huarache by Anya is now available – same classic style but they won’t pinch your toes!
Use code ANYA for 10% off your purchase.
The huaraches will be restocked frequently in small batches! That means if your size is sold out all you need to do is register for restock notifications and wait for the next batch.
I Couldn’t Find Comfortable Huaraches
Huarache sandals are one of my favorite styles, but the pointy narrow shape always hurt my feet! My half-Mexican mom also loves traditional huaraches, but with bunions they were uncomfortable for her too. We used to blame our feet, but then I thought “why not change the shoe?”
Since then I’ve made it my life’s work to find comfortable alternatives to shoes that hurt. So for the past few years I’ve been on the hunt for craftspeople who would be interested in reimagining this traditional shoe with a natural foot shape. I wanted huaraches that actually fit wide feet!
That search led me to Diego and Cristina, a Colombian husband and wife duo who founded Origo shoes – a brand built on the same ideals as Anya’s Reviews!
We combined forces and began the process of prototypes and planning so that we all can enjoy this beautiful style without our toes being squished. After a year of working with local Mexican artisans and weavers we now have beautiful foot-shaped huarache sandals for you!
A Little Huarache History – The woven huarache (wa-ra-chay) design is indigenous to Mexico and born from Aztec culture. Hundred of years ago they were worn as a work shoe by farmers because they can be repaired repeatedly and are breathable for long hot days!
The Huarache by Anya
$114 | Available in two widths in sizes US women’s 6- men’s 13 | Leather | 8mm Stack Height
Use code ANYA for 10% off your purchase.
Our huaraches are made in the traditional way in Michoacán, Mexico – but with a few upgrades! Instead of a pointy, narrow toe they have a natural shape to them with space for the feet to spread out. Plus, a lighter and more flexible sole than is typically used.
The shoes are entirely made of leather with a flexible rubber outsole on the bottom. All the leather is vegetable tanned and chrome free so you can safely wear them on bare feet. The flexible 3mm outsole is made of natural rubber with texture for grip. Elegant simplicity.
Sandal Version With Buckle
The sandal variation of these huaraches has a buckle strap that keeps the foot securely in place, making them adjustable for a variety of foot types – these ones fit my low volume feet and narrow heels best! The Huarache Sandals comes in black, cinnamon, tan and white in sizes US women’s 6-11.5.
I wear mine on the tightest buckle and gave them many miles of testing all over European cobble stones. They are incredibly comfortable! If you also have low volume feet and/or narrow heels, this might be be a more secure fit than the slip-on.
Slip-On Version
The most traditional version of the huarache – the slip-on – comes in two widths and the full range of sizes for both men and women! This shoe can be worn during spring, summer, & fall with everything from shorts & jeans to dresses.
Because slip-ons can be a little harder to fit, and we believe a good fit is important for healthy walking, we have provided an optional ankle tie in both widths. You can wear it with the tie for extra security so the huaraches don’t slip off your heel, or you can remove the tie and wear them as a true slip-on. You can also add a heel grip to the back for a more tailored fit (this is what I do!).
Huaraches in Wide
The wide version of the Huaraches has an overall roomier fit than the regular version and comes in larger sizes, so is better suited for wider, higher volume and larger feet. This model also has a few extra leather pieces woven in so it covers a little more of the foot on the top and the sides than the regular, and the slip-on version comes with the optional ankle strap. You can find the wide huaraches in both slip-on and buckle sandal style! Let’s dig a little deeper into the sizing and fit for each of these models.
Huarache Sizing & Fit
The two Huaraches widths each have a unique fit.
Regular Huaraches
The regular Huarache by Anya is available in the Huarache Sandal and Slip-on in sizes US women’s 6-11.5, and fits as follows:
- True to size
- Medium to wide width
- Medium volume
That means these shoes should fit both average and some wide feet well.
Wide Huaraches
The wide version of the Huaraches by Anya is available in slip-on and sandal style in sizes US women’s 6.5 – men’s 13 and fits as follows:
- Mostly true to size, but slightly big overall
- Wide to extra wide
- Medium to high volume
The Huaraches in wide are wider in the toe box, slightly longer and higher volume compared to the regular width. This means that this version is best for thick, wide, and high volume feet.
See below a size chart for exact dimensions of both versions!
Why are they so snug?
Like in traditional huaraches, the leather will mold to your feet as you wear them so it’s ok if they feel snug when brand new. Because of this stretching and molding of the leather many people with extra wide feet will able to get a good fit as well! If you have low volume feet and narrow heels the sandal variation with the buckle will likely be the best option.
I am able to wear a size 6.5 regular width in these, which is my usual US shoe size for this style of shoe. If you have low volume feet and/or narrow heels I would consider erring on the smaller side so they feel secure, particularly in the slip-on variation.
Ordering
The Huarache by Anya is available to purchase from Origo Shoes and ships from the US to North America, Europe, UK, and Australia. Or if you live in Mexico you can shop Origo Shoes here and enjoy shipping from within Mexico.
You can use code ANYA for 10% off your purchase at any time, and on any of the models that Origo sells.
Retailers Around the World
- Gotardo (Spain)
- Barefoot You (Spain)
- Happy Little Soles (UK)
- Roam Barefoot (New Zealand)
- Barefoot Shoes AU (Australia)
- Tread Barefoot (UK) – Shop closes for summer, will reopen in fall.
These huaraches are made in small batches by artisan shoemakers – we will be restocking them frequently but there is a high chance that popular colors and sizes will sell out. Just make sure to register to be notified when your preferred color and size comes back in stock!
We can’t wait for you to try these barefoot huaraches that are so dear to our hearts.
196 thoughts on “The Most Comfortable Huaraches That Don’t Squish Your Toes – Now Available!”
Is there a size chart with measurements of length and width? In the US, I can be two different sizes and do not want to blindly order one size and have it not fit.
Yes there is, you can find that information in the size guide here.
Thank you for your insight & love your website! Will there be a Huarache show model available for men…
Not certain from the description if they are unisex….
Thank you in advance!
The sizes listed are US women’s sizes, but if they come in your size then there’s no real reason why they can’t be unisex! We have preliminary plans to do a bigger size range and a model more specific to men (since men tend to have high volume feet than women).
Another males here very interested in these. I cant find anything like this for men with a wide toe box. My work in a school requires me to wear shoes with a closed toe so these meet the brief I just require a larger size. I hope your plans work out.
My feet are 9.25cm long, medium-wide. I think these shoes would work well for me, but I couldn’t find a size chart. Thank you.
You can find the size chart here.
Do you know when these might be back in stock? Thank you!
Yes, restocks are going to happen about once a week for the foreseeable future! If you sign up for restock notifications on the product listing you’ll get an email as soon as your color & size is back in.
I didn’t get a restock email and JUST saw this post (its 9/3/23). Thank you for making these. I hope I can get a pair soon!
Thank you so much for making these! I have tried so many hauraches, and they all squish my toes. Barefoot sandals for the win.
I don’t see how to put myself on the restock notification list on the website? Can you help?
If you are on the product listing underneath the Sold Out button is a black button that says “Email Me When Available.” I think it was down temporarily, so it might not have been there when you looked. But it’s up now so you can subscribe
I see it now! Thanks so much 🙂
Is there somewhere to sign up to be notified when the slip ons come in?
Not yet for the slip-ons – Once the listing for them goes live on Origo’s website you will be able to. But for the initial launch it will be announced first to my email list.
Thank you! Signed up for your list.
I’ve seen a couple of guys posting here…just wanted to show some support for either a Men’s version or at least a larger range of sizes.
I personally would be interested in having a pair of these for next summer. I’m not concerned about “Men’s” or “Unisex” labels, but generally wear a size 45 European or 12 US Men’s, so the current size range would not work.
If you’re looking at options for Men, I’d primarily be interested in a slip-on and something along the lines of the current Cinnamon colorway or darker into browns hues.
Never mind! I found it!
OMG, how did I miss this!? Thank you so much for collaborating to bring this sandal to fruition. Can’t wait to have a pair!
I bought my pair but I feel like it doesn’t fit wide feet and the strap was too small for my feet. I sadly have to return these😔.
i agree that they don’t feel like they fit wide feet. , i don’t have very wide feet and my feet were billowing over the sole. i do have high arches and the mid-strap was way too tight and could barely fit my foot through
Ditto, I measured my feet PAINSTAKINGLY prior to ordering. Generally I would NEVER EVER order shoes or even clothes online – unless I had already had repeated, invariable great fit – but I thought that since this wonderful site documents specific details about so many comfortable, wide, properly fitting shoes that I would be safe. These sandals are not for anybody with wide feet and any amount of arch.
This style of shoe you want to fit snug when they are new, because they stretch a lot and conform to your foot. There are many people in the Barefoot style FB discussion group who have shared their experiences with these that might be helpful.
Do you know if there are plans for wider widths? I optimistically ordered an 11.5, but my feet are about 11cm wide and I couldn’t even get them on my feet! These are exactly what I’m looking for, so it would be amazing to have more width options!
Currently we don’t have plans for that, but we are definitely listening to see how many people need them wider! They do stretch, so if they feel snug and even hard to get on at first it doesn’t necessarily mean they are a bad fit. I have had a few of my high volume friends test them and they stretched pretty quickly. But of course if you can’t even get your foot in and they are simply not the right width at all then it’s just not a good fit. :/