Updated April 2022
I get asked EVERY DAY for waterproof barefoot shoes that are good for your feet. You see, traditional rain boots have a chunky heel that can really throw off your alignment and cause all kinds of issues in your body. But a completely flat and flexible rain boot is hard to find!
I’ve compiled a list of all the waterproof, water resistant, and rubber rain boots (for kids and adults) that meet my strict requirements for healthy footwear. Don’t let the weather keep you from getting outside! Read on for the full list of barefoot waterproof shoes below.
How to Waterproof Your Shoes
Before we get to the waterproof barefoot shoe options, let’s discuss ways you can make use of the shoes you have. Keep in mind that treating your shoes with a waterproofing agent can change the way they look. Leather often gets significantly darker with impregnating waxes and can even change in texture. While these products are usually very effective, a shoe spray is a better alternative if you don’t want to change the way your shoes look.
- Aquaseal – This is used to repair holes or seal up seams on your shoes!
- Kiwi Protect-All Spray – Works on all materials, including vegan and fabrics
- Nano Tech Waterproof Leather Spray
- Neos Overshoe – This overshoe can be worn directly over your shoes to make them waterproof and slip-resistant.
- Nikwax Footwear Care
– Nikwax has a variety of options for different types of shoes, including sprays
- Waterproof Socks from Freet – Use code ANYASREVIEWS-10 for 10% off your order from Freet. Interesting idea to keep your feet, but not your shoes, dry!
- Waterproofing Sno Seal – To be used on leather. Very effective, but DEFINITELY changes the leather (unless you are dealing with a glossy black to begin with).
Rain Boots for Adults
There are not too many barefoot rubber rain boot options yet, but here are a few good ones for adults. Fun fact, you can turn any rain boots into thermal ones with a boot liner! Consider sizing up in the Amazon ones for toe space.
- Women’s Asgard $35 (AMAZON) – Packable, affordable rubber boots that check all the boxes! Read my review here. You can also find them in a mid-calf version. I sized up one size for socks and a thin liner.
- Bisgaard $85 (women’s & kids) – These rubber boots are completely flat and flexible but a little difficult to find. US/Canadian customers can get them from Pedterra and use code
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, and the rest of the world can search for a retailer on Bisgaard’s website. - Cat & Jack Vincent $25 – This is actually a boys shoe, but will fit some women.
- Pokeboo Packable Rain Boots – $98 Men’s and Women’s
- Tretorn Men’s Bo $50 (AMAZON)
- Tretorn Men’s Gus $96 (AMAZON) Fleece lined
- Tretorn Women‘s Viken $50 (AMAZON) – Find them in black here.
- Tretorn Women’s Vinter $50 (AMAZON) – A shorter and lined version of the Viken.
- Urberg Men’s Bergen – $45
- Urberg Women’s Goteborg – $45
- Viking $100 – Not all models are zero-drop. Viking ships to the EU only, but this brand can also be found at Outnorth for international shipping.
- Xero Shoes Gracie – Available Spring 2022!
Waterproof Barefoot Shoes for Adults
- Ahinsa Jaya Boots (vegan) – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off. US customers can now order the black Ahinsa Jaya through Anya’s Shop! Orders placed through our shop will be eligible for US returns.
- Chala Overshoe – Only waterproof from the top, if you stepped in a puddle it would come in from the bottom. Use code 93D5B5E9 for 5% off
- Feelgrounds Patrol (vegan)
- Feelmax Kuuva
- Groundies Ontario
- Lem’s Waterproof Boulder Boot – I have these and did a video review of them on YouTube. European readers can purchase Lems from Mugavik Barefoot and use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Lems Outlander Boots – New for 2022! They feature 4mm lugs on the outsole, gusseted tongue, and a breathable waterproof membrane.
- Manitobah Mukluks – Great waterproof collection! Super warm.
- Neos Overshoe – This waterproof overshoe can be worn over other shoes or with a thick boot liner to become a warm waterproof rain boot.
- Vivobarefoot Tracker –
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for 10% off. I also own these and reviewed them in this Tracker review. - Xero Shoes (vegan) – The Xcursion and Alpine boots are waterproof. See my Alpine review here, and my Xcursion review here.
- Zaqq (vegan options) – A LOT of waterproof styles here.
Water Resistant Shoes for Adults
- Be Lenka Boots – I have their lace up winter boots that have an integrated membrane to keep water out. They worked great for me all winter! US customers can order them from Anya’s Shop and subscribe to the shop e-mail list for 10% off their first purchase. International customers can order from Be Lenka directly and get 5% off their purchase with code ANYASREVIEWS (returns are only accepted from within the EU and USA).
- Fare Bare (Czech Republic & Slovakia only). Those outside of EU can shop these at Mugavik Barefoot. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off.
- Freet Mudee (vegan) – Use code
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for 15% a Freet purchase. See my thoughts in this post about The 5 Best Barefoot Hiking Boots. - Joe Nimble International – Customers outside the US have access to a much bigger range of models from Joe Nimble and many of them are water resistant.
- Joe Nimble Wandertoes (US) – I own a pair and like them a lot. See my thoughts on them in my Best Barefoot Hiking Boots Post.
- Magical Shoes Alaska – Wool lined with a water resistant membrane, but the zipper and tongue are not and in my experience need to be sealed with a protectant before use. See my thoughts in my All Time Warmest Barefoot Boots post. Use code ANYA for 10% off
- Mukishoes Chelsea – Use code
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for 10% off. - Sole Runner – Several models labeled as being water-repellant
- Steger Mukluks CamuksXtreme – Water resistant
- Vibram Furoshiki
- Vivobarefoot Fulham –
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for 10% off. Another great shoe, reviewed here. - Vivobarefoot Gobi Hi (women’s) –
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for 10% off. Personal favorite, see my Gobi Hi review. It is only available in the fall and winter month.s - Wildling Shoes – They have several options with an integrated membrane. I tested out the Crane model last spring and was surprised that it completely kept water out. This winter I reviewed the Honeybear and Nessie models!
Kids Waterproof Barefoot Shoes
Rubber Rain Boots
- Bisgaard $85
- Bundgaard $65 – The Classic and Classic Short Bundgaard boots are zero drop. *Note that the Bundgaard sailor is not zero drop. US/Canadians can order them from PedTerra and get 10% off your first purchase with code
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. - Oaki Rain Boots $25 – Not all options are zero-drop
- Original Hunter Classic $58
- KomForme $20
- Target Cat & Jack Guilia $20 – Toddler/little kid
- Target Cat & Jack Vincent $25 – Little/big kid
- Ten Little $46 – Great flexible affordable rain boots for toddler/little kid in fun colors. Read my review here!
- Viking $50 – Not all models are zero-drop. Viking ships to the EU only, but this brand can also be found at Outnorth for international shipping.
Waterproof/Resistant Shoes
- Be Lenka Penguin – ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off (returns are only accepted from within the EU and USA).
- Bobux – Grass Court sneaker and Paddington Boot. We have worn several styles of Bobux boots and found them excellent for all weather
- Fare Bare (Czech Republic & Slovakia only). Those outside of EU can shop these at Mugavik Barefoot. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off.
- Kiuu Boots – Kiuu has an impressive line of waterproof kid boots!
- Magical Shoes ZiuZiu – Wool/polyester lined with a waterproof membrane. Use code
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for 10% off - Manitobah Mukluks – Great waterproof collection! Super warm.
- Mukishoes – 3 Kids models are waterproof: Mini-Moss, Spark, and Swirl. We have a pair of Mini-Moss and they are awesome. Use my code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off your order, and see my review of the Mukishoes Brand review here.
- See Kai Run – We have used this brand for a winter boot and they worked out great.
- Sole-Runner Transition Vario 3 – Water resistant
- Tikki Shoes – Water Resistant
- Vivobarefoot Fulham – Water Resistant.
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for 10% off - Vivobarefoot Primus Winter – Water Resistant.
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for 10% off - Wilding Shoes – Water Resistant. See my review of the Honeybear and Nessie here.
46 thoughts on “The Complete List of Waterproof Barefoot Shoes for Rain”
Do you have any tips for caring for rubber boots? I had the Tretorn Skerry boots for a few years but the rubber started cracking.
I’ve heard Aquaseal works well for that!
Lems waterproof Boulder Boots have become my go-to during Florida’s (torrential) rainy season.
Also loving the new ‘Wear This, Not That” series 🙂
I’m excited to make good use of them during the rainy season! And thank you, so glad you’re loving the new series!
This was so helpful, thank you!!
You are welcome!
Hi Anya, Looking into the Tretorn Gus fleecelined rainboots. They don’t advertise as zero drop/barefoot and look like they have a substantial sole. Do you have any direct experience with them?
I don’t have first hand experience with them, but I’ve read lots of reviews in the BST Minimalist shoe Facebook Group. Based off of everyone’s experiences there they are zero drop, flexible enough to roll into a ball, but the sole is heavier than most barefoot shoe brands. Also, not overly narrow, but also not super wide.
Do you know if the Japanese WBSJ rain boots are barefoot style? They sure look like it. Would try them if there were any European retailers.
Would love if you did a review of the Pokeboos and WBSJs!
I don’t know, but my guess is that they are an accidentally minimalist shoe. I do need to try Pokeboo!
Thanks so, so much for this post. I was grieving the death of my old Vivobarefoot wellies that I loved and couldn’t replace, trying to accept the fact that I would now have to own a pair of “normal” heeled stiff boots that I’d probably avoid using. I went through each of your links and ended up buying a pair of Urberg (the shorter model as the one you linked wasn’t available on my size). I had to return it twice until I was happy with the size and it was totally worth it, gosh they are just amazing. I wore them in a 5 mile walk today and enjoyed every step. And they were much cheaper than the top brands in the uk, returns included. I hope they will last longer than my Vivos, they are built differently so hopefully they will.
Oh yay! Glad you were able to find that perfect pair. Thanks for sharing.
I am interested in the Asgard and the Tretorn, in the photos they don’t look very wide in the toe box, they look quite tapered. Are you able to provide any information on that aspect? Thank you for all the good information.
I have heard from a number of people that the Asgard are really good, and even wide enough for extra wide feet. The Treton I have also heard good things, but I’ve only talked to a couple people who’ve tried them. From what I can tell the Asgard are wider (or at least very soft and flexible so it spreads out with your foot).
I just received the Asgard boots and they are comfy on my VERY wide feet! I am so excited 😀
In the lead photo, what are the boots top right, please?
Those are the Vivobarefoot Trackers
https://anyasreviews.com/vivobarefoot-tracker-review-barefoot-hiking-boots/
Vibrobarefoot coupon ANYAVB is not working,
Thank you for the heads up! I just e-mailed them. They’re usually pretty quick about resetting it, should be working again shortly.
In the lead photo, what are the white boots in the middle? Thank you!
They are actually grey, it’s the Vivobarefoot Fulham in a season color last year. They might bring it back! It was a summer style.
Thank you! I hope they bring them back, as I desperately need to replace my Hunter rubber chelsea boots with a barefoot version!
Hi! Thanks for the article, because it makes it clear for me that… among available barefooties I won’t find anything I’m actually looking for: breathable & waterproof barefoot shoes with the high-quality membrane (like Gore-Tex). I’ll explain my point.:)
Before I went barefoot I used to wear trekking shoes from Ecco, Timberland etc. as my everyday shoes. They had excellent membranes: kept water out even in the heavy rain and drained the sweat… feet remained dry at the end of the day! Leather would never work that way – despite the claims of “breathability” it doesn’t work, at least for my over-sweating feet. I have Vivobarefoot Tracker II Firm Ground and Magna Trail. Yes, they are water-proof/resistant, but hmmm, my foot is wet with sweat after a day hiking.
I also have a Wildling crane, which… became completely wet after 5 minutes of cycling in the rain. I would consider one of the Xero models, cuz they seem quite close to what I’m looking for, but they look so “technical” that puts me off.
So – why on earth wouldn’t any minimalist shoe company use the technologies already developed and introduce a real breathable barefoot shoe? Maybe if they are more people thinking likewise, we could create a petition? (my ultimate dream is: a shoe like Vivo Magna Trail with a breathable membrane) 🙂 Greetings from Greece.
I think lots of people are thinking like you and wishing for truly waterproof shoes that breathe! My only recommendation right now is to check out the Sole Runner Transition Vario. As the market grows we’ll be getting more options, I am confident of that.
Ahhh zapato Feroz have children’s barefoot shoes and waterproof as well, I haven’t seen any softer and flexible shoes.
they dont ship out of Europe unfortunately…
Yes, I am hoping to try them soon!
amazing resource, great work. can u explain why you have the mudee listed as water repellent, the image of the shoe looks pretty waterproof to me. am i missing something
As far as I understood it, that was how Freet labelled them. In the pair that I have tested I didn’t really put it to the test (ie stand in a tub of water), but they at least were water repellent.
Hey Anya,
What are the light blue shoes in your top picture? The ones on the left?
Rainy season is almost upon us and I like the look of their toebox.
Thanks so much!
Hi! It’s the Vivobarefoot Fulham, which currently isn’t in stock (at least on my region’s Vivo site). A real shame since now is when people are needing it! But you might get lucky at Revivo.com.
Hi, I can’t find information online about the insole width of the Konforme rain boots. I’m trying to find something that fits my almost 4 year old’s wide feet. Do you know anything about how wide they are, or do you know of any kids rain boots that are good for wide feet? Thank you! Your blog is amazing!
I don’t know much about the Konforme boots, but for wide feet I would recommend Bundgaard
I’ve really benefited from your review on waterproof boots/shoes and would like to purchase the EXPEQ WIDE GREY WATERPROOF, ZAQQ, but have found my size only at this site: https://www.bosorka.cz/celorocni-obuv-2/expeq-wide-grey-waterproof–zaqq/. Do you know if they are legit? Much appreciated
Hi! I don’t have firsthand experience with this shop, but they are involved in the community so I am fairly certain that they are a legitimate retailer of barefoot shoes.
Hi! Love your website 🙂
I’m looking for some rubber rain boots for my 1 year old. Love the bisgaard ones, but can’t find any info about them being a minimalist shoe. Do you have any experience with these boots? And are they zero drop?
Thanks!
Hi! Yes, I do know for certain that most of the Bisgaard rubber boot models are zero drop. They do have one or two that have a heel, but it’s very noticeable from the photos. They are also flexible, and decently wide, but not super wide.
Hi,
Are see kai run boots barefoot or not? I can not find this info on the internet. Are the shoes I am looking for for my barefoot 5 yo boy.
Thanks,Monika
Last they told me was they are not zero drop. They used to say they were zero drop, and my son wore a pair of their boots for a winter, but then they took that off their site and replied to me that they weren’t. So, I’m not sure what is going on there. Thanks for reminding me to reach out to them and ask again (I’ve pestered them about this at least 5X before, ha!). But when you look at their shoes they really look to be totally flat! I also found this:
https://see-kai-run.reamaze.com/kb/fit/what-is-the-barefoot-movement-and-what-is-your-take-on-it
Thanks for a reply, Anya. What means “next best to barefoot”? And what about their sizes. I need shoes for 18 cm long and almost 7,7 cm wide. As I`d be ordering from Europe, I have no choice to return…
Do you know any other barefoot shoes/winter boots this way: water resistant, warm, high for snow and sports/hiking style, not casual shoes? I have been googling a lot and last year too but See kai run looks like unike of this style?
Have you looked at the Vivobarefoot Yeti? Or Be Lenka Penguin? It sounds like what you need is this article on kids winter boots:
https://anyasreviews.com/barefoot-minimalist-kids-boots/
As far as See Kai Run sizing, it’s been too many years since I ordered for me to remember. I followed their instructions and they were the right size. I think that “next best to barefoot” means that being barefoot is best, but their shoes are close to it.
Hi, I like the light colored boots in the picture at the top of this article; can you tell me which ones they are?
Hi! Those are the Vivobarefoot Fulham, in a grey color that was available a few years ago. I believe you can still find it in a few sizes on Revivo.com (the color is called Zinc).
I’m looking for a barefoot wellie, but I have really really wide calves. Do you have any recommendations? It looks like the Asgard won’t be big enough? I really don’t like hot feet, so something cool enough for summer would be another big criteria for me.
Hmm, my best suggestion would be to look for short rain boots such as these from Bundgaard. Currently there aren’t any good wide calf options. You could also try a waterproof overshoe if you need something that comes up higher.
What about the new Xero rain boot?
It still hasn’t come in yet… 🙁