Hate tying laces? Me too. That’s why my barefoot slip-ons get worn more than any other style of shoe in my closet. They’re easy to put on and so comfortable! Read my picks for the all time best barefoot slip-on shoes, plus a full list of the options available.
Which Barefoot Slip-Ons Are Best For Me?
Barefoot slip-on shoes are a teensy bit trickier than barefoot lace up shoes because they don’t have any adjustability. Since we want our shoes to fit securely without flopping around, the volume of your foot will play an important role in how slip-ons fit.
In this article you’ll find a volume description for each barefoot slip-on to help you narrow your search.
I have a low volume foot, so I sometimes opt for the smaller size in slip-ons to make them fit securely. High volume feet can sometimes do the opposite, sizing up can give enough volume to make for a perfect fit. Here are a few other fit hacks I use below!
My all time fave hack for shoes that are to voluminous is tongue pads – I always keep some on hand to stick on the underside of my slip-on shoes. They make it possible for me to wear even high volume slip-ons! Just be aware that they are semi-permanent and might leave residue once removed.
Unsure what type of foot you have? Here is an article that covers the different shapes, widths and volumes you might have. And finally, measuring your feet and consulting the brand’s size chart is a best practice for ordering shoes. Learn how to correctly pick a shoe size here.
There are so many options available you’re sure to find something you love and that fits well. Here are my all time favorite barefoot slip-ons for different budgets, foot types, and preferences.
All Around Best Barefoot Slip-Ons
The following are my all time fave casual barefoot slip-on sneakers that I keep by the door and take with me on trips because they’re so good.
For dressier slip-on shoes, check the resources below:
Ok, Let’s get started!
Bohempia Velik
Hemp (Vegan) | Sizes EU 36-47 | Ships from EU or US
Use code ANYASREVIEWS to get 10% off Bohempia EU
The Velik 2.0 by Bohempia Barefoot is the one barefoot slip-on I can’t live without. As a religious Vans slip-on wearer (in a past life), these are the perfect replacement that look just as cool but give me lots more foot freedom. The fact that they are also sustainably made is icing on the cake.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- They are true to size. I wear an EU 37.
- These come with a removable insole and fit a medium to high volume foot best. I have low volume feet, so I use a tongue pad to make them fit without flopping.
- They come in two widths: regular and wide. I am wearing regular, which fits average to wide feet best. Wide width is good for extra wide feet.
Be Lenka Eazy Neo
Leather or Canvas | Sizes EU 36-47 | Ships from EU or US
Be Lenka is an all around winner, blending good style with quality materials and barefoot features.The Eazy Neo is loved by people with both extra wide and more average width feet, since there is ample space without being overly floppy. If you tried the original Eazy, these have a bigger ankle opening and removable insole now so they work well for medium and high volume feet.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- True to size – I wear a 37
- They come with a removable insole. The Eazy Neo fits medium and high volume feet best (I use a tongue pad in mine because I have low volume feet)
- Best for slope and mountain shaped feet.
Feelgrounds Droptop
Fabric or Faux Leather (Vegan) | Sizes EU 35-49 | Ships from EU
Use code ANYA5 for 5% off
The Feelgrounds Droptop is a barefoot slip-on I’ve been wearing for years now, and they never fail me. They’re super lightweight, but look cool and I can wear them with most outfits. And they have an extra wide fit! They now come in 3 materials – mesh, knit, & faux leather. I prefer the mesh (knit is what is pictured above) because it is the most breathable and comfortable. The faux leather looks nicer, but they make my feet hot in the summer months (fine for autumn/spring though).
Sizing & Fit Type:
- The Droptop runs true to size – I wear a 37
- They are high volume, so I use either a tongue pad or an additional Feelgrounds cork insole.
- The fit wide feet best, but could work for some average and extra wide feet.
Learn more about this brand by reading my in-depth Feelgrounds Review.
Wildling Slip-Ons
Textile (Vegan) | Sizes EU 23-48 | Ships from EU
Use code AWN_ANYA for a one-time free shipping offer
Wildling Shoes is one of my all time favorite barefoot shoe brands, so naturally the slip-on version is also my favorite. Some models are made from an extremely breathable and light material called Washi paper (don’t worry, it’s not the kind of paper you’re thinking of). Others are a cotton-hemp blend that’s slightly more robust.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Wildling slip-ons fit looser than most of their other shoes, and I wear one size down
- These slip-ons are cut lower on the foot so don’t actually go over your arch. That means they can work for both high and low arches.
- They have a wide fit, but should also work for average width feet.
Learn more about this brand by reading my Wildling Shoes Reviews.
Best For Extra Wide Feet
The Bohempia Velik in WIDE width is the coolest looking barefoot slip-on that has an extra wide fit.
Bohempia Velik Wide
Hemp (Vegan) | Sizes EU 36-47 | Ships from EU or US
Use code ANYASREVIEWS to get 10% off Bohempia EU. Or you can shop them in the US for easier shipping/returns.
My all time favorite slip-on sneaker also comes in a wide width! Read my thoughts on this style above for the details on material and quality
Sizing & Fit Type:
- They are true to size. I wear an EU 37.
- These come with a removable insole and fit a medium to high volume foot best. I have low volume feet, so I use a tongue pad to make them fit without flopping.
- They come in two widths: regular and wide. I am wearing regular, which fits average to wide feet best. Wide width (pictured above) is good for extra wide feet.
Best Budget Slip-ons
Here are some foot friendly barefoot slip-ons I love that are at lower price points compared to other barefoot slip-ons.
Splay Streetstyle Slip-On
Cotton (Vegan) | Sizes US Y4/W6 – M14/W16 | Ships from US
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
The Streetstyle Slip-On is a classic canvas sneaker at a cheaper price point than almost any other barefoot slip-on. They look cool and classic and have a vulcanized rubber outsole for durability. They’re flexible, but not as minimal or thin as the Xero Dillon Slip-On. Just a little bit of extra cushion. All in all, the perfect Vans slip-on replacement that won’t squish your toes. And kids sizes will launch at some point in the future!
I find the ankle opening to be pretty wide for me, so I needed to add two tongue pads AND a Bridge insole (on top of the factory insole) to get the perfect fit – find both those accessories here. Justin also has low volume feet and he needed to add one tongue pad to his pair to keep from sliding around.
A little annoying to have to adjust the fit so much for my shallow feet, but I keep these tools handy for exactly this reason. Now the fit of the Streetstyle is perfection and I’m wearing them all the time. So they seem best suited for medium or high volume feet.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- True to size for us in women’s and men’s – I have a size 7, Justin has size 13.
- They are medium to high volume, so if you have low arches like me, be prepared to add a tongue pad and/or additional insole.
- They should fit most with average to wide toe splay, but not extra wide or fan-shaped feet.
In comparison to the other new Splay models (Freestyle 2.0 and 101) I’m finding the slip-on to fit just a bit roomier in the toe box. The toe box width is just right for me.
Xero Dillon
Canvas | Sizes US Women’s 5 – Men’s 15 | Ships from US or EU
The Dillon slip-on from Xero Shoes looks cool, is affordable compared to many other barefoot shoes, and the fit is pretty darn good. I have enough space for my toes, but the shoe isn’t flopping all over! They’re so light and comfy, and I think they look stylish.
The Dillon slip-on a great entry point barefoot shoe for people who want to give wide toe box shoes a go because they look like mainstream slip-ons, but have the important barefoot features.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- True to size
- Medium to wide width (not suited for extra wide feet)
- Medium volume with removable insole for more space – I wear mine with the insole and they fit my low arches well
- The Men’s version is wider than the Women’s, so choose that if you have extra wide/thick feet.
Unshoes Terra Vida
Hemp (Vegan) or Leather | Sizes US Women’s 5 – Men’s 13 | Ships from US
Use code ANYA to get 10% off.
The Terra Vidas are one of the oldest pairs of shoes I have in my closet. The neutral color goes with everything and the hemp upper is soft and breathable – I just love them. They are very minimal, so you really feel the ground in the Terra Vidas. That can be a lot if you are new to barefoot shoes – to deal with this I wore them with a NorthSole insole for the first year. Now I love the extra thin sole!
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Sizing is mostly true, but if in between I would go with the smaller size. They should feel snug at first because they will stretch.
- Medium volume. If you have high volume feet you could easily size up (but remember they will stretch, so it’s ok if they’re just a bit snug at first.
- They fit a wide foot best
Best Slip-ons With Cushion
Not quite ready for the thin soles of barefoot shoes? Want a more cushioned option for long days on your feet? Here are some slip-ons that meet all other barefoot shoe requirements but have thicker soles. And don’t forget that you can always add an insole to your barefoot shoes to make them more cushioned.
Lems Laguna & Drifter
Textile or Suede| Sizes US Women’s 6 – Men’s 15 | Ships from US
The Lems Laguna & Drifter shoes are the only minimalist slip-ons of their kind – they are zero drop and foot shaped, but have a thicker stack height than most barefoot shoes (10-13mm). This makes them a great choice for people who need/want a bit more cushion. You can also even replace the insole with your own orthotic/arch support if needed (you can read my thoughts on arch support here).
I personally have been loving the Laguna slip-ons as a neutral sneaker that’s easy to wear and gives my feet a break. If you’ve been following along here you may already know that I rotate cushion in regularly, and these are perfect for that.
They also both have a collapsible heel, which is convenient for when you want to just slide into them.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- These shoes run small, I am a full size bigger (refer to their size chart when ordering)
- These shoes fit medium to high volume feet, and have a removable insole.
- They are wide fitting, with a square shaped toe box. Good for straight feet.
Anatomic All In
€40 | Cotton & Polyester (Vegan) | Sizes EU 36-45 | Ships from EU
Anatomic shoes have a classic slip-on sneaker look and a slightly thicker sole than most barefoot shoes. But they are still zero drop and have a good foot shape.
The trickiest thing about them is ordering – they are often out of stock and the Anatomic website only ships to select countries in the EU. If you’re in the US you can often find them in stock at PedTerra where you can use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% your off first order. I’d also recommend checking Tupsunupsu, an Estonian retailer, and Natural Movement, a Finnish retailer. They are trusted barefoot shoe shops that carry Anatomic shoes and ship worldwide.
Sizing & Fit Type:
- Anatomic runs small, I recommend sizing up one.
- They fit medium volume best, but have a removable insole so can work for high volume as well
- They have a wide shape that works well for plateau shaped feet that are either fan shaped or straight.
Complete List of Barefoot Slip-Ons
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Here is a complete list of the casual barefoot slip-ons available with fit information for the ones I’ve tried.
Ahinsa (EU) – Sizes EU 36-47. Low Volume, Extra Wide, Fan Shaped.
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
Anatomic (EU) – Sizes EU 36-45. Medium Volume, Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.
Find your nearest Anatomic retailer here
US customers can find Anatomic at PedTerra and use code ANYASREVIEWS 10% off first order
Bearfoot Athletics Osos (US) – Sizes US Men’s 3-16. High Volume, Extra Wide, Straight.
Use code ANYA10 for 10% off
Be Lenka (EU & US) – Sizes EU 36-47. Read all my Be Lenka reviews here! Returns only accepted within the EU & US. Low to Medium Volume
Code ANYASREVIEWS gets you 5% off from Be Lenka. Also also available at Anya’s Shop (US).
Bohempia Vikla (EU & US) – Sizes EU 36-47 regular & wide. Medium to High Volume, Average to Wide or Extra Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.
Cose ANYASREVIEWS gets you 10% off direct, but you can also find Bohempia at Anya’s Shop!
Butterfly Your World (US) – Sizes US Womens 5-13 and available in 3 widths! The medium width works for my wide-ish feet, and they fit medium volume. Read our BYW Review here!
Code ANYA10 for 10% off
The Drifter Leather (EU) – Sizes EU 36-46 standard or custom.
Everleigh Meadow (US) – Sizes US W6-11. 3 Width Options. Read my review here
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
FeelBarefoot (EU) – Sizes US Women’s 3.5 – Men’s 15. Read my full review here! High Volume, Wide, & Straight.
Use code ANYA50 for an additional discount
Feelgrounds Droptop (EU) – Sizes US W5 – M15. Read my Feelgrounds review here. High Volume, Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.
Use code ANYA5 for 5% off
Freet Talus (UK) – Sizes EU 37-48. High Volume, Extra Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.
Use code AnyaFreet for 15% off
Groundz (US) – Sizes W6-11 & M8-14. High Volume, Extra Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
Leguano Scio (EU) – Sizes EU 36-47.
Lems Laguna or Drifter (US) – Sizes US Women’s 6 – Men’s 15. High Volume, Extra Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.
Mukishoes Slip-On (EU) – Sizes EU 36-42. Low-Medium volume, Average Width, Fan Shaped
Posh Panda (CA) – Sizes US infant – Women’s 11. Medium Volume, Wide, Fan Shaped.
Raum Goods (US) – Sizes US W6-11 & M8-14. High Volume, Medium Width.
Softstar Shoes Rogue, Moc3 RunAmoc, Roo (US) – Sizes 5U-15U. Average Width.
Splay Shoes Streetstyle Slip-On (US) – Sizes US Y4/W6 – M14/W16. High Volume, Average to Wide Width
Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
Unshoes Terra Vida (US) – Sizes US Women’s 5 – Men’s 13. Read my Terra Vida review here. Medium Volume, Wide, Fan Shaped.
Use code ANYA for 10% off
Wildling Shoes (EU) – Sizes EU 23-48. Read my Spring 2022 Wildlings review here. Medium Volume, Wide, Fan/Straight Hybrid.
Use code AWN_ANYA for a one-time free shipping offer. If you are in the US/Canada, use this Wilding Shoes link to shop.
Xero Shoes Aptos (US & EU) – Sizes US Women’s 5 – Men’s 15 . See my Dillon review here. High Volume, Average Width, Straight.
If you live in the EU, find the Aptos at Xero Shoes EU
Zeazoo Cheetah (EU) – Sizes EU 35-42. See my Cheetah review here. Low Volume, Average Width, Straight.
Make Any Shoe A Slip-On
Elastic laces can be swapped out on sneakers and boots to make almost any shoe a slip-on (check out my fave stylish barefoot sneakers here!). It’s a great hack if you want the look of a sneaker without the tying part. Here are a few places you can get elastic laces to go with your barefoot shoes.
- Wildling – My personal favorite
- Caterpy – Best for heavy duty use
- Feelgrounds – Not recommended if you have low volume feet since they aren’t as adjustable
- Amazon – Tons of different options
Want to dig deeper into the world of barefoot shoes? Start by exploring these extensive lists of shoes by category!
32 thoughts on “The Best Barefoot Slip-Ons For People On The Go”
I mentioned this on an older post but this is the better place for it concerning Splay slip-on shoes.
I purchased 4 pairs of the Splay slip-on shoes in 4 different colors. I would agree with sizing up. They fit my feet true to size (9) and feel great, but after getting wet they are now too small and uncomfortable to wear.
The light colors get dirty really easy. I tried to clean the blossom color and now I have weird yellowing on the shoes around the heels & toes. I would only buy black if I buy these again.
Since spot cleaning didn’t work great, I tossed the Splay slip-ons into the washing machine on gentle and laid them out to dry over the air vents. Bad idea as they now feel too tight to wear & are uncomfortable. I have a pair that became wet from dew covered grass & I left them on the porch to dry while I was inside. Even those are now tight and uncomfortable. The shoes that have never gotten wet still fit comfortably.
Had I ordered the Splay slip ons after reading this article I would have definitely sized up. I have 2 pairs that I can still wear comfortably, but the other 2 are just a pain now.
Are any of these shoes “hands-free” or “step in”? Are there any step in shoes on the market that have a thin, stable (not necessarily zero drop) sole?
My elderly father uses flip-flops around the house and I am very concerned about falls. I have tried to persuade him to go barefoot but he keeps forgetting. He is not going to use shoes that require effort to put on and take off (again, cognitive and physical decline are at play here).
Do you (or anyone) have recommendations for some stable step in shoes? I see mainstream step in shoes for sale but they have thick, narrow soles that look so unstable to me. I’m hoping for something with a stable platform and ideally some ground-feel to help with fall prevention.
This may be an impossible request.
Hm, the Lems Drifter is a hands free shoe with the collapsible heel, but those ones have a thicker sole than a lot of the others. For ground feel, the Wildling slip ons are probably the most suitable for slipping on hands free without fuss because they have an open cut. It’s possible though he’ll end up stepping on the back heel portion instead of getting them all the way on. I don’t think there is a true step in shoe that has good ground feel unfortunately.
Darn. Thank you for your help! I will look at the Lems. It might be better than the mainstream options.
I’m updating to say that I bought my dad the Lems Drifters shortly after my last comment. He loves them! They are a huge improvement over flip flops.
Thank you so much for your help, Anya!
Oh yay! So glad they worked out for him.
If you’re still looking, Xero shoes has a couple options that are new this year. The Sunrise is a microfiber slip-on that is super thin and flexible. It is designed so you can either pull the back on over your heel or step on the heel to slide in.
The Pagosa is the same design, but in a faux-wool fabric, so it’s a little warmer. Kind of a cross between a cooler-weather slip on or a slipper/house shoe.
I also find their newer Kona much easier to slide on. It may not be quite “step-in”, but the opening is wider and the elastic is not tight.
I have the Groundz slip ons, and I can actually step into them without using my hands. They’re the only pair I’ve found that works.
Which Groundz model is that? The HP Classic Clays? Something else?
Kinda late but if he likes flip flops then I would recommend croc flip flops. They hug your foot and I used to run in them. I feel like they have good traction.
Some of these shoes look quite big on you, kind of floppy around the top. Particularly, Wilding and Groundz.
I’m currently trying/buying/returning Groundz and Raum, and having a hard time finding ones to fit. A larger size is loose in the heel, and floppy at the top. The smaller size is schmushing my long second toe.
It doesn’t help that neither company offers half sizes :(.
Im determined to stick with natural materials and grounding shoes, so my options are limited.
Are these slip-on type of shoes best to feel tighter or looser, even a little floppy? They are so dang expensive, I can’t make a mistake here.
I might try to find custom moccasins, old fashioned one made of natural materials and add a grounding plug myself (though I’ve never done that), but I really don’t want to have to go that far.
I have low volume feet and narrow heels, so I often have gaping on the sides of slip on shoes. The main thing to watch for is if the shoe flops around while you walk. This isn’t good for your gait. But I am able to make a lot of slip ons fit more securely with these fit hacks. Sometimes a tongue pad in the upper can make all the difference! Also keep in mind that fully leather shoes will stretch and mold, so they can be a little snug.
I was wondering, is there a barefoot shoes brand, who makes espadrilles look a likes? Something in between a sandal and a slip on?
With the rope look, without the high heels and de too torturing.
The only ones I’ve seen like that are from Zapato Feroz, but they don’t ship outside Europe currently. There’s also these sandals from Nomadic State of Mind, but they’re not quite barefoot as the sole if fairly stiff.
Hello Anya,
I’m searching for a slip on Wellington style barefoot leather work boot for my husband. Is this just not available at this point? Do you know of any brands that sells something like this?
The Lems Chelsea is the best option I’ve found in mens sizes so far, we thoroughly tested them out as a work boot last fall (read the review here). You could also check out my list of waterproof shoes and see if you find anything that matches what you need there.
Hi Anya, could you tell me what the second shoe from the top left is in the cover picture? I didn’t see it in the article, but it looks like what I’m looking for.
Hi Marie, you can find those loafers here.
Hi Anya,
I was originally going to order a pair from groundz but the color and size are sold out. I starting looking at Raum goods but I don’t want to settle on a shoe just for color. I think I have a straight wide mountain shaped foot med volume with rheumatoid arthritis. I have never worn barefoot shoes before but since my ra have given up a lot of uncomfortable shoes and been in Birkenstocks all summer. Also how do groundz and Raum goods compare with the Anya Yasemin loafer? Any recommendations would be appreciated for my 1st barefoot purchase!!! Thank you
Hi Amy. All have a similar construction with a leather lining and insole. The biggest difference is going to be in Groundz – they have an extra wide shape so is better suited for extra wide feet compared to the others. Otherwise all have a pretty similar fit.
Thank for your response and insight. I found your blog post on debunking the wide foot myth helpful because I always thought I had an opinion extremely wide foot but after ready realized it is just foot shaped! At my widest it is about 4 in or 10.1 cm. Is this considered wide or average in the barefoot shoe world? Thank you
Hi Amy! It would depend on your foot length, since width increases along with length. If you had a foot that fit the length of a size 37 shoe (say 23cm long) then a 10.1cm width would be in my opinion an extra wide foot. If you wore a size 41 shoe then it’s not so wide.
I’m wondering if there are any good barefoot/minimalist slip-on shoes that are also waterproof (or at least mostly water resistant; I’m not trying to like dunk my foot in a river, but being able to accidentally step in puddles or just walk through light snow on the ground without water seeping in through all the seams on the shoe is what I’m after)? I really love a lot of my Vibram Fivefingers, but I have never found a pair that was really actually water resistant between the toes, so I’ve given up on finding a pair of those that works for what I want now that I live in the mountains in Colorado with regular snow. I really value being able to slip on a pair of shoes without using my hands (I can do this with Vans slip-ons, have to squish the heel around a bit with my other foot but it’s possible, but then the fabric upper of Vans is abysmal in the rain, soaking instantly), but so many slip-ons are not designed with any kind of water-resistance in mind. I don’t really care about breathability because my feet generally run quite cold and don’t really get sweaty, especially with the cold climate up here.
Hi Boomer, check out this list of waterproof and water resistant options for just the situation you’re describing. The Lems Waterproof Chelsea might work for your situation.
Hi Anya!
Do you know of any good alternatives to Crocs shoes/clogs? I always used to love them for wearing around the house, working in the kitchen, etc. since they are so comfortable & easy to slip on and off, but mine are so old now, I am looking to get a new pair. However, I didn’t realize till today how expensive they’ve become, and TBH I feel like if I am going to spend the money, I’d rather invest in a shoe that is made out of good materials, will support my feet best, & that I like the look of, haha.
Hi Hannah, check out the Bedrock Mountain Clog!