Yes there are! Here are the current best barefoot rain boots:
- Wildling Ranidae (adults & kids) – We love these! They have a generous toe box, but run a little big so size down if you’re between sizes. Use code AWN_ANYA_S for a one-time free shipping offer. If you’re outside the US/Canada, shop Wildling Shoes here.
- Xero Shoes Gracie (women’s) – A true barefoot rain boot! Read my review here. For those in the EU, shop Xero Shoes EU here.
- Saguaro Brisk – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 15% off. Quite thin, but really great foot shape!
- Women’s Asgard (AMAZON) – Packable, affordable rubber boots that check all the boxes, but do have a narrower toe box than I prefer. Read my Asgard review here.
- Bisgaard (women’s & kids) – These rubber boots are completely flat and flexible but only go up to a size 40. US/Canadian customers can get them from Pedterra and use code ANYASREVIEWS, and the rest of the world can search for a retailer on Bisgaard’s website. Wider than the Asgard above, but just a little bit narrow.
- Pokeboo Packable Rain Boots – Men’s and Women’s – very minimal but have a narrower toe box. This is the truest barefoot rain boot that comes in men’s sizes.
- Vaistoa Katve – This Finnish brand only ships within Europe, but they look to be a perfect barefoot rain boot.
You can find even more waterproof and rubber rain boots that are barefoot friendly here! It includes kids rain boots too.
7 thoughts on “Are There Barefoot Rain Boots?”
Are you able to do an updated version of this? Some of the links don’t work anymore, and I’m sure there are new boots out!
We actually just went through and updated all the links and info in the Waterproof Shoes guide last week! You can find all the current best rain boots here.
I was able to try on the Ranidae boots at the Barefoot Shoe Expo in Denver this year, and I ordered a pair immediately. I have extra wide (in the forefoot), medium to high volume feet, and I was thrilled when the boots slid right on with no trouble. They are wide enough in the toe box for me to wear my toe spacers, which is a true rarity. I just got back from shoveling 3000+ pounds of garden soil in muddy conditions, and I was very impressed with how they performed. No more stiff and restrictive chore boots for me!
I’d love to see your review of the barefoot rain boots. I’ve heard many mixed reviews of the Saguaro boots.
Hi Justine, I’ve written about the rain boots in my newsletter a few times. They updated them recently and are now a bit sturdier, which is a very welcome change. I think they are pretty good for the price. The toe box is nice, they are light and a decent weight. Not super durable – the top material feels like if you yanked too hard it would start tearing. For the price they are pretty solid.
Hello!
I am looking at buying the Wildling Ranidae boots. I have a pair of the Tejo in a W7. Do you think that the sizing would be similar?
Will you be doing a more in depth review of the Ranidae soon?
Thank you so much!
My Tejo are in a size 38, and they are slightly big on me and I could probably wear the Tejo in 37 too with thinner socks. But a size 38 in Ranidae was way bit too big. So I am using a size 37 Ranidae and 38 Tejo. So I guess it would depend on how the Tejo fits and if you want a little more room in Ranidae – if so then you could stick with the same size.