Wildling’s Ranidae boots stand out in the rain boot world as having the best combination of roomy toe space, secure fit, and quality construction. They’re ideal for anyone seeking a wide toe box barefoot rain boot that doesn’t sacrifice stability or comfort.
Key Takeaways (TLDR):
- The Wildling Ranidae is the best of both worlds in barefoot rain boots – plenty of toe room combined with a secure fit around the midfoot and heel.
- Made of lightweight, structured rubber — they are sturdy without being floppy.
- Not packable: built for all-day wear, not for tucking into a backpack.
- Available in kid and adult sizes
- Ships from the EU but Wildling is now covering all duties/fees for US customers so you can shop without surprises.
Wildling Ranidae Boots Review
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Crafted from sturdy yet lightweight rubber that is vegan-friendly, the Ranidae boots are robust without being heavy or clunky. They have a thin microfiber lining so you don’t have rubber directly on your skin, and I love the functional grippy outsole.
They are more structured than a packable rain boot which means they don’t fold up tiny for your backpack. But the upside is that the rubber is more durable and the boots maintain their upright shape.
The Ranidae boots come in both kids and adult sizes. Starting tomorrow September 6th, you can get green, orange, and yellow in all sizes! And the word on the street is that there are even more color options coming this fall.
At $99 a pair for adults and $69 for kids, the Ranidae is not overly expensive (at least these days…), especially considering that their sturdy construction means they will last you for many, many rainy days to come. And even more importantly – Wildling has announced it will be covering the import fees for their US customers, so you can now order without any surprises.
What I Love About Them
The Wildling Raniadae achieves something I previously thought was impossible in the rain boot sector: they’re easy to slip-on, but they hug your ankle on the sides so that they’re not flopping around. These boots are still high volume (we’ll get into that more later), but are shaped to be as secure as possible.
They have, IMO, the best fit and toe box shape of any barefoot rain boot on the market. They are also definitely the highest quality, with the best traction. Ranidae is even Samantha-approved as being extra wide friendly!
This is a rarity in wide toe box rubber boots, both for kids and adults.
Sizing & Fit
This is applicable to both the kids and the adult models!
- Runs slightly large – All the toe room makes them feel roomy. I sometimes size up to a 38, but a 37 is plenty big for me in Ranidae.
- Wide to extra wide toe box – Spacious enough for natural splay on most foot shapes.
- High volume – Even though the sides hug your ankles, there is a lot of vertical space in these. There’s also no removable insole, but adding your own is easy and I recommend it for low and medium volume feet.
- Suitable for many calf widths – These have a wide opening.
If you know you have lower volume feet, I’d definitely suggest adding an insole to your Wildling order. They are all great. Felty is quite thick and warm, Woolly is a thinner option that’s still cozy.
Wildling also has a cozy 98% wool sock that pairs perfectly with their Ranidae boots and is anatomically shaped with toe space (shop the Calor socks in the EU here).
I have worn mine with those socks, but I really prefer toe socks so I most often wear a wool toe sock liner with leg warmers over the top of them. Leg warmers also help the boots fit more securely without flopping, which is helpful in rain boots that don’t have laces or adjustments.
For anyone in search of a barefoot-friendly rain boot that truly melds comfort, structure, and function into one, the Wildling Ranidae boots are tough to beat. They offer a premium fit, solid construction, and a toe box that caters to natural foot shape — all while being practical and stylish enough for daily wear.
Want to see additional weatherproof shoes? Find my full list of waterproof barefoot rain shoes here.
9 thoughts on “Wildling Ranidae – The Best Wide Rain Boot Around”
…but is it zero drop?
Yes! All Wildling shoes are zero drop.
Would these be good/hold up for long hikes? If not, are there other waterproof boots/shoes that would work well for that? Thanks for all the great info!!
Personally I would not wear pull-on rubber boots for long hikes – they just don’t have security I want for that. I really like my Lems Boulder Grip boots for wet hiking! You can see my top recommended hiking boots here – most of the brands reviewed have a waterproof option.
Have you ever tried the Koel Rana? I love that they’re leather and wool but I’ve never bought them and now it seems they’re not restocking Women’s sizes. This looks like a great option, thanks for the update!
Yes I have the Rana, both for me and for Justin! I like them well enough, it’s nice having the top of the foot elastic. But they are on the slimmer side for what I prefer in a functional boot like that. I would love to combine that idea with the foot shape on the Ranidae…
The discount code for free shipping doesn’t work :). Also, any idea what the other colors will be? Thanks!
We just noticed that the code is temporarily not working on the international site – I’ve contacted them to get it updated so it works again! I do know what the new colors will be, but can’t say. 🙂
I really love my saguaro rain boots – I have both the unlined and fuzzy lined ones. They are so barefoot and I like the drawstring to keep rain out from the top. So soft and packable.