The Best Barefoot Slip-Ons For People On The Go | Anya's Reviews (2024)

• Last updated: July 23, 2024
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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!

• Low Volume Fit Hacks
• High Volume Fit Hacks
• Narrow Heel Fit Hacks

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

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.

Freet Talus (UK) – Sizes EU 37-48. High Volume, Extra Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.

Use code AnyaFreet10 for 15% off

Groundz (US) – Sizes W6-11 & M8-14. High Volume, Extra Wide, Straight/Fan Hybrid.

Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off

Leguano Scio (EU) – Sizes EU 36-47.

You can find Leguano in the USA here.

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.

Read my Posh Panda review here

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.

We carry these at Anya’s Shop in the US!

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!

• Best Of List, Complete List
• Slip-ons