Comments on: The Best Barefoot Slip-Ons For People On The Go

By: Anya

Anya — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:54:36 +0000

In reply to Caz. The Chelsea from Lems is made on a slightly wider outsole, so is a really good option for extra wide feet. Both are really light and a similar thickness!

By: Caz

Caz — Fri, 02 May 2025 21:50:00 +0000

Hi Anya,
Your site is great 🙂
How do the Laguna compare to the Chelsea Barefoot Waterproof – both women shoes from Lems?
Thank you!
C.

By: Anya

Anya — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:53:15 +0000

In reply to Rhandrey. I do still use insoles in rotation! I think there will always be times when a bit more cushion is warranted. But I definitely have increased my comfort level in the ultra thin shoes over time.

By: samantha

samantha — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:02:10 +0000

In reply to Erica Whitfield. Hi Erica, Anya also has pretty sensitive heels and she's said the Unshoes Terra Vida, Bohempia Velik, and Xero Shoes slip-ons are her top pics for gentle on the heels. Hope that helps!

By: Erica Whitfield

Erica Whitfield — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:08:43 +0000

I love wearing slip-ons, which I only like to wear with no socks, but my heel is very sensitive to rubbing and I get blisters quickly. One of the only pairs I’ve been able to wear are Hey Dudes. They are not zero-drop, so I’m looking for anything that isn’t so stiff and rubs in the back. Can you recommend one of these for that issue?

By: Rhandrey

Rhandrey — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:35:56 +0000

Hi, I’m curious about the strength with time. You no longer use the insoles?
Even in long city tours?

By: Anya

Anya — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:24:55 +0000

In reply to Y. Oh darn! I personally would not put them in the dryer - heat can delaminate them. But you could get them wet and let them air dry. That works for other natural fiber items I own if they get stretched out. As far as sizing down, I went down only one EU size, or US half size.

By: Y

Sun, 26 May 2024 11:00:50 +0000

Hi Anya. I have a question about size recommendation for the Wildling slip-ons. I bought a pair of the Cahor style in the summer and it’s unfortunately taken this long but me to realize they stretch out over time, they started out right and perfect and are now sloppy
1) do you think it would help make them tighter by throwing them in the dryer?
2) I bought a W8, do you think I should try W7.5 or W7? I saw you said you siEd down and I was wondering if you sized down a full or half size. It’s annoying because I feel like I won’t truly know what is best because by the time they get looser it’s past the return window by a lot!

Thanks!

By: samantha

samantha — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:54:33 +0000

In reply to Hannah. Hi Hannah, check out the Bedrock Mountain Clog!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:13:34 +0000

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.

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:46:58 +0000

In reply to Em. 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.

By: Netanel Indianer

Netanel Indianer — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:46:55 +0000

In reply to Angie Stevens. Which Groundz model is that? The HP Classic Clays? Something else?

By: samantha

samantha — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:52:00 +0000

In reply to Boomer. 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.

By: Boomer

Boomer — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:47:10 +0000

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.

By: Brian L

Brian L — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 02:47:02 +0000

In reply to Anya.

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.