10 Best Barefoot Water Shoes

Summary: These are the ten best barefoot water shoes with zero-drop soles and foot-shaped toeboxes.

#1. Vibram Breezandal

The Breezandal is a barefoot shoe with a wide toebox, 5.7mm zero-drop sole, and soft ground tread for hiking, trail running, water, casual, walking, and gym in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

88%

Thickness

5.7mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

3

synthetic, rubber, vibram

synthetic, rubber, vibram

#2. Vibram KSO

The KSO is a barefoot shoe with a wide toebox, 3.5mm zero-drop sole, and minimal tread for hiking, trail running, road running, walking, and water in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

84%

Thickness

3.5mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

4

vibram, vegan, synthetic, rubber

vibram, vegan, synthetic, rubber

#3. Vibram V-Aqua

The V-Aqua is a barefoot shoe with a wide toebox, 3.7mm zero-drop sole, and firm ground tread for gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking, and water in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

84%

Thickness

3.7mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

5

vibram, synthetic, rubber, mesh, vegan

vibram, synthetic, rubber, mesh, vegan

#4. Freet Zennor

The Zennor is a barefoot shoe with a wide toebox, 4mm zero-drop sole, and firm ground tread for hiking, trail running, walking, casual, and water in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

83%

**Use coupon code AF10 for off. (:

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

6

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite

#5. Vibram V-NEOP

The V-NEOP is a barefoot shoe with a extra-wide toebox, 4mm zero-drop sole, and minimal tread for water, trail running, hiking, walking, road running, and gym in cold, warm, and hot weather.

Overall:

83%

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

5

vibram, synthetic, neoprene, rubber, vegan

vibram, synthetic, neoprene, rubber, vegan

#6. Xero Shoes Aqua X Sport

The Aqua X Sport is a barefoot shoe with a wide toebox, 8mm zero-drop sole, and soft ground tread for hiking, trail running, and water in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

81%

Thickness

8mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

4

vegan, synthetic, rubber, mesh

vegan, synthetic, rubber, mesh

#7. Vibram Scramkey

The Scramkey is a barefoot toe shoe with a wide toebox, 4mm zero-drop sole, and firm ground tread for hiking, trail running, backpacking, and water in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

80%

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

3

synthetic, vibram, rubber

synthetic, vibram, rubber

#8. Vivobarefoot Ultra Bloom

The Ultra Bloom is a barefoot shoe with a medium toebox, 7mm zero-drop sole, and minimal tread for water and hiking in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

79%

**Use coupon code FOLTSY20 for 20% off. (:

Thickness

7mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate agility.

width

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

7

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, ethical

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, ethical

#9. Freet Nomad

The Nomad is a barefoot sandal with a wide toebox, 5mm zero-drop sole, and soft ground tread for casual, hiking, walking, and water in warm and hot weather.

Overall:

78%

**Use coupon code AF10 for off. (:

Thickness

5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

6

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, rubber, ortholite

#10. Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC

The Hydra ESC is a barefoot shoe with a medium toebox, 6mm zero-drop sole, and soft ground tread for hiking, trail running, water, and walking in cold, warm, and hot weather.

Overall:

76%

**Use coupon code FOLTSY20 for 20% off. (:

Thickness

6mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate agility.

width

Medium

limits natural toe splay and movement.

limits natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Materials

7

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, ethical

synthetic, sustainable, rubber, vegan, natural, recycled, ethical