Zero-drop rain boot shoes are hard to come by, and the conventional ones have a lumpy feel. There are ways to choose barefoot rain boots. You should consider the shoe quality, comfortability, and ease to clean.
Mud and murk should come off easily when wiped with a wet towel or flushed with a hose. The inner fabric should be comfortable enough to prevent rubbing discomfort around the ankle.
The rubber should be of high quality and light enough to be folded. The sole should be non-slip to accommodate walking on slick ground.
The inner lining should be absorbent to soak sweat away from the toe. Below are some boots that match this description.
Zero Drop Rain Boots
Vivobarefoot Waterloo Rain Boots
Vivobarefoot waterloo are made of 100% rubber both the upper and the sole. Hence, are entirely waterproof. The sole is flexible and comfortable enough for kids to run around in; they are puncture-resistant. The closure type is a hook.
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Asgard Packable Rain Boots
Asgard packable rain boots are flat-soled wellington muck boots for women. It is extra lightweight and not suitable for women with wide calves. The outer is made of synthetic rubber but the sole is from natural rubber. The boots are ultra-flexible and can be folded into a bag. The collar is also adjustable; it has a tie for preventing rain into the boot. They have good grip, even on a slick floor.
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Pokeboo Women’s Packable Rain Boots
Pokeboo rain boots are easy–pack boots that can fit into your backpack easily. Courtesy of the flexible/foldable synthetic sole. Its upper is made from natural rubber, lined on the inside with nylon. It also has nylon collar drawstrings for preventing rain into the boots.
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Urbeg Bergen Mid Boots
Urbeg Bergen rain boots are suitable for both genders. It is made from rubber, lined inside with polyester or cotton. The closure type is slip-on. It has a shoe strap at the side for adjusting the calf fitness. They are not wide enough at the toe box, so a size up should be ordered when buying.
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Zero Drop Rain Boots for Kids
Hunter kids Classic Rain Boots
The Hunter classic rain boots are hand-crafted shoes. It is made from vulcanized rubber, and it is matte in appearance. The sole is flat with a round toe box. The inside is lined with cotton. However, it should be worn with a sock to reduce skin contact with the rubber.
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Komforme kids Rain Boots
Komforme kids are printed rain boots made for both boys and girls. It is made from completely rubber material. It is soft, flexible, and skin-friendly. The sole is anti-skid with enough traction to play on slick ground, grass, or murk. The print on it is beautiful enough to be worn to school on a rainy day.
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OAKI Unisex-Child Rain Boots
Oaki rain boots are made from vulcanized rubber. The inside is lined with soft cotton and polyester moisture wicking for water-resistant. It is easy to wear and pull off, even kids can do that on their own. They are lightweight rubber shoes, kids don’t get slowed down when running around in them. It can double as a garden shoe too.
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