Rapids – Rugged Water Barefoot Shoes
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Color Black/Grey
Size M 4
Rapids Size Chart
Find your perfect fit
How to Measure Your Feet
OnBarefoot Size Chart
| USA | EU | FOOT LENGTH | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | WOMEN | EU | INCH | CM |
| 5 | 7 | 36 | 8.9 | 22.7 |
| 5.5 | 7.5 | 37 | 9.2 | 23.4 |
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 38 | 9.4 | 24.0 |
| 7 | 9 | 39 | 9.7 | 24.7 |
| 8 | 10 | 40 | 10.0 | 25.3 |
| 8.5 | 10.5 | 41 | 10.2 | 26.0 |
| 9.5 | 11.5 | 42 | 10.5 | 26.7 |
| 10 | 12 | 43 | 10.7 | 27.3 |
| 11 | 13 | 44 | 11.0 | 28.0 |
| 12 | 14 | 45 | 11.3 | 28.6 |
| 12.5 | 14.5 | 46 | 11.6 | 29.4 |
| 13.5 | 15.5 | 47 | 11.8 | 30.0 |
Fitting Notes
- Wide toe box designed for natural toe splay
- Between sizes? We recommend sizing up
- These US sizes are matched to this style’s real measurements, so they may differ by half a size from other brands — trust the CM column
- Measure feet at the end of the day when they're largest
- Always use your larger foot's measurement
Need Help Finding Your Size?
Contact us at support@onbarefoot.com
Why your feet hurt
Wet feet in the wrong shoe ends the day early
Tap a spot to see why it hurts.
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When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.
In RapidsHeel and toe sit level, so you stand the way you do barefoot. -
A raised heel tips you forward, and your knees absorb what your feet cannot.
In RapidsNo wedge under the heel pushing your weight onto the front of your foot. -
A stiff sole stops your foot bending, so the work travels up into your lower legs.
In RapidsA flexible sole bends with every step, so your foot does its own work. -
Your toes are held in a point all day, so the widest part of your foot carries the pressure.
In RapidsA foot shaped toe box lets your toes spread and sit flat.
Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.
What you get with Rapids
Get them wet, keep walking, let them dry
Your toes spread the way they do barefoot
Wide at the toes, so nothing crowds them.
You stand level instead of tipped forward
Flat from heel to toe, so you stand level.
The sole bends with you
A sole that bends with every step.
Footing you can trust
A deep lugged rubber outsole with a full wraparound sole edge.
Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch
Quick drying knitted air mesh, so air moves straight through.
On your feet in seconds
One pull on the toggle and you are in.
The details, if you want them
- Style
- Wide-toe barefoot style slip on sneaker
- Shoe type
- Low-top water / outdoor walking shoe
- Upper material
- Knitted air mesh, quick drying
- Insole material
- EVA
- Outsole material
- Rubber (deep lugged, non slip, wear resistant)
- Toe box
- Wide, widened forefoot platform
- Shoe width
- Medium and wide
- Closure
- Elastic toggle, slip on
- Upper coverage
- Below ankle, elasticated collar
- Toe protection
- No metal toe cap
- Heel
- Pull tab
- Water resistance
- Not waterproof, quick drying, designed to get wet
- Fit
- True to size
- Pattern
- Solid upper with contrast sole
- Best for
- Water crossings, wet trails, outdoor walking, indoor and smooth-floor use, light running
- Care
- Rinse and air dry
What to expect
The first two weeks
Your feet need a few weeks.
Day 1 to 3
Around the house
An hour or two indoors.
Day 4 to 7
Short walks
Short walks outside.
Day 8 to 14
Most of the day
Wear them most of the day.
Day 15 on
Your everyday shoe
Wear them anywhere.
Why it works
What Rapids actually does for your feet
Your toes finally have room
Wide at the toes, like your foot.
You stand level, not tipped forward
Flat from heel to toe.
Your foot actually bends
Flexible sole, deep lugged rubber outsole.
The weight
You do not wear your shoes. You lift them, about 7,000 times a day.
A normal sneaker adds a few ounces. You lift it 7,000 times a day.
11.5 oz per shoe
Weight you stop lifting, every day
0 lb
One shoe per step, at 7,000 steps a day.
Why this pair
Rapids against the shoes you wear now
Fit and anatomy
Shaped like a foot, not a wedge
Your toes should sit inside the outline, with room to spread.
Put your foot on the insole. Your toes should sit inside the outline with room to spread.
It gives where your foot needs it to.
A quick drying knitted air mesh upper.
- Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
- Levelheel and toe on one plane
- True to sizeorder your usual size
No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.
Questions
What people ask before buying
How do I pick my size in the Rapids?
The Rapids fits true to size for most people, so order your usual sneaker size. Barefoot shoes can run a little short, so if you are between sizes or have wider feet, going up half a size is the common call. Women and men are sized separately, so use the Women or Men buttons at the top to land on the right fit.
What are the Rapids made of, and what are they best for?
The upper is knitted air mesh, quick drying. Underneath is a deep lugged non slip rubber outsole. They are made for water crossings, wet trails, outdoor walking, indoor and smooth-floor use and light running.
How do the Rapids fasten?
They use elastic laces with a toggle. One pull on the toggle snugs them to your foot and they stay put, so you can slip them on and off without tying anything. The laces are still there if you want to adjust how they sit.
Do the Rapids need breaking in?
Most people wear them comfortably from the first day. If you are coming out of cushioned shoes, ease in over a week or two. Start with a few hours, walk in them, and build up from there while your feet get used to moving on their own again.
How do I clean the Rapids?
Wipe them down with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let them air dry away from direct heat.
Are the women's and men's Rapids different?
Same shoe and the same build. They are sized on their own lasts so the proportions suit each foot, so switch between the Women and Men buttons at the top and pick your size from that range.
What if the Rapids are not right for me?
Wear them for 30 days. If they are not for you, send them back for a full refund. Shipping is free and there is a 30 day money back guarantee.
