The Wildling Ranidae cherry in children sizing is a waterproof boot in flexible vegan SEBS — genuinely waterproof, and unusual in leaving real room for the foot to move. Made for puddles, mud and wet grass. Like every Wildling it keeps the three principles of barefoot footwear: a wide toe box that lets toes splay, a zero-drop sole, and a construction flexible enough to move with the foot rather than against it.
Neither Vivobarefoot nor Xero Shoes makes a barefoot rain boot, which makes Ranidae close to unique. Conventional wellingtons are stiff and heeled; this one flexes and sits flat. Browse the full Wildling barefoot shoe range or the wider barefoot shoes for kids selection to compare side by side.
Fits true to size with the wide toe box consistent across the Wildling children's range. Low volume, which suits slimmer feet. Available EU 23–35. EU price: €49.
What we like: properly waterproof, unlike every membrane shoe; vegan SEBS is flexible rather than rigid; the obvious choice for wet ground and mud. Worth considering: no insulation on its own — pair it with a merino sock for cold days; SEBS is warm in summer; a single-purpose shoe.
Q: Is the Ranidae cherry suitable for someone new to barefoot shoes?
A: Yes, with a gradual approach. Start with shorter sessions and build up over two to four weeks. The wide toe box is usually comfortable immediately; the thinner sole takes longer to adjust to.
Q: Is it warm enough for winter?
A: Not by itself. The Calora merino sock was developed specifically for Ranidae and is the intended pairing for cold, wet days.
| Color: | Blue, Purple, White |
| Size: | 20, 24 |
| Material: | 100% Polyester |
