21 Camp Shoes to Pair up with this Summer

An extra pair of shoes when camping may seem like a bit of a luxury, especially when space is limited. And although not totally essential, a pair of camp shoes certainly makes life easier and much more comfortable.

The form in which your camp shoes manifests themselves largely depends on what type of camping you are doing, and in what environment. There’s no use lugging a pair of waterproof wellies with you on a backpacking trip across the desert. A pair of roll up lightweight sand flip flops on the other hand? Perfect!

So to stamp out any confusion on the subject, we’ve done a bit of deep sole searching to find the best camping shoes that will suit all your camping footwear needs. From wellies for festival camping and glamping, sandals and flip-flops for backpacking and insulated slippers for camping in cold weather, you feet will be as happy as the campers they accompany!

• Best camp shoes for car camping and glamping
  • Shoes and boots
  • Slippers and booties
  • Sandals and flip flops
• Best camp shoes for backpacking
  • Camp sandals
  • Water shoes

Summary of the best camping shoes

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Best camp shoes for car camping and glamping

The main point of having an additional pair of camping shoes when car camping, is for the ease of slipping them on and off to get in and out of your tent. Your everyday shoes will probably be walking boots or walking trainers – something tough that will stand up to day hikes and stomping around in the woods. And although they will do a perfectly good job of getting you around your campsite, they really aren’t designed to be taken off and put back on easily. It’s all too tempting to try to tiptoe into your tent porch with mud covered boots hoping that your light-footedness won’t transfer the forest floor into your sleeping space. So donning a pair of your cleverly packed camping shoes, will avoid the faff and mess of it altogether. It’s also nice to have something comfy to slip into to give your feet a break, and if the weather is suitable, something airy to let your feet breath. Here are our favourite camp shoes for car camping trips:

The best camp shoes and boots

Crocs Classic Clog

For a robust and versatile camping shoe, the Crocs Classic Clog really is hard to beat. Slip them on and off in a snap, tramp over rocks and wade through water. Aside from their bulkiness, they are also a good lightweight camp shoe option for backpackers, and are one of the best camping shoes for kids and toddlers.

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Crocs Jayna Slingback Flat

If you’re not a huge fan of the cumbersome clown-like properties of the Classic Clog, then Crocs have designed a whole range of more aesthetically pleasing footwear. These feminine flats provide comparable support and sturdiness, with the slingback providing slightly more stability than their classic counterparts.

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Bogs Crandall Tall Insulated Boots

Embrace the puddles and revel in the mud, with a good old pair of wellies – an absolute must for wet weather camping. But these gorgeous Bogs boots aren’t your average wellies. Constructed with 3mm Neo-tech waterproof insulation, these easy to pull-on, super sturdy boots will keep you warm and toastie in temperatures as low as -13ºF/-25ºC. Possibly the best waterproof camp shoes ever?!

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Tretorn Wings Lag Vinter Rain Shoe

For waterproof camp boots that are cosy and fun, try these ankle boots for size. This stylish take on the mighty welly boot will elevate you from dirtbag to glamper in one small step. They’re also a fabulous options if you’re pushed for packing space but don’t want to compromise on the solid, damp-free qualities that wellies provide.

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The best camp slippers and booties

Glerups Shoe with Rubber Sole

Calling all luxury campers, glampers and eco-warriors! May I present to you the most gorgeous pair of eco-friendly camping shoes you will ever place your weary feet in: Glerups! Made of 100% pure wool, the upper felt fabric of these Danish made shoes are naturally antibacterial and itch-free. This means that no matter how sweaty your feet get it’ll take ages for the shoes to get stinky! They’re the kind of shoes you’ll end up wearing indoors right through the winter as slippers. But their highly durable and super grippy natural rubber soles also make them a dream to slip into when you’re camping. They have Hygge written all over them, and aside from their highly functional, comfortable and practical design, just looking at them makes them an absolute joy to wear!

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Voited Soul Slipper

Another more sustainable camp shoe option, especially if you’re looking for something a little more resistant to the elements, is the Voited Soul Slipper. As well as the REPREVE outer fabric which is made from recycled materials, the slippers also boast a water-based gluing process. Plus, a Teflon Eco Elite DWR (durable water repellent) treatment further protects your feet from damp and dewy mornings at camp. The inner fleece lining makes them super cosy on the inside, whilst the grippy and robust soles will leave you forgetting to put your ‘proper’ shoes on before you hit the trail!

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Keen Howser II Slippers

These super plush yet highly practical camp slippers are ideal for those camping in cool and damp conditions. Not only are they water resistant but they also owe their cosy warmth to the lightly quilted uppers and a soft microfleece lining that does a superb job of resisting the build up of sweat and stinkiness. The natural rubber sole is comparable to that of tough wellington boots, and features the classic Keen toe bumper to protect your tootsies from tripping on rogue tent pegs at night. Plus, the Keen Cush memory foam footbed (made from recycled PU, cork and memory foam) provides shoe-like support and a snug fit. Watch out though… They’re so comfy that you can easily find yourself taking to the trail without realising you’ve not changed into ‘proper’ shoes!

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GooseFeet Gear Down Socks

Filled with 850+ fill premium goose down, GooseFeet Gear Down Socks keep your toes toastier than even the warmest socks in temperatures as low as 35ºF (1ºC). Out in the wild in even colder conditions? No problem. For a little extra cost you can customise your down socks by adding more fill, upping the insulation to protect you in 15ºF (-9ºC) temperatures. So warm! The Downtek fill is water-resistant, responsibly sourced, and highly packable, making these incredibly cosy foot cocoons ideal for winter wanderers, backpackers, mountaineers and cold weather campers alike.

You can also choose from an array of different colours! But don’t go showing them off outside — these are strictly for inside the tent. For outdoor escapades you’ll need to couple them with some waterproof over-booties.

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Columbia Packed Out II Print Slipper

The slipper equivalent of the Crocs Clog – with comparable arch support, robust rubber sole and ease of use, but with the added bonus of excellent warmth. These camp slippers are made with a clever thermal material that reflects your body heat to keep you even cosier on those chilly nights or frosty mornings.

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The North Face Thermoball Traction Mule

These stylish and streamline camp slippers are an excellent option for the cold-footed camper. The rubber sole and water resistant uppers are ideal for outdoor use, whilst the Thermoball insulation retains warmth in cold and wet conditions. They also compress down nicely and are lightweight enough to make the packing list of the winter hiker.

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Baffin Base Camp Insulated Bootie

For ultimate foot warmth and guaranteed toastie toes, tuck your feet into these insulated booties. Perfect for the long suffering campers with bad circulation, or for the intrepid winter explorers. Unlike down, the man made fill of these camping slippers won’t be damaged if you get them wet, but they don’t have the benefit of rubber soles, so best to avoid wet conditions altogether.

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The best camp sandals and flip flops

Keen Uneek Flat Sandal

At around 640g per average pair, the Keen Uneek sandals are an excellent and lightweight solution to tramping round in hot summer conditions without compromising on stability and support. The 8mm cords provide maximal freedom of movement, and air flow, but still maintain good security. Overflowing with style and comfort, these super unique sandals offer a much more funky look than their clunky cousins. There are a ton of colours available so choose wisely to stand out as much as they do!

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Keen | Amazon | Alpine Trek | Backcountry

The North Face Base Camp Plus Flip Flop

For fair weather camping trips, you can’t get any simpler than the trusty flip flop. Perfect for hot-footed campers to provide some good post-hike airing out, these North Face flip flops also offer a good level of support with their anatomical arch support and egg-crate textured EVA midsole. Happy feet!

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OluKai Ho’opio Sandals

If you’re looking for some camps shoes that look as great as great as they feel then these OluKai Ho’opio Sandals are a must-have. They are ideal for summer camping to slip on and off round camp, and look fabulous when you’re out and about. They have excellent traction on the sole and are quick drying making them super versatile, and their anatomically molded footbed provides comfort and support that you don’t usually get with lightweight flip flop style sandals. And if that’s not making you want to jump into them right away, then perhaps the 0% animal products used to make these vegan friendly sandals might seal the deal?

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Best camp shoes for backpacking

Now, choosing camp shoes for backpacking is a different ball game altogether. Their features must be multifunctional and versatile. Meeting a very specific set of needs, backpacking camp shoes should be:

• Light enough to carry in your backpack

• Easy to slip on and off
• Stable and grippy enough to hike in if your boots give out
• Suitable to make river crossings in during your hike
• Comfortable and airy to give your tired feet a break

So with that cleared up, you can take a step closer to finding the perfect ultralight camp shoes for your backcountry adventures:

Camp sandals

Unshoes – Pah Tempe Sandal

For a simple and lightweight camp shoe that weighs only 340g per average pair, the Unshoes Pah Tempe Sandal provide comfort and versatility in perfect balance for backpacking. The lack of strap between the toes is an appealing feature for a minimal sandal, and the straps are designed to provide enough support to hike or even run in. An excellent option if you still have a trail run left in you after a tough day of hiking.

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Keen Clearwater CNX Sandal

Averaging 510g per pair, the Clearwater sandals may be on the heavy side for lightweight camp shoes, but for all round robust dependability that will go the distance on land and in the water, these will fit the bill nicely. They also provide excellent arch support that the lightweight sandals fall short on.

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Chaco Unaweep Sandal

Durable, supportive and super comfortable, Chaco sandals are renowned for their high quality. Widely used by outdoor professionals and ideal for canoers and kayakers, you’ll be hard pushed to find a high quality camp sandal that looks this good. But if you’re not worried about that sort of thing, then you’re in luck – the webbing can be adjusted to make plenty of room to wear your socks with them.

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Water shoes

Kane Revive Active Recovery Shoes

These exceedingly lightweight (330g per pair – size 5) shoes are the ideal camp shoes for backpackers and hikers. With generous cushioning, support and raised nodes through the footbed to stimulate blood flow, they’re designed with recovery in mind after a long day on the trail. The handy (and replaceable) heel pulls mean you can easily clip them onto a backpack, and they’re also perfect to slip on for mid-hike river crossings.

Additionally, their style and comfort also makes them very well suited to car camping and day tripping, competing with classic Crocs on the versatility front.

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Vivobarefoot Ultra Pure Eva Water Sports Shoe

Competing with the Unshoe for lightweight versatility, is the Vivobarefoot water shoe. Weighing in only a few grams heavier, what the water shoe offers above the Unshoe, is a higher level of stability and support. Designed with the barefoot runner in mind, there is room for the foot to move naturally within the shoe, and the anatomic toe box provides a good level of protection to the toes. A top choice for backpackers and all round good camping shoes for summer.

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The Original MuckBoots Unisex Edgewater Camp Shoe

Not the lightest of the backpacking camp shoes, but if you’re after a more solid shoe that will keep the warmth in and the dirt and debris out, then these MuckBoots will be worth the extra weight. At 397g per average pair, the stretch-fit topline fits snuggly around the ankle to seal your feet into a supportive pair of waterproof camp shoes.

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Sockwa G3 Barefoot Shoes

At 218g per pair at their heaviest, these ultralight camp shoes are the camp shoe for those who prefer the barefoot experience without actually going barefoot! They are designed with versatility in mind, are highly squishable, super durable, and have an inconceivably thin sole that is as at home around camp as in the water. For lightest and most versatile camp shoe around, the Sockwa G3’s have those tootsies covered.

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