We’re often asked by parents whether barefoot school shoes can actually be smart. Many believe that the unique and developmentally beneficial build of barefoot shoes may take away from smart and stylish design.
Whilst we understand this concern, we’re here to tell you that barefoot school shoes can still be smart. In fact, Prenta's barefoot school shoe range features some of our smartest designs.
Can you tell that shoes are barefoot?
At a glance, you may not immediately know that shoes are barefoot, but there are some noticeable differences between traditional and barefoot shoes if you know what you’re looking for.
The main indicator of barefoot shoes are wider toe boxes and zero drop soles, which are definitely noticeable from some angles. However, these features don’t make the shoes look any less smart, and they should still fit with any school uniform policy.
Can you get smart looking barefoot shoes for kids to wear at school?
With Prenta, you can get a range of smart and stylish barefoot school shoes for boys and girls.
Our first recommendation are the Ash Black Leather Barefoot School Shoes. These school shoes are exceptionally smart, crafted from premium durable leather for flexibility and breathability. Adjustable hook-and-loop strap fastenings make for easy on and off, as well as a secure fit from the first bell. Support your child's growth with the pre-school, kids, and junior sizes.
The Kai Black Leather Barefoot School Shoes are another great option for smart school shoes, emulating a natural barefoot shape to encourage total foot development as nature intended. Don't forget that mesh lining guarantees complete breathability and comfort. Shop pre-school, kids, and junior sizes today.
A cute and stylish choice for girls school shoes are the Sky Bloom Black Patent Barefoot T-bar School Shoes. These glossy black patent shoes match cute aesthetics with modern barefoot technology to deliver the ultimate girls shoe. All the expected barefoot features such as wider toe boxes and flexible soles, combined with a cute but subtle floral design on the uppers. Shop pre-school, kids, and junior sizes now.
Finally, for a classic Mary Jane girls school shoe, check out the Dawn Black Leather Barefoot Shoes. Crafted from gold rated leather for strength and flexibility, these shoes provide all day comfort and ongoing support to natural gait and foot development. Despite their barefoot style, these shoes look just as cute (or even cuter) than traditional school shoes. Once again, we offer pre-school, kids, and junior sizes.
Are barefoot shoes suitable for wearing at school?
Barefoot shoes are definitely suitable for wearing at school. They combine comfort with natural foot development and strengthening, and they won’t stick out as noticeably different when compared to more traditional school shoes.
Key features of barefoot school shoes
Barefoot shoes are specifically designed for the purpose of supporting your child’s development. As a result, the following features are incorporated into every shoe to ensure maximum foot health benefits:
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Wider toe box - Barefoot shoes utilise wider toe boxes to promote toe splay and free up space for toes to move and wiggle.
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Zero-drop soles - These soles ensure no height difference exists between heel and forefoot, encouraging a more healthy and natural alignment for your child.
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No arch support/restriction - Many traditional school shoes boast ‘supportive cushioning’ and other similar features. These additions can actually be restrictive, which is why barefoot shoes let feet develop and move as nature instead.
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Flexibility - Uppers and soles are created to be extremely flexible and soft. This is because stiff uppers can restrict natural movement, and rigid soles don’t allow foot muscles to engage with the ground properly.
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Adjustable fastenings - The adjustable fit afforded by t-bar fastenings and other available closure types ensures a comfortable fit.
Learn more about barefoot with our barefoot shoes for kids guide.
