As back to school draws nearer, most parents are looking for durable school shoes which support healthy foot development and growth, as well as providing all-day comfort. The benefits of barefoot shoes mean that they do all of these things.

That’s why we created our new range of barefoot school shoes, designed to encourage healthy walking and movement patterns, as well as last the year-round thanks to high quality construction and materials. Here are our top picks. 

The best features of barefoot school shoes

Our barefoot footwear is crafted with a focus on your child's natural growth. Each pair integrates essential design elements to prioritise long-term foot health and comfort:

• Anatomical toe box - Wide toe boxes are used to allow for natural splay, giving little toes the freedom to wiggle and move without restriction.
  
  

• Flat zero-drop soles - Eliminating the heel-to-toe height gap promotes a more natural posture and healthy skeletal alignment during the school day.
  
  

• Unrestricted arch movement - While standard shoes push ‘cushioned support’, we avoid these restrictive features so that feet can strengthen and develop as nature intended.
  
  

• Full flexibility - Both soles and uppers are incredibly soft, ensuring that stiff materials don't hinder natural movement or stop muscles from engaging with the ground.
  
  

• Secure, adjustable fit - Through closure options like our barefoot T-bar shoes, children enjoy a customisable and secure fit for all-day wear.
  
  

Our guide to barefoot shoes for kids gives a more comprehensive overview of this shoe type. 

How wearing barefoot shoes to school supports children's growth

Barefoot shoes for kids support growth primarily because they don’t include any of the restrictive features of traditional footwear. 

Barefoot mimics natural walking, which builds a healthy foundation for your child to learn to navigate the world as nature intended. Barefoot shoes allow the small muscles, joints and tendons in the feet and lower legs to interact with the ground naturally, leading to stronger feet and healthier gait.  

On top of this, thinner flexible soles allow for more sensory feedback with every step, enhancing balance and coordination, improving general confidence.

Kids should also consider wearing barefoot shoes to school because they support growth through wide toe boxes, and flat soles encourage natural posture alignment.  

Top choices for barefoot school shoes

Our barefoot stock is coming very soon!