Barefoot kids sandals are a healthier alternative to the typical sandals you find at the store. They have a wide toe box, flexible sole, and a secure fit so your child can run and play without discomfort – and so their little feet can move and feel the ground beneath them. All of it is so important for their development!
Below you will find our favorite barefoot sandals for kids that let their toes be free while still protecting them from hot pavement, insects, and other summer-time hazards.
Close toed barefoot sandals
We love closed toed sandals for kids best, because they stay really secure on the foot while still being breathable and practical for play.
Reima Rantaan – Use ANYA20 for 20% off your first purchase. These are a great budget option that breathes well and is high quality.
Feelgrounds Arcade – These are a good breathable vegan option for kiddos wide with feet. You can use code ANYA5 for 5% off.
Wildling Feather – Use code AWN_ANYA_S for a one-time free shipping offer. The lightest weight sandal there is!
Vivobarefoot Ultra – The Ultra Bloom (available seasonally) is a favorite water friendly shoe for us! Comes in the full size range for big and little kids. Use code ARVIVO20 for 20% off
Ten Little Splash Sandals – Our fave water-friendly budget sandal for little kids! Goes up to US kids 13
Zeazoo – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off. We also carry Zeazoo sandals for kids & adults at Anya’s Shop for easier US access! These have a natural chrome free leather lining so are gentle on skin.
Tikki Aranya – Another gentle natural sandal for kids.
Freet Zennor – Good for big kids with high volume feet. Use code AnyaFreet for 10% off
Be Lenka Miami – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off. These are new this spring, and we are fans! Samantha’s daughter is testing them for us.
Little Love Bug Company (US) – US 2-12. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
Strappy barefoot sandals
We love all the following brands that make barefoot sandals for adults and for kids.
Earth Runners – Use code ANYA for 10% off
Luna Sandals – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
Shamma Sandals – Use code ANYASREVIEWS2023 for 10% off
Unshoes Keota – Use code ANYA for 10% off
2 thoughts on “The Best Barefoot Sandals for Kids”
I am surprised the Nemo by Igor did not make this list. Is the toebox not wide? Because it is definitely zero drop and more flexible than the Ten Little
Hi Hayley! No reason that one was left off the list other than the fact that we haven’t tried them personally. I checked them out at the PedTerra booth at the Expo last year though and they are a great option!