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Adam
Last updated on:  
February 21, 2023

14 Of The Best Minimalist Shoes For Kids In The USA

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Nothing is more important than the wellbeing of your kids. That all starts with their foundation... their feet.

This list of kids minimalist and barefoot shoes provides footwear for every stage of their development. From newborn babies to almost adult kids, this is the list for you.

Before buying, check out our barefoot shoes buying hacks to get the best deal!

BOGS

Bogs have been making make durable, waterproof kids snow boots for the last 40 years. They have a wide variety of kids winter boots in fun colors and patterns in sizes US4 (UK3) up to a US10 (UK9) plus free shipping and returns!

Not all of their models are minimalist, be careful when you're buying.

Shoe Types: Boots, Wellies

Features: Waterproof/resistant

Price: ~$40 - $100

FITKICKS

These shoes are made with a minimalist ideology that incorporates a stylish edge. Kids are always on the move, so these ultra-lightweight, lace-free shoes (socks?) make getting ready a breeze. Many kids can put them on alone. The fun colors make for a real treat–while protecting their feet!

Shoe Types: Socks with soles

Features: Vegan

Price: $20

LITTLE LOVE BUG CO.

Leslie created Little Love Bug after her own two children.

Shoe Types: Shoes, Moccasins, Sandals

Price: ~$25

MOCCASINS BY DESI

These Baby Moccasins are One Of A Kind. Made with soft genuine leather, and high-quality furs & Beads. Everything is hand-sewn with each bead individually sewn directly on to the leather.

Shoe Types: Shoes, Moccasins

Features: Handmade, Custom Options

Price: ~$60

MOX

Mox's mission is to bring you the best quality soft-soled shoes for your little ones. Shoes that are both functional for daily use, and are stylish. Ultimately, they want to make sure that they're supporting moms.

Shoe Types: Shoes

Features: Handmade

Price: ~$30

PLAE

Plae shoes are the brainchild of two dads who were frustrated with the current options for kids' shoes and so worked with renowned podiatrist Dr. Mark Weiss to create their own. A key feature is interchangeable tabs, which let children personalize their shoes with designs, and also make for a more accurate fit, accommodating ankle-foot orthotics.

Shoe Types: Shoes, Sandals

Features: Vegan,

Price: ~$50

ROBEEZ

Robeez's mission is to help growing families around the world by developing playful and practical baby products that enhance the experiences of early childhood and capture the magic of life's everyday moments.

Shoe Types: Shoes, Boots,

Price: ~$30 - $40

SEE KAI RUN

See Kai Run is the idea of Seattle mom, Cause Haun. In 2004, she was on a quest for the perfect first shoe for her son, Kai. Unable to find shoes in fun, sophisticated styles that were suitable for outdoor play and still promoted the healthy development of little feet, she created her line of shoes that satisfied all these needs.

Their shoes meet the American Podiatric Medical Association's rigorous standards for foot health and functionality and were awarded the APMA's prestigious Seal of Acceptance.

Shoe Types: Shoes, Boots, Sandals

Price: ~$30 - $50

SKIDDERS

With its Patented design, Skidders grip shoes for both boys and girls give your baby's foot premium comfort and enough space to grow in to. Its soft rubber sole provides enhanced traction indoors on wood or tile floors and during outdoor activities.

Shoe Types: Socks with Soles, Shoes

Price: ~$25

SOFTSTAR SHOES

Softstars kids' shoes are minimal, lightweight, and will keep your kid's feet comfortable and strong all day long. Every shoe is handmade in their Oregon workshop with soft leather and flexible zero-drop soles.

Shoe Types: Shoes, Moccasins, Slippers

Features: Handmade, Custom Fit

Price: ~$55

SPLAY

Splay Shoes created the perfect shoe for kids when they built their Splay Explore™ shoes. They wanted to give kids a shoe that felt as natural as their own feet and moved right along with them. They have a simple one-strap design that makes it easy to get them on and off in a hurry.

Shoe Types: Shoes

Price: ~$45

TEN LITTLE

Ten Little looks to source the highest quality, vegan materials with the smallest impact on our environment. All nice feature is their character insoles that help your child learn left from right, and help you to confirm fit.

Shoe Types: Shoes

Features: Vegan

Price: ~$40

TOUGH LITTLE PIGGIES

Tough Little Piggies are flexible-soled shoes that are designed so babies can grip naturally with their toes as they learn to balance! They're made with an elastic ankle that helps keep them from falling off and the flexible-sole is made of a rubber material to give babies the best traction when they are learning to walk/crawl. Plus, their flexible rubberized toe provides the shoe/material extra protection so that the fabric doesn't wear and tear, while also providing extra grip for crawling babies!

Shoe Types: Socks with Soles

Features:

Price: ~$35

XERO SHOES

Born from a passion for running, Xero's adult barefoot shoes have been a firm favorite for a long time. Now they've released their ever-popular shoe designs for kids!

Shoe Types: Shoes, Sandals

Features: Vegan

Price: ~$70

- Adam

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