Toddlers naturally splay their toes for balance. When choosing a shoe, look for one with a wide, foot-shaped toe box that ...

The barefoot soles and the earth-friendly construction do make the shoes worth more to me, but it might be hard to justify if your kids are in a fast-growing stage.

Discovering the World of Kids Minimalist Shoes We’re exploring a topic that’s been gaining a lot of buzz in the world of parenting and child care – minimalist shoes for kids. The Growing ...

Vivobarefoot is the best choice for your toddler because they actually make toddler-sized shoes that are barefoot style, very flexible, and tough enough to withstand a beating from the more ...

After 16 months of unwavering love and care, my toddler said his first word. Sadly, it wasn’t mama, or even dada, it was ‘shoes’, and I blame Vivobarefoot. My son walked at 10 months old ...

These durable kids' water shoes are just what your kid needs this summer. ... The design of the Merrell Bare Steps H20 features an extra-wide toe box for toddlers as well as a flexible, barefoot feel.

Research has shown many healthful and practical advantages to wearing barefoot or minimalist shoes instead, whether you’re walking, running, hiking, or chasing the kids around the backyard ...

“Minimalist shoes are best for activities that are mild on impact, do not extent past 90 minutes, and can be done indoors or on soft and padded surfaces,” says Thomas Lim, D.P.M., Q.M.E, C.W.S ...

My kids go barefoot a lot, and it's only natural. Two common reasons parents give for not allowing their children to go barefoot outside include fear of injury to the foot, and fear of picking up ...