When school uniforms are mandatory, finding the perfect shoes that meet the dress code requirements can be a challenge. Sending your kids off to school in the morning means ensuring they’re ready for a day full of learning and play. While uniforms handle the ‘what to wear’ part, finding the perfect school shoes can be a bit tricky. You want something that complies with the uniform policy but also keeps their feet comfortable and healthy.
Traditional school shoes can often be tight and restrictive, which isn’t great for growing feet. This is where barefoot school shoes come in. With wide toe boxes, foot-shaped designs, and thin, flexible soles, these shoes allow natural movement and growth. In this blog post, we’ll share my top picks for the 15 best barefoot school shoes, combining style with the freedom and comfort your kids need. These shoes will not only keep your kids looking smart but also ensure their feet are well-cared for throughout the school day.
And don’t forget to check out our other guides for more ideas and options on kids’ barefoot shoes! Finding the perfect pair of shoes for your child can be both fulfilling and budget-friendly.
Top 15 Barefoot School Shoes for Happy, Healthy Feet
VIVOBAREFOOT
- Great Britain | Vegan, Leather | EU 20-38
- Price: from approx. 60€
- Most suitable for: narrow and medium-width feet, stronger slope towards the pinky toe
Use BUVIVO20 for 20% discount
Feelgrounds
- Germany | Vegan | EU 22-37
- Price: from approx. 81€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet
Be Lenka
- Slovakia | Leather | EU 25-38
- Price: from approx. 79€
- Most suitable for: medium-wide feet
Use BU5 for 5% off
Saguaro
- China | Vegan | EU 22-40
- Price: from approx. 37€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet
Use BU15 for 15% discount
Tikki Shoes
- Romania | Leather | EU 19-39
- Price: from approx. 30€
- Most suitable for: medium-wide feet (smaller sizes), narrow and medium-width feet (bigger sizes)
Use BU10 for 10% discount
Froddo
- Croatia | Leather | EU 20-42
- Price: from approx. 55€
- Most suitable for: medium and medium-wide feet
Freet
- Great Britain | Vegan | EU 30-36
- Price: from approx. 60€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet
Use bu-freet for 10% discount
Sole Runner
- Germany | Leather | EU 25-35
- Price: from approx. 75€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet, low instep
BGreaterShoes
- Great Britain | Leather, vegan | UK 3-13, 1-4
- Price: from approx. 34€
- Most suitable for: narrow and medium-width feet, toe box shape is slightly tapered
Zapato Feroz
- Spain | Leather, vegan | S-XL, EU 24-33
- Price: from approx. 45€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet
Poppis
- Spain | Vegan | 24-35
- Price: from approx. 55€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet
ZEAZOO
- Bulgaria | Leather| EU 20-36
- Price: from approx. 45€
- Most suitable for: medium-width feet, also higher foot volume
Use BOSENOGICE for 5% discount
Paperkrane
- Australia | Leather, vegan | EU 19-42
- Price: from approx. 50€
- Most suitable for: narrow and medium-width feet
Crave
- Czech Republic | Leather | EU 23-36
- Price: from approx. 76€
- Most suitable for: medium and wide feet
Use BU5 for 5% discount
Baby Bare
- Slovakia | Leather | EU 21-33
- Price: from approx. 74€
- Most suitable for: medium and medium-wide feet
Conclusion
Choosing the right school shoes doesn’t have to be a struggle. With these 15 best barefoot school shoes, you can ensure your kids head to school with a smile on their face and comfort in every step. Not only do these shoes support healthy foot development, but they also look great, keeping both kids and parents happy.
So, if you’re ready to make school mornings a bit easier and give your kids the best of both worlds—style and comfort—consider switching to barefoot school shoes. Their feet will thank you, and you’ll have one less thing to worry about.
beautiful picks! Have you considered making a list available in the US. I live in Dominican Republic and the US is more accessible to me. Or at least name american brands.
Thank you
Our lists are created for readers all around the world. We include everything that is currently available. If more US brands were available, we would definitely list them here. Some brands on the list have US shops, others ship worldwide. Some brands are also available at US retailers. You can find a US retailer here: https://barefootuniverse.com/shops-with-barefoot-shoes/.