Barefoot is best so kids can get clear feedback from their surroundings. As kids get older and often start using a heavily cushioned shoe, it’s like they’re losing one of their senses that helps them understand how to move their feet and body. That’s why we wear barefoot shoes with a thin, flat and flexible sole. Check out Reima’s barefoot shoes for kids. Use code BAREFOOT20 for 20% off. #barefootshoes #kidsshoes

Are my kid’s shoes wide enough? Let’s check. These shoes are squishing his toes. It’s not the overall width that’s the problem, but the fact that this toe box tapers and squishes his toes together. The widest part of the foot should be the toes, so the shoes should be wide in the toes too. A healthy shoe for kids will allow them to maintain a natural, healthy toe splay where these toes have enough space to move and wiggle. The big toe should be able to stay straight and not get pushed in. A narr

Spending more time barefoot has so many benefits for kids, like allowing them to develop better balance and stronger feet and ankles. When my kids can’t be barefoot, I look for shoes that allow them to move easily and freely like they do when barefoot, but with a little more protection. A D | The Kidswear brand Reima designed barefoot sandals called the Rantaan that are a good balance of the two. The soles protect their feet, but are thin and flexible enough to allow for good ground feel and nat