Children's spring sneakers and canvas shoes 2024

We compared the best-selling children's spring textile sneakers in the review.

We focused on their width and shape in the toe area, the degree of narrowing in the heel and reinforcement behind the heel, the space in the instep and the possibility of tightening around the ankles. We summarized everything in a table and described and photographed the feet in more detail later in the article.

We recommend that you measure your foot well before choosing the shoes, registered customers can now save the length and width of the foot in their profile.

Comparison of basic parameters of barefoot sneakers

You will find brief information on the most frequently compared aspects of children's barefoot shoes in the table. Most of the parameters are difficult to measure accurately, but we have tried to compare everything, touch everything and provide you with the most objective information to simplify the selection of the ideal shoes.

Healthy shoes respect the natural shape of the foot. They do not squeeze the toes, do not squeeze anywhere, then the foot can actively work. But even too much extra space is not ideal for a proper unwinding of the step. Too large a shoe (or one that is not properly shaped) can interfere and change the walking stereotype. Try to choose a shoe that follows the shape of the foot as closely as possible, the ideal over-size for children's trainers is 0.9-1.3 cm, but even this is individual and always look at how the child walks in the shoes.

All compared sneakers are photographed in size 28 on a foot measuring 173 x 69 mm. For some brands, a larger/smaller size would be appropriate, but for simplicity we always chose the same number according to the EU. The model has an average foot in the toes and heel and around the ankles, the instep is a little higher.

Froddo G3130246, leather and mesh sneakers

• anatomically shaped toe, plenty of room for a dominant big toe
• suitable for the average foot, or fin-shaped foot
• narrower especially in the ankles, they tighten well on narrow ankles
• suitable for lower legs, chubby feet do not require shoes
• flexible sole with a slightly stronger grip, with a more significant pattern
• sole approx. 4 mm + 2 mm pattern, stitched around the perimeter
• zero drop
• medium firm in the heel, multiple layers of material
• removable insole
• leather inside, shoes are not much breathable

Froddo G1700379 - canvas shoes

• anatomically shaped toe, plenty of room for a dominant big toe
• suitable for the average foot, or fin-shaped foot
• narrower especially at the ankles
• the ankle area is not padded, it is a little harder to tighten and the hem does not fit so well to the foot
• suitable for lower legs, chubby legs do not require shoes
• attention to the different numbering than full leather or textile-leather Froddo
• flexible sole with a slightly stronger grip, fine pattern
• sole approx. 4 mm + 1 mm pattern, stitched around the perimeter
• zero drop
• medium firm in the heel
• removable insole
• textile inside, more breathable than the leather-lined version
• also suitable as slippers

Beda made of mesh or cotton fabric

• anatomically shaped toe, plenty of room for a dominant big toe
• suitable for the average foot and wider in the toes, or fin-shaped foot
• average in the heel, but can be tightened around the ankles
• suitable for average ankles, not so chubby compared to ankle models (they are lower in the instep and narrower in the ankles)
• flexible sole with a fine pattern
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern, glued around the perimeter
• zero drop
• version without counter, models marked OP with counter are stronger
• removable insole
• inside mesh, very breathable
• textile models have the same cut

Protetika Gael made of knitted fabric

• anatomically shaped toe, but on the thumb side it curls a little, not ideal for a strongly dominant thumb
• suitable for a rather chubby foot, they are wider in the heel and ankles, quite roomy in the instep
• very flexible sole with a fine pattern (the shoe is glued, not stitched)
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern
• zero drop
• soft behind the heel (only very lightly reinforced with double material)
• removable insole
• no lining, the whole upper is made of elastic knitted fabric, which is well breathable
• we recommend a smaller oversize, the shoe is very flexible and the foot slides in it with a larger margin

Protetika Roby, textile

• same sole and proportions as knitted boots
• canvas shoes are less breathable
• padding and Velcro fasteners make them tighter in the instep and around the ankles than knitted boots
• they are stronger in the heel
• removable insole

Reima Tepastelu with membrane

• anatomically shaped toe
• suitable for the average foot in the toes, but not for the fin-shaped foot, not too constricted in the heel
• up to size 28 with Velcro, larger sizes with rubber laces
• shoes with a lace and a pull tab are easier to tighten around the ankles
• nevertheless, all models are more suitable for thicker feet in the heel and ankles
• flexible sole with a fine pattern
• sole approx. 4 mm + 1 mm sample
• the shoe is glued, not stitched
• zero drop
• stronger behind the heel (the material is reinforced with an additional layer)
• removable cushioned insole
• the shoes are with a membrane, thus with higher water resistance, thus not so breathable, especially suitable for spring, autumn, mountains, etc.
• protective toe cap

Reima Astelu, sneakers made of knitted fabric

• anatomically shaped toe
• suitable for the average foot in the toes, but not for the fin-shaped foot, not too constricted in the heel
• rubber laces, but they don't allow a significant tightening, only a partial tightening
• more suitable for the thicker foot in the heel and ankles
• flexible sole with a fine pattern
• sole approx. 4 mm + 1 mm sample
• the shoe is glued, not stitched
• zero drop
• soft behind the heel (only the double material very lightly stiffens the area behind the heel)
• removable cushioned insole
• very breathable, elastic material, no lining
• shoes machine washable on gentle programme in a laundry bag, practical maintenance
• protective toe cap
• we recommend a smaller oversize, the elastic fabric does not matter if it is more fitted to the foot, in larger shoes the foot "slips"

Jonap Moon

• anatomically shaped toe, a little curl on the toe side, not ideal for a strongly dominant big toe
• suitable for wide and chubby feet
• the most spacious of the boots compared in the instep and around the ankles
• the area around the ankles is not cushioned, the shoes are harder to tighten and do not fit so well to the foot
• flexible sole with a more pronounced pattern
• sole approx. 3 mm + 2 mm pattern, glued around the perimeter
• zero drop
• softer heel counter
• removable insole
• textile inside

Jonap Airy

• anatomically shaped toe, a little curl on the toe side, not ideal for a strongly dominant big toe
• suitable for a foot wider at the toes or a foot into the fin-shaped
• narrower than Moon, especially in the middle part of the shoe, i.e. at the instep and around the ankles, they can be tightened better
• the area around the ankles is not padded, they do not fit so well to the foot
• suitable for average ankles
• the slim version is slightly narrower but higher in the instep
• flexible sole with a fine pattern
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern, glued around the perimeter
• zero drop
• softer heel counter
• removable insole
• textile inside

Koel

• anatomically shaped toe, ideal for dominant big toe
• suitable for feet wider at the toes and narrower at the heel, i.e. for fin-shaped
• average in the heel, but can be tightened well around the ankles, but not recommended for very narrow ankles
• suitable for average ankles
• the sole is extra soft with a fine pattern, one of the most flexible shoes
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern, stitched around the perimeter
• rubber overlapped at the toe to protect the shoe
• zero drop
• slightly reinforced in the heel thanks to multiple layers of material
• removable insole
• inside fabric

Pegres

• anatomically shaped toe, also ideal for a dominant big toe or a toe that protrudes away from the other toes
• the most spacious shoes of the compared models
• suitable for feet wider at the toe and narrower at the heel, i.e. for fin-shaped foot
• average in the heel, but can be tightened well around the ankles
• suitable for average ankles
• rubber toe cap on textile, breathable shoes
• the sole is extra soft with a fine pattern
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern, stitched around the perimeter
• zero drop
• slightly reinforced in the heel due to multiple layers of material
• removable insole
• inside textile

Vivobarefoot

• anatomically shaped toe, ideal for dominant big toe
• suitable for a foot wider at the toes and narrower at the heel, i.e. for fin-shaped foot
• can be tightened with Velcro even for a slightly narrower heel/ankle
• suitable for average ankle
• the sole is soft with a fine pattern (there are also trekking Primus variants with a more pronounced pattern)
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern, stitched around the perimeter
• rubber overlapped at the toe to protect the shoe
• zero drop
• new models are cushioned around the ankle for greater comfort and better tightening
• the insole is not removable
• inside textile, very breathable shoes, the mesh over the toes is very airy

Affenzahn

• anatomically shaped toe, ideal for dominant big toe
• shoes for narrow feet, they are narrower in the toe and heel
• suitable for average and higher ankles
• very flexible sole with minimal pattern
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm pattern, glued around the perimeter
• zero drop
• soft in the heel
• the area around the ankles is more roomy, but they can be tightened quite well
• inside fabric
• insole not removable
• practical hem around the perimeter of the shoe

Baby Bare

• anatomically shaped toe, ideal for dominant big toe
• fit the fin-shaped foot, they are generous in the toe area and narrow significantly towards the heel
• they can be tightened well around the ankles, but are not recommended for very narrow ankles
• suitable for average and slightly higher ankles
• flexible sole with a fine pattern
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm sample, glued around the perimeter
• combination of leather and fabric
• zero drop
• soft in the heel
• removable insole
• inside fabric

D.D.Step 063

• anatomically shaped toe, narrower, slightly curved on the toe side, suitable for feet with narrower toes and not for dominant big toe
• suitable for a narrow foot in the toes, but spacious in other parts
• very high in the instep and wide in the ankles
• extra flexible sole with non-slip pattern, the softest of the compared shoes
• sole approx. 2 mm + 2 mm pattern, stitched around the perimeter
• practical rubber overlap over the toe
• zero drop
• soft in the heel
• overall very soft shoe in upper material and sole (loosens up quite a bit in the midfoot in case of thicker feet in the instep and ankle)
• inside fabric
• insole removable

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