Your child will likely wear their school shoes for longer than any other item of footwear, often upwards of 35 hours a week. Opting for a barefoot school shoe ensures that you don't restrict and compromise growing feet, which are vulnerable to external influences and moulding by tight, ill-fitting shoes.
Our collection of barefoot kids' school shoes has something for every taste, foot type and shape. For narrower feet have a look at the range from Bobux which includes smarter and sporty options along with Mary Jane and T-Bar styles in leather and Patent.
For medium widths, our go-to brands are Plae, PaperKrane, Petasil and Young Soles. Between which there is a great choice of styles for every taste.
For medium to wide feet check out Vivobarefoot and Camper. Camper have recently brought out their popular Peu shoe in Black for school and the Right ballet shoe has long been a best seller for those wanting a more mainstream ballet shoe style.
For wider feet Froddo Barefoot is our most popular brand of school shoes and suits a wider foot really nicely.
For extra-wide school shoes the Freet City shoe has long been a favourite and has the advantage of being a rare vegan option. More recently we have added the Be Lenka Bounce to the range which is a lovely wide fitting barefoot shoe.
Need help finding the right barefoot-friendly school shoes? We have several blogs about school shoes with lots of useful information to help you find that perfect pair!
What different types of school shoes are available?
We stock barefoot school shoes in sizes fit for every step that your child will take through their education.
These shoes can withstand the rough and tumble of the playground and will also keep your young man looking smart at school.
No matter what their style, we're confident that your daughter will find something that she'll love in the selection that we have available.
You don't need to scrimp on comfort when it comes to sports classes for your little ones. Our range of trainers is designed to provide long-lasting comfort, whether it's a game of football, gymnastics, athletics or anything else.
School shoe accessories
Those busy school cloakrooms often see kids' school shoes go walkabout – but fear not. Our range of shoe labels means that your youngster should be able to keep track of their footwear. What's more, to make sure that they're always looking shipshape, we stock shoe polishes in a range of colours.
Why buy school shoes from Happy Little Soles?
The quality of the children's school shoes that we stock speaks volumes but there are several more reasons why you should trust us when looking for school shoes.
- Kids' school shoes strike to the very core of why Happy Little Soles exists. Our family business has been running since 2010 to help more people to discover the benefits of barefoot shoes.
- Our 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot tells you what our customers think of our products and service.
- Order before midday and your barefoot-friendly school shoes could be with you on the next working day.
- We understand that you won't have the chance to try our shoes before you purchase. Help is at hand, however, with our comprehensive sizing guide. If anything is amiss, we also offer no-quibble returns within 28 days of purchase.
- Choose a payment option that suits you. We accept credit/debit cards, PayPal and Amazon Pay, as well as bank transfers for orders over £500.
- Our loyalty scheme means that, as your children's feet grow, you can bank points. Each point equates to £1 credit for you to spend however you like with us.
- All of the money raised from orders on our Charity Sale page is donated to The Joshua Tree
Find the perfect school shoes today!
As youngsters grow and develop, barefoot kids' school shoes offer vast benefits from which they also stand to gain in later life. Check out our Advice Hub for handy hints and tips on all things barefoot shoes or get in touch for further information.