Physiotherapist Marie Langová shares why barefoot walking is beneficial for children’s feet, what to watch out for – and which shoes to choose when they’re needed.
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Bare feet
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Physiotherapist Marie Langová shares why barefoot walking is beneficial for children’s feet, what to watch out for – and which shoes to choose when they’re needed.
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Summer is the most wonderful season for children’s feet – grass, sand, water. But it’s also the most demanding. Marie knows how to let little feet breathe properly while still keeping them protected.
Children’s physiotherapist Marie Langová specialises in children’s psychomotor development, the Vojta method and handling. Choosing the right footwear is a natural part of her approach to supporting healthy foot development.
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What you’ll learn
Topics you actually care about
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Why barefoot walking is beneficial for children
Grass, sand, soil – every surface develops foot sensitivity and strengthens the muscles in the feet.
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Where to be careful
Hot tarmac, stones, insects – when you really do need shoes and which ones to choose.
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Water shoes, sandals and trainers
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying. Great as slip-ons for the sandpit or the lawn, too.
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How to measure a child’s foot properly at home
A simple method any parent can do – and it saves you the hassle of choosing the wrong size.
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Barefoot vs conventional shoes in summer
Why a thin, flexible sole and a roomy toe box support natural development of children’s feet.
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Marie’s tips straight from practice
What this physiotherapist chooses for her smallest patients – and why.
Shoes Marie recommends
Styles for every situation
Water shoes, sandals and trainers →
For water
Water shoes
Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying. They protect little feet on stones, hot sand and by the pool.
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Sandals
Froddo Sandal Velcro II Konakové
A classic sandal with a firm heel and easy fastening. Ideal for all-day outdoor wear.
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Sandals
Froddo Sandály Stap Olivové
A lightweight sandal with an anatomical shape. Roomy toe box, flexible sole.
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Trainers
JOMA Nino Jr Růžové
Breathable mesh and a lightweight sole. For the playground, sandpit and trips into nature.
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Trainers
RAYVE Catbourne 2.0 Black
A versatile barefoot trainer for the whole summer. Lightweight, breathable, with plenty of room for toes.
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💡 Tip from us
The best shoe is the one that truly fits you. At any of our shops, our trained staff will measure your feet and help you choose a model that suits you. And if you want absolute precision, pop into our Českomoravská shop – we measure there with a 3D scanner too.
“Every surface a child steps on barefoot supports natural, healthy foot development.”
— Marie Langová, children’s physiotherapist
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