Beda BF 0001/W/M/SO/2 Luc Kids' Barefoot Ankle Boots Black - Narrower Heel

A Czech brand of barefoot shoes for children. They give the toes plenty of room and are flexible and lightweight.

Why put children in barefoot shoes?

Barefoot shoes mimic walking barefoot. Well-chosen, properly fitting shoes allow a child’s foot to develop healthily. At the same time, they protect against dirt, bad weather and injury.

1. They give the toes plenty of room
2. They strengthen the feet
3. They let children feel the ground better
4. They help train balance properly
5. They do not hinder development

Find out more in our Guide to choosing children’s barefoot shoes and Guide to choosing first shoes.

When should a child wear their first shoes?

Shoes really have just two main functions – to protect a child’s foot from injury and to keep it comfortable when walking.

There is no point in buying shoes for a child who is only just attempting their first steps while cruising along the furniture, or who is still sitting in a pushchair.

A Czech brand from Vranovice that has long been one of the tried-and-tested fixtures of the barefoot market. Every year it brings new innovations and improvements, which is how it maintains a high standard.

Its wide range of fits suits both narrow and wide feet – you will find detailed fit information for every model.

Beda shoes are ideal from the very first steps and naturally support the healthy development of children’s feet. Anyone who tries them once usually comes back to them happily season after season.