I just received a size 10 for my not-quite-4 year old daughter. They are a little big but with socks they are fine. The Merrell Barefoot kids collection is the best of a small category - flexible/barefoot style shoes for little kids. My daughter loves these shoes, and can get them on and off herself. They seem typically durable. I am sad to see that size 10 (toddler) is the smallest size available, and that your infant sized shoes are all stiff with big heels. My one-year-olds are small for their age and are probably going to be five years old before they can wear these unless you start making them smaller. Please make lightweight, flexible shoes for the stage in between learning to walk and being able to run :) On another note, my husband, daughter and I all have Trail Gloves now. It's pretty cute.
Details
Let them run wild and free in our Trail Glove kids barefoot shoe, a foot-hugging protection for little feet that gets them closer to mother earth. 0 mm drop lets their feet land as though barefoot for a natural stride. No seams on the glove-like upper won’t rub for going sockless. Vibram® sole for traction protects exploring over pokey terrain.
UPPER / LINING
• Synthetic and mesh upper
• Hook and loop strap provides a precise and secure fit
• Microfiber footbed treated with Aegis antimicrobial
MIDSOLE / OUTSOLE
• EVA midsole 1mm forefoot shock adsorption plate maintains forefoot flexibility and protects the foot by distributing pressure
Youth Sizes: 10-3 Full Sizes
Kid’s Sizes: 3.5-7
Weight: 4.3 ozs
- Probably the best kids sneakers available
- By bearfeets
- 6/13/2013
Merrell's Reply:
We are happy to hear that you have a Merrell family. We appreciate you helpful suggestions on our children’s sizing, and we will definitely take them into concideration.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Outdoor play
- Best shoes ever!
- By JenRamona
- 6/12/2013
I love, love, LOVE these for my 4.5 year old. They're the first shoes we've had that can withstand an active little boy, and look awesome to boot. I just came back to order more and it looks like they may be discontinuing them??? Please say it ain't so!
Merrell's Reply:
Awesome! We are glad these are able to keep up with your active little guy. We do still have these Barefoots available in the kid's sizes. The infant's sizes have currently been discontinued, but we are happy to pass along the request to bring them back.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
- Great!
- By tzm
- 5/24/2013
My 4 year old son loves these shoes. Great fit. Great look. Well built. So far no issues but he has only had them for a short time.
Merrell's Reply:
We are happy to put a smile on your son’s face! Thanks for putting him in such awesome shoes!!!
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Everyday use.
- Great Shoe but where did size 8 and 9 go??
- By hershems
- 5/13/2013
These are amazing shoes for little kids. On our 3rd pair for our oldest (6 years). But need size 8 (and eventually 9) for our 2nd boy (2.5) and they stopped making them. Bring them back!! So confusing why they would stop making them
Merrell's Reply:
We are so glad you love them so much for your kids. Thank you so much for this review and we are happy to send your request for this Barefoot style to come back in the infant/toddler sizes to our Product Development team.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
play
- Great shoe for growing kids
- By BJ
- 5/13/2013
This is the second pair of Merrell Barefoot shoes I've purchased for my 5 year old son. His first pair were Flux Gloves. I tried the Trail Gloves because of the elastic laces and velcro closure since he's still learning to tie his shoes. I also wanted a shoe that he could use on trail runs with me. This shoe is his main shoe and if it is anything like his last pair of Merrell's, will last for a long time. Its worth the extra money for the quality and to know that they will help with natural foot development. The barefoot shoes are flat without artificial structure that keeps the foot from working as nature intended. I think this will benefit him for the rest of his life.
Merrell's Reply:
This Trail Glove style with the bungee laces is great for kids, so they do not have to worry able their shoes untying while they are in the middle of playing, running, etc. Thank you for taking the time to write this review and spending a little bit more money on a great quality shoe for your son.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Daily casual use & play.
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