New Arrivals: Kids' Barefoot Shoes (14)

New kids’ models arrive a few times a year, before each season. Same principles every time: room for growing toes, a flexible sole and a light build. See what is new.

What arrives and when

Collections land ahead of the season they are made for — sandals and light models before summer, water-repellent styles before fall, insulated boots before winter. New colorways of familiar models appear throughout the year.

For children’s shoes, buying early matters more than it does for adults. Sizes sell through fast, and a growth spurt in September is not the moment to discover that the size you need is gone.

Tested before it ships

Every model, kids’ models included, goes through its own development and is tested over thousands of steps before release. A lot of new arrivals are updated versions of models parents already know — the numbers in names like 2.0 and 3.0 — and those updates usually come from what customers report: a closure that holds better, a material that survives a playground year, a sole with more grip.

Where to look next

Go straight to what you need: sneakers for everyday, school shoes for the term, snow boots for winter, sandals for summer. Or browse by size: toddler, little kid, big kid.