Last week, I reviewed a child’s barefoot shoe, the Vivobarefoot Primus II Knit toddler’s shoe. This week, I want to continue in the same vein by introducing another kids’ barefoot shoe that I highly recommend, the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ shoe.
If you’re a parent, you know all too well how quickly your kids grow. Even if your child is only toddler-aged now, it’s never too soon to begin researching great kids’ shoes, as they’ll be at that age before you know it!
Kids go through shoes like they’re going out of style, but nevertheless, you still want to prioritize your child’s comfort at every turn. Barefoot shoes do that well while promoting a healthy posture and gait.
If you’re new to Feelgrounds, their selection of kids’ shoes, or barefoot shoes in general, I invite you to keep reading. This review will delve into my personal experience with these shoes (well, my daughter’s experience, as they wouldn’t fit me!), the features and specs, pricing, and more.
By the time you’re done reading, you can determine with confidence whether you should buy the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe for your child(ren).
My Experience with the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoe
Let’s begin by discussing my experience with my daughter wearing the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe. Here’s the link to the shoe.
First, as a parent, I love how the shoes have a Velcro closure. Kids can struggle to tie their shoes, and it can be a point of contention for them, especially if all their peers already know how to do it.
With Velcro closures, your kids can put on and take off their shoes at the end of the day, maintaining a degree of independence that will mean a ton to them. If your kids have to change their shoes during the day, such as for gym class, the Velcro closures are lifesavers!
I like the simple design of these shoes, as it’s cute and timeless.
The Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe comes in a variety of colors. I’ll talk further about the available hues in the next section.
While I encourage you to choose whichever shoe color you and your child most like, I recommend dark blue or light pink.
The dark blue color comes in handy for wet days especially, as it hides all nature of weather-related sins. The dusty pink color is for everyday wear during the summer. It doesn’t mask any kinds of stains or scuffs, so keep that in mind!
Tina and I live in a region where it regularly rains. Our daughter is always playing in the mud and sand at the beach, so I found the navy blue color much more durable.
For a barefoot shoe, these Feelgrounds shoes have a robust sole. The upper material feels great, as it’s light, soft, and breathable so air can pass through.
All the barefoot features you want are available in the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe, including a lightweight profile, spacious toe box, and exceptional flexibility.
My daughter Lucy can’t get enough of these shoes, but I know she’ll outgrow them sooner than later. When that happens, I’ll pass them down to her nieces and nephews since I fully expect the shoes to hold up for that long.
Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoe Features
Feelgrounds is one of the biggest names in barefoot shoes, and the brand’s Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes continue that lineage of impressive offerings.
The shoes feature nylon (the hook and loop fastener and eyelets), TPU, microfiber (straps and heel lining), recycled rubber (sole), and recycled PET (lining and upper).
Let’s take a deep dive into all the great features!
Unisex
The reason I said I’d pass down the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes to my nieces and nephews is that these Feelgrounds shoes are unisex. You can buy Feelgrounds shoes for the whole family!
Vegan and Recycled
Doing your part for the planet feels effortless when you buy Feelgrounds shoes. You can rest assured that no animal byproducts were involved in the production of this footwear, as the kids’ shoes are completely vegan.
More so, the sole, upper, and liner feature recycled materials such as rubber and PET plastic, respectively.
Machine-Washable
I don’t even have to tell you how messy kids can get. You already know!
Feelgrounds recommends cleaning the Original Mesh Kids’ shoes with a soft shoe brush, especially if the shoes have loose dirt caked on. You can also combine a mild cleaning solution with lukewarm water and a shoe brush for more stubborn stains.
However, if none of that works, you’re not out of options. You can always throw these shoes into the washing machine. Feelgrounds suggests washing the shoes with cold water on your gentlest and shortest washer setting.
Put the shoes in a mesh laundry bag and wash them with a mild detergent.
After the shoes come out of the spin cycle, take a soft cloth and blot up any extra moisture. Do not put the shoes in the dryer, but instead, allow them to air-dry.
Feelgrounds also cautions that the Original Mesh Kids’ shoes can lose their lustrous color and the materials can wear down from washing, so you should do it only when a situation absolutely calls for it.
Barefoot Traits
The Original Mesh Kids’ shoes feature all the traits you could ask for in a barefoot shoe. They boast a zero-drop heel that allows your children to connect more with the earth with every step they take. They’ll grow to love the exceptional groundfeel.
Additionally, these barefoot shoes feature a sizable toe box. The toe box is designed to be spacious enough that a child can splay and move their toes freely inside the shoes. However, the toe box isn’t overly large, so it’s not like your kids are swimming in their shoes.
The ultra-thin sole, which I’ll talk more about momentarily, also enhances groundfeel and that barefoot feel!
Safe for Kids
The Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes pass the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals or REACH standards introduced by the European Union in 2006.
All the dyes and materials used to make the shoes are non-toxic and kid-safe so you can rest easy when your child wears these Feelgrounds shoes.
Hardy Rubber Sole
Feelgrounds redesigned its rubber sole for the Original Mesh Kids’ shoes, improving both its traction and durability. Part of what lends these shoes such great longevity is the inclusion of sole stitching.
Heel and Toe Protective Coating
Oh, and that’s not all. Also contributing to durability is a protective TPU coating on the outer of these shoes. Feelgrounds concentrated the coating in the heel and toe, two areas where kids could use the extra protection.
Breathability
With a name like the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ shoes, you would expect breathability. Well, you won’t be disappointed. The outer of these shoes allows air to travel through, as does the insole.
If your kids run around all day and work up a sweat, you won’t have to stress about them stinking up their shoes!
Velcro Closures and Finger Loop
I already praised the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes and their Velcro closures earlier, but that’s only because this is such an excellent feature.
The hook and loop Velcro closure will make your little kids feel 10 feet tall when they can put their own shoes on. A finger loop at the back of the shoe helps them slip these barefoot shoes on and off.
Great Color Variety
As a unisex shoe, the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ shoe comes in plenty of colors that boys and girls alike will enjoy.
Your options include all black, black with a white sole, Dusty Pink (pale pink upper with a white sole), Galaxy (galaxy-patterned upper with a bright blue sole and pink accents), Navy Blue (dark blue upper with a white sole), and Scuba Blue (teal blue upper with a tan sole).
How Much Do the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoes Cost?
If you’re considering picking up a pair of the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes for your child, the shoes cost $79.
Are the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoes Worth It?
As a parent, you like to stretch your dollars as far as you can. That has you curious whether you should purchase the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes.
In my humble opinion, yes, you should! For starters, they’re not overly expensive at $80 a pop.
I won’t lie and say they’re the cheapest shoes you could put on your kids’ feet, but the thing with cheap shoes is they look and feel cheap.
They fall apart easily, requiring you to buy more shoes. Children outgrow their shoes fast enough as it is. If the shoes you purchase fall apart fast, you’ll feel overwhelmed with how often you’re shopping for shoes.
The durability of the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes makes them a great value for the cost. The tough soles, reinforced stitching, and protective outer coating makes these shoes resistant to everyday wear.
You can also clean up the uppers easily using a shoe brush or–for those really stubborn, caked-on messes–the washing machine. You’ll recall that you shouldn’t wash these shoes too often, but it’s always an option.
Feelgrounds gave the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe a simplistic design and made them unisex so any kid can (and should!) wear them. The spacious toe box and thin sole will enable your child to experience the wonders of barefoot shoes from a young age.
Conclusion
The Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe is a unisex, vegan, breathable shoe that parents can’t get enough of.
These shoes have a thin but hardy sole, wide toe box, and plenty of flexibility to encourage a barefoot lifestyle yet offer all the protection you’d find in non-barefoot shoes.
Truly, these shoes are the best of both worlds. I hope you’ll consider the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe for your own little family!
Review of the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoe
Last week, I reviewed a child’s barefoot shoe, the Vivobarefoot Primus II Knit toddler’s shoe. This week, I want to continue in the same vein by introducing another kids’ barefoot shoe that I highly recommend, the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ shoe.
If you’re a parent, you know all too well how quickly your kids grow. Even if your child is only toddler-aged now, it’s never too soon to begin researching great kids’ shoes, as they’ll be at that age before you know it!
Kids go through shoes like they’re going out of style, but nevertheless, you still want to prioritize your child’s comfort at every turn. Barefoot shoes do that well while promoting a healthy posture and gait.
If you’re new to Feelgrounds, their selection of kids’ shoes, or barefoot shoes in general, I invite you to keep reading. This review will delve into my personal experience with these shoes (well, my daughter’s experience, as they wouldn’t fit me!), the features and specs, pricing, and more.
By the time you’re done reading, you can determine with confidence whether you should buy the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe for your child(ren).
My Experience with the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoe
Let’s begin by discussing my experience with my daughter wearing the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe. Here’s the link to the shoe.
First, as a parent, I love how the shoes have a Velcro closure. Kids can struggle to tie their shoes, and it can be a point of contention for them, especially if all their peers already know how to do it.
With Velcro closures, your kids can put on and take off their shoes at the end of the day, maintaining a degree of independence that will mean a ton to them. If your kids have to change their shoes during the day, such as for gym class, the Velcro closures are lifesavers!
I like the simple design of these shoes, as it’s cute and timeless.
The Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe comes in a variety of colors. I’ll talk further about the available hues in the next section.
While I encourage you to choose whichever shoe color you and your child most like, I recommend dark blue or light pink.
The dark blue color comes in handy for wet days especially, as it hides all nature of weather-related sins. The dusty pink color is for everyday wear during the summer. It doesn’t mask any kinds of stains or scuffs, so keep that in mind!
Tina and I live in a region where it regularly rains. Our daughter is always playing in the mud and sand at the beach, so I found the navy blue color much more durable.
For a barefoot shoe, these Feelgrounds shoes have a robust sole. The upper material feels great, as it’s light, soft, and breathable so air can pass through.
All the barefoot features you want are available in the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe, including a lightweight profile, spacious toe box, and exceptional flexibility.
My daughter Lucy can’t get enough of these shoes, but I know she’ll outgrow them sooner than later. When that happens, I’ll pass them down to her nieces and nephews since I fully expect the shoes to hold up for that long.
Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoe Features
Feelgrounds is one of the biggest names in barefoot shoes, and the brand’s Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes continue that lineage of impressive offerings.
The shoes feature nylon (the hook and loop fastener and eyelets), TPU, microfiber (straps and heel lining), recycled rubber (sole), and recycled PET (lining and upper).
Let’s take a deep dive into all the great features!
Unisex
The reason I said I’d pass down the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes to my nieces and nephews is that these Feelgrounds shoes are unisex. You can buy Feelgrounds shoes for the whole family!
Vegan and Recycled
Doing your part for the planet feels effortless when you buy Feelgrounds shoes. You can rest assured that no animal byproducts were involved in the production of this footwear, as the kids’ shoes are completely vegan.
More so, the sole, upper, and liner feature recycled materials such as rubber and PET plastic, respectively.
Machine-Washable
I don’t even have to tell you how messy kids can get. You already know!
Feelgrounds recommends cleaning the Original Mesh Kids’ shoes with a soft shoe brush, especially if the shoes have loose dirt caked on. You can also combine a mild cleaning solution with lukewarm water and a shoe brush for more stubborn stains.
However, if none of that works, you’re not out of options. You can always throw these shoes into the washing machine. Feelgrounds suggests washing the shoes with cold water on your gentlest and shortest washer setting.
Put the shoes in a mesh laundry bag and wash them with a mild detergent.
After the shoes come out of the spin cycle, take a soft cloth and blot up any extra moisture. Do not put the shoes in the dryer, but instead, allow them to air-dry.
Feelgrounds also cautions that the Original Mesh Kids’ shoes can lose their lustrous color and the materials can wear down from washing, so you should do it only when a situation absolutely calls for it.
Barefoot Traits
The Original Mesh Kids’ shoes feature all the traits you could ask for in a barefoot shoe. They boast a zero-drop heel that allows your children to connect more with the earth with every step they take. They’ll grow to love the exceptional groundfeel.
Additionally, these barefoot shoes feature a sizable toe box. The toe box is designed to be spacious enough that a child can splay and move their toes freely inside the shoes. However, the toe box isn’t overly large, so it’s not like your kids are swimming in their shoes.
The ultra-thin sole, which I’ll talk more about momentarily, also enhances groundfeel and that barefoot feel!
Safe for Kids
The Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes pass the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals or REACH standards introduced by the European Union in 2006.
All the dyes and materials used to make the shoes are non-toxic and kid-safe so you can rest easy when your child wears these Feelgrounds shoes.
Hardy Rubber Sole
Feelgrounds redesigned its rubber sole for the Original Mesh Kids’ shoes, improving both its traction and durability. Part of what lends these shoes such great longevity is the inclusion of sole stitching.
Heel and Toe Protective Coating
Oh, and that’s not all. Also contributing to durability is a protective TPU coating on the outer of these shoes. Feelgrounds concentrated the coating in the heel and toe, two areas where kids could use the extra protection.
Breathability
With a name like the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ shoes, you would expect breathability. Well, you won’t be disappointed. The outer of these shoes allows air to travel through, as does the insole.
If your kids run around all day and work up a sweat, you won’t have to stress about them stinking up their shoes!
Velcro Closures and Finger Loop
I already praised the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes and their Velcro closures earlier, but that’s only because this is such an excellent feature.
The hook and loop Velcro closure will make your little kids feel 10 feet tall when they can put their own shoes on. A finger loop at the back of the shoe helps them slip these barefoot shoes on and off.
Great Color Variety
As a unisex shoe, the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ shoe comes in plenty of colors that boys and girls alike will enjoy.
Your options include all black, black with a white sole, Dusty Pink (pale pink upper with a white sole), Galaxy (galaxy-patterned upper with a bright blue sole and pink accents), Navy Blue (dark blue upper with a white sole), and Scuba Blue (teal blue upper with a tan sole).
How Much Do the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoes Cost?
If you’re considering picking up a pair of the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes for your child, the shoes cost $79.
Are the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ Barefoot Shoes Worth It?
As a parent, you like to stretch your dollars as far as you can. That has you curious whether you should purchase the Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes.
In my humble opinion, yes, you should! For starters, they’re not overly expensive at $80 a pop.
I won’t lie and say they’re the cheapest shoes you could put on your kids’ feet, but the thing with cheap shoes is they look and feel cheap.
They fall apart easily, requiring you to buy more shoes. Children outgrow their shoes fast enough as it is. If the shoes you purchase fall apart fast, you’ll feel overwhelmed with how often you’re shopping for shoes.
The durability of the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoes makes them a great value for the cost. The tough soles, reinforced stitching, and protective outer coating makes these shoes resistant to everyday wear.
You can also clean up the uppers easily using a shoe brush or–for those really stubborn, caked-on messes–the washing machine. You’ll recall that you shouldn’t wash these shoes too often, but it’s always an option.
Feelgrounds gave the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe a simplistic design and made them unisex so any kid can (and should!) wear them. The spacious toe box and thin sole will enable your child to experience the wonders of barefoot shoes from a young age.
Conclusion
The Feelgrounds Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe is a unisex, vegan, breathable shoe that parents can’t get enough of.
These shoes have a thin but hardy sole, wide toe box, and plenty of flexibility to encourage a barefoot lifestyle yet offer all the protection you’d find in non-barefoot shoes.
Truly, these shoes are the best of both worlds. I hope you’ll consider the Original Mesh Kids’ barefoot shoe for your own little family!