We have two boys (aged 2 and 3) and they both go about barefoot 90% of the time. We are fortunate to have a very mild climate!
The older one is quite a sturdy boy with large, almost round, feet, so the only shoes that he tolerates are his crocs and a pair of bright red wellingtons.

My 3 1/2 yr old son wears Saucony Grid Flex, very flat compared to most shoes my older boys wear and very flexible, but not near as flexible as Robeezs

Typical toddlers and children go through a significant amount of biomechanical changes during this time and vary in the way they get feedback from the environment (use the visual system more until ~age 7). So far I haven’t stressed too much about what shoes my kids wear or don’t wear but I haven’t noticed any major developmental problems.  Each child is different though.

Good point.  I must admit that I seem to agree with something I recall you said along the lines of ‘at this point, I don’t really care what my shoes look like, I’ve lost all sense of self-consciousness when it comes to shoe style.’  I’d rather run correctly and look like an Argentinian mountain goat (split-toe ZEMs) than run hurt and look good.

Yeah, I though about doing the same. Probably fine with socks, but may cut out a thin insole from another pair of shoes using the included insoles as a template.

I have the adult version, fell a bit narrow. Kids version looks nice!

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They do, but not sure if they make them in toddler size, and for older kid’s the styling is such that my 8yo son would not wear them.

Happy Birthday to your son! I couldn’t find the canvas on-line either – found them in a Nike Outlet. We also do use Crocs – easy on and off and non-restrictive. Usually barefoot in the house though.

x2 on the Preschoolians. Very flexible, fairly durable, and super cute and customizable. Not cheap, but good.