Children's Winter Boots 2025

Comparison of Children’s Winter Barefoot Shoes

Winter footwear doesn’t have to mean bulky, heavy snow boots. Even in cold weather, barefoot shoes have their advantages — they keep you comfortable, support healthy walking, and improve thermoregulation. The spacious toe box helps stimulate blood flow, while the flexible sole boosts circulation by engaging the foot muscles. Many winter barefoot shoes are well-insulated and functional, offering anti-slip soles, water-repellent membranes, and cozy linings.

Start by measuring your child’s foot. For winter shoes, we recommend a slightly larger allowance for thicker socks — about 12–14 mm. However, make sure the shoes aren’t too large, as that can make walking difficult. When the shoes are oversized, children often start turning their toes inward or tripping — and that’s something we want to avoid.

Compare the shape of your child’s foot with the shape of the shoe’s toe box — the more similar they are, the better the fit. Consider how much space you need over the instep, how the shoe fits around the heel, and whether it can be properly tightened around the ankles. For children with collapsed ankles, we recommend shoes with a firmer heel counter. But make sure the shoe fits snugly at the heel — it shouldn’t be loose in this area. This is crucial for healthy walking in any kind of footwear.

We’ve described all the shoe features for you, included on-foot photos, and summarized everything in the comparison table below.

Comparison of Key Parameters of Children’s Winter Barefoot Shoes:

The table includes the basic features of each model. Some aspects are subjective, for example, heel firmness is difficult to compare precisely; but we did our best to quantify each characteristic as objectively as possible.

Froddo G3160232

• anatomically shaped toe box, plenty of space for a dominant big toe
• suitable for average feet or slightly flipper-shaped feet
• narrower at the heel, good tightening around slim ankles
• best for lower insteps — chubbier feet may not fit into the shoes
• very flexible sole with a more pronounced tread
• sole approx. 4 mm + 3 mm tread
• zero drop
• moderately firm at the heel, with multiple material layers
• with membrane, therefore glued sole only
• the wool lining may feel itchy to more sensitive children at first, but it improves after a short while of wearing

Froddo G3160246-7 Winter shoes Froddo

Froddo G3110252

• lower version compared to model G3160204
• lighter insulation made from lambskin
• shoes suitable for urban wear — they don’t have a membrane and are stitched around the edges
• designed for the same foot type as the higher model

Froddo G3110263-17K Winter shoes Froddo

Froddo G3160252 (UP)

• a new model for 2025, with more space over the instep
• the sole shape, flexibility, and heel area are identical to the models above — the UP line is higher over the toes and instep (and possibly 1–2 mm wider overall)
• fits a generally chubbier foot compared to standard Froddo shoes

Froddo UP G3160252-7 Winter shoes Froddo

Froddo G3110258 (Zeru)

• suitable for average feet, not for a dominant big toe
• the toe box is fairly spacious but rounded, narrowing near the big toe
• average fit around the heel and ankles
• suitable for an average or slightly higher instep
• flexible sole with a finer tread
• sole approx. 4 mm + 2 mm tread
• softer at the heel

Froddo Zeru G2110150-3 Winter shoes Froddo

Beda winter 2 velcro straps (BF 0004/W/MK)

• anatomically shaped toe box, suitable for a dominant big toe
• designed for straighter toes that don’t slope down toward the little toe
• suitable for an average instep
• compared to the models with three Velcro straps, model 0004/W/MK fits a slimmer heel and narrower ankle
• flexible sole with minimal tread
• sole approx. 4 mm
• zero drop
• no heel counter, but versions marked “OP” include one for a firmer heel
• shoes with a membrane for increased water resistance
• synthetic fur lining

Beda Matt Winter shoes Beda

Beda winter 3 velcro straps (BF 0001/W/MK)

• models with three Velcro straps are suitable for generally chubbier feet — they are higher over the instep and roomier around the ankles.

Beda Daniel Winter shoes Beda

Beda winter BFN

• anatomically shaped toe box, suitable for a dominant big toe
• more sloping in the toe area than classic Beda winter models
• slightly narrower around the heel, suitable for a mildly narrower foot
• flexible sole approx. 4 mm + 1 mm pronounced tread
• zero drop
• models marked “OP” = with heel counter; however, all models are somewhat firmer at the heel due to multiple material layers — the OP versions have noticeably stronger reinforcement
• shoes with a membrane for increased water resistance
• synthetic fur lining
• removable insole

Beda Black Rose Winter shoes Beda

Protetika

• anatomically shaped toe box, slightly curved on the big-toe side
• suitable for an average-height instep
• fits average ankles, can be tightened well
• flexible sole with minimal tread
• sole approx. 3 mm + 1 mm tread
• zero drop
• slightly firmer at the heel
• synthetic, soft-to-touch non-itchy lining
• some models include a membrane

Protetika Beka Lila Winter shoes Protetika

Baby Bare

• anatomically shaped toe area, ideal even for a dominant big toe
• designed for straighter toes
• narrower at the heel, suitable for flipper-shaped feet
• zero drop
• for low instep and slim ankles
• fully flexible sole
• approx. 4 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• no heel counter, rather soft at the heel
• with a membrane for increased water resistance and a protective toe strip

Baby Bare Febo Winter CandyWinter shoes Baby Bare

Bundgaard Bobbie

• anatomically shaped toe area, ideal even for a dominant big toe
• designed for straighter toes
• narrower at the heel, suitable for flipper-shaped feet
• zero drop
• for average to low instep
• good tightening around slim ankles
• fully flexible sole
• approx. 4 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• firmer at the heel
• water-repellent membrane

Bundgaard Basil Old Rose Winter shoes Bundgaard

Bundgaard Petit

• anatomically shaped toe area, also suitable for a dominant big toe
• for toes that slope downward
• overall a narrower shoe — both in the toe area and at the heel
• zero drop
• for average to higher instep
• wide around the ankles, cannot be tightened for slim feet
• very flexible sole
• approx. 3 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• no heel counter, soft at the heel
• lambskin lining — very warm but quite thick, making the shoes bulkier overall

Bundgaard Petit Winter Blush Winter shoes Bundgaard

Be Lenka Zippu

• anatomically shaped toe box, suitable for a dominant big toe
• the widest shoes in the range
• durable protective toe cap running around the entire edge
• membrane for increased water resistance
• warm fleece lining (not a full fur lining)
• chunkier sole, approx. 6–8 mm + 2 mm anti-slip tread
• heavier shoes with limited flexibility — can bend with strong pressure in the walking direction, but not longitudinally
• removable insole
• ideal for flipper-shaped feet — narrower at the heel and ankle, very spacious in the toe area

Be Lenka Zippu Berry & Grey Winter shoes Be Lenka

Koel (Bernardo)

• anatomically shaped toe area, ideal even for a dominant big toe
• designed for straighter toes
• narrower at the heel, suitable for flipper-shaped feet
• zero drop
• for average to low instep
• good tightening around slim ankles
• very flexible sole
• approx. 3 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• no heel counter, rather soft at the heel
• warm, slightly itchy lining; with membrane

Koel Brandon 2.0 WP Wool Bordo Winter shoes Koel

Koel (trek)

• anatomically shaped toe area, ideal even for a dominant big toe
• designed for straighter toes
• average heel width, narrowing around the ankle — fits well even for children with slim ankles
• zero drop
• for average to slightly higher instep
• flexible sole, a bit firmer than the Bernardo model
• approx. 3 mm + 2 mm tread
  
• firm around the area behind the heel
• warm, slightly itchy lining; with membrane

Koel Milam Tex Old Pink Winter shoes Koel

Bisgaard

• anatomically shaped toe area, ideal even for a dominant big toe
• narrowing at the heel and ankle, suitable for flipper-shaped feet
• zero drop
• for average instep
• extra flexible sole — among the softest winter shoes in the range
• approx. 3 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• slightly firmer at the heel
• natural, soft-to-the-touch lining

Bisgaard Emil Lamb Cognac Winter shoes Bisgaard

Groundies

• anatomically shaped toe box, with more space around the big toe compared to older models
• suitable for downward-sloping toes that taper quickly toward the little toe
• suitable for an average instep
• flexible sole with a fine 1–2 mm tread
• membrane for increased water resistance
• average fit around the ankles and heel
• sole approx. 4 mm
• zero drop
• synthetic fur lining

Groundies Ottawa Berry/Red Winter shoes Groundies

Muris

• ideally anatomically shaped toe box, suitable even for a dominant big toe
• designed for straighter toes
• suitable for average to higher instep
• flexible 5 mm sole with a fine 1–2 mm tread
• membrane for increased water resistance
• average fit around the ankles and heel
• rather soft at the heel, only lightly reinforced
• zero drop
• synthetic fur lining

Muris Baltic Soft Pink Winter shoes Muris

D.D.Step

• anatomically shaped toe area, slightly tapering near the big toe
• for overall wider feet, especially around the instep and ankles
• zero drop
• very flexible sole
• approx. 3 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• no heel counter

D.D.Step W073-52684 Winter shoes D.D.Step

Affenzahn

• anatomically shaped toe area, slightly curved at the big toe — not ideal for a strongly dominant big toe
• for downward-sloping toes
• narrower at the heel
• zero drop
• for average to higher instep
• roomier around the ankles
• sole slightly firmer than most barefoot shoes
• approx. 5 mm + 2 mm tread
  
• no heel counter, rather soft at the heel
• with membrane and warm lining

Affenzahn Mid boot Vegan Comfy Bunny Winter shoes Affenzahn

Reima

• anatomically shaped toe area
• straighter toward the little toe, not sloping
• wider at the heel — not recommended for flipper-shaped feet or children with slim heels and ankles
• zero drop
• for average to higher instep
• well-flexible sole with pronounced terrain tread
• approx. 3 mm + 3 mm tread
  
• firm at the heel, with heel counter

Reima Hyppii Black Winter shoes Reima

Jonap

• anatomically shaped toe area, slightly twisted at the big toe — not suitable for a strongly dominant big toe
• for downward-sloping toes
• narrower at the heel, suitable for flipper-shaped feet
• zero drop
• for average instep (the slim model is slightly roomier over the instep)dobré dotažení na útlé kotníky
• good tightening around slim ankles
• fully flexible sole
• approx. 4 mm + 1 mm tread
  
• firmer at the heel
• insulated with natural wool, some models include a membrane

Jonap Jerry Pink WoolWinter shoes Jonap

Lurchi

• anatomically shaped toe area, slightly curved at the big toe — not suitable for a dominant big toe
• for downward-sloping toes
• narrower at the ankles, suitable for slim feet
• zero drop
• for average to low instep
• soft, non-itchy synthetic lining
• membrane for increased water resistance
• fully flexible sole
• approx. 4 mm + 2 mm tread
  
• rather soft, only lightly reinforced at the heel

Lurchi Jilly Navy TEXWinter shoes Lurchi

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