Ground Sneakers

Tip Toey Joey barefoot sneakers, designed for first steps and the early walking stage. They are one of the best choices for this phase because they aim to replicate the barefoot feeling as closely as possible, with a minimalist structure that allows maximum freedom of movement and sensory feedback. Their shape is wide, leaving the toes free. The sole is thin, flat and very flexible. They feel almost like a “second skin”, keeping children very comfortable and free to learn and explore.<br><br><strong>Walking stage:</strong> This model is ideal from the moment children take their first steps until there is no longer a suitable size available, especially during the first year of the early walking stage (when they are learning to walk and balance). As a reference, this usually happens when children are between 1 and 3 years old, on average. You only need to move on to the next stage models (full walking stage) when there is no size available or when they no longer perform well due to wear.<br><br><strong>Foot type:</strong> Elastic lace models tend to work best for medium or narrow feet, or feet with a medium/low instep. They are a snugger option over the instep and, combined with the elastic at the heel, they “hug” little feet and provide a secure, comfortable fit.<br><br><strong>Composition:</strong> Made from extra soft REACH leather, free from toxic substances and safe for babies. They feature a natural leather lining that lets feet breathe and an antibacterial insole, leather-lined, to absorb perspiration and help draw it away from the shoe. The sole is made of super flexible natural rubber, durable and slip-resistant.<br><br><strong>The brand:</strong> Tip Toey Joey is a Brazilian barefoot footwear brand founded in 2004, inspired by Sofia, the daughter of the couple Anna and Scott McInerney. The father is a designer and studied her little foot to create shoes that support natural development. It all started with the outline of her foot. Today, with over 20 years of experience, it is one of the leading references in children’s barefoot footwear.