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Tikki Shoes vs Vivobarefoot Kids

Two barefoot brands compared on specs, scores, and use case. Here's which one we'd buy and why.

Spain

Tikki Shoes

Spanish kids-first barefoot maker. Our daughter's most-worn brand.

Ground feel8.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability8.0
Style8.0
Value8.0
Overall8.0
UK

Vivobarefoot Kids

Vivobarefoot's kids' line — the most technical kids' barefoot range.

Ground feel9.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability7.0
Style8.0
Value6.0
Overall7.8

Specs

Tikki ShoesVivobarefoot Kids
CountrySpainUK
Categorybarefootbarefoot
Drop0 mm0 mm
Toe boxwidewide
Price tier$$$$$
Family-testedYesYes

Winner by category

Ground feelVivobarefoot Kids
Toe-box widthTie
DurabilityTikki Shoes
StyleTie
ValueTikki Shoes
OverallTikki Shoes

Which should you buy?

Buy Tikki Shoes if: Toddler and kid feet that need real room.

Buy Vivobarefoot Kids if: Older kids in barefoot full-time.

Our take

Tikki Shoes edges out overall (8.0 vs 7.8), mostly on the categories above. Vivobarefoot Kids still wins where it matters for the right buyer — see "buy Vivobarefoot Kids if" above.

Where to buy
Shop Tikki Shoes

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Where to buy
Shop Vivobarefoot Kids

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