MADE FOR MOVEMENT

Leather barefoot feel shoes created for the whole family, crafted by an Engineer and OT, who are parents themselves.

Barefoot shoes do not force your feet into a restricted position; instead they hug the natural shape of your feet. This gives your feet more room to strengthen and move naturally.

Common Tread is a family venture that believes in the importance of nurture,
innovation and family values.

DESIGNED TO AID NATURAL POSTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

Barefoot Feel | Wide Toe Box | Zero-Drop Sole | Flexible, Lightweight Sole | Easy On, Easy Off

Made for movement

Leather shoes created and crafted in South Africa. Designed around the needs of your child, and perfect for daily wear. These are the only shoes your toddler will ever want — or need.

DESIGNED TO AID NATURAL POSTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

Barefoot Feel | Wide Toe Box | Zero-Drop Sole | Flexible, Lightweight Sole | Easy On, Easy Off

  • The OT's Choice

    Created by an occupational therapist our kid's shoes are designed to aid in a child's development.

  • Quality Materials

    Our products embody a minimalist approach, with an emphasis on quality, function and longevity.

  • Handcrafted in South Africa

    Our shoes are made in South Africa, providing employment and skills development.

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from 105 reviews
Carmen B
Love is a understatement!

We are inlove with the Common Thread Kid's Evergreen Shies! The quality is top-notch, and my little one can't get enough of them. The wide toe cap is perfect for their growing feet, and the leather is so soft, comfy and easy to put on.

We've been wearing them non-stop since we got them, and they're holding up amazingly well. We love them so much, we just bought the next two sizes up. We can't wait to see our little one grow into them!

If you're looking for durable, comfortable shoes made with love in South Africa, look no further!

Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Kara Pilkington
Absolutely love these little barefoot shoe!

Absolutely love these little barefoot shoes for our boy! Amazing quality and lots of space for his feet to grow naturally.

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Allen Marais
Great shoes

Great shoes. Looking forward to using them daily. As with all leather shoes.they only get better with age.
The high cut is my preferred shoe

Taiga High Cut
Taiga High Cut
Godfrey Mokaeane
Always enjoy the shoes & my daughter loves them

Always enjoy the shoes & my daughter loves them too

Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Elzabe Curlewis
So comfy for my toddler

So comfy for my toddler, she loves them. They are easy to walk and play in. A summer essential! Also, the owners/staff are super helpful and friendly.

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
John
Great shoes

I am very happy with my new shoes. They are so comfortable, well made and look really nice.

Traversa
Traversa
Bronwyn
We love our Common Tread sandals

We love our Common Tread sandals. The only pair of shoes my toddler needs, and loves!

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Liané Meyer
So soft and flexible

So soft and flexible. Easy to get on. Will definitely get more as the kiddies grow.

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Ayanda Qolohle
Ultimate Comfort

Too comfortable

Traversa
Traversa
Sarah
Repeat Hit

This is our third pair of Common Treads, my daughter loves them!

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Paul Chasusa
Love our Common Thread sandals!

Absolutely love our Common Thread sandals! My daughter loves them (which is saying something because she is quite particular) And I love that she can put them on and take them off herself. Wish we had found them earlier, would have bought them for every age and stage.

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Anonymous
Such beautiful shoes

Such beautiful shoes. Both my girls love them so much. They are their favourite shoes.

Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Kid's Amber Desert Sandal
Anonymous
The quality of these shoes is excellent

The quality of these shoes is excellent, they look exactly as pictured on the webpage and I only needed a few days to feel completely comfortable wearing them. They really pair well with so many different styles, too. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Tundra/Tan Back tag
Tundra/Tan Back tag
Ina Grobler
Thanks for fast delivery of the most beautiful

Thanks for fast delivery of the most beautiful pair of Kid's Evergreen Shoe 👞 👟 😍 Excellent service!

Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Kaylin
The best decision for your child's feet

Absolutely love these for both my kids. They go with everything, look super cute and my kids love them - no more fights about having to wear shoes

Kid's Evergreen Shoe
Kid's Evergreen Shoe

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