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Splay Athletics vs Tikki Shoes

Two natural-footwear brands compared on fit, ground feel, durability and best use case. Splay Athletics is better for running, kids, lifestyle, while Tikki Shoes is better for toddler and kid barefoot, flexible everyday.

Splay Athletics = running, kids, lifestyle. Tikki Shoes = toddler and kid barefoot, flexible everyday.
USA · Foot-shape minimalist (transition)

Splay Athletics

Athletic foot-shape brand for the whole family.

Ground feel8.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability8.0
Style7.0
Value8.0
Overall8.0
Spain · Kids barefoot

Tikki Shoes

Spanish kid-first barefoot. The flexible everyday pair for toddler and kid feet.

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

Specs

Splay AthleticsTikki Shoes
CountryUSASpain
CategoryFoot-shape minimalist (transition)Kids barefoot
Drop0 mm0 mm
Natural fit / Toe boxWide anatomicalWide anatomical (kid last)
Best forrunning, kids, lifestyleToddler and kid barefoot, flexible everyday
Price tier$$$$
Family-testedEditorialYes

Winner by category

Ground feelTie
Toe-box widthTie
DurabilityTie
StyleTikki Shoes
ValueTie
OverallTie

Which should you buy?

Buy Splay Athletics if: You want running, kids, lifestyle from a foot-shape minimalist (transition) brand. Family fitness.

Buy Tikki Shoes if: You want toddler and kid barefoot, flexible everyday from a kids barefoot brand. Toddler and kid feet that need real room.

Our take

These two score evenly overall. Choose Splay Athletics for running, kids, lifestyle, choose Tikki Shoes for toddler and kid barefoot, flexible everyday.

Where to buy
Visit Splay Athletics

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Where to buy
Visit Tikki Shoes

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