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Tikki Shoes vs Vivobarefoot Kids

Two kids' barefoot brands compared on fit, flexibility, durability and best use case. Tikki is better as flexible kids barefoot, while Vivo Kids is better for active and outdoor children.

Tikki = flexible kids barefoot. Vivo Kids = active/outdoor kids barefoot.
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
UK · Kids barefoot

Vivobarefoot Kids

Vivobarefoot's kids range. The most technical kids' barefoot line. built for active, outdoor children.

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

Specs

Tikki ShoesVivobarefoot Kids
CountrySpainUK
CategoryKids barefootKids barefoot
Drop0 mm0 mm
Toe boxWide anatomical (kid last)Wide anatomical (kid last)
Best forToddler and kid barefoot, flexible everydayActive and outdoor kids, school shoes
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: You want soft, flexible barefoot shoes for toddlers and younger kids who need a generous toe box and gentle build.

Buy Vivobarefoot Kids if: You want a more technical kids' barefoot range built for older, more active and outdoor children, including school shoes.

Our take

Tikki wins for younger kids who need maximum flexibility and a kind last. Vivo Kids wins past age 4 when durability and outdoor performance start to matter more. Bottom line: choose Tikki for flexible early-years barefoot, choose Vivo Kids for active/outdoor older kids.

Where to buy
Visit Tikki Shoes

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Where to buy
Visit Vivobarefoot Kids

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