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Children move from the moment they stand up on their feet. They don’t need a training plan; space and the will to move are enough. Be Lenka kids’ sports barefoot shoes are made precisely for this kind of movement. For light exercise, the first sports clubs or hours on the playground that are full of fun.
Kids’ barefoot shoes for light PE
Thanks to PE lessons, many children enjoy regular movement. Light barefoot sneakers give them an advantage during exercise that they’ll appreciate quickly. The flexible sole bends with the foot when running and jumping, the roomy toe box gives the toes enough space, and thanks to the low weight their little feet won’t be tired at all. They’re in fact a modern version of the good old gym shoes. The same lightness and the same good contact with the surface, only with an anatomical shape and workmanship that lasts the whole school year.
First steps in sport
Children’s sports clubs aren’t about performance, but about the child discovering what they enjoy. Gymnastics, dance, the first years of football training for the youngest. In the beginnings, footwear that lets the foot work and learn helps. Balance is built together with a feel for the surface, and the child gains that only when the shoe conveys contact with the ground. That’s why barefoot models are ideal. Already in general movement they support natural healthy habits that the child later carries over into any sport.
When a child needs specialised footwear
Let’s be honest, barefoot footwear isn’t the answer to every sport. When a child moves from play to regular training at a higher level, demands arrive that specialised footwear solves. Football boots suitable for grass, indoor shoes with lateral support, dance ballet shoes. In that case, follow the coach’s recommendation. Leave the barefoot shoes to the children for light exercise, warm-ups, the trip to training and the rest of the day. That way the feet grow stronger even at times when there’s no training, and with growing feet that’s the most precious thing of all.
Light footwear, fast children
Every gram on the foot slows children down and tires them. Be Lenka sports models therefore weigh the minimum, the breathable upper handles even the wildest game of chase, and the sole made from our own compound holds on the gym floor, on asphalt and on grass. All verified by testing over thousands of steps. If you’re looking for school footwear, have a look in the category of barefoot shoes for school too; they complement the sports shoes splendidly.
Frequently asked questions about kids' sports barefoot shoes
Gym shoes or barefoot sneakers for light exercise?
+ -Gym shoes are light and convey more intense contact with the floor, but they have a narrow toe and little durability. Barefoot sneakers offer an anatomical shape, sit better on the foot and have a longer lifespan. If the school requires a light sole, choose a model with a light-coloured sole. This way you meet the prescribed rules and allow the children healthy development.
Are these shoes suitable for competitive sport too?
+ -For clubs, light exercise and general movement yes; for sport at a competitive level no longer. Ball games with sharp changes of direction, track running or sport on a specific surface call for footwear designed exactly for that discipline. Barefoot models will serve better outside training, where they give the feet the most. Consult the coach about the choice of specialised footwear.
Does a child need different shoes for exercise and different ones outdoors?
+ -Schools generally require it: clean footwear that hasn’t walked the street belongs in the gym. A practical solution is two pairs of shoes or a combination: light barefoot sneakers for the gym and a more durable pair for movement outdoors and at the after-school club. A pair of sports shoes for the gym lasts longer, since only the gym floor awaits them.
Will barefoot help a child who seems clumsy?
+ -It can help. Clumsiness is often connected with the foot receiving little information about the surface in cushioned footwear. Barefoot conveys this contact, the child feels better where they stand, and balance as well as coordination get more stimuli. It isn’t a miracle cure, though; with more pronounced difficulties, consult a children’s physiotherapist.