Children's footwear will either weaken or strengthen a child's impressionable and growing feet. We are excited to offer minimalist sandals for kids which promote healthy foot development and preserve inherent functions.
Complete with conductive earthing laces, our children's sandals encourage nature connection and provide your little ones with the best of barefoot–both physically and electrically.
- Easy to slip on and off
- Flexible and zero drop
Our sandals are designed to keep you grounded via Grounded Conductive Laces™. When worn on bare earth, Earth Runners give you an effective connection with the ground, through a copper lace plug on the outsole. Electron transfer between your body and the earth is facilitated through the stainless-steel lined lace circuit. This process grounds the body via intimate connection of lace and foot–similar to that of being barefoot.
Our conductive laces™ feature two parallel stitches of conductive thread up the entire length and are secured to the bottom of the sandal with a copper plug to keep you grounded. Our laces are extremely adjustable allowing you to independently alter the thong, heel and ankle strap to accommodate your unique fit preferences. After your laces are properly adjusted, putting on your sandals is simple as slipping the heel strap on and off!
Want to confirm your best fit? With our downloadable sizing templates, you can print & 'try on’ your sandals before ordering! Click here to see our sizing chart with international size conversions, sandal lengths in both inches and centimeters, as well as photos of what the best fit looks like.
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
Can Earth Runners be worn in water?
Yes, all of our sandals can be worn in water. The Earth-Grip footbed—which can be found on our Circadian and Alpha models—resembles the feel of a mild bare earth experience, but with superior all-weather traction. The 100% cotton footbed will hold some water weight until it has a chance to dry. In comparison, our Primal model dries much quicker by featuring no Earth-Grip footbed, but the trade-off is less effective grip/performance in water.
How does the Vibram outsole compare to the Walkbase outsole?
The raw materials for these two outsoles are produced by different companies in different countries, but the compound and tread pattern offer a very similar experience underfoot that is indistinguishable to most people.
How do the lifestyle laces compare to the performance laces?
The lifestyle laces offer slightly more comfort while the performance (adventure) lace is more burly & secure. They also come in different color schemes which may be a deciding factor.
Why are the Circadian the most popular Earth Runners model?
It's Earth-Grip footbed provides a comfortable secure experience along with ideal light weight, proprioceptive feel and aggressive traction. These factors work in concert to make the Circadian at home in the backcountry or around town.
Is the Earth-Grip footbed Organic?
The footbed is dyed in small batches using GOTS certified organic dye in Los Angeles California. The fabric itself is not certified organic. The farmers in India who grow our cotton use traditional practices that have been in place for over 100 years--before non-organic fertilizers were introduced.
We laminate the Earth-Grip footbed to the Vibram® outsole using solvent free thermal adhesive.
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
Children's Sandals
Our conductive laces™ feature two parallel stitches of conductive thread up the entire length and are secured to the bottom of the sandal with a copper plug to keep you grounded. Our laces are extremely adjustable allowing you to independently alter the thong, heel and ankle strap to accommodate your unique fit preferences. After your laces are properly adjusted, putting on your sandals is simple as slipping the heel strap on and off!

Click here to see how the template should fit
Don't have access to a printer? >> Click here <<
| Children's Sandals Size | SANDAL LENGTH | ||
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| K12 | 19 cm | 7-1/2 inch | |
| K13 | 19.8 cm | 7-13/16 inch | |
| 1 | 20.6 cm | 8-1/8 inch | |
| 2 | 21.5 cm | 8-1/2 inch | |
| 3 | 22.4 cm | 8-13/16 inch | |

Print & 'try on the sandals' before ordering!
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1 - Click the corresponding size's Printer Icon
- 2 - Download the PDF to your computer
- 3 - Print the size template in "actual size"
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4 - Compare with your foot & confirm your size
- 3.1 - When printing our templates, make sure the "scale" in the Print Window is set to 100% or actual size to ensure the size is accurate.
- 3.2 - If using the Chrome browser, make sure the "fit to page" checkbox is unchecked.
- 3.3 - After you print out the template, double check the scale of the template and compare with a ruler.
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4.1 - On a hard, flat surface, place the toe hole mark between your big & second toe.
- 4.2 - Toes should be close to the edge, but not hang over. Want our opinion? Send a photo of your foot on the template via our contact page.
**Reminder: The most common mistake is not having the template accurately printed, so double check with a ruler.
Doesn't Fit?
If you're not satisfied with how your sandals fit, return them within 30 days, as long as they're unworn, unwashed and unaltered.
Here we have provided some approximations of how your foot on the template may translate to wearing the sandal on your foot. Note: People have a tendency to want to order sandals with extra space. We actually recommend choosing the size with as little extra space between your toes/heel and the edges of the sandal. A close fit is ideal, reducing sloppy strides and tripping hazard.
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Shoes are one of the most intimate articles of clothing we use on a daily basis and we understand your dilemma in trying to order the perfect size. We have heard the questions asked in every combination: What size should I get? How should the sandals fit? Does this size fit me? Is this size too big? Is this the right size? What do you think of this size on me? Is this how it is supposed to fit? Which size looks best?
Children's footwear will either weaken or strengthen a child's impressionable and growing feet. We are excited to offer minimalist sandals for kids which promote healthy foot development and preserve inherent functions.
Complete with conductive earthing laces, our children's sandals encourage nature connection and provide your little ones with the best of barefoot–both physically and electrically.
- Easy to slip on and off
- Flexible and zero drop
Our sandals are designed to keep you grounded via Grounded Conductive Laces™. When worn on bare earth, Earth Runners give you an effective connection with the ground, through a copper lace plug on the outsole. Electron transfer between your body and the earth is facilitated through the stainless-steel lined lace circuit. This process grounds the body via intimate connection of lace and foot–similar to that of being barefoot.
Our conductive laces™ feature two parallel stitches of conductive thread up the entire length and are secured to the bottom of the sandal with a copper plug to keep you grounded. Our laces are extremely adjustable allowing you to independently alter the thong, heel and ankle strap to accommodate your unique fit preferences. After your laces are properly adjusted, putting on your sandals is simple as slipping the heel strap on and off!
Want to confirm your best fit? With our downloadable sizing templates, you can print & 'try on’ your sandals before ordering! Click here to see our sizing chart with international size conversions, sandal lengths in both inches and centimeters, as well as photos of what the best fit looks like.
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
Can Earth Runners be worn in water?
Yes, all of our sandals can be worn in water. The Earth-Grip footbed—which can be found on our Circadian and Alpha models—resembles the feel of a mild bare earth experience, but with superior all-weather traction. The 100% cotton footbed will hold some water weight until it has a chance to dry. In comparison, our Primal model dries much quicker by featuring no Earth-Grip footbed, but the trade-off is less effective grip/performance in water.
How does the Vibram outsole compare to the Walkbase outsole?
The raw materials for these two outsoles are produced by different companies in different countries, but the compound and tread pattern offer a very similar experience underfoot that is indistinguishable to most people.
How do the lifestyle laces compare to the performance laces?
The lifestyle laces offer slightly more comfort while the performance (adventure) lace is more burly & secure. They also come in different color schemes which may be a deciding factor.
Why are the Circadian the most popular Earth Runners model?
It's Earth-Grip footbed provides a comfortable secure experience along with ideal light weight, proprioceptive feel and aggressive traction. These factors work in concert to make the Circadian at home in the backcountry or around town.
Is the Earth-Grip footbed Organic?
The footbed is dyed in small batches using GOTS certified organic dye in Los Angeles California. The fabric itself is not certified organic. The farmers in India who grow our cotton use traditional practices that have been in place for over 100 years--before non-organic fertilizers were introduced.
We laminate the Earth-Grip footbed to the Vibram® outsole using solvent free thermal adhesive.
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
Earth Runners vs. Other Sandals
Earth Runners
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Other Sandals
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Zero-drop footbed that promotes arch strength
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High arch support that weakens feet over time
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Patented Conductive Laces that keep you grounded
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Thick soles that insulate you from the Earth
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Minimal constraints, allowing toes to move freely
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Heavy constraints that reduce proprioception
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Stylish, minimalist design
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Bulky, heavy design
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