Built for feet that are still being built.
Barefoot shoes that let growing feet grow naturally.
Room for toes to splay naturally
Flat sole, heel to toe
Light enough to forget
Kids do it themselves
Most shoes work against growing feet.
Stiff where the foot is soft. Narrow where toes need to spread. Lifted at the heel where the ground should be. CleanClo is the opposite — flat, flexible, foot-shaped.
New arrival
The Rootstep Roam
Barefoot shoes built for growing feet. Wide toe box, zero drop, flexible sole — designed to let little feet move, spread, and d...
- Wide toe box for healthy development
- Zero drop supports natural balance
- Lightweight flexible sole
$62.00
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Colour — Midnight
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Toes get room to spread.
A wide, foot-shaped toe box so toes can splay naturally with every step — building stability the way nature intended.
Better balance. Stronger feet.
A thin, flexible sole lets your child feel the ground. Small foot muscles engage, work, and get stronger — instead of switching off inside a cushioned shoe.
Made for feet still forming.
Up to age eight, a child's foot is mostly cartilage — still shaping itself from every step. CleanClo gets out of the way and lets it develop on its own blueprint.
The science backs it up.
Habitually barefoot children score significantly higher on balance and jumping tests than children in conventional shoes. Rigid shoes alter foot motion and gait. The research is consistent — and it's why every decision we made on The Roam starts with the foot, not the fashion.
Kids' feet grow fast. Measure both feet standing, add a thumb's width of room, match to our chart. Not sure? Use our free Measure at Home guide. And if it's still not right — your first size-up exchange is on us.
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