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EXPLORE Shale

Natural Performance™ Kids Lifestyle Collection

$54.00
U.S. Size C 8
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The Splay EXPLORE Shale--EXPLORE a new kind of FREEDOM with the best barefoot shoe for kids!! 

For the kid who loves adventure! Shale is primed for exploring nature or running around the school playground. Pick their next adventure, slap on a pair of EXPLORE, and take their fun to the next level. 

EXPLORE is a classic barefoot shoe, designed from the ground up to get your kids up, out, and moving! Shop the entire collection today! 

      • 100% Natural Cotton Upper
      • Natural Foot-Shaped Toe Box
      • Ergonomic Zero Drop Construction
      Sizes C8-C13:
      • 4mm Rubber Outsole
      • 3.5mm Removable Insole
      Sizes Y1-Y4:
      • 5mm Rubber Outsole
      • 3.5mm Removable Insole
      • Durable & Flexible Rubber Sole
      • Versatile Tread Pattern that is Up for Anything
      • Comfortable, Breathable, and Durable
      • Vegan Materials
      • Made in China

      Splay shoes generally run true to size.

      Compared to the previous EXPLORE, the EXPLORE 2.0 has a roomier fit.

      To ensure proper sizing, please print off our new EXPLORE 2.0 sizing guide found on our sizing page.

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      Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Based on 47 reviews
      Total 5 star reviews: 41 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
      94%would recommend these products
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      47 reviews
      • FM
        Francesca M.
        WA, Australia
        Verified Buyer
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        EXPLORE WILD Digicam Blue
        I recommend this product
        What is your gender? Male
        Which size of shoe are you reviewing? Y 2
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        3 days ago
        Perfect for my very active 7yo boy

        My son walks barefoot pretty much all the time. These are the only shoes he's happy to wear for sport and his activities!

      • JC
        Jenny C.
        MI, United States
        Verified Buyer
        Reviewing
        EXPLORE WILD Purple Pop
        I recommend this product
        What is your gender? Prefer not to say
        Which size of shoe are you reviewing? C 11
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        1 week ago
        Love these

        My kids have both been wearing the explore wild shoes and they love them. The purple pop is particularly fun, and I low key wish they had this pattern in adult sizes.

      • DK
        deirdre k.
        AL, United States
        Verified Buyer
        Reviewing
        EXPLORE Pine
        I recommend this product
        Which size of shoe are you reviewing? C 11
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        3 weeks ago
        Great sneaker

        Great sneaker for my 3 year old

      • AK
        amy K.
        AL, United States
        Verified Buyer
        Reviewing
        EXPLORE Shale
        I recommend this product
        Which size of shoe are you reviewing? Y 2
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        3 weeks ago
        Only barefoot shoes my kid wears

        High quality. They keep me sons feet comfy and healthy!

      • AK
        Alexandra K.
        WA, United States
        Verified Buyer
        Reviewing
        EXPLORE Leopard
        What is your gender? Female
        Which size of shoe are you reviewing? Y 1
        Rated 3 out of 5 stars
        4 weeks ago
        Love fit, wore out fast

        My 6yo loves these shoes but she’s worn a hole through the inner insole after 6 months. A full on hole. Right under her big toe. I followed the fit guidelines, but it seems like she may have been gripping the shoe with her toes perhaps to keep them on her feet? The Velcro didn’t last long but she’d wear them happily without them snug on her foot. I really like the width - we’re not die hard barefoot shoe folks but I could see the difference in her foot as she had more room to spread her toes. At the price point for how they wore, I can’t justify another pair. Wish they lasted longer!