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Tallustelu - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Barefoot Shoes
Color: Blue Ocean
Product description
A waterproof barefoot shoe for kids natural stance and movement. Winner of ISPO the prestigious ISPO Award in 2023! They have also been honored with the prestigious APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) Seal of Acceptance, which is a mark of excellence, recognizing products that promote good foot health. The APMA Seal is granted to products that have been rigorously reviewed and shown to provide exceptional support, comfort, and overall foot health benefits. See additional colors here.
Laminated waterproof membrane. A waterproof ReimaTec membrane laminated to the upper helps keep toes dry for longer.
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- reviews.ratingStars.sronly.description28.07.2026
Bulky for barefoot
My daughter gets very frustrated with the puffy tongue that doesn’t stay tucked in—she says it feels uncomfortable and it’s delayed out leaving the house a few times! Otherwise I want to like the shoe.
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer24.06.2026
Does not hold up in use
The first pair of these shoes broke in less than a month. The top loop of the lace snapped. We quickly got a replacement when I complained about it. Now it seems like this pair won't last either, as the loop is almost broken after three weeks of use. Otherwise, the shoes fit the child's narrow foot. It's nice that the child can tighten the shoes themselves.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer26.05.2026
Barefoot shoes
Comfortable on the feet, easy to put on.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer22.05.2026
Comfortable
Our daughter loves the shoes. They are easy to put on and take off.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer20.05.2026
Loops ripped out even on our side
I have always had good experiences with Reima shoes so far. Unfortunately, like in some other reviews, we now also have the defect of the lace loops. My son has had the shoe for 2 months, but he wears it daily at school and during leisure time. On one shoe, the loops have torn off, but not on the other shoe. I hope I can get these repaired at the cobbler. Otherwise, the shoe is great; for us, it was rather a size too big.
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| - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer11.05.2026
Finally!
good for running and playing and anything else! Easy for my 5 year old to put on himself. Perfect balance of foot shaped/ barefoot shoe with enough substance and a bit thicker sole
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer05.05.2026
The Favorite
My son has been so happy with this shoe that we don’t need to look for new models. It makes a big difference when they outgrow them quickly at that age.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer04.05.2026
Have not even arrived 19
They haven't even arrived by the 19th day of shipping, and Reima just asks to wait.
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| - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer04.05.2026
I recommend
The shoes fit really well even for a slightly wider child's foot, and the child had similar mid-season and winter shoes in use, and no others are accepted anymore.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer26.04.2026
Broken after 1 month
Unfortunately these did not work for us. I bought two pairs for my two kids. They were too narrow for my wide footed kid so we returned those. They worked for my narrow footed kid so we kept those but now the string that holds the laces on is broken after only one month of wear and the shoes are totally unusable. Super bummed! Unfortunately will not be buying again and can not recommend.
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.description21.04.2026
Otherwise good, but the strap loop broke after 1 month of use
They would be nice shoes if they were moisture-resistant. But the loops holding the laces are very flimsy; one of our loops broke after just one month of use, and it's difficult to repair it yourself.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer20.04.2026
Good shoes
The child has liked them. They feel of high quality and look good. I could buy them myself as well.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.description20.04.2026
Very satisfied
I bought shoes for myself, according to Reima's shoe size calculator my size would have been 36, but my toes were right at the edge and the shoes felt small. It's funny that the calculator didn't leave any (growth) room in the size suggestion. I switched to a larger size and at first, they pressed on my instep, but that quickly gave way. So if the shoe feels a bit tight at that point, I wouldn't give up right away, as it loosens! Now the shoes are REALLY comfortable on my feet. I hope we can continue to get similarly colored minimalist pj shoes!!! I will definitely buy again if the need arises. However, I'm a bit worried about what other reviewers have mentioned, that the shoelaces break and they really can't be fixed. Let's hope these don't break immediately.
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.description16.03.2026
Love it
My son wear them everyday in school. Already 6months. They are osom, he locez them very much ;)
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.description27.02.2026
Great shoes, but the eyelets for the laces break with use.
The 4-year-old and 6-year-old love these, and they are handy as they also withstand moisture. However, the fastening loops for the top laces broke after only a short period of use, and on both of my children's shoes. I would expect shoes in this price range to last longer. Really disappointing, because otherwise, I would have definitely bought these again!
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|SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer15.02.2026
Loop broke with only 4 months of wear
My kid loves his shoes! I thought we were going to really get good quality use out of these shoes, but the loop has broken for his "laces" and there's not much that could be done because of the design of it. It's convenient that there's no laces until it breaks unfortunately
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer06.02.2026
Shoes don't last due to poor lace design.
DO NOT PURCHASE unless you want to pay top dollar for a product that doesn't last. The company seems to have done a good job making a shoe and sole that are durable for kids, but that effort is useless given that they neglected to consider the lace design. Both of the no-tie laces failed- irritating but not the end of the world, just replaced with other laces. Unfortunately, next the loops that hold the laces failed in multiple places making the shoes completely unwearable as there is now no way to keep the shoe on the foot. So frustrating and a major design flaw.
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer27.01.2026
Fabulous shoes, my kids all love them
As usual these particular trainers run wide which is suitable for wide footed kids, but may be leaving too much of wiggle space for narrow footed kids. I have both and both love these. No laces and they sit quite snug even on my narrow footed one. These shoes are the go to for my kids.
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer23.01.2026
Unfortunately did not work for my kiddo
My son was SO excited to receive these, and we were excited to find some great, wide toe-box shoes for him. Unfortunately, even with the expandable top, his instep is just too high and these were way too small (not in length, but in "height" if you will).
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer18.01.2026
My kid loves them
It looks like my son is running around barefoot all day - he loves it !
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer17.01.2026
Fantastic shoe that takes a beating
This is now our second time round buying these shoes, after outgrowing the first. My kids are incredibly hard on shoes and generally they are utterly destroyed before they are outgrown. These have gone the distance. I even bought myself a pair. Can’t recommend enough, especially if you are wanting barefoot shoes.
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer15.12.2025
My kid loves these
I had been searching for a waterproof kids shoe, and finally seem to have found one that my kid loves. He's not a huge fan of wearing boots, but we live in Seattle, so the waterproof sneaker is perfect for him. I love that they are flexible and have a more natural foot shape. My son (age 6) says that they make him extra fast.
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer01.11.2025
Great shoe, but doesn’t last
My kids LOVE these shoes. My three-year-old is on his third pair of the toddler version, and my six-year-old was on her second pair of these before they became unusable. Unfortunately, the laces need to be redesigned before I will purchase another pair. The loops holding the laces are not strong enough to withstand everyday wear, and one or two has broken on both sizes we have had. There isn’t another way to keep the shoe tight when this happens, and having read other reviews, it seems to happen a lot. I really hope Reima will address this fairly major design flaw in an otherwise excellent shoe!
SIZE & FITRuns smallNormalRuns large - reviews.ratingStars.sronly.descriptionVerified buyer20.10.2025
Child loves them
Very comfortable, true to size. Perfect for temperatures when it’s still not cold enough to wear mid-seasonal footwear
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