Barefoot shoes, redefined.

Welcome to a new generation of barefoot footwear — thoughtfully designed to support healthy, naturally developing feet without compromising on style.

Created by an Engineer and an Occupational Therapist who are parents themselves, Common Tread combines a medical and mechanical framework to create leather barefoot shoes that work with the natural shape and movement of your feet.

With spacious toe boxes, zero-drop soles and flexible, barefoot-feel designs, our shoes give feet the freedom to move naturally — from little growing feet to adult ones.

Barefoot Feel | Wide Toe Box | Zero-Drop Sole | Flexible, Lightweight Sole | Easy On, Easy Off

Barefoot shoes, redefined.

Welcome to a new generation of barefoot footwear — thoughtfully designed to support healthy, naturally developing feet without compromising on style.

Created by an Engineer and an Occupational Therapist who are parents themselves, Common Tread combines a medical and mechanical framework to create leather barefoot shoes that work with the natural shape and movement of your feet.

With spacious toe boxes, zero-drop soles and flexible, barefoot-feel designs, our shoes give feet the freedom to move naturally — from little growing feet to adult ones.

Barefoot Feel | Wide Toe Box | Zero-Drop Sole | Flexible, Lightweight Sole | Easy On, Easy Off

  • The OT's Choice

    Created by an occupational therapist our kid's shoes are designed to aid in a child's development.

  • Quality Materials

    Our products embody a minimalist approach, with an emphasis on quality, function and longevity.

  • Handcrafted in South Africa

    Our shoes are made in South Africa, providing employment and skills development.

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