Materials:

• Upper: Textile and leather
• Lining: Synthetic insulated
• Insole: Removable
• Outsole: Natural rubber blend
• Membrane: Water-repellent TEX membrane

What we love about these shoes:

• Wide toe box
• Thin and flexible outsole – deep grooves provide excellent grip. (The sole may look thick, but it's actually very thin and flexible in all directions!)
• Zero drop (no heel lift)
• Warm and water-repellent barefoot shoes

Fit & Size Advice:

• Fits narrow to average-width feet (same last as Froddo Zeru Tex)
• Suitable for low to medium volume feet
• Sizing: True to size

On-the-foot feel:

• The Namsos model is easy for kids to open wide, so they can put the shoes on and take them off by themselves! This shoe uses the same outsole as the Froddo Zeru Tex, so if that model fits your child well, you can expect a similar fit here – though of course, seams, materials and other details can affect the overall feel. Elliot, age 3, has high-volume, regular-width feet, and this model fits him really well. We were actually a bit surprised – we had expected it to be too tight over his instep, but we were wrong. Maria, age 4, has low-volume, narrow feet, and the shoe fits her nicely too. There's enough space for a wool sock, but thanks to the velcro straps, the fit can still be tightened so the shoe feels secure even on her lower-volume foot. Both Elliot and Maria have foot lengths of 15.5 cm, and in this model, they’re wearing size 27. As mentioned, Elliot’s feet are high but not particularly wide. So if your child has feet that are both wide and high, this model might feel too tight. But if the foot is similar to Elliot’s – or wide but slightly lower – this model will most likely work really well!

Care Instructions:

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth. We recommend treating the shoes with Collonil Protect & Care spray before first use and regularly thereafter to maintain their water-repellent properties.

Viking Namsos TEX is a popular barefoot shoe that allows children's feet to move naturally and freely. The wide toe box gives toes room to spread out, while the flexible sole encourages muscle activation – providing the ideal conditions for balance and motor skill development during play. The grooved outsole delivers reliable grip on all kinds of surfaces.