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There is good, but there is also bad. The shoes are light and good quality. I like to take long walks with them. But, the synthetic leather needs to replaced with natural one. Also, other shoes from c... See more
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About Freiluftkind
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Über Freiluftkind
Freiluftkind ist ein deutsches Start-Up aus Braunschweig. Gegründet im April 2022 mischt Freiluftkind den Barfußschuh Markt mit hochqualitativen Produkten und branchenweit einzigartigem Service auf.
Barfußschuhe mit Herz ❤️
Freiluftkind ist als Idee zwischen Freunden entstanden und stellt mittlerweile über 350.000 Kunden täglich auf all ihren Wegen zufrieden. Höchste Qualitätsansprüche, 12-Monate-Garantie und persönliche Betreuung. Wir sind für euch da.
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Im Steinkampe 17, 38110, Braunschweig, Germany
- +49 531 38763032
- support@freiluftkind.de
- freiluftkind.de
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Reply from Freiluftkind
Hallo Klaiber,
vielen Dank für dein tolles Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass du mit unserem Service und deinem Produkt zufrieden bist. Wir geben stets unser Bestes, damit deine Bestellung schnell bei dir ankommt und unsere Barfußschuhe dich lange begleiten. Wenn du Fragen zu Pflege oder Einlegesohlen hast, melde dich jederzeit gerne bei uns unter support@freiluftkind.de. Wir wünschen dir viel Freude beim Barfußlaufen!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hi Gabriela,
vielen Dank für deine tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass du mit unseren Barfußschuhen und dem schnellen Versand zufrieden bist. Falls du Fragen zu unseren Produkten wie den wasserabweisenden Schuhe Modellen Inka, Kepler oder Everst hast oder mal passende Einlegesohlen wie die ErgoFlex benötigst, melde dich gern jederzeit bei uns. Wir wünschen dir weiterhin viel Freude beim Barfußlaufen!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
The quality is terrible for the price
The quality is terrible for the price. And i bought the shoes with a 50% discount. I think that says all.
7 November 2025
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hello,
Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We’re sorry that you got this impression of our shoes. Of course, we want our styles to not only look great but also leave a positive impression in terms of craftsmanship and comfort.
Even discounted items generally meet the same quality standards as our regular collection. It is all the more regrettable that this was apparently not the case with your pair. Of course, personal perceptions regarding materials, craftsmanship, and comfort can vary.
We’re sorry we weren’t able to win you over this time. We take your feedback seriously, however, and will pass it on internally.
Best regards,
Leonie from the Freiluftkind team
Great shoes, love them!
Great product (I bought 4 shoes from them), good communication, sizes fit and they are so great to wear!
30 April 2026
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hi Cathi,
vielen lieben Dank für deine tolle Bewertung und dein Vertrauen, gleich vier Paar Barfußschuhe bei uns zu kaufen! Es freut mich sehr zu hören, dass die Größen passen und du mit dem Tragekomfort so zufrieden bist – das ist uns bei Freiluftkind sehr wichtig. Wenn du mal Fragen zu unseren Modellen wie Inka, Kauri oder den Kids-Schuhen hast, melde dich jederzeit gern. Auch bei Impfung oder Einlagen sind wir gern für dich da.
Hab weiterhin viel Freude mit deinen Schuhen!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
By far the most comfortable Barefoot…
By far the most comfortable Barefoot Shoes we've bought
22 April 2026
Reply from Freiluftkind
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Laura! We're thrilled to hear that our barefoot shoes are the most comfortable you've ever worn. If you ever have questions about our different models like the water-repellent Inka or the sporty Camino, or need tips on care with our impregnation spray, just let us know. We’re always here to help you enjoy your shoes to the fullest!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Very smooth buying experience and the…
Very smooth buying experience and the item itself is great quality.
11 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hi Tim,
vielen Dank für dein tolles Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass der Bestellprozess für dich reibungslos war und die Qualität unseres Produkts dich überzeugt. Wir legen großen Wert darauf, dass unsere Barfußschuhe, wie zum Beispiel unsere Modelle Everest oder Inka, durch hochwertige Materialien und Verarbeitung begeistern. Solltest du Fragen zu Pflege oder passendem Zubehör haben, melde dich jederzeit gerne bei uns. Wir wünschen dir ganz viel Freude beim Tragen deiner neuen Schuhe!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Misleading size chart: 22.1 cm advertised vs 21 cm received
I bought the Everest Kids model in Size 33. According to Freiluftkind's official size chart, this size should fit a foot up to 22.1 cm. However, the shoes I received have an insole that measures barely 21 cm.
It is physically impossible for a 22.1 cm foot to fit into a 21 cm shoe. Despite sending photographic evidence of the measurement discrepancy, customer service refused to acknowledge the error. They even claimed that "measuring the insole is not a reliable comparison," which is absurd when the difference is over 1 cm and the foot simply doesn't fit.
To make matters worse, they refuse to provide a prepaid return label, forcing the customer to pay for their sizing mistake. Very poor experience and misleading technical information. If you care about accurate sizing for your children, avoid this brand.
20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freiluftkind
Dear Nuria,
thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry for the frustration with the sizing of the Everest Kids shoes. We understand how important a precise fit is for growing children. Measuring the insole can vary slightly, but your concern about the difference is absolutely valid. To find a good solution, we kindly asked for additional information via an info request and will do our best to assist you further. Regarding the return, please contact us anytime at support@freiluftkind.de so we can clarify the best way forward.
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Terribile experience bought 2 pairs of…
Terribile experience bought 2 pairs of shoes following the instructions regarding the size but they were completely wrong 2cm longer… asked if it was possible to change but I had to send them back according to what they suggested: Choose a shipping company of your choice
We recommend that you send your package insured. We cannot be held responsible for lost goods.
This meant that I was supposed to spend €35 for sending them back.
I bought some shoe insoles so I could try to use them spent 10€ for one pair and started using the Kepler that were supposed to be water resistant but after 30 minutes walking in a rainy day my feet were completely wet.
The shoes that I bought:
1 128-410-049 Karoo - rutschfeste universal Barfußschuhe -
Khaki / 49 € 69,99
3 113-100-049 Kepler - wasserabweisende & gefütterte
Barfußschuhe - Schwarz / 49
€ 89,99
I bought 2 pairs of shoes bear foot on Temu spent €33 with shipping and honestly speaking not bad at all
In conclusion really disappointed by this German company
20 January 2026
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hi Tom,
es tut mir sehr leid, dass du enttäuscht bist. Bei Rücksendungen empfehlen wir immer, diese versichert zu schicken, um Verlust zu vermeiden. Gerne helfen wir dir, die perfekte Größe zu finden – unsere Größenberatung ist dafür da. Die Kepler sind wasserabweisend, aber keine 100% wasserdichten Schuhe, daher können sie bei längerem Regen nasse Füße verursachen. Wir haben eine Informationsanfrage an dich gesendet, um dein Anliegen besser zu verstehen und dir bestmöglich weiterzuhelfen. Melde dich gerne auch jederzeit per Mail unter support@freiluftkind.de.
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
The best shoes I've ever worn.
27 February 2026
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hi Natalie,
vielen lieben Dank für deine tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass du mit deinen Barfußschuhen so glücklich bist. Wenn du magst, erzähl uns doch gerne, welches Modell dein Favorit ist – ob die wasserabweisenden Inka oder die sportlichen Camino, wir sind immer neugierig! Denk auch daran, deine Einlegesohlen regelmäßig zu tauschen, damit der Tragekomfort und die Fußgesundheit optimal bleiben.
Falls du Fragen hast oder weitere Tipps brauchst, melde dich jederzeit bei uns unter support@freiluftkind.de.
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Room for improvement
There is good, but there is also bad. The shoes are light and good quality. I like to take long walks with them. But, the synthetic leather needs to replaced with natural one. Also, other shoes from competition have outsole stitching, which here is missing, although there is a thin line made in the material, where it should have been. Maybe, to cut costs it was not made. After a while, unfortunately, your feet start to sweat. The only luck I had, is that it was a Black Friday deal. Otherwise, the competition offers natural leather at almost the same price.
25 November 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hi Mircea, danke für dein wertvolles Feedback! Wir verstehen den Wunsch nach Naturleder, forschen aber derzeit weiter, um die Anforderungen an Passform und Trageeigenschaften optimal zu erfüllen. Unsere Sohlen sind nahtlos verarbeitet, was Langlebigkeit und Flexibilität sichert. Zum Thema Schwitzen empfehlen wir atmungsaktive Modelle und das regelmäßige Lüften der Schuhe. Wir freuen uns, dass dir die Leichtigkeit und Qualität gefallen und hoffen, dich weiterhin von unseren Barfußschuhen überzeugen zu können. Bei Fragen erreichst du uns gern jederzeit unter support@freiluftkind.de. Liebe Grüße, Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Reply from Freiluftkind
Liebe Irene,
vielen lieben Dank für dein tolles Feedback zum Kundenservice! Es freut uns sehr, dass du mit unserer Betreuung rundum zufrieden bist. Wir legen großen Wert darauf, dich persönlich und kompetent zu beraten – egal ob zu unseren Barfußschuhen, dem Imprägnierspray oder unserem unkomplizierten Versand und Rückgabeservice. Solltest du künftig Fragen haben oder noch einmal Unterstützung benötigen, sind wir gern für dich da.
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Hello.
Hello.. delivery was quick.. I haven’t worn the shoes yet as it’s been raining and too wet to wear them ☔️
22 October 2025
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hallo, vielen Dank für deine positive Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass die Lieferung schnell bei dir angekommen ist. Wir hoffen, dass du deine neuen Barfußschuhe bald bei schönem Wetter tragen und genießen kannst. Solltest du Fragen zur Pflege oder dem Imprägnieren der Schuhe haben, helfen wir dir jederzeit gerne weiter. Bis dahin wünschen wir dir viel Freude mit deinen Freiluftkind-Schuhen!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
I’ve bought 3 pairs and all fit well…
I’ve bought 3 pairs and all fit well and are very comfortable, gone are the days where my feet make me feel exhausted after wearing normal trainers
29 November 2024
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hallo Draxter,
danke für dein tolles Feedback und dein Vertrauen in unsere Barfußschuhe! Es freut uns sehr, dass du mit der Passform und dem Komfort so zufrieden bist und endlich keine ermüdeten Füße mehr hast wie in herkömmlichen Schuhen. Unsere Schuhe sind genau dafür gemacht, deine Fußmuskulatur zu stärken und ein natürliches Laufgefühl zu ermöglichen – das schont deinen Körper langfristig. Wenn du Fragen zu neuen Modellen oder Pflegehinweisen hast, melde dich gern jederzeit bei uns.
Viel Freude weiterhin mit deinen Freiluftkind-Schuhen!
Liebe Grüße,
Leonie vom Freiluftkind-Team
Could not get sizing right
Buying from homepage is easy and everything works well. Sizing chart did not work for me, measured my feet twice according to the instructions and was suggested size 45 (normally my size is 43-44). Ordered the recommended size since do not know if sizing is different than my normal shoes.
Delivery took one week, it was free, but I would prefer to pay the delivery or at least have option to pay the delivery to get the shoes faster.
Once I received the shoes, they were too big and need to return them. I liked packaging, but the shoes had rubbed against each others and they had some scuff marks.
Now need to see how return process works.
I prefer to go to store and try them on there, makes life easier.
26 September 2025
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hello Marko,
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We apologize that the size recommendation was not ideal for you—we understand that this is frustrating. Our tables are based on empirical values, but since every foot is unique, deviations can occur.
We do our best every day to ship all orders as quickly as possible. Our current delivery time is 5 to 15 business days.
Of course, it should not have happened that the shoes arrived with scratches. If you feel that this has affected the item, you are welcome to register it via our returns portal.
We hope that you will find a model that perfectly suits your needs in the future – and we are always happy to help if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Mabel from the Freiluftkind team
They are the most comfortable trainers…
They are the most comfortable trainers I ever ware!
13 September 2025
Return policy from hell! With update
I cannot say too much about the shoes itself, as we returned 90% of our order and just kept one pair - which is good to be fair.
My bad review is about the return policy and the handling afterwards. We ordered with a 170€ gift card and had 600€ in total for the order. We returned everything but one pair for around 80€ and then got the notification about the return, which stated that the 80€ will be done via paypal and our gift card was fully reset to the 170€. WTF? If i have credit in their shop, why wasnt it used first? By refunding the gift card first they are trying to force me to buy more, which is absolutely a NO GO.
Even after calling them he said we are not the first one to brag about this and that he cannot do anything about it.
Update:
I provided all info, but still nothing heard from them. I guess i won't see my money back.
15 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Freiluftkind
Hello,
Unfortunately, without your order information, we are unable to fully understand your case. We ask for your understanding that it is difficult for us as a company to respond appropriately to an anonymous review or to find out what may have gone wrong.
In order to resolve your issue as quickly as possible, we have requested further information about your order via Trustpilot. Please provide us with either your order number or, alternatively, your email address and registered address so that we can verify your details. Once we have this information, we will contact you immediately to find a solution. Our support team is available to assist you by email at support@freiluftkind.de.
Mabel from the Freiluftkind team
Very good product for a reasonable price
Shoes feel really good, they are light and comfortable. I have tested them on many types of terrain and it holds just fine, all of that at a fraction of the price of latest vivobarefoot ones and while supporting local business. I will shop again here. Customer service is also on point.
28 August 2025
Excellent customer service
After placing my order, the shoes arrived 3 days later. After trying the shoes, I realized that they were too big. I requested a size smaller.
I registered the return on the website and used DHL to return them. I had email contact and confirmation a day later.
My second pair arrived in 3 days. Perfect
27 June 2025
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