The Wildling Bruklin graphit is a Chelsea-boot silhouette for children with a robust cotton upper that can be treated with a water repellent and develops a lived-in look over time. It keeps the full barefoot geometry: wide toe box, zero drop, and a thin flexible sole that lets a child's foot feel the ground.
There is no direct Chelsea-boot equivalent from Vivobarefoot or Xero Shoes in the kids' range, which makes Bruklin unusual — most minimalist transitional boots are lace-up or hook-and-loop. Compared to a Vivobarefoot Gobi or a Be Lenka kids' boot, Bruklin is quicker to get on and off, which matters for young children. Browse the full Wildling barefoot shoe range or the wider barefoot shoes for kids selection to compare side by side.
Fits true to size with the wide toe box standard across the Wildling kids range. Pull-on elasticated construction, no laces. Available EU 23–35. EU price: €89.
What we like: pull-on design children can manage themselves; sturdy cotton canvas suited to transitional seasons; takes a water-repellent treatment well. Worth considering: Not waterproof out of the box; cotton needs re-treating periodically; elastic panels loosen slightly with heavy use.
Q: Is the Bruklin graphit suitable for someone new to barefoot shoes?
A: Yes, with a gradual approach. Start with shorter sessions and build up over two to four weeks. The wide toe box is usually comfortable immediately; the thinner sole takes longer to adjust to.
Q: Can these be worn in wet autumn weather?
A: With a water-repellent treatment they handle damp conditions well, but they are not a waterproof boot. For sustained wet weather Wildling's membrane models are the better choice.
| Color: | Blue, Purple, White |
| Size: | 20, 24 |
| Material: | 100% Polyester |
