The Wildling Marti cascade is built on a dense canvas woven from recycled cotton, with a membrane and a wrapped lower section giving it real all-weather capability. It is the most weather-resistant everyday model in the kids' range while keeping a thin, flexible zero-drop sole and a wide toe box.
Against the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Kids and the Xero Shoes Xcursion Fusion, Marti is less aggressive on outsole tread but better on breathable water resistance for school and city use. Vivobarefoot is the pick for technical trail; Marti is the pick for daily wear in unpredictable weather. 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 consistent across the Wildling range. Medium volume — the membrane construction takes slightly more room than the unlined models. Available EU 23–38. EU price: €99.
What we like: water-repellent membrane without a bulky sole; recycled cotton canvas; genuinely versatile across seasons. Worth considering: Membrane reduces breathability slightly versus unlined Wildlings; not a substitute for a full winter boot; recycled canvas takes longer to dry once saturated.
Q: Is the Marti cascade 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: Is Marti warm enough for winter?
A: It handles cold and wet transitional weather well, but for sustained winter conditions Wildling's wool-lined models offer more insulation. A hemp insole adds noticeable warmth.
| Color: | Blue, Purple, White |
| Size: | 20, 24 |
| Material: | 100% Polyester |
