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Vivobarefoot launches adorable Shaun the Sheep kids’ trainers from £65

Vivobarefoot launches adorable Shaun the Sheep kids’ trainers from £65

The limited-edition kids’ collection brings Shaun the Sheep to Vivobarefoot’s bestselling Gobi trainers.

close up of kids feet wearing shaun the sheep trainers while lying on tummies on grass

Hollie Bond

Published: May 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM

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Vivobarefoot has teamed up with Shaun the Sheep on a playful new children’s footwear collection, and it might just be the cutest collab of the summer.

The limited-edition range sees the much-loved Aardman character appear on the brand’s bestselling Gobi Sneaker, designed for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids. Prices start from £65 and the collection is available now online and in selected Vivobarefoot stores, while stocks last.

Blending Vivobarefoot’s barefoot shoe design with Shaun’s muddy, adventurous spirit, the collaboration is all about encouraging little ones to move naturally and explore freely.

What is in the Vivobarefoot x Shaun the Sheep collection?

close up of Vivobarefoot Shaun the Sheep trainers

The collection features three sizes of the Gobi Sneaker, adapted for different age groups:

Toddlers, £65
Preschool, £70
Kids, £75

Each pair features Shaun the Sheep-inspired detailing and is designed with Vivobarefoot’s signature barefoot-style sole. That means wide toe boxes, thin soles and flexible materials intended to support natural foot movement.

According to the brand, the shoes are designed to help children’s feet “grow natural and free”.

Why parents are talking about barefoot shoes

toddler boy walking through sunny field wearing Shaun the Sheep trainers

Barefoot footwear has become increasingly popular with parents looking for shoes that allow children’s feet to move more naturally.

Vivobarefoot says its shoes are designed to mimic being barefoot as closely as possible, helping wearers feel more connected to the ground beneath them while supporting unrestricted movement.

The brand also points to research* suggesting minimalist footwear can help improve foot strength over time.

Shaun the Sheep is the ‘OG barefooter’

boy showing off shaun the sheep trainers to camera

Vivobarefoot founder and CEO Galahad Clark said the collaboration felt like a natural fit for the brand.

Shaun is the OG barefooter. He's also exactly the kind of character we want kids growing up with, curious, wild, completely himself, free to explore the world around. This collaboration is a celebration of childhood the way it's meant to be lived: feet free, imaginations freer.

Galahad Clark, founder and CEO of Vivobarefoot

The partnership also taps into the nostalgia many millennial parents have for Shaun the Sheep, who first appeared in Wallace & Gromit before starring in his own BAFTA-winning series.

Where to buy the collection

The Vivobarefoot x Shaun the Sheep collection is available now via Vivobarefoot’s website and selected stores.
Parents can shop the range here:

As it is a limited-edition collaboration, sizes are expected to sell quickly.

**Study by Curtis: “Daily Activity in Minimalist Footwear Increases Foot Strength” (2021)

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Hollie BondSenior Digital Journalist

Hollie is Senior Digital Journalist at MadeForMums. She writes articles about pregnancy, parenting, child health and getting pregnant. She has written for a number of national lifestyle magazines and websites over the past 12 years including Family History Monthly, You and Your Wedding and Muddy Stilettos. She has two children aged 5 and 8 and hasn't slept since 2017!