DASH Spark Lilac

The Splay Dash: Freedom for Little Feet

The Splay Dash is the perfect go-to sneaker for active little explorers. We love the classic, understated look combined with the freedom of a true barefoot design. These are made for kids who need a versatile shoe that works for everything from the playground to more smart-casual occasions, all without holding their feet back. It is a brilliant example of a shoe that looks like a traditional trainer but acts like a second skin.

Made for Natural Play

The Dash is built to let kids' feet behave exactly as nature intended. It features a nice wide toe box that gives growing toes the space they need to splay and grip, which is so important for developing balance and coordination. With a completely flat zero-drop sole and a lightweight, flexible vulcanised rubber base, these shoes allow for the kind of ground feel that helps children feel confident on their feet. Whether they are navigating the school run or racing across the park, the Dash provides protection without restriction.

Finding Your Perfect Fit

Getting the right size for growing feet is the most important part of the barefoot journey. While these are a fantastic all-rounder, we have some specific advice to help you get the best fit possible.

We really recommend checking the size guide in the photos on this one and checking them against your foot measurements as we have found them to come up a little small. Even if your child usually wears a certain size in other brands, please take a moment to measure their feet in centimetres and compare them to the chart in the images. If you are right on the edge between sizes, we definitely suggest opting for the larger size to give those toes plenty of wiggle room. In terms of shape, these are a medium volume shoe and generally offer a very good, secure fit for most children.

Best for Dry Days

These trainers are made from a breathable cotton canvas, which makes them lovely and cool for active feet. However, it is worth noting that they are not recommended for use in wet weather. To keep them looking their best and to keep little feet comfortable, we suggest saving these for those lovely dry, sunny days outdoors or for indoor activities.

A Note on Our Current Stock

As we are just beginning our partnership with Splay, our current stock of the Dash is a little limited. We know how important it is to find the right size for your little wildling, and we are hoping to have a much wider depth of sizing and more colours in the not-too-distant future. If you do not see the size you need right now, please keep a close eye on the shop as we continue to grow our range.

Take a look at the Splay Dash below and give your little one the gift of total foot freedom.

• All Splay shoes are medium volume and tend to run small - always measure feet in cm and compare to the size chart
• If between sizes, go up to the larger size
• DASH range: EU kids sizing - measure your child's feet carefully as children's feet grow quickly
• RUNNER V1: Adult sizing only
• REV & Splay 101: Available in both adult and kids sizes
• Maro Toe Socks: Available in S–XL
• TFC Wild Toes: One size fits most
• Not recommended for wet weather - best for dry days, indoor use, or the gym

• Canvas styles (101, DASH): Breathable cotton canvas upper, flexible vulcanised rubber sole
• REV & RUNNER styles: Breathable textile/synthetic upper, flexible sole
• Maro Toe Socks: 95% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, 5% Spandex - OEKO-TEX certified
• TFC Wild Toes: 100% flexible silicone
• All footwear features a zero-drop sole and wide anatomical toe box

Splay makes barefoot-inspired footwear and accessories for the whole family - designed to let feet move, splay, and strengthen naturally. Every shoe features a wide toe box, zero-drop sole, and lightweight flexible construction. The collection includes:

Adults & Kids:

• REV LowTop Original Los Angeles - high-performance silhouette for the gym or busy days
• REV HighTop Original Los Angeles - sporty high-top with extra ankle coverage

Kids only:

• DASH (Spark White, Spark Lilac, Shock Pink, Core Black, True Blue) - versatile sneakers for active little explorers

Adults only:

• RUNNER V1 (Classic Navy, Team Blue, Varsity White, Deep Black) - retro athletic trainers for natural movement

Accessories:

• Maro Organic Cotton Toe Socks - individual toe sleeves for full splay
• TFC Wild Toes - silicone toe spreaders to realign toes and wake up foot muscles

Free UK delivery on orders over £130. Standard delivery 1-3 working days. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 12 PM Mon-Sat.

Returns accepted within 30 days — items must be unworn and in original packaging. Visit our Shipping and Returns page for full details.