I think some of the Asda baby shoes are meant to be really barefoot friendly? There’s a lady called Barefoot Brit (across her social media channels) and she recommends brands. I see the Asda George ones come up occasionally 🥰
My daughter has the Bobux ones. I think they vary from £15-30 but last time I bought them on sale! She only has these rather than multiple pairs of "fashion" shoes so I don't mind investing!
I also follow barefoot Brit on insta, I’ve been getting my little girl some of the brands she recommends on vinted as I refuse to pay upwards of £70 for shoes she will grow out of within months 🤣
Zara have a barefoot range now apparently, I think about £20
Nike ones were on offer recently from £45 to £30 x
I’ve had mine in Clarks since she started walking and they’ve been great. I think as long as the shape is right for the foot then it’s fine. I’m not prepared to spend more on shoes that she’ll wear for two months than I would spend on my own shoes ahaha