The Beginning of Mirth & Meadow

Hello! We are Keaton & Makenna, the founders of Mirth & Meadow. Together we're raising our four wild boys in the heart of Oklahoma. Parenting four boys has grown and shaped us in ways we never could have imagined. And we truly mean it when we say, we are living our dream. We have so much to be grateful for, including our precious children.

How it Began

Keaton has nearly ten years of experience working with leather, and naturally, that craft found its way into our home. From road trip car mats to leather stick horses to handmade shoes, he has blessed our family with his gift.

Our oldest has very wide, chunky feet, and finding shoes that fit him well was always a challenge. Most children's' shoes are narrow and stiff. That search led us to barefoot shoes, and we quickly fell in love with their wide toe boxes, flexible soles, and focus on healthy foot development.

In the beginning of 2025, we faced a few unexpected hardships. Those challenges pushed us to find new ways to provide for our growing family, and to keep me (Makenna) at home with our boys. We have always dreamed of building a business together and so in 2026, we stepped out in faith and started Mirth & Meadow. 

What to Expect

We love working with natural leather, its durability, its beauty, and the way it ages with time. But we wanted to create something unique, something joyful, colorful and full of personality.

Our goal is to create thoughtfully designed, handcrafted barefoot-inspired shoes that support natural movement and that feature beautifully printed, fun designs. 

We are continuously developing new styles for every season and adventure. Each style will have a core collection, along with special themed drops throughout the year. And yes, we will offer a plain (no print) option in every style!

Every pair is made with intention, care, and a whole lot of love. We hope they are worn well, loved deeply, and carried along on many of life’s great adventures.

Inspiration

One of the most beloved stories in our home is the story about King David, who started life as a shepherd boy and grew into one of the most loved and respected kings. Psalms 23, a famous Psalm written by him, has deeply inspired this brand, which is why you will see many of its themes woven into our name and our products - echos of pasture, provision, joy, and peace.