What are the characteristics of a good children's shoe?

There are several good reasons for that!

Look, your little one's little feet are still developing. Children's feet still have a lot of cartilage and not much muscle .

They grow, shape and get ready to explore the world. And this is where a good children's shoe plays a special role.

A good children's shoe offers the right support, comfort and protection.

As your little one walks around, he’ll need some extra grip and stability. A sturdy sole will keep him from slipping on smooth surfaces and provide some protection from bumps in the ground. The toe of the shoe, the front part, should be quite flexible and pliable, it can bend at an angle of 20°. The rest of the sole should be stiff and firm. Why? Because your mini is still learning how to roll his feet while walking.

A second feature of the perfect first walker is the sturdy heel . A sturdy heel is necessary because it keeps your little one’s feet in place and provides the necessary support. It helps prevent the feet from rolling too much inward or outward while walking, reducing the risk of tripping and falling.

A firm heel also encourages correct posture and growth.

And then a little more about the material of the shoe. Leather is the best material, it is simply fantastic. Leather is durable, breathable and forms beautifully to the feet of your child. Because leather is super soft, flexible and breathable. After all, your child sweats up to 2x more along the feet than an adult because they have not yet developed sweat glands elsewhere. You can avoid clammy or smelly feet thanks to this natural material.

We also have a lace-up closure heart. It helps keep the shoes secure on your feet and gives you the option to tighten or loosen them depending on what works best for your child and the shape of their feet. It provides that extra stability and fit needed when they're taking those first steps.

Many of our shoes have a zipper in addition to a lace-up closure, so you don't have to keep opening and closing the laces. A matter of avoiding (morning) stress.

And velcro can but we will not encourage it so much, they are much more difficult to adapt to the shape of the feet. They are mainly developed for ease, less for the comfort that the first walkers have to offer.

So, start looking for those perfect children's shoes that meet all those important characteristics and where healthy growth development is central.

In our webshop we only offer the perfect children's shoes and let your child shine and enjoy their adventures while they walk, run and discover the world!