How are children’s shoes developed by LOWA?
When children play and romp about outdoors, the emphasis is firmly on having fun. Parents’ main priority is knowing that their children are equipped as well as possible, especially when it comes to shoes. In collaboration with Director of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery at Klinikum Ingolstadt, Dr. Micha Bahr, and his family, LOWA has developed a model that combines all requirements – the LEDRO GTX MID JUNIOR and the LEDRO GTX LO JUNIOR.
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“You shouldn’t forget design either. Children do not prioritise function. If the shoe is brightly coloured or features a particular detail like a star or a pattern, that’s what many kids really like, no matter how well it fits.” – Dr. Micha Bahr
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What should parents keep in mind when they buy children’s shoes?
LOWA has always devoted a lot of product development effort to the children’s footwear segment. For example, a special last that provides more space in the toe area is used to make all children’s shoes. Children require this space at the front of their shoes to ensure the healthy growth of their feet. That’s because children’s bone tissue is not yet fully developed, and their ligaments are still significantly more elastic. They also experience considerably less pain, because their nerves have not yet matured.
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“Children should enjoy exercising. They should be keen on going outdoors. Unfortunately, there are more and more children with an unsteady gait. That’s why I regard it as important that they wear good shoes. They should enjoy walking.” – Dr. Micha Bahr
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Interview with Dr. Micha Bahr, Specialist for Paediatric Surgery and Manual Medicine
Children’s feet are not just the mini version of adult feet, they are much more exacting. That’s why LOWA has a special kids last that provides more space in the toe area. Children require this space at the front of their shoes to ensure the healthy growth of their feet. That’s because children’s bone tissue is not yet fully developed, and their ligaments are still significantly more elastic. They also experience considerably less pain, because their nerves have not yet matured.
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“When you look closely at the LEDRO GTX MID JUNIOR kid’s shoe with these considerations in mind, you determine that it really is a high-end product.” – Dr. Micha Bahr
