As an indispensable equipment in the growth process of children, the role of footwear is simply understood as anti-collision or warming. However, scientific research shows that scientifically designed children’s shoes can achieve sensory stimulation, motor skills training and autonomous awareness.
Motorsports
Sensory stimulation
Studies have shown that children aged 2-6 need to exercise for more than three hours a day. This is because the complexity of foot movements directly affects the development of vestibular sense. In this regard, our children’s shoe design has formed targeted support for this: Firstly, 1cm forward tip. This can reduce the resistance of the toes when walking and extend the autonomous exploration line. Nest, three-point support insole disperses the pressure on the sole of the foot and help children transfer smoothly. Thiedly, 360° circular anti-collision strip. This is to reduce the risk of sports and make children more courageous to try running and jumping.
Children’s cognitive development begins with the exploration of the environment. As one of the main organs for contact with the outside world, the perceptual experience of the foot is particularly important. How to choose a multi-layer sole design? The inner cushion fits the arch of the foot and can provide a sense of security. The elastic material in the middle layer enhances the grip feedback. Besides, the protective texture of the outer layer helps children establish a preliminary understanding through the difference in touch of different road surfaces.
Autonomy
Children enter the “autonomy sensitive period” after the age of two, and footwear is an important scene for cultivating independence. Velcro design, pattern design, etc. can strengthen this process. When children complete the process of putting on shoes by themselves, their self-efficacy and problem-solving ability will be significantly improved. This positive feedback mechanism lays a psychological foundation for subsequent learning behavior.
When our perspective shifts from “wearables” to “growth tools”, the role of footwear is given a more profound meaning. We combine ergonomic design with cognitive development theory to protect children’s foot health while promoting their all-round development.