Children's shoes should not pinch!

A children's shoe produced by this environmentally conscious company combines both: ecological responsibility and avoiding "pressure points" on children's feet.
"An award with this environmental seal of approval stands for higher quality of life and environment. The Austrian Ecolabel is only awarded to products that, in addition to comprehensive environmental criteria, meet numerous other requirements such as appropriate usability or quality. Consumers recognize at first glance through the Austrian Ecolabel: high quality, sustainability and responsibility", Laura Harmstorf of legero united is pleased to say.

Responsibility on both sides. Because right from the start: consumers today are increasingly asking for ecologically and socially sensitive shoes. They "increasingly recognise that they too carry responsibility and can make a contribution through their consumer behaviour. We are very pleased that our VIOS vision with our +VIOS brands is also appreciated by our consumers".

Shoes should not pinch - especially not a child's foot, which is at the beginning of a walking "career". The Austrian Ecolabel helps as a shopping guide: On March 6, 2020 the "superfit +VIOS Saturnus children's shoe" (article Saturnus 1-0093415500) of the company legero united (www.legero-united.com) received this environmental seal of approval according to the guideline UZ65 "shoes".

Shoes have to carefully protect children's feet. The strictly tested and awarded shoe is ankle high and has a pleasant purple colour. The dynamic curve of the sole awakens the desire to move, the desire to slip into the comfortable shoe. Ready! Fits!

From 1872 to today. the company itself is by no means still in its "infancy": with a great deal of love for the craft and a pioneering spirit, the family business, which has been in existence since 1872, produces shoes for young and old. 2020 legero united is an internationally active shoe manufacturer with headquarters in Feldkirchen near Graz in the Austrian province of Styria.

Hey there! Make room for the little toes! What distinguishes the children's shoe from legero united: "We pay special attention to an optimal fit that ensures a stable heel hold and gives the little toes enough room to roll and grow. Thus, superfit +VIOS shoes are developed on child-friendly lasts that specifically take into account the anatomy of a child's foot," explains Laura Harmstorf. Further plus points: "The flexibility of the natural rubber sole helps to ensure that the shoe rolls off easily and provides optimum tread insulation. Perfect protection against injuries and abrasion is guaranteed by stable forefoot and heel caps".

I'd like to put this shoe on. A well-fitting children's shoe is particularly important for a girl, a boy, emphasizes Laura Harmstorf from legero united: "The first six years are crucial for the development of tendons and muscles. But children's feet grow on average until the age of 16 and are malleable and not fully developed by then. It is therefore important to ensure good shoes and perfect, child-friendly fits for as long as possible. Because about 98% of all children are born with healthy feet, but only about 38% of all adults have healthy feet anymore".

I like walking in these shoes every day. But how do parents find the right shoe for their child, one in which they like to walk, run and jump? What do you need to consider when buying children's shoes? The expert from legero united answers: "First of all, the right shoe size is important so that the little children's feet have enough room to grow and roll and no pressure points develop. We recommend checking the children's shoe size regularly. This should be done approximately every two months in the first few years, later every four to six months. Children often cannot tell whether a shoe is already too small. Not only the length of the foot should be taken into account, but also its volume, in order to determine the optimal size or width.

These boots are made for walking. Then Laura Harmstorf also points out: "Our feet carry us around the earth about four times in the course of our lives and are often put under a lot of strain in the process. To ensure that the earth is not "overstressed" by our "footprints", it is also important that the eco-labelled children's shoes and other footwear are produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner: "The leathers used are chromium-free, i.e. plant-tanned. All leathers are therefore free of heavy metals and, thanks to the gentle tanning process, are completely breathable. In addition to the upper and lining leathers, the laces are also made from natural raw materials. The laces from Tencel™ are completely biodegradable. They are also produced in a particularly sustainable and ecological way, are skin-friendly and are manufactured without chemical additives. Our soles are manufactured according to the AGO method. They are produced in Germany and consist of a mixture of natural rubber, cork, silicic acid, oil and waxes."

Development of biodegradable shoes. How important are environmental issues in general for legero united? Laura Harmstorf explains: "The environment and the continuous implementation of sustainable processes in everyday work is a very important and highly topical issue for legero united. The company wants to actively promote the development of biodegradable and pollutant-free shoes and is working on a 100% transparent and traceable production process. This naturally includes packaging materials such as the +VIOS shoe boxes, which have won a sustainability award. Sustainability was also a central concern during the construction of the new headquarters in Feldkirchen near Graz. Sustainable building materials were used. And a geothermal energy system combined with district heating provides heating and cooling there".

Good for the foot! Good for the environment! In the "superfit +VIOS Saturnus children's shoe" (article Saturnus 1-0093415500) from legero united, which has been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel, every child can start their personal journey around the globe! Come on!