Only Hush Puppies have a unique set of precisely calibrated foot beds for each shoe, allowing each foot to be fit individually for both width and depth. For Autumn / Winter 2012 Hush Puppies have introduced a collection of boots in a number of vibrant colourful uppers for both girls and boys. The use of Wolverine Worry Free Suede means that these shoes are scuff, stain and water resistant, enabling them to retain their original soft and supple look.
We've starteda new page in Footwear Today this month (Jan). Called Best Sellers, we're setting up a panel of indepedent footwear retailers to find out about their star performers. We want to know your five best selling brands in each cateogory, each month, starting from December '11. In return we will feature you and your shop in our Retailer Of The Month page. We need to know your five best sellers overall, for Men Women and Children. Also, for Men's Comfort/Casuals, Men's Formal, Ladies Comfort/Casuals, Ladies: Fashion/Contemporary footwear, Ladies Formal, Ladies Boots. For Children, Pre-Walkers, Walkers and School Shoes. Contact Cheryl Taylor, editor, cheryltayloreditor@googlemail.com, Tel. 01622 862962.
Splats is a brand new high tech functional footwear label with an urban twist. Launching in February 2012 with rainSplats – these ‘go to’ boots are waterproof, breathable and flexible making them ideal for Spring showers, Summer rain and Autumn downpours. Unlike Wellies that are clumsy, unsupportive and hard to wear all day, rainSplats have a form fitting insole and adjustable Velcro strap allowing kids to run, jump, climb, cycle, scoot and splash without fear of water running into their boots.
Nick West of the footwear agency Compass Footwear (responsible for Spanish brand Garvalin and Danish brand Bisgaard) is a big supporter and fundraiser of various trade events. Nick was therefore delighted to hear that Datateam are pulling the industry together to reward many unsung hero's of the trade and has already enlisted Garvalin as a sponsor for the Children's Retailer of the Year Award. "The timing to coincide with MODA and knowing all the trade media are involved is a double bonus because networking and promotion is key to all our businesses" said Nick "This is not a good time to bury one's head in the sand and hope the good bits will exceed the bad bits - you have to get out there and make it happen and this event will help."
Unlike regular wellingtons, Muddies™ are warm, durable, insulated Chloroprene boots. They will keep kid’s feet warm and their faces smiling. In a range of fun and vibrant colours these innovative boots are as every bit technical as an adult walking boot. With three different ranges; Icicle, Puddle and Luge there is a boot for every child. Icicle comes with a fleece lining and it is suitable for temperatures down to -10°. Luge and Puddle both contain a terry towelling lining and all ranges have hands-free removal for kids and parents alike with their kick rims functionality
Winter has really gripped Britain and Ireland over the last 2 years and looks set to continue in 2011. This has led to a high demand for warm lined waterproof boots. Austrian brand Superfit have a large collection of these boots for boys and girls in their AW11 range.
Chatterbox Childrens Shoes will be showing off a new look and a new attitude for 2011 and your first chance to take a look at the range will be in the Imperial Hotel at Blackpool. The colourful collection is a must-have for any retailer who wants a fashionable children’s footwear brand at amazingly competitive price points. But don’t just take our word for it, pop along to the Jaybill Wholesale Footwear stand in the Washington Suite at Blackpool and see for yourself.
Renowned for its performance range of quality technical outdoor footwear, Meindl has a comprehensive line up of models suitable for children. As feet grow, extra growing room is needed to make footwear last even longer. To make sizing easier every pair of children’s footwear from Meindl includes a removable ‘Best Fit’ footbed, which features a ‘Best Fit’ line on the insole, outlining that essential 12mm of extra growing room.
Crocs, the innovative footwear designer, manufacturer and retailer has today announced its new range, Crocs Littles, which has been designed specifically for the little ones.
Created in collaboration with footwear technologists and podiatrists, Terra Plana’s VivoBarefoot Kids is a lightweight and super-flexible shoe line with a thin puncture-resistant sole designed to mimic what foot specialists have long known... that children walk best barefoot. ecause of the high proportion of cartilage and other soft tissue, the developing foot can be deformed under the persistent pressure of wearing incorrectly shaped or rigid shoes. The child’s foot does not fully mature until age 18–19 for girls and 20–21 for boys and growing evidence supports that children’s shoes should be designed on the barefoot model More than 80% of foot problems are attributed to misshaped and inflexible shoes, but modern day life means children can’t always be shoeless. VivoBarefoot Kids offers a close alternative for everyday use.
It’s Kickers’ 40th birthday this year and they want to celebrate in style with real people, the true Kickers’ lovers who have helped Kickers achieve such a momentous heritage. Born out of the peaceful uprising of the early 70’s that has remained true to the brand and to celebrate 40 years in the business, Kickers have taken their ‘Feel Good Revolution’ to the streets of London. Real people, including school children, have become Kickers’ ambassadors showcasing Feel Good slogans sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
For all those rebellious school children, the new Back to School ‘Feel Good revolution’ adds a bit of fun to the impending new school term with phrases such as ‘wear them your way’ and ‘Start a revolution in your lunchbox break. ‘
How do you build on perfection? It’s a toughie, but this was the creative challenge facing Kickers and the LEGO Group ahead of their third season of kids’ footwear collaboration. Set to be unleashed in October 2010, the resulting collection is cuter than a two month old puppy. New winter boots, playful prints and brand new translucent outsoles with flashing lights ensure that this season’s range is as much fun as any child could have with a pair of shoes. Also worth mentioning are the new baby shoes, in classic LEGO® colours for baby boys and pinks and purples for baby girls.
The exclusive ‘Sweeties’ range from Norvic, has been designed especially for little girls who love a little sparkle!
The range consists of five styles, but the standout feature of these shoes are the scented rubber soles that release a sweet flavour with every step!. The soles are jam packed with delicious sweet delights with each style centred around a unique design and colour palette to complement the individual flavour.
In the back to school rush at the start of each term, shoe shops all over the country are heaving with parents and children intent on buying school shoes. Yet many school children are wearing shoes that are either too small or unsuitable, despite the associated risks of deformity and injury caused by such footwear.
According to a recent YouGov survey for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP), more than three quarters of women and two thirds of men suffer from foot problems, yet nearly half have never sought medical advice about them. Experts agree that around 70% of foot problems in adults can be attributed to ill-fitting shoes worn in childhood.
