slippers

What are Barefoot Slippers?

In kindergarten or at home; Children often wear slippers to keep their little feet protected and warm. Therefore, when buying, you should definitely make sure that the length and width of the slippers fit. A wide toe box like the POLOLO barefoot slippers offers enough space for the little toes. Our barefoot slippers for children are specially designed to imitate the feeling of walking barefoot. With their ultra-thin sole and flexible design, they allow little feet to feel the ground almost directly while providing protection. This promotes natural foot development and a healthy walking experience. Barefoot, little feet are strong and dexterous; Thick soles, on the other hand, interrupt contact with the ground and a difference in height between the heel and the ball of the foot can prevent a natural gait. Thick soles are also often a hindrance when playing on the floor, sitting or squatting. Our POLOLO barefoot slippers offer a solution for the healthy development of children's feet and maximum comfort. They give you the feeling of being barefoot, but provide great protection!

How many millimeters do children's feet grow per month?

The research project of Dr. Wieland Kinz from the Austrian “Children’s Feet-Children’s Shoes Research Team” examined the feet of 3-6 year old children and also analyzed their growth. The result: At this age, children's feet grow an average of 1 mm per month. If you know this, you have a decisive advantage when buying children's shoes: children's shoes should be a good 12 mm longer than their feet. What is the average length growth of children's feet?

Tips:

• At the age of 1-3 years, children's feet can be expected to grow by an average of 1,5 mm per month
• At the age of 3-6 years, children's feet grow an average of 1 mm per month (length)
• At the age of 6-10, children's feet grow a little less than 1 mm per month (length)

Therefore, please check the slippers in the kindergarten regularly. Shoes that are too small, i.e. too short, can affect children's small, soft feet. In addition to genetic factors, shoes that are too short and too tight are considered to be the cause of crooked big toes – hallux valgus. A wide toe box like our POLOLO slippers offers enough space for the little toes and the big toe can also find its place here! Here you can find our size tables.

Are the barefoot slippers also suitable for small children, for example in the crèche?

Yes, barefoot shoes are also suitable for smaller children who are crawling or just starting to walk. They support the natural development of the feet and promote healthy growth. Since toddlers are still developing their gait and balance, barefoot shoes can help them get a better feel for the ground and strengthen their foot muscles and motor skills.

We deliver this slipper without any additional packaging (only in a shipping box or envelope)

Our slippers are delivered without outer packaging. We try to avoid packaging as much as possible for our shoes. We don’t use plastic packaging at all. In our opinion, the goal should be to avoid useless packaging and plastic. That's why we completely do without outer packaging for this model. It is tied in pairs with a beautiful cord. No shoebox, no bag, no plastic.