Keyword: feet

9.6.23 Lecture by Dr. Wieland Kinz & Franziska Kuntze on the topic of barefoot shoes: advice, know-how and what to consider when buying

After a short welcome and introduction by the moderator, Franziska Kuntze from POLOLO, Dr. Wieland Kinz answered the question of whether wearing barefoot shoes makes sense and, in his remarks, referred to his decades of experience with international scientific studies - measuring children's feet and shoes. Basically, this discussion goes back a long time - as early as 1782 there was a first scientific paper that led to the realization that the feet get longer when walking, which is why shoes have to be longer than the feet. A sketch from the time shows the superimposed outlines of a shoe sole and foot, making it clear that continue reading

Foot development in children specialist dealer lecture June 2019

Specialist dealer lecture evening in the POLOLO ShowRoom for learning to walk. In June 2019 we had our lecture evening “Child foot development” with the physiotherapist and child therapist Silke Lucht in the POLOLO ShowRoom. We would like to thank everyone who attended – it was an interesting and enjoyable evening – and we look forward to further gatherings. If you are interested in further lectures with us,… continue reading

Children's feet are something very special

Rapid, spurt-like growth is individual. Did you know that children's feet are by no means reduced adult feet? They are something special and are characterized by the fact that they are still very soft and easily deformable. Familiarize yourself with their special needs: POLOLO would like to provide information and suggestions in a loose order - this article is dedicated to the impressive... continue reading

How does a child learn to walk?

Adults and other children have a decisive influence on the little ones' attitude to running. Our feet are a true miracle - the training of children's motor skills begins immediately after birth: When you hold your baby in your arms and carry it around with you, you are already setting an important milestone Training process in progress – the little one is learning… continue reading