London Design Silver

2025

SafeToe Kids Shoes

Entrant Company

Wenzhou Dongcun E-c Co., Ltd

Category

Product Design - Baby, Kids & Children Products

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

SafeToe Kids Shoes, designed for children aged 8 months to 6 years, are ideal for spring and summer wear. The design focuses on reducing the risk of toe injuries from frequent activity through optimized kids’ footwear, offering effective protection to minimize accidental harm during play.

While ensuring space for natural foot development, the design team innovatively integrates sports protection engineering into kids’ shoes. The toe area, the core of the protection system, employs biomimetic principles with a multi-layer composite structure. The outer layer uses high-density, wear-resistant material, shaped via 3D hot-pressing to form a curved shell encasing the toes. Optimized through repeated foot-pressure simulations, it covers collision-prone areas while preserving toe mobility. The middle layer incorporates smart-responsive cushioning material, soft under normal conditions but stiffening upon impact for dynamic energy dispersion. The inner lining, made with microporous foam, ensures breathable skin contact.

The upper construction addresses dynamic developmental needs, using 3D weaving for a precise balance of breathability and support. A dual-layer mesh with varying warp-weft density offers directional stretch: the forefoot remains elastic for toe grip, while the arch provides graduated support through denser weaving. Seamless heat-bonded edging eliminates friction from traditional stitching. The sole features zoned density: the forefoot includes elastic feedback material to promote natural gait, while the heel’s reinforced density enhances landing cushioning.

SafeToe Kids Shoes strike a balance between safety and natural growth. Through innovative design, they provide comprehensive foot protection while supporting healthy foot development.

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