DESIGN: Benjie barefoot model. It's a minimalist design principle that draws on the motricity of the barefoot to naturally strengthen the foot: the toes are highly flared at the front, the shoe is completely flat and the sole is extra thin.
ORIGIN: Conception and design in Geneva, handmade production in the north of Porto
EXTERNAL LEATHER: tanned in one of our family tanneries, certified by the Leather Working Group (an independent organization that controls the leather industry), located between Verona and Padua in Tuscany (Italy). Chrome VI free, European REACH standards.
LINING: chrome-free leather interior. Tanning with synthetic agents that come from organic compounds. No solid waste containing chromium at the end of the tanning process.
STRUCTURE: The difference with our standard construction models is the presence of a highly flared front and a thin sole with no support. This minimalist construction is more demanding on the muscles, but naturally strengthens the foot in the same way as barefoot walking.
INSOLE: leather with memory structure certified Oeko-Tex standard 100 (no harmful or toxic substances in production).
CLOSING: polyamide velcro fasteners certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (no harmful or toxic substances for humans and the environment).
INSULATION: Benjie uses only natural materials (leather, wool or cotton). This insulates the foot while allowing it to breathe, unlike synthetic materials that do not evacuate moisture and cause perspiration.
Benjie's First Steps shoe has a light buttress to provide comfort without freezing the ankle. See our first steps shoes advice If your child is still crawling a lot on the ground or just standing, prefer our crawling / baby shoes. If your child has already been walking alone for several months, prefer our toddler shoes.
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