Echirolles, France (April 16, 2010) – Spartoo, Europe’s leading online shoe store hosting an extensive range of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes with over a hundred different brands, take a look at the history of children’s shoes and their development across Europe.
Whether it is for their first steps, to help them to learn how to walk, or simply to add a touch of style to their fun outfits, many famous children’s shoe brands have partnered with manufacturers specialised in adult footwear. A quick look at the essentials:
Launched in 1913 in the south-west of France, Aster has quickly made a name for themselves thanks to the emblematic Dingo: a small, canvas shoe that has been recently updated into a cute leather sandal; it has become the brand’s must-have model among their young clients. From inventions and innovations, Aster has quickly grown into one of the biggest shoe brands, and has positioned themselves since the year 2000 as one of the leading technical researchers with regards to learning how to walk.
In 1936, Mod’8 was born in Bordeaux, France, with a desire to re-evaluate the concept of kids shoes, all the while respecting the anatomy of their feet. From the choice of materials until the final tests, all the know-how and technological expertise of the brand is put to the test to create shoes that are at once comfortable and protective. Today, Mod8 shoes are available in a multitude of chic and trendy styles and models!
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is a Spanish stylist that sees life as little moments of happiness. From her childlike illustrations and carefree designs, she has reinvented established fashion rules and you can now find her designs on clothing, shoes, and even furniture and decorative objects of every genre. The Agatha Ruiz universe will lead you on the path of the imaginary, towards a creative world, both enchanting and colourful. The kids shoes that she designs seem to tell fun stories that are the prefect starting-off point for extraordinary adventures.
To be as trendy as mum, little trendsetters and other burgeoning fashionistas can count on Chipie! Full of mischief and creativity, the brand with the Scottish Terrier mascot outfits little darlings with girly and creative models. For a cute touch, a fun adventure, or simply for a day at the park, little feet are always perfectly stabilised.
Since 1947, GBB has put all their know-how and expertise at the service of childrens shoes. Very high-quality, their products are designed with respect to the characteristics of children’s feet while ensuring comfort and excellent support. A leader in the children’s shoe market, the brand creates, produces, and distributes shoes for children from 0 to 12 years old.
Launched in 1973 by the Rautureau brothers, Pom d’Api has made a name for themselves in the world of childrens shoes by always proposing creative and innovative models, all the while respecting the morphology of children’s feet. Recognised immediately by professionals, the brand received the Oscar of Creativity at the Milan salon in 1974 and quickly became a design reference in the world of children’s shoes.
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About Spartoo
Spartoo.com is the European leader in the internet footwear market.
Spartoo.co.uk references over 150 top brands (Geox, Converse, adidas, Timberland, Nike …) with over 7 000 models (Women shoes, Men shoes, Children shoes) and an exceptional customer service: Free delivery and return within 30 days.
Spartoo.com operates in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and Italy.
– Over 5 Million unique visitors November 2009 (Médiametrie, Europe)
– Top 10 internet fashion sites behind the Redoute, 3suisses. (Médiametrie 2009)
– Top 10 of companies with the strongest growth in Europe. (Mediamomentum.co.uk, 2009)
– Only e- commerce site selected by “le French Tech Tour 2009”
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