Kids Learning to Tie Laces with Moccasins? No Problem!
Back-to-school season is a busy time at the Soft Star workshop. The elves work around the clock to make sure all the new school shoes are delivered on time, and our soft-soled moccasins are definitely in high demand.
We're proud that so many schools encourage children to wear our moccasins, and kids love them! Unfortunately, there's one problem we've encountered: some teachers want to teach kids how to tie laces, and you can't do that on a slip-on shoe.
After a quick discussion with our designers, we came up with a solution. We're now proud to introduce a moccasin with laces!
This lace moccasin, available in our 2013 collection as suede honey, is offered in child and youth sizes. The lace wraps around the ankle (where the elastic normally snugs the foot) and ties at the button in the front.
We're also happy to offer this lace feature as an option when you choose to design-your-own child and youth moccasins. To choose it as a design-your-own feature, just select "Laces" from our button motif dropdown menu:
Have fun learning to tie!
Martin is a lifelong runner who began wearing minimalist shoes over 10 years ago when he found they alleviated his chronic foot pain, which eventually disappeared completely. He further studied proper running form through a series of workshops taught by Correct Toes inventor, Dr. Ray McClanahan DPM. Martin has collaborated with several health care professionals to collect and share peer-reviewed studies that show the benefits of minimalist footwear. In his personal life, Martin loves living in the Pacific Northwest because it allows him to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing, surfing and snowboarding.
