Budget 😀 Footwear Kalenji AT Flex Run, Rip-Tab Running 👟 Shoes, Kids’ 🎁

For learning how to run, while make it feel as natural as possible, this lightweight and comfortable shoe that is easy to get on/off, is the ideal solution for making your 1st strides.

Our design team, made up of athletics enthusiasts, developed this running shoe for kids starting athletics in a club or at school.

What’s zero drop?

The drop of a shoe is the difference in sole height between the forefoot and the heel. Scientific studies conducted by our research lab (the SportsLab) have shown that a zero drop allows for a more natural stride, similar to a barefoot running stride. This natural stride allows for better absorption of shock waves when running and strengthens kids’ muscles and tendons in the long term.

What about the natural stride?

In order to make the stride natural and as similar as possible to running barefoot, the Flex Run shoe uses the following 4 criteria:
– A zero drop and flexibility, so that the middle of the foot strikes the ground first, rather than the heel
– Low weight for a smoother stride
– An anatomical shape to reduce the stresses of the shoe on the foot

Result: The energy from the ground contact is transmitted to the muscles at the back of the legs, which absorb vibrations better.

A design chosen for kids and based on parents’ feedback.

For these shoes, our team focused on the needs of budding athletes and their parents’ feedback:
– The full-length rubber contact patch increases its grip
– The rip-tab allows kids to get their shoes on and off unaided
– The laces and strap effectively retain kids’ feet
– Reinforcements in the front and back of the upper offer kids more support and protection

Why choose a breathable kids’ shoe?

SportsLab, our research laboratory, revealed that kids’ feet sweat a lot more than adults’ during sports.
That’s why all the running shoes are designed with a breathable fabric on the upper (mesh) in order to eliminate perspiration more effectively and prevent unpleasant odors. This material, which is lighter than faux leather, is more comfortable and lighter for running!

Composition

Lining and sock of : 100.0% Polyester cationic
Upper of : 80.0% Polyester cationic, Upper of : 20.0% Polyurethane
Outer sole of : 60.0% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Outer sole of : 40.0% Rubber – Butadiene Rubber

Heel to toe drop : A zero drop makes kids’ stride more natural and more like running barefoot.

Flexibility : The flex grooves let the shoe conform to the foot motion when running.

Easy to open/close : The elastic laces and strap make it easy for kids to get their shoes on unaided

Cushioning : In order to absorb shocks more effectively, the midsole is made of EVA foam.

Breathability : If a kid sweats a lot, the mesh helps the foot to breathe better.

Grip : The risk of slipping is reduced by the full-length rubber contact zone