Children's feet grow quickly. To ensure that they grow healthily, it is important that children wear the right shoe size at all times. If the shoes are too small and constrict the toes, this can lead to deformities or joint problems in the long term. This is because young children's bones are still soft and they adapt quickly.

Children's shoes should also not be too big. Then the feet "swim" in the shoe and children often cramp their toes in order to have enough support. It is therefore important to find the right size, because every foot is individual, especially in terms of its shape.

To find the right shoe size quickly and easily, simply use our size finder.

We have developed our new Affenzahn Dreamer winter sneaker models (sizes 31-37) based on our existing Affenzahn shoe family. We have interpreted our well-known Affenzahn colors in a new color concept for older children, and we have also designed the new styles especially for older children. This model range has also been developed according to the natural shape of children's feet. The general design of our previous collection would not fit the larger sizes, so we decided to develop these models especially for older children.

Every child's foot is individual and varies in length, width, and height of the instep. Basically, Affenahn shoes fit the natural shape of your child's feet. For children with very wide feet, you should try whether your child stands firmly on the sole or already on the edge of the sole, which could be perceived as uncomfortable.

Our feet carry us throughout our lives. Many adults struggle with foot deformities and resulting posture problems or back problems, often caused by wearing the wrong shoes in early childhood. We want to do better for our own children! That's why only an ergonomic concept comes into question for our Affenzahn barefoot shoes. With our barefoot shoes, we want to lay the foundation for the healthy development of children's feet: the shoes offer enough space to grow in the toe area, the sole allows natural contact with the ground and offers maximum freedom of movement thanks to its extreme flexibility. To ensure that the shoes are also a lot of fun for the children, we also put a lot of grip into the best shape and cool extras such as a beastly good right-left distinction, easy-to-use closures and last but not least: a unique design.

Exploring the world barefoot is not only fun for children, but also the best thing for the development of their feet. Barefoot shoes are therefore ideal because they recreate this barefoot feeling. So-called minimal or barefoot shoes for children have a very thin sole and no arch ─ in other words, no difference in height between the heel and the ball of the foot. Barefoot shoes allow children to feel the ground particularly well, so they constantly receive new stimuli and their development is promoted. They are also very light and robust. Therefore, barefoot shoes are a good choice for all occasions ─ at the same time they promote the optimal development of the feet.

You can find more information about the barefoot shoe principle: [here]

The width of the barefoot shoes adapts to the natural shape of the feet by using flexible materials. In addition, the shoes can be individually adapted to the child's foot using Velcro fasteners, a quick lacing system or laces, which is why children with narrower feet can also wear Affenzahn shoes. It may be helpful to put an additional insole in the shoes.

If the shoes are placed together with the heel, the animal flags on the back form a whole animal. If the shoes are not placed correctly, the puzzle pieces do not form a whole animal. Children learn which shoe should be placed on the right foot. On the Dreamer winter sneakers, you can distinguish right from left by putting together the words "We belong" & "Together".

Only adults perceive a cushioned and padded sole as particularly comfortable, this is not the case for children. A thick sole means that the child cannot feel the ground well, which is possible with our very thin soles. This allows the foot to balance itself, which promotes the foot muscles. Too much cushioning in the midsole prevents direct sensory feedback. This causes the ground not to be perceived properly.

The soles of our summer barefoot shoes are only 2.5 mm thin, those of our winter shoes 2 mm, with a 3 mm profile. We have tried to use as little sole as possible, but as much as necessary to protect the child's foot from wetness, cold and sharp stones.

Yes, the sole offers sufficient protection on any surface. Basically, you only need to protect your feet against sharp or pointed objects.

Fortunately not with children! With adults and fully formed feet, things look different. Our feet have not been used to normal stress for a long time.