8 best manufacturers of children's shoes

Review of the best according to the editorial board. About selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Children's shoes are able to exclude the development of foot pathology and ensure the normal development of growing legs, create comfortable conditions for wearing at any time of the year. Not every manufacturer can offer the consumer a product of appropriate quality. For this reason, knowledgeable parents choose shoes of certain brands for their children, which have earned the trust of consumers, backed up by the positive recommendations of pediatricians and orthopedists. The experts of the portal got acquainted with the leading domestic and foreign manufacturers of footwear for children and made a rating of brands in several categories.

Rating of the best manufacturers of children's shoes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	Rating
The best manufacturers of children's shoes for winter	1	Reima	4.9
	2	Kuoma	4.8
	3	Lassie	4.8
The best manufacturers of children's orthopedic shoes	1	Minimen	4.9
	2	ORTEK	4.8
	3	ORTMANN	4.7
The best manufacturers of footwear for babies	1	Kotofey	4.9
	2	Kapika	4.8

The best manufacturers of children's shoes for winter

In the cold season, it is especially important to choose a model that is not only comfortable, but also warm, this is offered by 3 well-known Finnish brands: Reima, Kuoma, Lassie.

Reima

Rating: 4.9

The brand of inexpensive and high-quality children's clothing and footwear Reima appeared in Finland in the city of Kankaanpää more than 70 years ago during the Second World War (1944). In the first decade of its operation, the company began to develop new materials for the harsh climate of Scandinavia. For textiles, the requirement was made for waterproofness, wear resistance and convenience.

Today, most children's shoes and clothing are made from the unique Reimatec material, which distinguishes the Reima brand from the rest of the market. Its peculiarity is to provide a comfortable microclimate inside boots and boots in frosty weather. The fabric allows moisture to pass through, but retains warmth inside, which keeps your feet dry at all times. The construction of the last is thought out in such a way that it can be classified as a preventive one: the correct shape of the insole, a hard backing contribute to the correct development of the foot with support.

Advantages

• Unique and efficient materials for production;

• Correct block;

• The line includes waterproof models;

• Resistant even to severe frosts down to -400C;

• Affordable price of products in comparison with competitors;

• Extensive industry experience.

disadvantages

• Not identified.

Kuoma

Rating: 4.8

The Kuoma brand is owned by the Kuomiokoski company and ranks second among manufacturers of winter footwear for children. This is also a Finnish brand of children's shoes, so the products are of high quality that meets the needs of residents of regions with a long snow and frosty period.

For production, membrane fabrics are used that do not allow heat to come out, and at the same time do not allow the foot to sweat. For winter models, predominantly artificial fur is used, which retains its insulation properties even after several seasons of wear, including after natural compaction. Valenki have an anatomically shaped molded sole made of lightweight material, which remains flexible even at temperatures down to -400C. The line includes models for both children and adults in a wide palette of colors and ornaments.

Advantages

• Use of efficient artificial materials;

• Anatomical block;

• Wear resistance;

• Lightweight models for a frosty winter.

disadvantages

• High price.

Lassie

Rating: 4.8

The third place in the rating belongs to the Finnish brand Lassie, which produces winter and demi-season models.

A distinctive feature of shoe products is the use of waterproof materials for sewing the last and making the sole, the anatomical shape of the products and reliable protection against snow ingress. Boots and boots are designed for the winter with frosts only up to -250C – it is according to this indicator that new developed models are tested. The collection is updated twice a year.

Advantages

• Diverse designs of seasonal footwear collections;

• Waterproof materials;

• Sophisticated snow protection;

• Anatomical children's shoes.

disadvantages

• Temperature range only up to -250CM;

The best manufacturers of children's orthopedic shoes

Orthopedic shoes are intended for the prevention of foot pathologies and their prevention.

Minimen

Rating: 4.9

The Turkish brand of 'right' children's shoes ranks first in the rating category due to the most affordable price for products, a wide range and the use of exclusively natural materials for making the last.

TM Minimen presents demi-season boots and boots, summer sandals and sneakers, smart and home shoes for boys and girls of different ages. All products are made without internal seams to exclude chafing of delicate skin, inside each pair there are special preventive Soft Effect insoles.

Advantages

• High quality;

• Use of natural materials;

• Lack of internal seams;

• Wear resistance;

• Preventive and corrective models;

• Optimal price for orthopedic shoes;

• A wide range for any occasion.

disadvantages

• Not identified.

ORTEK

Rating: 4.8

The domestic brand of orthopedic children's shoes ORTEK specializes in the creation of corrective and preventive models. In the development process, orthopedic surgeons, designers, rehabilitation specialists are involved, as a result, shoe products that meet international medical standards are obtained. The product line includes shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers, shoes up to size 40.

For production, only natural materials are used that are resistant to wear. By using a properly selected ORTEK model, foot pathologies can be cured and prevented as a preventive measure.

Advantages

• A wide range of shoes for children and adults with foot sizes up to 40;

• Natural materials;

• Certified products;

• Preventive and corrective models;

• Products for all seasons.

disadvantages

• High price.

ORTMANN

Rating: 4.7

The European brand of orthopedic footwear ORTMANN supplies the world market with insoles, shoes, boots, sandals for the prevention and correction of foot pathologies in children and adults.

A distinctive feature of the shoes is a modern design, the products do not look deliberately 'right', they are suitable for everyday wear in everyday life. Lightweight materials for the outsole and last are used for production, including unique cork insoles.

ORTMANN gets the third place in the rating for the highest price for goods among the representatives in the category.

Advantages

• Wide assortment for different occasions;

• Corrective and preventive footwear;

• Lightweight and durable materials;

• Products for children and adults.

disadvantages

• High price.

The best manufacturers of footwear for babies

Babies grow quickly, so it is important for them to choose the right models at all stages of the formation of the foot. The best solution is products made from natural materials and an interesting design.

Kotofey

Rating: 4.9

The Kotofey trademark is one of the most popular in Russia among manufacturers of children's preventive footwear at a reasonable price. For the production, only natural and effective materials are used, the technologies used meet the requirements of GOST 26165-2003, TR TS 007/2011, 017/2011, a quality management system ISO 9001: 2008 has been introduced for the manufacture of children's shoes of European quality.

Kotofey is constantly updating the range of products, releasing new collections of children's shoes every season.

Advantages

• Models from the first steps to teenagers;

• High quality goods;

• Optimal price;

• Prevention of foot pathology;

• Quality control of shoes.

disadvantages

• None provided the manufacturer's recommendations are followed.

Kapika

Rating: 4.8

In the line of the domestic brand Kapika there is a special series 'First steps', designed for the little ones. It presents textile models of sandals and booties. In other series you can find models for the street.

Kapika is a shoe at a relatively low price that ensures the correct development of children's feet. The materials used are durable, the pads of all models are anatomical and comfortable. The reviews of parents who chose Kapika shoes for their kids are mostly positive, which indicates the right price-quality ratio.

Advantages

• Wide range of products;

• Special series for babies;

• Low price.

disadvantages

• Not detected.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.