2025

Design Awards Silver Winner - Wenzhou Dongcun E-c Co., Ltd

Ankle - Protector Kids' Shoes

Entrant Company

Wenzhou Dongcun E-c Co., Ltd

Category

Clothing & Accessories - Footwear

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

Ankle-Protector Kids' Shoes are designed for children aged 8 months to 6 years, offering comprehensive ankle protection through ankle wrapping and structural support. During this stage, children progress from rolling and crawling to walking and jumping, placing increasing stress on their ankles. As their coordination and balance are still developing, they are prone to falls and sprains, making the ankle-a key weight-bearing and highly active joint-particularly vulnerable. Thus, scientifically effective ankle protection is essential.
Ankle-Protector Kids' Shoes employ three-dimensional tailoring technology tailored to the physiological structure of children’s feet. By precisely measuring and replicating the natural curvature of infants’ and preschoolers’ ankles, the shoes achieve seamless fit and complete wrapping. The ankle sides incorporate highly flexible and resilient EVA foam, which quickly recovers its shape after external impact, providing consistent lateral support. For instance, when a child walks on uneven surfaces, the ankles may face pressure from various directions. The EVA foam cushions this pressure and corrects improper ankle positioning.
The reinforced structure inside the shoe upper is not merely thickened but designed with three-dimensional molding based on the ankle’s motion trajectory during walking, jumping, and other activities. This enhances the shoe’s durability, ensures a natural fit to the foot, reduces slippage and misalignment, and improves overall comfort and safety.
The sole complements the ankle protection function, crafted from flexible TPU material, particularly at the forefoot, to mimic the toe grip of barefoot walking. With a thickness of 4 to 8 mm, the sole allows children to clearly sense ground variations, promoting natural foot muscle development and balance while ensuring lightweight comfort to meet the developmental needs of children’s feet.

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