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First expanding shoes for children

05/08/2004

The first shoes to expand with the growing foot of a child have been introduced to shops in Germany. The ‘Max the Worm’ shoes have been designed by a US sportswear maker K2.

 

The shoe has a flexible design with an extending concertina panel between the toe and heel. One push of a silver button and the panel can be lengthened to accommodate quickly growing feet and bring relief to frustrated parents who want to avoid buying their children countless pairs of new shoes.

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