Innovation & Awards
We innovate for children’s health, comfort and joy — and for a kinder planet. From one-move closures to warm-keeping insoles, every feature is designed to make first steps confident and playful.
In recent years, the children’s footwear industry has seen significant innovations, blending safety, comfort, and independence into adaptive shoes designed for kids. Hopfrög Kids proudly introduces its award-winning “KidzQuaRd” children’s shoes, which won the Innovation Award 2024 in the “Maternity and Kids Fashion” category at the Kind + Jugend 2024 Fair in Cologne, Germany. This revolutionary shoe comes equipped with advanced QR code tracking systems to minimize the risk of children getting lost, while also focusing on sustainability and enhancing children's comfort and mobility.
Key Features of KidzQuaRd
The “KidzQuaRd” , shoes is thoughtfully designed with both sustainability and children's specific needs in mind. Below are the standout features of this award-winning shoe:
• Upcycled Sailcloth Upper: The shoe's upper is made from repurposed, upcycled sailcloth, making it both stylish and highly durable.
• Recycled Cotton Inner Lining: The inner lining is crafted from 100% recycled cotton, providing superior moisture absorption for maximum comfort.
• QR System: This emergency system allows quick access to essential information, enhancing safety and offering peace of mind to parents.
• 3F (Feel, Fit & Flex) Barefoot Design: Designed to support natural foot development, while also making wearing shoes a more enjoyable experience for children.
• Smart WingVelcros: A one-piece Velcro system allows quick and easy wearability—open and close with a single motion.
• Smart Tongue System: The Hop-Click tongue system prevents the shoe’s tongue from slipping inside, making it easier for kids to put on their shoes by themselves.
• Grab-and-Go Ring: This unique feature encourages the development of fine motor skills and can be integrated into Montessori-style play, making the dressing process both educational and fun.
• Climatizing, Wet-Sensing Inner Lining with Color Changing Indicator: The shoe lining features a visual indicator that detects moisture, helping prevent foot-related health issues and extending the shoe's lifespan.
• Enhanced Sensory Integration- Textured Insole: With the positive tactile stimulus, potential walking, balance, and fall issues are prevented by ensuring equal pressure distribution across the foot during walking.
• Ultra-thin, TP Rubber, Non-Slip, and Biodegradable Outsole: Made from biodegradable TP-rubber containing natural rice husks, this outsole provides superior grip, allowing kids to play safely at the park, in the yard, or at school.