2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Wild Explorer Kids' Shoes

Entrant Company

Wenzhou Dongcun E-c Co.,Ltd

Category

Product Design - Baby, Kids & Children Products

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Wild Explorer Kids’ Shoes, designed for children aged 8 months to 6 years, are ideal for spring and summer wear. Inspired by the vibrant and mysterious theme of jungle exploration, they offer growing adventurers a playful yet practical foot experience. The shoes embrace a bold outdoor style, seamlessly blending whimsy and functionality through intricate design elements.
Decorative figure-8 laces on the upper reconcile with the classic aesthetic of outdoor footwear while vibrant colors enhance visual appeal and product identity. The color palette, crafted with children’s aesthetics and gender inclusivity in mind, employs varied hues across laces, breathable mesh lining, outer upper, and durable sole, creating a layered visual effect. Drawing from the tropical jungle’s natural spectrum, lively and cheerful tones are paired harmoniously, catering to diverse gender preferences while maintaining cohesion.
The shoe structure combines breathable mesh with lightweight synthetic materials, ensuring summer comfort while supporting and protecting young feet. The sole, inspired by adventure gear, features alternating deep and shallow grooves for enhanced traction, suitable for indoor smooth surfaces and light outdoor terrains, providing stability and safety across varied settings.
Decorative elements balance aesthetics and safety, using soft, rounded materials to prevent discomfort from friction. The rugged silhouette, mimicking outdoor adventure shoes, is softened with child-friendly rounded proportions, evoking a “miniature professional gear” look. This imaginative design speaks to children’s longing for adventure.

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