Little Scandinavian

There is without a doubt a resemblance between the the new Starters shoes from Angulus and The Scandinavian Dads nearly 33 year old first shoes.

Children usually starts walking sometime between seven months and two years of age. When babies start standing and walking on their own they are ready for their first walking shoes. Things are a bit wobbly to start with, but improvements will come soon enough.There are some activities to help your baby and toddler develop walking skills like crawling together, walking on uneven surfaces like sand and climbing which is great for coordination, independence and muscle development. Babies feet don’t have bones, just soft cartilage. Well fitted soft and flexible shoes offering lots of support are therefor recommended at this delicate stage. Choose shoes designed to match the shape of a child’s foot, with a wide front and narrow heel that allow growing room around the toes. And by choosing leather shoes your babies tiny feet will have increased comfort, allowing perspiration to escape through the surface of the shoe. And what we think is very important; Don’t hand shoes down from one child to another, because two pairs of feet are never the same shape! For us as parents it can be an emotional moment seeing your child in their first pair of walking shoes, but make sure they combine style, quality and fit. Never compromise on fit, because a toddler’s nerve endings are not developed yet so they may not notice a painful constriction, and may not be able to complain even if they do. Children’s feet can grow really quickly so make sure to check their feet and size regularly.
Danish Angulus has launched Angulus Starter, with a perfect fit for babies. Angulus was founded in 1904 and their shoes are therefor not only made with love an care but also more than 100 years of experience. Angulus Starters are flexible and will support your child’s feet and making those first step a moment of true joy and happiness. Available in size 18 – 23 in colours like camel, off white, red, pale pink, chocolate, black and silver.


Photo: Angulus

Winter Queen, ECCO. (GORE-TEX)

ECCO was founded in 1963 in Denmark and the vision was to make shoes that would follow the foot instead of the other way round. When I was a little girl, in the 1980s ECCO had an outstanding reputation for making comfortable shoes. But not necessary great on design. Then in late 1980s and early 1990s there was a change. ECCO launched kids’ footwear and dress shoes. The company also led the way in using high-tech fabrics by using GORE-TEX® membranes for enhancing a shoe’s breathability and resistance to the elements. GORE-TEX® insulated comfort footwear keeps feet dry & comfortably warm. Ideal for cold conditions and winter outdoor activities. And by the time we had Beatrice and Amélie ECCO would be our number one choice for winter shoes. The GORE-TEX® would keep them warm and dry, even throughout the Scandinavian cold winters. And without compromising on design.

Even if it’s not even nearly as cold in the UK as in Scandinavia I would still consider buying a pair of ECCO for the girls for the winter season. With the low temperatures we’ve seen so far and with the occasionally snow shower wellington boots is not always warm enough.

Read more about GORE-TEX® and ECCO

ECCO Baby

ECCO girls

ECCO boys

These danish design soft lamb skin booties is offered in purple or brown in sizes 17 – 22, with anti slip.
They are made of lamb fur, which is incredible soft, offering both comfort and warmth for your child. Have you ever seen so cute booties?

Lamb skin baby booties by Fuzzies

Danish design label Fuzzies makes slippers and shoes for children from 0 -8 years. And it’s brand new on the British market!
Want to know more about Fuzzies, please contact Hege at M & I Agencies on tel:+ 44 ( 0)7816 365 026 or by email: hege@mi-agencies.co.uk
Perfect shoes for children. Perfect fit, soft and easy to wear.

NOA NOA is not available online in the UK, which is a shame as their Christmas collection this year is so gorgeous.
However one independent shop located in Surrey, NOA NOA Reigate, has taken pictures of what they stock from NOA NOA Miniature. You then need to call or email them with your request. If what you want is available they’ll ship it to all UK residents. According to a friend who has done this the customer services is fab. Visit their site for more details; NOA NOA Reigate


Photos: NOA NOA Reigate, the NOA NOA Christmas 2009 collection

Bisgaard is a Danish Brand of children shoes (previously known as Cocomma), with innovative design, superior materials and good fit. They have a simple philosophy about making room for creativity and imagination -and children’s feet. Because healthy feet are happy feet!

I came to know them when they were known as Cocomma. I saw a pair of Bisgaard in a small boutique in Oslo, and I was immediately impressed by the quality and the design. With the soft leather and very trendy look in my hands I couldn’t possibly resist buying them. And it was true value for money.

Silver boots with a zip, size 26 -36 Rp £124

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