Bobux X Range Walking Shoes So Funky

Kids Shoes manufacturer Bobux has just introduced their new X Range onto the New Zealand market, and mums, dads and kids are loving them.

So funky they have a skater look of some of the big brands and yet are true to Bobux's commitement to healthy childrens's feet development. 

Leather & leather lined they are ultra light and flexible, easy on and off and hit all the right buttons for the first walkers and confident older walkers.

View the range here

Step Ups are the first walking shoes available in sizes 19 to 22, with both a casual trainer style as well as a hi top boots

I Walks are the next stage up, sizes 23 to 29 again in a hi top or trainer style.

For crawlers and those taking their first steps when you want a little bit more, but not a hardish walking sole, check out our post on the new Xplorer Range

Bobux Xplorer Range Shoes are a Game Changer for Toddlers

I am loving this new range for crawlers and first walkers. The Bobux X Xplorer Range is a new innovation that is so light, flexible, comfy and also durable, suitable for those that are taking their first steps and also crawling. The light flexible, water resistant sole is fabulous and then there is the scuff resistant toe protection as well.

Available in a wide range of funky colours the Origin style has a leather upper and inner, while the Artic has a nice fluffy warm lining to keep those little toes warm & snuggly.

So suitable when creches & day cares  need shoes on your child, you know that your little ones feet are well taken care of. So much better for healthy foot development than putting full walking shoes on too early.

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The X range continues also with funky style in Bobux's Step Ups & IWalks.

Toddlers shoes with attitude. These styles are for first and confident walkers with a slightly harder sole and more structured for toddlers.

Click here for info on the rest of the X Bobux Range

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