Studies on the functions of footwear for children

Abstract

Children’s footwear is meant to fulfill the physiological functions of the foot. The shape and internal dimensions of footwear, the material properties of the product from which is made, manufacturing technology etc., all influence children’s feet and the comfort that they need. To get comfortable footwear is necessary to perform a correct choice of materials that are appropriate for shoes, rational design and execution of its corresponding technology. Purposes of personal use for current use or special particular conditions, modern shoes have multiple functions. Children’s footwear perform several functions, which can be grouped in gnosiological functions, aesthetic features, ergonomics, comfort functions that ensures thermal resistance, providing psychological convenient functions. Establishing the correct number of functions and provide the manufacturer with them will get their suitable importance: reductions in production costs; simplify manufacturing processes; manufacturing cycle times; meet user requirements in greater measure.