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Why The Shoe That Grows?
Grows five sizes, lasts for years
The Shoe That Grows is a shoe that adjusts in four places to expand five sizes, protecting a child's feet longer than any other shoe can.
Thoroughly tested
This design has undergone rigorous testing both in the factory in Kenya and in the field to ensure The Shoe That Grows will last.
Patented, award-winning design
2018 recipient of The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patents for Humanity Award. Featured in publications including The Today Show, Buzzfeed, Smithsonian, Business Insider and more.
Made in Kenya
Job creation is a powerful tool in the fight against poverty. Since 2019, all pairs of The Shoe have been manufactured in Mombasa, Kenya—creating jobs in one of the communities where its distributed most.