The CONTEND™ 9 PS (Pre-School) shoe is designed for young feet. Each shoe in the collection features a hook and loop fastener that helps keep feet stabilized. Details like the toe reinforcement, toe rubber stitching, and solid rubber outsole increase durability and lengthen the shoe's lifespan. Additionally, our CUB MATCH™ sockliner is printed with a tiger caricature that helps kids identify the right and left shoe. Hook and loop fastener belt CUB MATCH™ sockliner uses a tiger graphic to help kids recognize the left shoe from the right shoe The toe reinforcement, toe rubber stitching, and solid rubber outsole improve durability At least 20% of the shoe's main upper material is made with recycled content to reduce waste and carbon emissions The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology