Pom d’Api Boys’ Sandals – Closed or Open Toe, Natural Comfort and Protection
The Pom d’Api boys’ sandals, available with either a closed toe or open toe, are the perfect blend of summer comfort, safety, and timeless French design. Handmade in Tunisia and lined with naturally tanned leather, these sandals are breathable, soft, and ideal for growing feet. Closed-toe styles offer extra protection, while open-toe options keep feet cool during hot days.
?? Fit tip: these sandals run small – we recommend ordering one size up.
Key Features:
Available in closed-toe and open-toe models
Chrome-free, naturally tanned leather lining
Lightweight and flexible sole for all-day comfort
Closed toe offers extra toe protection
Open toe ensures breathability and freshness
Artisanally made in Tunisia
Runs small – size up for the best fit
Pom d’Api sandals are built for movement, made with care, and ready for summer adventures.
| Sizing | Valt klein |
| Width | Average |
| Brand | Pom d'api |
| Model | Sandals |
| Color | Jeans |
| Material | Nubuck |
| Closure | velcro fastening |
| Loose shoe sole | No |
For children, we recommend allowing about 1 to 1.5 cm of growth room in their shoes. This gives children’s feet enough space to walk comfortably, move freely, and grow healthily, without the shoes appearing too large. More information can be found in the product details for kids’ shoes.
For adults or fully grown children, we recommend allowing a maximum of 0.5 cm of extra space. The toes should not touch the front of the shoe, but there should also be no excessive room. This ensures the shoes remain comfortable, stable, and perfectly fitting.
Place a sheet of paper firmly against the wall and have your child stand on it with their heels touching the wall. Mark a line at the longest toe (this is not always the big toe) and measure the length to about 0.1 cm accuracy. Always use the larger foot as a reference and compare the measurement with our kids’ shoe size chart.
Make sure to use the size chart for standard-fitting shoes. For some models, the online shop may indicate “runs small”– in that case, choose one size up. If it says “runs large”, choose one size down.
On our size chart page, you will also find a helpful video showing how to measure your child’s feet accurately.
Information about the fit of these sandals (whether they run large, small, or true to size) can be found in the product details above. We recommend checking this information carefully to ensure you choose the correct size.
For small sizes, it is recommended to measure the feet every 3 months. Since young children often cannot accurately say whether their shoes are too small or too tight, it is important for parents to check this themselves.
From size 25 onward, feet grow a little slower. Usually, it is sufficient to measure the feet every 5 months to ensure a good fit and comfort.
As children grow, they can usually tell when shoes are too small or when their toes touch the front of the shoe. Still, it remains important to check foot size regularly to ensure a good fit and optimal comfort. In practice, measuring every 6 months is a good guideline.
You can find out if these kids’ shoes have a removable insole in the product details above. Check the specifications for a “loose sole”, which indicates whether the insole can be removed.
Yes, these kids’ sandals generally provide sufficient support for feet and ankles up to approximately size 26, thanks to the closed heel with a stable heel counter (Contrefort).
In larger sizes, the heel is often open, which reduces support. This is usually done for aesthetic reasons and because older children are generally already walking more independently and stably.
Yes, these sandals are suitable for daily use at school.
This model is made from high-quality leather, which keeps the sandals stable, breathable, and comfortable, even when worn daily.
Sandals generally provide less support than closed shoes. However, for sizes up to around size 26, a closed heel with a sturdy contrefort provides sufficient stability. For larger sizes, the heel is often open, mainly for aesthetic reasons. Since older children walk more steadily, this is not a problem, although the support is still less than that of a closed shoe.
Like all Junior Steps shoes, this model has been carefully selected for quality, support, and comfort. Therefore, these sandals are suitable for daily use, including at school.
Yes, shoes made of nubuck leather can be cleaned with the right care. For surface-level and small stains, the Collonil Cleaner Stick is recommended. For stubborn stains and dirt, you can clean the shoes with the Shoeboy Multi Clean.
To maintain nubuck leather and refresh the colors, use the Nubuk + Textile bottle from Collonil. The integrated sponge allows precise application, making it suitable for shoes made of mixed materials, with light-colored soles or stitching, and also for high-tech materials. Available in colorless and various colors.
After cleaning and refreshing, it is recommended to impregnate the shoes with Collonil Carbon Pro Spray to protect them against water and dirt.
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