We are parents of four kids - our oldest is ten, and the rest are still little. We are conscious and informed about health in every aspect of life, from water quality to sleep, and we do our best to stay as close to nature as our lifestyle allows.
Like any parent who loves their children, we wanted to give them the best. When we started understanding how footwear affects the development of a child's foot, we began searching. And we quickly discovered that no solution combined everything: a shoe that is truly good for the foot, and that a child would actually want to wear.
The shoes we found either didn't meet our standards for support, didn't meet our standards for design, or simply weren't priced fairly for families. So we took matters into our own hands. EBMINI USA is the official authorized and exclusive distributor of the ebminiยฎ brand in the United States. Click here to verify our official partnership.
Why foot health is about more than just a shoe
Medical research clearly shows that childhood is the critical window for foot development. Children's feet remain flexible and continue developing all the way through adolescence, making childhood the most important period to understand how footwear affects natural development. MDPI
Children who grow up with the freedom to splay their toes show arch height 23% greater than children who wear narrow, restrictive shoes. Additionally, approximately 75% of toddlers who wear ill-fitting shoes show toe deviation. Gqcentral
A study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics found that children who go barefoot or wear minimalist shoes show greater foot strength and better arch development compared to children in conventional shoes, suggesting that natural foot movement in childhood may prevent flat feet and skeletal issues later in life. Spine
Prof. Astrid Zech of the University of Jena in Germany, who has researched the subject extensively, notes that barefoot walking is considered more natural, and that footwear is recognized as a factor influencing foot health and movement patterns. Her research showed that children who grow up barefoot significantly outperform shod children in jumping ability and balance. ScienceDaily
What we do differently
At EBMINI USA we chose an approach that refuses to compromise on anything.
Shoes with a wide toe box that allows natural toe splay, a thin and flexible sole that delivers real ground feel, and a modern design your child will be proud to wear to school, to the park, and everywhere in between.
Because a child who does not love their shoes will not wear them.
Our vision
For awareness of foot health to take root in every home in America, without compromising on style.
For the natural approach to be the first choice parents reach for, not the last.
For quality, modern footwear to be accessible at a fair price for every family.
