# Children's Wool Sneakers Smallbirds Designs Wool Sneakers for Children Ages Two to Four By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbirds References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/24/allbirds-launches-a-kids-shoe-line-called-smallbirds/?ncid=rss) & [allbirds](https://www.allbirds.com/products/smallbirds-wool-runners?variant=54912655943) Allbirds is extending its stylish and practical shoe line to a younger demographic with the introduction of Smallbirds, the brand's first [child-centric line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cozy-animal-slippers). The adorable shoes are exact replicas of the brand's popular wool runners, which are made with an [eco-friendly merino wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix). Available in sizes that would fit children between the ages of two and four, these sweet sneakers would make for the perfect gift this holiday season. Smallbirds are designed in a variety of colorways, including gray, red and blue, meaning parents with the same pair can buy a matching style for their little one. Both adorable and environmentally responsible, these [cute, tiny sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers) would appeal to the stylish and conscious consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Children's Wool Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the children's footwear market by offering eco-friendly, stylish and practical wool sneakers. - **Child-centric Shoe Lines:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by introducing child-centric shoe lines that cater to younger demographics. - **Matching Parent-child Styles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by creating matching parent-child styles that appeal to stylish consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry by developing eco-friendly wool sneakers for children. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by creating child-centric shoe lines that appeal to younger demographics. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by offering matching parent-child styles that cater to stylish consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Supportive Children’s Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe.md) - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md) - [Fuzzy Winter-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [All-Natural Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-piper.md) - [Kids Cozy Animal Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cozy-animal-slippers.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md)