# Stabilizing Toddler Shoes Hush Puppies' Paw-Flex Technology Supports Young Ones Learning to Walk By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-shoes References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hush-puppies-introduces-new-paw-flex-technology-for-toddlers-300706011.html) & [hushpuppies](http://hushpuppies.com/kids) [Hush Puppies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deichmann-back-to-school-range) is now introducing a Paw-Flex footwear collection of toddler shoes that specifically addresses the challenges young ones face when [learning to walk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-walker) on their own. The Paw-Flex technology is designed to provide flexibility, comfort and stability for the feet in the form of [high-top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers), classic Mary Jane styles and other designs—all of which include hook and loop closures so that the shoes stay securely fastened on the feet. On the bottom of the shoes, there's a Paw-Grip bottom that boosts traction and a memory foam footbed that cradles the heel to provide all-day comfort. These new toddler shoes from Hush Puppies are available for kids in sizes ranging from four to 10, with medium and wide options available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paw-flex Footwear:** Hush Puppies' Paw-Flex Technology supports young ones learning to walk by offering flexibility, comfort, and stability for toddler feet. - **Hook and Loop Closures:** Hook and loop closures provide secure fastening for toddler shoes, offering an opportunity for disruption in the fasteners industry. - **Memory Foam Footbeds:** Memory foam footbeds in toddler shoes offer all-day comfort, creating disruption opportunities in the foam and cushioning industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Hush Puppies' Paw-Flex technology offers innovation in the toddler footwear industry by addressing the challenges young ones face when learning to walk on their own. - **Fasteners:** The use of hook and loop closures in toddler shoes indicates disruption opportunities in the fasteners industry. - **Foam and Cushioning:** Memory foam footbeds in toddler shoes provide all-day comfort, creating innovation opportunities in the foam and cushioning industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md) - [Children’s Footwear Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibbett-kids.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Discreet Tracking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Kids Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers.md) - [Flexible Barefoot Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-barefoot-footwear.md) - [Pet-Specific Clog-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-2.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Foot Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner.md) - [Multi-Season Kid’s Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-boot.md)