Measured to the 12cm and it was spot on for my 9 month old. They stay on all day, which is a first for us.
Works in
- Nursery
- Entryway
Why It Works
The sneaker look, on a sole soft enough to bend.
A soft cloth sole, a strap that folds right back, and insole sizes listed in centimetres.
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One strap and it is on
The laces are cross-tied and stay tied, and a wide strap folds back off the instep so the shoe opens right up and presses shut again over the foot.
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Soft enough to bend with the foot
The sole is cotton cloth rather than a rigid rubber unit, so it flexes as the foot moves instead of holding it stiff.
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Order off the insole, not the birthday
Insole length is 11 cm at 0-6 months, 12 cm at 7-12 months and 13 cm at 13-18 months, with widths of 5.6, 5.8 and 6.0 cm.
Why Nourgate
Looks like a sneaker, behaves like a soft shoe
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Nourgate
Ordinary baby shoes
Upper stitched to the sole
Glued only
Strap closes over the laces
Laces only
Insole length listed in cm
Age only
Soft cloth sole that bends
Stiff sole
Opens wide across the instep
Tight opening
Setting Up
On in one motion
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Fold the strap back
The strap lifts off the instep and the whole shoe opens wide.
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Slide the foot in
The laces stay cross-tied, so there is nothing to unpick or re-thread.
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Press the strap down
The strap closes back over the laces and holds the shoe on the foot.
Measure the foot and match the insole length — the age band is only a guide.
Details and Specs
Description
cross-tied laces
Specifications
Materials
PU leather upper, cotton cloth outsole, fabric-lined collar
Dimensions
Insole length / width 0-6 Months: 11 cm (4.33 in) / 5.6 cm 7-12 Months: 12 cm (4.72 in) / 5.8 cm 13-18 Months: 13 cm (5.12 in) / 6.0 cm Hand-measured; allow 3-5%
Options
3 colourways — White Black, Black Red, White 3 sizes — 0-6 Months, 7-12 Months, 13-18 Months
Care
Care instructions are not stated in the product data. The shoes are not waterproof, so wipe the uppers rather than soaking them.
Construction
printed graphic across the cloth sole
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FAQ
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Quick answers about this product, shipping and returns — everything worth knowing before it ships.
Get it nowWill they stay on, or will they get kicked off?
A wide strap closes across the instep, over cross-tied laces that stay tied, so the shoe is held shut at two points.
Which size do I order — my baby is between the age bands?
Measure the foot and match the insole: 11 cm for 0-6 Months, 12 cm for 7-12 Months and 13 cm for 13-18 Months, with widths of 5.6, 5.8 and 6.0 cm. The maker says plainly that the age band is only a guide.
Are they slippery on hardwood floors?
The sole is woven cloth with a flat printed graphic, and the product data lists it as anti-slip rather than treaded. On a rug it grips, but on a freshly polished floor treat it as a soft indoor shoe.
Can he wear them outside, and are they waterproof?
They are not waterproof — the product data states that outright — and the sole is cloth, so these are made for indoors, the stroller and dry outings rather than a wet park. Wipe the uppers clean instead of soaking them.
Do I have to tie the laces every time?
No — the laces are cross-tied and stay that way, and the strap does all the fastening. That is the difference between a ten-second shoe and a two-minute one during a change.
Will they fit a chubby foot?
The strap folds all the way back and the shoe opens wide across the instep, which is what makes a plump foot go in without a fight. Check the width as well as the length: 5.6 cm, 5.8 cm and 6.0 cm across the three sizes.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes — we offer free shipping on all orders. Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days and delivered within 7–11 business days.
What is your return policy?
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Email us at info@nourgatehome.com with your order number to start a return.
My item arrived damaged — what do I do?
We’re sorry to hear that. Please contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and a photo of the damage. We’ll send a replacement or issue a full refund promptly.
How do I contact Nourgate?
You can reach us through our Contact Us page. We respond to all inquiries within 1–2 business days.
