These small plastic shoes, you may
think, can hardly be considered sensible for these hard-playing children. However,
life in East Africa comes with conditions that make these shoes perfectly
sensible.
- The shoes are easy to slip on and off for all ages, thereby alleviating the need for unavailable help in tying or fitting the heel.
- The shoes are cool to wear even on the hottest days.
- The shoes are easy to slip on and off, as required when entering and exiting the house.
- The shoes protect the feet from jiggers and other unfriendly parasites.
- The shoes are easy for children to wash, which is necessary on a daily basis.
- The shoes are made in country and affordable by many.