Bobux is made with Bobux Eco-leatherTM , a non-toxic, eco-friendly leather. As we all know some babies love to suck and put just about everything in to their mouths, including shoes! Eco-leather was developed to produce an exceptionally soft nappa that would be totally safe for babies to put in their mouth, be gentle on baby's delicate newborn skin and friendly on the environment.
Bobux International Ltd. was not happy with the traditional methods used to tan leather utilizing heavy metals, so the Company directed its effors on research and develpment in partnership with a local tanner to produce an environmentally friendly, biodegradable leather. As far as the Company is aware, it is the ONLY manfacturer of soft soled leather shoes for babies and toddlers that meets the following environmental and International safety standards.
Criteria for Ecological leather:
- Chrome(VI) free leather.
- No Azo dyes - banned under EU directive 2002/61EC.
- No presence of heavy metals (Tested to DIN EN ISO 105-E04)
- All tanning agents and dye colors are water based
- International test confirm no presence of any banned substances.
- All testing has been carried out independently by accredited testing authorities using internationally recognized environmental standards.
- The waste water from the tanning process is treated by in-house waste water treatment plant so as to achieve a reduction of the COD/BOD* content of over 98.75%. All wast treatment far exceeds the Ecological leather production requirements and is audited regularly by regulatory authority, Environmental Waikato, New Zealand.
Bobux Eco-leatherTM is bio-degradable and is therefore safe for land fills.
Bobux Eco-leatherTM demonstrates the Company's commitment to creating greener products and a better environment that meets demanding international standards.
* COD - Chemical Omission Detection BOD - Biological Omission Detection
Features & Benefits:
Unlike other baby shoes with thick layers of soles, Bobux has soft and flexible soles to mimick the natural movement of your baby's developing foot.
Made by hand in New Zealand
Bobux Size Length of Shoe Approx. Age
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Small |
4 3/8 inches |
3-9 months |
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Medium |
4 7/8 inches |
9-15 months |
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Large |
5 3/8 inches |
15-21 months |
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X-large |
5 7/8 inches |
21-27 months |
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