The Asics Kid’s Contend 8 Pre-School shoe is designed for young feet. Each shoe in the collection features a hook and loop fastening system that helps keep feet stabilized. Details like the toecap, toe rubber stitching, and solid rubber outsole increase durability and lengthen the shoe’s lifespan. Additionally, our CUB MATCH™ sockliner is printed with a tiger caricature that helps kids identify the right and left shoeTech & MaterialsHook and loop fastening systemCUB MATCH™ socklinerUses a tiger graphic to help kids recognize the left shoe from the right shoe.The toecap, toe rubber stitching, and solid rubber outsoleImproves durability.At least 20% of the upper’s material is made with recycled polyesterThe sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology Asics Kid’s Contend 8 Pre-School Black/Lime