Rider is the knit one. The upper is a single piece of fine knit that wraps the whole foot — no stitched panels across the forefoot, so there are fewer seams to rub and fewer places to split after months of being pulled on and off. It flexes with the foot instead of resisting it, which on a growing child matters more than it does on an adult.
Through the lace area, a moulded cage holds the eyelets and stiffens the midfoot, so the shoe keeps its shape when the laces are pulled tight. Underneath, a tall stacked midsole with deep horizontal grooves takes the impact of a day spent running about, with a moulded tread cut into the outsole.
Inside there is a cushioned sports insole, a padded collar, and a heel pull tab so a child can get them on alone. This is the slate colourway — the one for weekends, play and travel rather than the classroom.
Details
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One-piece knit upper — a single wrap of fine knit with no panel seams across the forefoot, so it flexes with the foot and has less to split.
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Moulded eyelet cage — stiffens the midfoot so the shoe holds its shape when the laces are pulled tight.
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Tall stacked midsole — deep horizontal grooves with a moulded tread, built for playgrounds, parks and long days out.
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Easy on and off — a heel pull tab and a padded collar, so a child can manage them without help.
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Sizes 11, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — eight sizes in one listing.
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Easy to clean — wipe with a damp cloth and air dry. A lighter upper shows marks sooner than black, so wipe it down more often. Do not machine wash.
For the park, the weekend, the holiday and everything that isn't a uniform day. If you need a shoe for school, the all-black Rider is the one that meets uniform codes.
