Background and Relevance
The Mexican Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) emphasizes the importance of school shoes designed with quality materials for daily use in educational settings. In preparation for the upcoming school year, the National Consumer Protection Laboratory conducted an in-depth analysis of various school shoe models and brands, focusing on eight key aspects to ensure the best value for money.
Key Aspects of the Study
- Commercial Information: Ensuring accurate and clear product descriptions.
- Manufacturing Components: Verifying the quality and durability of materials used.
- Leather Thickness: Assessing the durability and comfort of the shoe.
- Flexibility (Dry and Wet): Testing the shoe’s ability to bend without breaking.
- Water Absorption and Desorption: Measuring the shoe’s capacity to absorb and release moisture.
- pH Determination in Leather: Evaluating the leather’s acidity or alkalinity.
- Skin Tear Resistance: Testing the shoe’s resistance to tearing.
- Abrasion Resistance in Soles: Assessing the durability of the shoe’s soles.
Top-Rated School Shoe Models and Brands
The study, conducted from February 5 to May 12 of this year, analyzed 20 models from 11 brands (nine for girls and eleven for boys), subjecting them to 15,390 tests. The following brands received the highest ratings:
Girls’ School Shoes
- Coqueta Model 38700: Price – 740 pesos
- Coqueta Model 54402: Price – 804 pesos
- Dogi Model 9046: Price – 700 pesos
- Elefante Model 10506-001: Price – 788 pesos
- Yuyin Model 24380: Price – 548 pesos
Boys’ School Shoes
- Audaz Model 434601: Price – 788 pesos
- Dogi Model 9703: Price – 625 pesos
- Elefante Model 18752-001: Price – 595 pesos
- Epidemia Model 428: Price – 581 pesos
- Vavito Model 451501: Price – 539 pesos
Recommendations for Purchasing School Shoes
The Revista del Consumidor offers the following recommendations for purchasing school shoes:
- Try them on and ensure proper fit: Make sure the shoe shape suits your child’s foot, with adequate toe mobility and proper adaptation to the foot’s form.
- Inspect stitching and interior condition: Verify that seams are intact and the shoe’s interior is in good shape.
- Regular wearing and maintenance: Rotate shoe usage to extend their lifespan, avoid excessive moisture, and replace worn-out or damaged soles.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of this study? The National Consumer Protection Laboratory analyzed school shoe models and brands to ensure quality, durability, and value for money.
- Which brands and models were tested? The study evaluated 20 models from 11 brands, including Coqueta, Dogi, Elefante, Yuyin, Audaz, and others.
- What aspects were considered in the analysis? The study focused on commercial information, manufacturing components, leather thickness, flexibility, water absorption, pH determination, tear resistance, and abrasion resistance.
- What recommendations are provided for purchasing school shoes? Consumers should try on shoes, inspect their condition, rotate usage, and replace worn-out soles for optimal durability.
