Kenton Lee worked with shoe R&D firm Proof of Concept to develop a kids' sandal that adjusts over five sizes and is built to last for at least five years. He tested the prototypes at schools in Kenya and the nonprofit he founded to distribute them, Because International, recently ordered 5,000 pairs.
They cost $12 if purchased in bulk. From Smithsonian:
The rugged sandals are best suited for warm environments since part of the foot is still exposed, and Because International has seen high demand in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Haiti. The shoes allow kids to experience daily life without worrying about exposing their feet to soil-transmitted diseases and rough terrain.
