Once you’ve constructed them, they won’t fit in the box they came in, so you can’t really assemble them ahead of time for birthday gifts etc. The number of elastics you put on will affect the answer to the question, can adults wear moon shoes? The more bands, the higher the weight limit. Bouncy Fun

We recently announced that during 2022, we’re going to be working with Character UK and their fab Stay Active range – a selection of inclusive toys that can be enjoyed by the whole family together both indoors and outdoors, encouraging movement and keeping everyone active whilst creating some friendly inter-family competition! Each month we will be testing some of the Character Options Stay Active products and putting them through their paces as a family. Syd said Moon Shoes were harder to bounce on than her real trampoline, but they were good fun. She said it was hard not flexing her foot, as the velcro straps stop you going up onto your toes. Syd said it was more tiring bouncing on the Moon Shoes compared to the trampoline too. My eleven-year-old son volunteered for the first bounce. Although he was slightly nervous at first after his first bounce he was hooked. He played at trying to jump as high as he could then at how far before pretending he was a spaceman.Designed to be worn with your normal shoes – Erin opted to wear her sturdy boots to support her ankles, slipping them into the base and tightening the velcro straps to secure them in place. She was able to do this unassisted, but getting down the stairs to our lawn on the other hand was quite eventful! However, as we all know, what goes up eventually comes down. Does the pavement outside your apartment look tasty? Does the very thought of losing your teeth while skinning your knees and twisting your ankle sound appealing? If so, get your feet into a pair of moon shoes today! Apart from the fact that trampolines—the parent who these mini offsprings are trying to emulate—are known to cause 100,000 injuries every year, the instruction manual of the product itself issues various warnings that are subject to personal risks. I have to be honest when I first got the Moon Shoes out of the box they were much bigger than I expected. The bases are really quite substantial in size and as such, I did worry a little that my petite and slim 8 year old would find them quite heavy on her feet. It didn’t take Syd long to get to grips with the Moon Shoes… She took them out into the garden and was bouncing around in no time! Ok Ok… So there were a few wobbles to begin with, but she was soon posing as she bounced! Once we’d navigated her ‘clown feet’ down to the garden, Erin started bouncing around, falling over fairly regularly as got used to the sensation and tried to keep her balance.

I was really surprised that you have to assemble Moon Shoes. Call me naive, but I didn’t imagine having to thread up to 36 rubber bands through various points, before bouncing could commence. My advice to anyone embarking on assembling them is to follow the instructions clearly, and to wear gardening gloves to avoid catching the skin on your fingers. After we managed to drag him away it was eight-year-old daughters turn. We had added the bands according to my son’s weight, however, my daughter was in the range below. This made it a little harder for her to bounce but didn’t stop her bouncing around pretending to be a rabbit and trying to jump higher than me. The included instructions (pictured below) clearly state that Moon Shoes are suitable for persons up to 130lb. (That’s 9 stone 4lb in old money, or 59kg, if you prefer). Shoe size wise, the maximum sizes are: UK size 7.5, EU 40.5 and USA size 8.5.

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I can honestly say I have never laughed so much as I did today watching Erin test out the Moon Shoes for the very first time. How many elastic bands you use depends on the weight of your child, which is worth bearing in mind if you plan to use them withmultiple children who weigh differently, as you will need to adjust the bands to suit. My partner and I are sadly both too heavy to have a go on these and I have to admit I was a wee bit jealous! Overall the Moon Shoes have been a big hit! Whilst they need to be used with care (as is the case with any trampoline based product), they are great fun for playing outside and burning off some excess energy now the weather is a bit brighter. Moon Shoes have been a big hit with both of my children. They have enjoyed playing with them individually and together and each time they play they seem to find new games to play, such as setting up obstacle courses and trying to skip.

The Moon Shoes are designed to be worn with your own shoes. You simply slip in your feet and tighten the velcro straps and you’re ready to go. Google got me really excited as initial opinions seemed to suggest that Moon Shoes were suitable for people up to 230lb and UK shoe size 7. (That’s EU size 41 and USA size 9). When my our Moon Shoes arrived, I realised this was not the case with the UK version. Each month they will be showcasing a new fun toy to keep the children active, healthy and to help move away from screens. The toys have been chosen to encourage physical activitwhich help kidsmovement, balance, coordination, and reaction time. Along with helping social skills, self-esteem, confidence and mental health. They are a fab way to get kids outdoors though – especially if you don’t have a garden yourself. You can always take these to the park, or even bounce on them inside. Be mindful of the neighbours if you live in an apartment though. So Can Adults Wear Moon Shoes? The boot is constructed with a thin rubber outsole and cellular rubber midsole covered by nylon fabrics and using polyurethane foams. Company founder Giancarlo Zanatta, after watching the lunar landing and being inspired by the shape and technology of the astronauts' boots, drew sketches and then began to design and develop the original Moon Boot. Tecnica registered worldwide the trademark Moon Boot name in 1978.In 2004, they received exposure through the nerdy protagonist of the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite. [2] [4] Before you play with the Moon Shoes you need to attach the shoe straps to the bases using the provided bands.At first look, the Moon Shoes looked complicated to put together, however, once I started it was quite easy. Not only can the Stay Active range help reduce screen time and time prevent a sedentary lifestyle, but keeping active can help improve overall mental wellbeing, balance, coordination and stamina, as well as social skills, self esteem and confidence. Being more active can also help everyone get a better night’s sleep and what’s not to love about that?!

They are a great toy to get the kids active and I love that they have also been used in imaginative play and are an ideal summer toy. Where can you buy Moon Shoes? If you have seen either the original 1990’s ad, or the newer version, the kids all seem to be able to bounce pretty high. Syd didn’t manage more than a few inches, but she was laughing and giggling the entire time. So I suspect the heights shown in the ads are probably down to artistic licence rather than moon shoes allowing you to reach dizzy heights. Users are cautioned against jumping indoors with the strap-on, especially on their beds to achieve a ‘double jump’ effect—and believe me, they added this instance from a real case study . They are instead advised to use these shoes outdoors and on hard, flat and non-skid surfaces like a driveway or on a carpet. Not very reassuring to be honest, given the fact that high bouncing thrills come with their own risks no matter how sure-footed you are. You can save your mattress for sleeping instead of doubling it as a make-shift trampoline, but at what cost? As mentioned above Moon Shoes are of Character Options campaign to get kids to Stay Active this summer with a range of toys that can be used both inside and out.They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. Erin has really enjoyed trying to jump as high as she could or over obstacles we had set up around the garden. With quite a small frame, she did find them quite heavy on her feet and it’s worth noting that if you have a younger child they may find this a bit challenging. They are definitely great for exercise and I wish we had a pedometer to see how many calories they burned! Moon Shoes are for children aged 7 years and over. They have a weight limit of up to 130lbs. What is in the Moon Shoes Box? The kids never stop laughing when playing with them and as unfortunately myself and my hubby are both bit too heavy we are both quite jealous. Moon Shoes are mini trampolines for your feet full of anti-gravity jumping fun. They are great for getting the kids active and help develop balance and coordination. What Age are Moon Shoes for?