Daisy Roots CHROME FREE Quality Children’s Shoes

Chromium(III) sulphate (Cr2(SO4)3) is a toxic chemical commonly used as a leather preservative in the tanning process. It is often associated with cancer of the respiratory tract, skin ulcers, and renal failure.

CHROME FREE means that the special soft leather used in the making of Daisy Roots shoes does not involve the use of Chromium Sulphate. Chrome, like other chemicals, can be absorbed into the skin through direct contact or ingested by babies sucking the shoes.

Daisy Roots shoes are made from leather that exceeds the British Standard requirements to pass BS EN 71-3:1994 (Safety of toys -- Part 3: Migration of certain elements) We believe that we are the only baby shoe manufacturer to offer this quality standard.

Once our leather has been through the Chrome Free tanning process we then ensure that the dyes used to produce our unique range of colours are also safe and non-toxic.

Everyone is becoming more and more concerned about our global environment and long-term health of our children. By using the Chrome Free method of tanning we help to reduce the amount of toxic waste and at the same time provide you with environmentally friendly footwear for your child with leather that is truly biodegradable.

Daisy Roots footwear is recommended by The Child Growth Foundation.