Penny Pinching Expandable Shoes

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Pinch pennies, not toes, "Max the worm" shoes mean parents only need buy 1 pair for growing feet.

A U.S. sportswear maker has designed shoes that expand to fit a child's growing feet and is trying them out on cost-conscious German shoppers, the company said Tuesday.

The "Max, der Wurm" (Max the worm) shoe, first delivered to stores in Germany last week, has a flexible design with an extending concertina panel between the toe and heel.

One push of a silver button and the panel can be lengthened to accommodate growing feet and bring relief to parents who want to avoid buying their children countless pairs of new shoes...