As well as new shades of purple and lilac, the Lurchi Summer Collection 2012 for fashionable girls will offer - in addition to the basic colour range of taupe, navy, charcoal and earth, brown and sand tones such as khaki - vibrant white and intensive colour combinations with bright purple, berry and fruity raspberry. Velour and velvet-velour, greased nubuck and nappa leather make the colours shine, whilst airy mesh textiles and brushed materials with multi-colour effect emphasise the fashionable side of the models. Sparkling, flowery and little heart-shaped applications or decorative stitching in contrasting colours are bound to delight trendy girls. Young girls will also be fascinated to read about Emily, the latest friend of the Lurchi comic family, who features on some of the models in the new collection. She will also set off on adventures together with Lurchi and his friends.

The boys' collection features strong summer colours such as vibrant lime green and fresh ink and the basic shades of taupe, navy and charcoal are supplemented by various brown shades, khaki, espresso and walnut. The preferred materials are velour leather, greased nubuck and nappa leather, which are supplemented by technobuck, light-weight air-mesh and finished velour. With genuinely sewn-on soles for skateboarding enthusiasts, contrasting decorative stitches and the Lurchi head as an application, cool lads have everything they need when out playing.

The new summer models are manufactured on lasts suitable for children, which were developed especially for Lurchi by German shoe-fitting specialists. Soft, genuine rubber soles, most of which are multi-coloured and include the distinctive Salamander logo on the tread, feature throughout the entire collection.

Leather linings, some of which are micro-perforated, light-weight air-mesh or perforated inner soles made of vegetable-tanned leather ensure a healthy environment for the feet on hot summer days. Removable, leather-covered inlay soles are ideal companions of many models.

For the really young kids, Lurchi offers numerous imaginative models, which make learning to walk an absolute pleasure due to the soft and flexible soles. With toe-protection caps designed for crawling, the summer-light Lurchi shoes are ideal for first attempts at walking.

The collection featuring the typical brand identity symbols such as Lurchi lettering, stylised Salamander symbols or coloured flags in the Lurchi design, consists of over 80 models in various colour combinations. These have been supplemented by new and fashionable sneakers and sandals for girls as well as closed toe and heel sandals for boys who love football and these models are even available up to size 38.

Low shoes, open or enclosed T-bar sandals and ordinary sandals, skate shoes, sneakers, clogs and Wellington boots are available in various shapes of last for first walkers up to those of primary school age. The price range of these high-quality shoes lies between just under 40 euros and 70 euros and they are available in sizes 18 to 38.