ZULIZ’s summer new products have obtained the first SGS five-star comfort certification for elderly shoes, setting a new standard of comfort redefined

In May 2025, ZULIZ’s summer new products, the “Ruyi Mom Shoes” and “Ping’an Dad Shoes,” excelled in five dimensions including biomechanics, antibacterial performance, and shock absorption. This outstanding performance led to the first domestic five-star comfort certification from SGS for elderly shoes in the category. This breakthrough not only signifies a technological upgrade in the Chinese elderly shoe industry but also reflects the profound transformation of China’s silver economy from “functional satisfaction” to “quality experience.” It also marks a milestone event in ZULIZ’s strategic shift from a “function-oriented” approach to a “comfort experience” focus.

SGS certification system’s underlying logic: Dual verification from laboratory data to user experience

As an internationally recognized testing, inspection, and certification organization, SGS’s certification system centers around “scientific quantification + user perception.” Its testing dimensions cover various disciplines such as ergonomics, material science, and environmental engineering. In this certification process, the “Ruyi Mom Shoes ” and “Ping’an Dad Shoes” demonstrated excellent performance in five key indicators: biomechanics, antibacterial performance, shock absorption, overall shoe breathability, and insole moisture absorption and desorption capacity. This outcome not only validates the products’ physical performance but also ensures the universality of comfort experience through subjective evaluations from a sample of thousands of wearers.

Of particular note is that this SGS certification breaks through the limitations of traditional footwear testing. For instance, in biomechanical testing, the analysis of elderly gait characteristics using pressure sensor matrices helps assess the shoe’s fit and comfort during wear.

FzuIn overcoming the core pain points of summer elderly footwear products, the Zuliz Senior Shoes , including the “Ruyi Mom Shoes” and “Ping’an Dad Shoes,” showcased precise scenario-based technological innovations. Addressing common issues like excessive foot sweating, stickiness, and bacterial growth during elderly summer outings, both products demonstrated benchmark performance in antibacterial capabilities and overall shoe breathability testing. Achieving a perfect score of 100 in antibacterial performance testing, the Zuliz Summer New Products proved a bacterial inhibition rate of over 99% against three types of bacteria, effectively alleviating foot odor issues. Both shoes utilized a perforated flyknit structural design, showcasing excellent overall shoe breathability, ensuring dry and comfortable feet even in temperatures exceeding 35°C.

In the dimension of shock absorption critical for elderly physiological health, both products scored above 94 in dynamic pressure testing conducted by SGS laboratories. They effectively absorb the impact forces between the feet and the ground during walking. Analysis of gait data shows a reduction in knee and ankle strain. Wearing shoes with excellent shock absorption not only absorbs walking forces but also alleviates foot fatigue, making steps lighter and providing a comfortable experience akin to “walking on soft cushions.” This technological innovation serves as preventive protection for the lower limb joints of elderly individuals who walk over 5000 steps daily.

Industry transformation insights: From “category pioneers” to “standard setters”

Behind this certification is ZULIZ’s Summer New Products deep understanding and strategic positioning in the elderly consumer market. As the first drafting unit of the national standard for “Elderly Shoes,” ZULIZ Summer New Products has incorporated the five dimensions of SGS certification into its internal control standards, establishing a dual quality system of “national standards + enterprise standards,” which will continue to lead the industry towards high-quality development.

At the market level, ZULIZ’s “comfort revolution” is reshaping the competitive landscape. According to Ouredata, it has maintained the top spot in the domestic market for four consecutive years. With a comprehensive presence on online e-commerce platforms and over 3000 offline experiential stores, ZULIZ Summer New Products has established a closed-loop system covering research and development, production, sales, and service.

Of particular note is that ZULIZ’s innovative practices are driving a reconfiguration of industry values. In the 2024 “Promotion Catalog of Products for the Elderly” released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, ZULIZ’s Summer New Products graphene thermal shoes, peppermint cooling shoes, and three other products were selected, setting a benchmark for the industry. This “technology benefits for all” effect not only enhances the quality of life for the elderly population but also stimulates growth in the “silver economy.”

Looking ahead to future strategies, ZULIZ’s “comfort strategy” has shown a clear path for advancement in the face of China’s vast market of 300 million elderly individuals. On the product side, ZULIZ will subject more products to professional evaluation and certification to provide elderly consumers with a better wearing experience backed by objective performance testing.

Industry experts have pointed out that ZULIZ’s Summer New Products practices provide a dual-driving paradigm of “quality + warmth” for the silver economy. The Sullivan “China Silver Economy Development Report” predicts that by 2028, China’s silver economy will reach 12.3 trillion yuan, with a compound growth rate of 11.8%. In this context, ZULIZ’s “comfort revolution” is not just a triumph of product innovation but also a vibrant implementation of the national strategy of “positive aging.” As more companies prioritize the comfort experience of the elderly in their core strategies, the high-quality development of China’s aging industry is poised to enter a new chapter.

From transitioning from being known as the “world’s factory” to becoming a hub for silver innovation, ZULIZ’s Summer New Products recent certification marks a breakthrough for Chinese manufacturing in a specialized field. Behind the SGS five-star certification lies an acute understanding of the needs of the elderly demographic, a strict pursuit of product quality, and a sense of responsibility and dedication to industry development. When “comfort” becomes the core indicator for assessing elderly products—especially Old People Shoes —this revolution that started with a single pair is reshaping the global value coordinates of the silver economy. In the future, with more companies joining the “age-friendly” innovation track, China’s aging industry is poised to become a new benchmark for global health consumption.

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