Having fitted shoes for many years and also being a member of the British Society of Shoe Fitters below are some pointers to look for in getting your son or daughter a good pair of shoes.
- The upper portion of the kids’s shoes must be made of leather, canvas, or the newer mesh materials of quality. Children’s feet perspire greatly, and the upper part of their shoes should be made of breathable materials. Leather or canvas allows the foot to breathe. Make sure the insole is made of absorbent material. You may also want some extra padded insoles. Avoid man made material, such as plastic as it is like suffocating the feet in a plastic bag and considering that they wear it for an average 8 hours a day the long term could be permanent damage to the feet. That is why we, at Kenneth Cole shoes endeavor to bring you the latest quality, stylish, yet seemingly comfortable footwear at reasonable costs for everyone.
- Avoid high heeled shoes; there are 3 reasons for this. First and foremost, it reduces the possibility of the child getting a twisted ankle due to a very tight shoes. Secondly, it can aggravare conditions like pronation or supination. Every human displays a degree of pronation or supination, but in children it can be aggravated by wearing inappropriate high heeled shoes. Thirdly, high heels can cause the foot to slide forward, cramping the toes against the shoe.
- For a new pair of school shoes, if you cannot get your finger at the back without the child squeezing his or feet then you have bought the wrong size. The best pair of shoes will have this tolerance built into it so you do not have to upgrade to achieve it.
- Kid’s are not meant to break into a new pair of footwear. Once they do it is the wrong type of shoes for their feet and thusly should not be worn in the very first place, since it can lead to a permanent foot damage.
- Have your kid’s feet measured at least every three months, when parents come into the shop the first crucial thing to ask is what is the child’s shoes size. We do this because we want the parents more involved in the awareness of their child’s feet development; Most parents are often surprised when they discover that their child’s shoe size has moved on 2 or more sizes since their last new pair.
I wish these guidelines will enable you to make the correct decision in getting your child the best pair of footwear you can afford. Thank you for taking interest in the proper development of your kid’s feet.
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