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31Having 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 part of the child’s shoe should be made of leather, canvas, or the newer mesh materials. Kid’s feet perspire most of the time, and the upper portion of their shoes should be breathable for their feet to relax. Leather or canvas allows the foot to breathe. Always make sure that the insole is made of absorbent materials. You may want padded insoles. Do away with man made or synthetic leather such as plastic as it is not comfortable for the feet and considering they wear it for an average 8 hours a day, the long term use can lead to permanent foot damage. 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.
- Do away with high heeled footwear, there are 3 main reasons for this. First it reduces the possibility of the child getting a twisted ankle by running in the playground. Secondly, it can exacerbate 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. A good pair of shoes will have this tolerance built into it so you don’t have to upsize to achieve this.
- 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 hope these tips will help you to make the right decision in getting your child the best pair of shoes you can afford. Thanks for taking interest in the proper development of your child’s feet.
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