| Children can be very hard on shoes and they tend to | | | | When fitting the shoe to your child leave |
| wear them out much more quickly than the rest of | | | | approximately a half inch of clearance between the |
| the population. As a parent it is our duty to | | | | end of the shoe and the edge of your child's toes. At |
| constantly monitor our children's shoes and inspect | | | | the same time do not buy shoes that are more than |
| them for uneven wear, stressed seams, holes in the | | | | one size too large for your child. Buying shoes that |
| soles, etc. | | | | are too big can cause your child's foot to slip within |
| One sure sign that the child's shoes do not fit | | | | the shoe and make them trip. Also, be sure that the |
| properly is bulging out from the sides and toes | | | | heel of the shoe rests comfortably around the back |
| curving upwards. If you discover worn out toes or | | | | of the foot while at the same time, not too tight. |
| heels then you know you definitely need to buy new | | | | The shoes you are buying for the child should feel |
| shoes. | | | | good and fit properly now. Don't buy the shoes with |
| We have assembled some tips to help you when | | | | the thought that they will feel better once they get |
| shopping for shoes for your child; hopefully this will | | | | broken in. |
| help you with your mission. | | | | You should buy shoes for children that have laces so |
| The first thing you need to do is always shop for | | | | that they can be adjusted and tightened properly. |
| shoes in the afternoon or evening because feet swell | | | | Also, buy children's shoes from breathable materials |
| during the day and the shoes will fit differently in the | | | | such as canvas to help alleviate odor and promote |
| afternoon than in the morning. | | | | comfort. |
| Always have your children's feet measured each time | | | | You should buy shoes for children with flat bottoms |
| you buy shoes. The child's feet should be measured | | | | and sturdy, flexible soles with a patterned grip to |
| while standing and you should always have both feet | | | | prevent slipping. |
| measured since one foot will usually be larger than | | | | By following the guidelines above you will have a |
| the other. Always buy shoes to accommodate the | | | | much more enjoyable experience shopping for your |
| larger foot. | | | | child. |