Finding the right school shoe is the foundation to every child’s development throughout the year - here are some tips to pick the right shoe for you and your family:
Choose age-appropriate fastenings: Look at whether they want Velcro or laces, it could be more practical to opt for Velcro if they are younger as this will save you more time in the morning.
Bring socks: When buying a new pair of shoes make sure you try them on with the same socks your child would usually be wearing to school.
Do the wiggle test: There needs to be enough room to wiggle your toes at the end, about 1cm is the perfect amount of growing room. If there is any more room, then the sole will flex in the wrong place and will not last as long.
Watch out for width: Most people think it is just the length of the shoe that matters but it is important that the width is comfortable too.
Be relaxed: Children pick up on attitudes around them, if you are stressed and frantic, they will be too. Try to be relaxed and calm, leave plenty of time to choose the right shoe, don’t rush.
Ask a specialist: Always check with a fitting specialist as your child may say that they fit well on them, but they could have lots of extra room at the back without them realising. The friendly team at Shoe Biz are always ready to help, simply call into their Proserpine or Airlie Beach stores today.
“Come in and see us, sit down in the relaxed atmosphere and get them fitted properly.”
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