Choosing Children’s Footwear
- Shoes need to have firm support at the heel. It should not be possible to fold the back of the shoe down to the sole when it is new.
- There should be enough room to allow for growth.
- There should be around 1cm between the end of the longest toe and the front of the shoe.
- Lace up or strap to firmly hold the shoe on the foot.
- Leather uppers promote better evaporation of perspiration.
- The sole should be light, slip resistant and flexible.
- There should be adequate depth in the toe box for the toes to move.
- There should be adequate width in the toe box, so the shoes should not be pointed.
- For further information visit a podiatrist.