Hints for Parents When Buying Shoes

• Buy shoes with the child present , and try to avoid extremely busy shopping times
• Insist on having the child’s feet measured and the shoes fitted by an experienced person. When in doubt ask for the manager
• Shoes should be 18mm longer that the longest toes . and buy shoes for the larger foot , therefore ensure you try both shoes on for size
• The shoes should have laces or a strap high up on the top of the foot
• The shoe should be difficult to remove without undoing the fastening  and be a snug fit around the heel in new shoes
• The shoe should not press onto the toes.
• Buy good quality shoes  for everyday wear
• Buy shoes that have a reputation to last
• Keep sneakers sports shoes sand shoes  gum boots and slippers for  short periods of wear or when activity calls for them
• Do not  hand down shoes which have badly worn soles

 

Maintenance

Keep shoes in a good state of repair especially the heel area

Keep leather shoes well polished  to help water repellent properties

Check shoes regularly for fit , as your child grows . the shoes will need to be regularly checked

Shoes can be washed in  warm soapy water  and allowed to dry naturally

Allow shoes to dry out overnight  l

 

Fair wear and tear

A good pair of shoes should last a season when coupled with others for short periods

If shoes deteriorate quickly  return to the  retailer .