- 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 .