5 Tips To Ensure Your Kids Have The Right Shoes Children’s shoe sizes change as quickly as they grow. New parents are often concerned that their children need special shoes which offer support to their developing leg and foot muscles as well as their bone structure in order to prevent any problems with walking in the future. Children’s feet develop naturally and hardly ever require any special footwear. So, instead of investing in expensive pairs of shoes every time their shoe size increases, focus on the five factors listed below to focus on their growing feet needs: Comfort Comfort is the most important factor to consider while buying a pair of shoes for anyone. However, kids can sometimes not feel the pain or identify the signs of an uncomfortable pair of shoes. So, it’s especially important to double check if your kids are comfortable in a pair of shoes. A comfortable pair of shoes fit snugly around the feet, helps in shock absorption and easy movement. Breathability Shoes which are made from breathable materials such as cotton, lycra and polyester, they support ventilation. When there is no circulation of air, feet can become sweaty which causes discomfort and increases the possibility of getting foot infections. So invest in shoes for your children which helps keep their feet cool and dry. Flexibility While your kids’ shoes should be sturdy enough to protect their feet from injuries; they should also be flexible enough to bend with their feet. If the soles are too soft, the shoe wouldn’t offer proper support to the feet. On the other hand, if the soles are too stiff, there wouldn’t be any wiggle or stretch room. So, in order to promote normal foot development, ensure that the soles in their shoes are neither too soft nor too stiff. Easy-to-wear Kids are always on the go. They do not take the time to sit and push their feet in a pair of shoes, especially the younger ones. They would rather slip on their flip flops and run out to play with their friends. So, opt for shoes that are easy to put on but also have a fastening system such as a velcro or laces.
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