Unfortunately kids, and not only girls, are faced with too many
Do Not allow children to be in shoes too short
‘fashion’ shoe choices for school wear. It’s so hard on the parents, but shoes (including sandals) should be fitted correctly and built to last. Here’s were many of the fashion styles fall down. They simply are not made to within stand the rigors of playground wear. Here are some tips sourced from the Noosa News for choosing the correct shoes for school.
CHOOSING the right shoe for school is important for growing feet, but often the choice is complicated by a preference for fashion over function.
Maria Zauner, of Suncoast Podiatry, who is not only a long-standing podiatrist but a mother herself, wants kids to listen to their mums.
“All the kids want Dunlop Volleys but they’re just not right for school, and Crocs are slippery in the wet,” Maria said last week.
“Mums don’t mind spending the dollars but in choosing the right shoe, they need to be aware of fit, length and width as well as style. Most shoes now come in widths from A to E and should be fitted by an experienced fitter.”
Maria advises against buying a shoe specific to one sport to help keep costs down.
“Try to find a good universal sports shoe and consider the breathability of the shoe, what it is made of,” she said.
“If you buy a cheap synthetic shoe you’ll increase the likelihood of tinea which rises massively in wet and hot weather.
“When buying, look at the breathability. Leather and mesh is always a good option.
“Ask your footwear provider to make certain that what you are buying is appropriate.
“On a casual note, everyone wears thongs and you can get good supportive thongs now so kids with difficult feet or flat feet can get some really good thongs to support their feet.”
With the winter shoe season fast approaching, please consider the styles that are good quality leather, supportive and built to last . Spending a little more often means that the shoes will last in terms of fit and quality. Choosing the correct shoes for school is a must, it’s non negotiable.
