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Shoe fit

How securely and comfortably footwear matches a child’s foot, allowing toe movement without slipping, pressure, rubbing, or pinching.

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How often children need new shoes as their feet grow

How often children need new shoes as their feet grow

Why children outgrow shoes so quickly Children’s feet are not simply smaller adult feet. In early life, the bones are still developing, the arches are maturing, and the soft tissues are highly adaptable. The foot contains multiple growth centers, and the shape of the forefoot, heel, and arch changes as standing, walking, running, and balance […]

Selecting sports shoes for different activities

Selecting sports shoes for different activities

Start with the activity, not the brand Athletic shoes are not interchangeable. Footwear designers balance cushioning, flexibility, weight, traction, and structural support according to the movements expected in a particular activity. A child who mainly walks or jogs in a straight line has different mechanical demands from a child who repeatedly stops, pivots, jumps, and […]