Startrite Shoes key importance in your child’s development

Obtaining the suitable shoe for your children is such as crucial element for your Childs development. This is one of the biggest issues parents have to carry out yearly when seeking the right shoe for their child. One of the only robust companies left to date manufacturing children shoes in 6 width fittings including whole and half sizes (C, D, E, F, G, and H) are Startrite.

Children should be wearing well fitted shoes because this is essential during their Childs growth. There is no such thing as an ‘Average’ foot, and hence the reason why children should be properly fitted.  For instance if you think of your child as a jelly in a mould, whereby a jelly will adjust itself and acquire any shape  which it has been forced into. Your child foot in this early development stage will follow the same principle and for this reason it is important that the shoe shape is always in accordance with your child’s foot.

A babies feet do not contain any bones, at this early development stage in their life there feet only constitute of cartilage and therefore if not cared for will result in your child feet being pushed out of shape.  Their feet at this stage solely constitute of 26 bones, 19 muscles and over 100 ligaments, this can take up to anything up to eighteen years of age for them to harden to adult form. Baby’s needs will change throughout their development, but even at this stage before they start walking they need protection and support. For example for a toddler this will constitute of having a pair of shoe which is wide at the toe but yet narrow at the heel, this will allow the foot to develop and change accordingly as the child’s grows up.   

It is imperative that you have your child feet measured before purchasing your children shoe. As a specialist Children shoe shop we have professional shoe fitter available to contact if required on 01249 821332 or drop us an email at info@shoesonline4u.co.uk and we will get back in touch. The consequences of wearing an ill fitting shoe as touched on earlier is likely to have serious consequences to your child’s foot health for years to come. Therefore please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further assistance.

It is essentially important to remember that every child growth period is unique but they will all develop in their own time. The information provided here tries to inform and provide you with useful data in order for you to understand how your child will develop and the foot care requirement which should be suitable for them during their development stages.

Startrite Shoes product features and benefits:

Startrite shoes are ideal for your baby delicate foot. For instance if they have been properly fitted, the width and depth of the Startrite shoe will ensure no excess pressure is applied to your baby’s foot. Start-rite shoes are equipped and have been designed in order to support and provide your child’s feet to develop further. For instance a Start rite shoe have built in growing room which enables your child toes plenty of room to operate within.

Things to look for when shopping for children shoes:

• Footwear that is available in whole and half sizes. Essentially your child will be fitted better if the brand chosen manufacture shoes up to six width fittings, this will ensure the best fit for your child
• Shoes which is manufactured and styled in way in which it resembles the natural shape of the foot. For instance a toddler this must probably be wide at the toe and narrow at the heel
• Footwear that contain an effective fasteners across the instep will be significant as it will unable your child to curl their toes to keep them on.
• Footwear made from, and lined with, breathable materials such as leather will allow the feet to breathe and provide a comfortable wear for your child.
• Footwear which are equipped with soles which are flexible, lightweight and non-slip will enable your child to walk a lot easier.

Tips for caring for little feet and shoes

• Purchase footwear with equipped with natural linings such as leather and socks with a high natural fibre content. This will allow and help the feet to breathe.

• Your child should never be put into footwear that is likely to be too big or small for their foot. This is also applicable if you are considering when you are using trainers; make sure they are properly fitted.

• In order to avoid growing toenails it is recommended that you cut your child toenails straight across and not too short and don't curve them.

• Avoid passing on footwear down from one child to another. It is very unlikely that two pairs of feet are going to be identically the same as each other.

• Purchase socks that fit – because if worn too tight this will cramp the foot and could even deform it. In contrast if they're too big they can bunch up and cause blisters

• In order to prevail and maintain your shoes looking good, clean them occasionally and apply a good quality polish to keep the leather soft and supple

• One of the key issues with children is the way in which they mistreat their shoes specially occurs when it comes to using buckles and laces, this tend to lead to an uphill struggle. For this reason it is important that you don't let them force their feet in and out of their shoes without unfastening them. You might even consider the hook and loop fastenings approach as could potentially make life easier for everyone, this tend to lead older children feel grown up because they are putting on their own shoes

• Avoid drying wet shoes anywhere near direct heat instead you should seek to let them dry out naturally in a warm airy place. You might want to consider filling the shoes with newspaper for a short time as this will help to absorb moisture and help them to keep their shape.

• When purchasing your child’s footwear you should seek to get shoes that are designed for the purpose your child will use them for. This is essential otherwise they may not offer the support or wear you're expecting