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Kids Shoes
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You never want to buy shoes ahead of time, in anticipation of a new shoe size. You just can't tell how quickly that little foot is going to grow. Don't let a well-meaning friend buy cute little kids shoes in the next shoe size. Your child may not ever be able to actually wear it. You'll want to check the current shoe fit frequently. As soon as the child's toes are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch from the toe of the shoe, it's time to go shoe shopping again.
Children's bones are still in the development stage and can easily become deformed from ill-fitting shoes that bend them into unnatural shapes, such as shoes with pointed toes. It's probably OK to have a special pair of shoes for church or birthday parties that are worn once in a while. You also must consider that little girls will find them so pretty, they'll want to wear them more often. for this reason, try to buy a dress shoe that looks cute but has a rounded toe.
Although it may be bit more expensive to shop at a children's shoe shop, it's almost certain you'll also get a better fit. Sales people at these specialty kids shoe shops are trained to know how to properly measure and fit kids shoes.
When you're shopping for kids shoes, look for ones that offer proper protection. Toe and heel covers on sneakers help protect the child's feet from injury. Sturdy construction helps support kids feet in rambunctious play. Don't make the mistake of thinking that because the shoe has a useful life of just three months or so, a cheap flimsy shoe must be the best choice. Remember, protecting those little feet is your main objective.
At the same time, style and good looks are also important to kids, so you don't want to be a spoilsport either. A good fitting, well made ,and protective shoe does coexist with style in the kids shoe market. It's possible to have your cake and eat it too. Just don't tell your kids about your master plan!
New parents are always shocked to find how quickly thier kids grow out of shoes. The usual cycle is shoe shopping every 3 months, sometimes even more often during growth spurts. Kids bones are growing by leaps and bounds throughout childhood and it's important to be sure that kids shoes are fitted properly and
