Back to School

27 Jan Back to School

Back to School: 5 tips for choosing the right school shoe

Not long until the kids go back to school – thank god you say? Here are some tips to help you choose the right school shoe for your child:

5 Back to school tips:

1. If your child is allowed to wear a runner then this is always the best option
2. Get your children’s feet professionally fitted. My store of choice is The Athlete’s Foot. They have trained their staff to correctly fit shoes and genuinely have an interest in your children’s feet.
3. Allow for some growing room but no more than a thumbs width from their toe to the end of the shoe. Shoes that are too big can cause blistering around the heel which is more trouble than it’s worth.
4. If your child has orthotics then make sure they are with them when they are fitted for their school shoes.
5. Don’t forget to check the width of the shoe. A lot of brands now have specific width measurements. Roll your thumb on top of the shoe from the inside of the big toe to the little toe – there should be some movement of the leather but no excessive buckling.

Look for the brands Ascent and Clarks and you shouldn’t go wrong.

NB: this post is not paid or supported in any way by the above companies. I believe in unbiased, honest recommendations.

If you find your child frequently tripping, unevenly wearing their shoes or complaining of pain then have a chat with me. There’s often very simple strategies that can be implemented which can make all the difference.

Laura

Podiatrist and Founder of The Foot Studio

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