January 04, 2011
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It is that time of the year again when every little one is excited for the back to school shopping with mom and dad. It is all about looking fresh, cute, and prepared for the first day of school. As every experienced parent knows, new shoes are on the must-buy back to school shopping list. This year, let's try to do things a bit differently when it comes to new shoes.

Anything for the health and well-being of our children, right? Assuring the appropriate footwear for our child is not very difficult or time consuming; yet it plays a major rule in their podiatric health and athletic performance. Studies have shown that comfortable shoes and overall foot health increase the likeliness of your child taking part in school activities and sports. Aside from encouraging and supporting them to keep active, us parents can also help by providing them with well fitting shoes.

The following tips are to help you help your children with their shoes:

  • If your children are involved in sports, provide them with activity appropriate shoes, such as running shoes, soccer cleats and high top basketball shoes.
  • Don't let your children wear second hand shoes or share shoes. Old shoes and sharing shoes will increase the risk of foot fungus and its spread.
  • Replace shoes when they get old. Worn-out shoes increase can lead to injuries during running and other activities.
  • Don't rely on break-in period. A well-fitted shoe should feel comfortable immediately when tried on. Speak with your podiatrist about measuring your child's foot size on a regular basis.
  • When purchasing new shoes, make sure the shoe you are purchasing meets all of these 3 steps
  1. Squeeze the back of the shoe's heel for stability. The sole should not collapse.
  2. The shoe must bend from the toe box, where the base of the toes will be.
  3. Hold the shoe from both ends and try to twist it. It must not be easily twistable.
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