When winter comes around, it is important to make sure that children’s feet are sufficiently protected against the elements. Unless they happen to be extremely hydrophobic the chances are that splashing through puddles and crunching through drifts of snow will probably become the main focus of their days once they head outside.
But with so much differing information on children’s shoes available, what is the best way to keep happy children and happy feet? For example, some people still believe that stiff, rigid shoes offer the maximum support and should always be favoured over softer shoes, whilst others profess that children should have shoes on as little as possible.
The truth lies somewhere in between. Whilst children’s feet need room to grow and develop, they also need protection from the elements and you need to grant your child the freedom to adequately enjoy themselves over the winter months. Stiffer, less flexible kids shoes will often lead to problems or even deformities in later life, so it is important that kids shoes in the winter remain flexible and lightweight, whilst remaining warm and waterproof.
For those looking to purchase children’s shoes or boots for the winter, it is essential to take into account where one lives. The needs for those living in clement cities will be much different to those living up in the highlands or even in the more remote countryside.
One of the easiest ways to buy kids shoes or winter boots is online. Measuring a child’s foot from home has been made much simpler with the addition of downloadable measuring guides on many internet sites.
Velcro will make life easier for everyone and it is important for children’s feet to be kept warm in all conditions so choosing boots with fleece lining will help keep children and their feet very happy this winter.