18/01/2026
Before buying school shoes, answer the following:
1. Did you bring your child's uniform-issued socks to ensure the shoes fit well in these conditions?
2. Did you have your child's feet measured correctly for length and width at a store that offers trained assistants?
3. Did you make sure that your child could wriggle their toes freely in their shoes, both up and down and side to side?
4. Did you check that there is about 1cm of growing room (no more!) between the end of their longest toe and the end of their shoe?
5. Do the shoes match their activities and the season? Such as podiatry-approved sandals for summer, or breathable upper material for their sports shoe?
6. Do the shoes have a method of attachment (like laces, buckle or Velcro)? This allows the shoe to be adjusted to meet the growing needs of your child. Avoid elastic shoes and slip-ons as these don't support developing young feet.
If you answered 'yes' to all of the above questions go ahead and make your purchase, knowing that you are helping to support your child's foot health.
