Preferably by appointment?
by podiatrist Kaat Parmentier
5 rules of thumb that a good children's shoe must comply with
1. A children's shoe must be the correct size in length, width and height. Also provide sufficient height for the toes.
2. The ideal children's shoe is closed at the back. It has a barely to non-compressible heel enclosure/counter as well as a good fit around the heel.
3. A children's shoe must bend in the right place: only at the toes so that the foot can roll normally. There should also be no torsion (twisting) in the longitudinal direction. In other words: you should not be able to wring out the shoe like a mop.
4. Children's shoes preferably have an adjustable closure: laces or Velcro. Always tie your laces, otherwise your shoe will fall off your foot and provide no stability to the foot.
5. Does your child play sports? Provide suitable sports shoes: a running shoe for walking, a tennis shoe for playing tennis, a football shoe for playing football...
4. Children's shoes preferably have an adjustable closure: laces or Velcro. Always tie your laces, otherwise your shoe will fall off your foot and provide no stability to the foot.
5. Does your child play sports? Provide suitable sports shoes: a running shoe for walking, a tennis shoe for playing tennis, a football shoe for playing football...
