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School Shoes Buying Guide For Fussy Kids
When you start your school shoes shopping journey it’s important to consider not just the school’s uniform policies, but also your own child’s tastes in footwear. By taking some time to talk with your child you’ll get a better idea of the kid of footwear they will need not just to be comfortable, also feel confident and ready to take on their school year.
The right pair of shoes will ensure that they are comfortable throughout the school day, while supporting them and allowing their feet to breath and grow every day.
The right pair of shoes will ensure that they are comfortable throughout the school day, while supporting them and allowing their feet to breath and grow every day.
Take them on the shopping journey
When buying new school shoes, we recommended taking your child with you on the journey.
Whether it be shopping online for school shoes, or visiting your nearest Athlete’s Foot store, take them with you and make them feel a part of the process. This will not just ensure that they get the right size, it will make them feel independent and give them a shoe that they’ll feel great wearing.
School is a vital time for kids to build their own confidence and personality. Allowing them to wear something that they feel comfortable with will put at least one of their worries at ease when they head to school each day.
Whether it’s a more formal black leather school shoe like those from Clarks or a black PE sneaker type school shoe from Asics, they should be happy lacing up their shoes on each morning. Check out our PE shoes buying guide for more information.
Whether it be shopping online for school shoes, or visiting your nearest Athlete’s Foot store, take them with you and make them feel a part of the process. This will not just ensure that they get the right size, it will make them feel independent and give them a shoe that they’ll feel great wearing.
School is a vital time for kids to build their own confidence and personality. Allowing them to wear something that they feel comfortable with will put at least one of their worries at ease when they head to school each day.
Whether it’s a more formal black leather school shoe like those from Clarks or a black PE sneaker type school shoe from Asics, they should be happy lacing up their shoes on each morning. Check out our PE shoes buying guide for more information.
Things to look for when buying school shoes
First and foremost, check the school’s uniform policies to make sure that the shoes that you buy will be allowed in the classroom. Once this box has been checked, it’s time to think about style, functionality and fit.
If the school’s uniform policies allow for a little bit of freedom, a hybrid school shoe is a great option. New Balance and Ascent have a range of school shoes that can be transition from the classroom to the sports field. This not just gives them a little more space in their locker, it will save you money and save you from shopping for both formal school shoes and PE shoes for your kids.
If the school’s uniform policies allow for a little bit of freedom, a hybrid school shoe is a great option. New Balance and Ascent have a range of school shoes that can be transition from the classroom to the sports field. This not just gives them a little more space in their locker, it will save you money and save you from shopping for both formal school shoes and PE shoes for your kids.
The shoes should be wide enough for the foot, with enough room in the toe box to allow for a little wiggle room and growth. With school shoes being worn around 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, breathability of the shoe is an important factor. Shoes that allow some airflow will make sure that the child’s foot is dry, while also reducing the risks of odour. Check out our accessories for school shoe cleaners and odour eliminators to keep their shoes looking great and smelling fresh.
School shoes aren’t just worn in the classroom, they are also worn when walking to and from school and around the school grounds. With a lot of miles put on school shoes it’s important that they are supportive and comfortable.
The sole of the shoes should have enough grip and enable your child to walk safely on a range of surfaces from the hallways to the footpaths.
We hope that our guide to buying school shoes for fussy kids has given you some ideas on what to look for to ensure that your child laces up every morning with a smile on their face.
School shoes aren’t just worn in the classroom, they are also worn when walking to and from school and around the school grounds. With a lot of miles put on school shoes it’s important that they are supportive and comfortable.
The sole of the shoes should have enough grip and enable your child to walk safely on a range of surfaces from the hallways to the footpaths.
We hope that our guide to buying school shoes for fussy kids has given you some ideas on what to look for to ensure that your child laces up every morning with a smile on their face.
