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These shoes were made for walking
Choosing the right baby shoes may seem like a small matter, but if you consider that the average adult will walk around 185 000 kilometres in a lifetime, it's a step not to be taken lightly.
It's interesting to note that the foot is a really complex structure, made up of 35 joints and 26 bones all held together by numerous ligaments. However, a baby’s foot only has 22 of these bones, with the rest developing slowly throughout childhood.When one considers that an infant's foot bones are soft, pliable cartilage which damages more easily, it is vital to ensure that their baby shoes offer proper protection and support.
Babies will start to walk when they are ready – mainly between eight and 18 months of age and it’s been estimated that a baby who has just started walking will take around 170 steps a minute. Now that’s a lot of walking for a little person – so the kid’s shoes had better fit properly and be comfy!
But how do you choose the right children’s shoes ?
There should be no compromise on softness and pliability.Leather is by far the best choice, and See Kai Run makes hand-crafted kids shoes from soft-as-butter sheepskin leather with soles of flexible rubber.
See Kai Run is an American children’s shoe manufacturer which meets stringent international health and functionality standards, carrying the prestigious seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association. If you're in Australia or New Zealand, then all it takes for you to get your hands on See Kai Run's stylish children's shoes using their new dedicated website, is one or two easy... steps !
Children's shoes should be comfortable and secure, but should not feel like a tight fit. There should be a one to two centimeter gap between the longest toe and the end of the shoe. You should check this often, as children’s feet grow quickly and their shoes may need updating every few months.Ill-fitting shoes can result in problems with feet at a later stage.
It is also important to ensure that the child’s foot doesn’t slip in the shoe, which could damage toes and heels.When you're buying sandals, look for ones which have a secure strap over the instep and if it's closed shoes you're after, they should have soft collars to support the foot.
The sole of the shoe should be flat and flexible, especially in the area where the ball of the foot sits. The heel cup of kids' shoes should fit firmly and comfortably but not tightly, with the foot supported by the shoe's straight inner edge.
Footwear should have a rounded toe that allows freedom of movement.
See Kai Run has three different ranges of kids' shoes, one for babies up to 18 months, the second for younger kids from 3 - 8 years and one for kids up to 11.
When a child is around 16 to 18 years of age, their feet will be fully developed.Toeing the line when it comes to choosing baby shoes will be the best way to making sure your little one turns little steps into giant leaps.
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