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How old should my child be before I buy
their first pair of shoes? |
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and fast answer but we would advise that
your child should have been walking for a
minimum of 6 weeks before you consider
buying their first pair of shoes. |
What about width
fitting?
Again, there are many debates about width
fittings - we are the only country in the
world to have them and certain well-known
shoe retailers frighten us into a panic re
widths - placing emphasis on fitting -
however these well-know retailers have
followed suit and are now selling on-line
themselves at full price! In general an F
width fitting shoe will fit c80% of
children. Where possible we always state
what widths our shoes are suitable for.
Widths Explained
In the UK we have a width fitting system for
Clarks and Start Rite shoes. Widths
generally range from D to H where D is the
narrowest width, E, then F is the industry
standard width (fits c80% of children) and G
and H are the wider widths respectively.
How old should my
child be before I buy their first pair of
shoes?
There is no hard and fast answer but we
would advise that your child should have
been walking for a minimum of 6 weeks before
you consider buying their first pair of
shoes.
What type of shoes
should I buy?
The shoes you do buy should always be soft
leather to provide maximum flexibility,
durability and breathability. The outsole
should have sufficient flexibility to follow
the movement of the foot.
What is the
difference between Clarks and Start-Rite
sizing?
There are several opinions on this one -
however, in general Start-Rite tend to be a
little bit bigger than Clarks (some say a
half size). However, just let us know and we
can measure them for you! Having measured
lots of pairs up we have found that there is
very little difference. Our son is the same
size in both brands.
How much room do I
allow for growth?
Again, there are no hard and fast rules but
you should allow some growing room and as a
general rule shoes should have 15mm surplus
length - 3mm for the rounding at the toes,
5mm for sliding movement and 7mm for growth.
You should check the fit regularly as
children's feet grow rapidly and at
intervals with no set pattern.
10 Tips for Parents
1: Keep
toenails trimmed straight across and not too
short.
2: Keep
bedclothes loose and non-restricting.
3: If
your baby or toddler wears a baby-gro,
ensure that it is big enough around the feet
to allow full movement of the toes.
4: Buy
socks made from natural materials that allow
the skin to breathe. Avoid stretch socks.
5:
Ensure that socks and tights fit well and
check that the toe seams are not causing
toes to rub.
6: Don’t
force your child to walk; they will walk
when they are ready. Instead try and enjoy
each special stage of development while it
lasts!
7: While
indoors and in a safe environment encourage
your child to walk barefoot, this helps the
foot to develop and strengthen.
8:
Always choose shoes that are soft and
flexible and made from natural materials
that allow the skin to ‘breathe’. An ideal
shoe should also have adjustable fastening
for a better fit.
9:
Polish your child’s shoes, this way they
will look better and last longer.
10:
Ensure baby’s feet are exercised by
encouraging baby to kick and stretch. |
| What type of shoes should I buy? |
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The shoes you do buy
should always be soft leather to provide
maximum flexibility, durability and
breathability. The outsole should have
sufficient flexibility to follow the
movement of the foot. |
How to
return an item
You may return any products you have
purchased within 14 days of delivery for any
reason (including if you have simply changed
your mind). In order to claim a refund,
returned goods must be in their original
packaging and in the same condition as when
dispatched by Shoes For Kids
Our Postal Address
Shoesforkids
Unit 4, Fleets Offices
Rylstone
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 6NA, UK
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Contact us to let us know you'd
like to return a item -
info@shoesforkids.co.uk
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Return the items by royal mail
via your local post office.
Please ask for a proof of
posting
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Once we receive the shoes in a
satisfactory condition, we shall
refund the cost of the goods
minus the postage charge
(subject to a £1 restocking
fee), to the original account
charged. Refunds will be paid as
soon as possible, usually within
48 hours.
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Customers are liable for the
cost of returning shoes back to
us.
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Please
remember to put a copy of your PayPal
payment or relevant paperwork in with the
shoes you are returning so we know who they
are from!
Postage costs will only be refunded if the
goods received were incorrect, faulty or
damaged on receipt, and photographic
evidence may be required to support a claim.
We will not refund postage on orders
returned "Not Called For" by Royal Mail. |
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What is the difference between Clarks and
Start-Rite sizing? |
| There are several
opinions on this one - however, in general
Start-Rite tend to be a little bit bigger
than Clarks (some say a half size). However,
just let us know and we can measure them for
you! Having measured lots of pairs up we
have found that there is very little
difference. Our son is the same size in both
brands. |
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