Hot to pick up the right footwear for your kid?
A recent study conducted by the “National Health Institute” reveals that at least 2/3 of the kids wear the wrong size of shoes, of which the 47% wears a size less, the 18% two sizes less, the 24% just the right size but with no space to let the foot grow and only the 11% wears the right size in proportion to the growth of the feet. As a result, approximately 65% of the kids has their feet growth impaired and 30% can incur into feet deformity as hallux valgus. So, dear parents, it is imperative to pick the right size for your kids’ shoes.
If right now you’re asking to yourself “how do I pick the right size?” keep reading, we are going to tell you! Not just beauty, shoes need to be judged in their size above all and that is going to change so rapidly you will need to keep track of it every two months and adjust the shoes accordingly.
It is advisable to measure the feet during the afternoon when the size is at its daily peek, with the kid standing up. As for the adults, keep in mind that one feet is generally – even if by little – shorter than the other so measure both and go for the greater size.
Position the kid’s feet one by one on a ruler and track the distance between the heel and the big toe, the result in centimetres, augmented by 1.2, shall be the correct size number! Why the extra centimetre? The kid needs to move, run, use the shoes without impairments or pain, grow in it.
It is important to purchase the footwear in specialized shops, where the expert personnel can help you picking the right size and counsel you about every specific need.
Dear parents, we suggest soft shoes with leather soles, so that the little foot will be able to breathe and perspire as needed.
By visiting the online shop fratinardi.it, you can visit the whole section dedicated to your little ones, a vast selection of the best apparels, accessories & footwear. Navigate the kids area easily by using the side filters and selecting the right category, colour, price, season and size.
For any information on the footwear – such as the specific material of the internal sole or the exact length of the shoe – contact us telephonically at 3470025492, we are at your complete disposal. Fratinardi offers you more than 30 years of experience in the footwear field and we’ll surely meet your fashion desires.