Posts Tagged ‘shoe sizes’
stride rite lets kids STEP into shoes that fit perfectly
Most moms know that making sure their child wears the proper footwear is important. But, according to a recent survey of 1,132 Moms conducted by Mom Central Consulting (MCC), very few moms understand how wearing the wrong shoes can negatively affect children's foot bone development and walking patterns. To help parents buy shoes that are the proper fit, stride rite has just introduced an easy way to shop for shoes for 3 key stages of children's foot development. This in-store program called STEP™ -- Scientifically Tested Everyday Proven™ -- was designed to help parents select the proper shoes to support a child's growth and development from ages one through five. Read the rest of this entry »
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How To Measure Your Child’s Feet for Shoe Sizes
There are two measurements commonly used to determine shoe size: length and width. For children, length is used most frequently. Width is used when special sizing, such as narrow and wide, are available. Use these guidelines to measure your child's feet accurately. Read the rest of this entry »
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What if kids shoes weren't gender-specific?
While the idea of a gender-neutral, universal-style kid's shoe can offer freedom from having to make certain choices, it may not be popular with everyone, given our culture's desire for options and clarity. But, style is a different issue from size, and the notion of simplifying shoe sizes across ages and genders seems reasonable right now. Read the rest of this entry »
Study Finds that the Size Listed on Children’s Shoes is Rarely Correct
A recent study on children's shoe sizing conducted in Sweden finds that nearly 70-percent of kids are wearing shoes that are too small or too big for them. In large part, this is due to the finding that the size listed on shoes by the manufacturer is rarely the true size. In nearly all cases, the manufacturers overstate the size. Here are some tips for navigating shoe sizes and finding shoes that fit your child properly. Read the rest of this entry »
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