| Howdy, let’s continue our baby & kids | | | | your kids’ feet measured accurately. Make sure |
| shoes shopping tips & advice series. We’re | | | | there’s room (around 0.5 inch) for your kids’ |
| right in the middle of summer here in Montreal and | | | | toes move freely. |
| many young kids are having fun in summer camps. | | | | - Breathable Uppers Keeps Feet Odour Free. Some |
| Since it can be quite hot here in the day time, sandals | | | | synthetic or plastic materials can actually make |
| are absolutely must-haves for children to keep their | | | | kids’ feet sweat and stink. That’s very |
| feet cool and comfy. While style and design are | | | | embarrassing especially among a crowd. Choose kids |
| some of the most essential elements, I’ll add | | | | sandals with uppers made of mesh or genuine leather |
| more to the criteria for trouble-free kids’ sandals | | | | that can breathe and makes feet odour free. By the |
| shopping. Hope they can help parents. | | | | way, genuine leather shoes adapt to feet much |
| - Brand V.S Quality. It’s undeniable that famous | | | | better too. |
| name brands have the latest styles and best design. | | | | - Avoid Slip-ons for Outdoor Activities. Slip-on or |
| Most of them are pricy too. As a parent wrote in a | | | | strapless sandals do not provide ankle support and |
| comment to my article, most kids wear cheap shoes | | | | are not recommended for kids who love outdoor |
| that don’t give their feet good support because | | | | activities. That’s why many parents are buying |
| parents can’t afford expensive ones. However, | | | | sling-back sandals for kids even they might look less |
| we believe that there’re kids’ shoes brands | | | | stylish. |
| that combine style, quality and affordability at the | | | | - Skid-free but Flexible Soles Are Essential. Kids have |
| same time. Do your due diligence and chances are | | | | a lot of summer activities near pools or water front |
| even the most frugal shoppers can find their | | | | where slip-free sole can be found useful. As |
| hearts’ desire for kids. | | | | we’ve mentioned many times before, kids’ |
| - Consult a Kids’ Shoes Professional. Go to a | | | | shoes soles must be flexible, preferably with |
| shoe store where you can find a sales person with | | | | shock-absorbing petals and cushions that reduce the |
| in-depth knowledge on kids’ shoes and have | | | | impact when kids’ feet hit the ground. |