Back To School Shoes

Summer is quickly ending and now many students and kids will be returning back to school. At this time, many parents will be buying their children new sneakers/shoes to also start the new year off. There are many different things to look into when buying sneakers and shoes. The American Podiatric Medical Association has listed a "1,2,3 test" to ensure a good quality shoe when purchasing new shoes.
The first thing to do it press on both back parts of the heel. this area should be firm and not compress.
(Images on the left are better quality sneakers than images on the right)
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The next step to check for is toe flexibility. The shoe/sneaker should compress at the ball of the foot and not the entire shoe. The shoe should bend with your child’s toes, but should not be too stiff or bend too much in the toe box area.




The 3rd test should be to grab the shoe/sneaker and twist it from side to side. A good quality shoe/sneaker will not easily twist in the middle.



Other important considerations is to go shoe shopping with your children. This will help promote good quality shoes early and often. Always look for the Podiatry Seal of Acceptance on the shoes. We have blogged about this earlier. Continually examine the wear pattern of the heels. Many kids will tend to wear out the heels even though their shoe size has not changed. Lastly, socks is always important when trying on shoes. Make sure to wear the correct socks when trying on shoes to ensure a proper fit.

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