How to Buy
children's Shoes
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Have your child's feet
measured on a regular basis at a shoe store that specializes
in children's shoes Kids grow fast, and shoe size can change
from month to month Really good
sales-people can spot evasive maneuvers like scrunched up
toes, and know how to woo a reluctant tot out of a parent's
lap Toys and play areas are added bonuses
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Head to discount
stores, such as Payless ShoeSource, Target and Kmart, which
are also great sources for shoes that get limited wear, such
as dress shoes If you 're clear about your child's
shoe size, you can save a bundle at these discounters
However, many of these stores don't carry wide or narrow
shoes
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Have your child try both shoes on Shoes vary in fit,
even within the same brand Toes should have 1/2-inch
(1cm) clearance, but not much more Getting one size
larger than their foot is typical Watch your child
walk and make sure that the heels don't slip out If a
heel is too wide but the rest of the shoe fits, try heel
pads (available at some shoe stores and drugstores)
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Invest in a good pair of sneakers that your child can wear
every day This pair will take a pounding, so look for
quality. Leather holds up better than vinyl, and stitching
lasts longer than glue
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Take advantage of Velcro fasteners At some point,
though, all kids need to learn to tie shoelaces, so get your
preschool-age child at least one pair that ties
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For summer months or
warm climates, purchase cheap canvas sneakers for playing in
the sand box, jumping in puddles or going in the creek
Velcro-strapped sandals are great for tender feet that want
to have wet summertime fun
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Buy rain winter boots
a size or two bigger Kids can wear heavier or even
doubled socks Most retailers won't restock boots, even
if they sell out of a size, until the following year's
season Be aware that most rain boots don't come in
wide sizes; you may have to go up in size to get them wide
enough
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Don't
buy shoes more than one size too big for kids You don't
want your child to trip, and often they will wear them out before
they actually grow into them |
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