Before you know it, it’s time for your children summer holidays. And one of the last things you need to worry about is whether or not your kids leather sandals are any more comfortable or not. They will be standing, running, jumping and playing in them for up to 10-12 hours every day, so ensuring that they are made from high quality leather and made by a high-quality brand is an excellent way of putting your mind at ease.
So when you are buying your kids leather sandals, what should you be looking for?
A Secure Fit
If you can, you should try to avoid slip on sandals. They will not secure your child’s feet enough and they may fall off more easily. Your child will also need to grip the sandals with their toes, often causing pain and discomfort. When you are trying sandals on with your child make sure that they can walk comfortably in them without them slipping off the back of the heel, and also ensure that they are not so tight that their toes are running out of their sandals.
Get the Right Size
If you are buying newly fitted sandals for your child then there should be around fingers width distance between at the end of the sandals and your child’s longest toe. This will allow for elongate and of the foot and toes when walking and will avoid the toes being squashed in the end of the sandals.
Don’t Be Nervous Of Trainers
There is nothing wrong with buying your child a sensible pair of trainers if they are properly fitted. They can often be more comfortable for all day wear if chosen correctly. Just make sure that you’re not choosing a particularly sporty pair of trainers is these may not be suitable for long periods of time
Buy Natural
Sandals made from synthetic materials and plastics will make the child’s feet sweat when they are wearing them, which will cause an odour that is why it is highly recommended to have a pair of kids leather sandals. Sandals that are made from leather are the best. It is also important to at the platform of the sandals to make sure there are no threads or stitching that is going to irritate feet.
A Durable Style
Kids are renowned for a bit of rough and tumble, and this is often reflected in their sandals. Coming home with scuffs and scrapes is par for the course, but it is important that the sandals your child is wearing can withstand these. A high quality, durable sandals will almost certainly last a lot longer than a cheap, poor quality one, so bear this in mind when choosing a pair sandals.
Although it is important to measure and fit sandals correctly, this doesn’t mean you can’t buy sandals online. There are many online stores that offer an excellent range of kids leather sandals, all of which are able to be measured and fitted successfully. So the next time you need to buy your kids some new sandals think fit, think durability and think quality.
