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1. What features to look for in a school shoe?

2. How to fit a shoe?

3. How to fit a shoe with an orthotic *insole*?

 

Getting school shoes correct is so important because children wear them 38 out of the 52 weeks of the year. While their muscles and bones continue to develop, a well structured, supportive footwear can help them make the best start in life and prevent any problems that may arise when they are older. But what does a supportive shoe mean?

 

A supportive shoe: 

• Has a mechanism for securing the shoe to the foot effectively - e.g. laces or velcro strap. 

• Slight heel to support the natural arch shape of the foot.

• Look for a toe box that is a similar shape to the foot, avoid pointed shoes! 

• The sole of the shoe should not bend under pressure, it should be well structured and rigid. 

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