by Kim Edwards | Dec 6, 2016 | Children's feet, Children's foot problems, Children's footwear
Thongs, flip-flops, double-pluggers, and crocs – these are popular holiday footwear styles that most children like to slip on their feet in the heat of the long summer break from school. These footwear choices can never offer enough support to truly be considered...
by Kim Edwards | May 15, 2015 | Children's foot problems, Children's footwear
The increased popularity of soccer has been accompanied by an increase in related foot and leg injuries. For players and coaches it is important to understand what role soccer boot construction plays, both in causing and preventing injury. Soccer boots are constructed...
by Kim Edwards | Feb 9, 2015 | Children's feet, Children's footwear
In addition to our top tips for buying school shoes, here are some DOs and DON’Ts from the Australasian Podiatry Council: DOs Ensure that shoes have ample adjustment and support in the form of buckles, shoelaces, or Velcro straps. Adequate fastenings will help...
by Rachel Dool | Jan 22, 2014 | Children's feet, Children's footwear
School Shoes: Can The Same Pair Do For Sports As Well? The short answer is NO. Just like adults, children need different shoes for the different activities they engage in. It is also important that the shoes children wear for sports have a chance to dry out between...
by Kim Edwards | Jan 9, 2014 | Children's feet, Children's footwear
Australian school children can spend up to 40 hours per week in their school shoes, so choosing the right shoes is vital. Here are our top tips for buying school shoes for your child: Measure both feet for width and length – they are rarely the same. Have shoes...
