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European Sole embrace the challenge in meeting the ever changing needs of your child’s feet as they grow and develop and our shoes are designed to allow the natural growth of your child’s feet protecting an guiding them gently as they grow.
European Sole passionately believe that good fit need not compromise style and at all of our branches you will find colourful and stylish designs that your child will enjoy wearing.
European Sole's in-store and office teams have been carefully selected. They are experienced, knowledgeable, hard working and strive to be the best. They will be able to give you advice and guidance enabling you to make the best choice of children's shoes possible for your child's feet, via the highest levels of customer service.
"Centre of Excellence for Children's Shoes"
Most children learn to walk at about the time of their first birthday, although some learn months earlier or later. As your child begins to walk, you may have your first questions about what children's shoes he or she should wear. A growing child will need new children's shoes frequently.
At european sole we have a special interest and expertise in the care of the foot and ankle.
The Fit
70% of children wear shoes with D and E widths in shoes. Most boys wear E width and most girls wear D width. A tie-fastened children's shoe can accommodate most widths.
Remember, shoes should be comfortable from the start. If new shoes need to be "broken in," it means either they were not properly designed or not properly fitted for your child's foot.
Healthy Feet – Fit for a Lifetime
Feet are designed to carry bodyweight and give mobility and were famously described by Leonardo Da Vinci as "a masterpiece of engineering". Your child’s feet will be one of the hardest working parts of their body so it is vital that they are given the right care and attention – they will only get one pair!
If we look after them, most feet will walk around 100,000 miles, that’s the equivalent of 4 times round the earth in a lifetime. Why is it then that we see specialists for eyes, teeth and even hair yet in many cases little attention is given to the feet? Around 70% of adults suffer from foot problems caused by wearing the wrong type of footwear and the majority of these caused by wearing ill fitted shoes as a child.
Most babies are born with perfect tiny feet that are fit for a lifetime and delicate young feet are particularly sensitive and vulnerable. Babies' feet do not contain bones, they have cartilage that is soft and pliable and can easily be misshapen by the wrong type of footwear. Infants' feet have changing needs as they develop and grow and at all of the European Sole Branches we have qualified Shoe Fitters with a wealth of experience in helping you choose the correct footwear for your child. Invest in your child’s future – care for their feet.
10 Tips for Parents
- Keep toenails trimmed straight across and not too short.
- Keep bedclothes loose and non-restricting.
- If your baby or toddler wears a baby-gro, ensure that it is big enough around the feet to allow full movement of the toes.
- Buy socks made from natural materials that allow the skin to breathe. Avoid stretch socks.
- Ensure that socks and tights fit well and check that the toe seams are not causing toes to rub.
- Don’t force your children to walk; they will walk when they are ready. Instead try and enjoy each special stage of development while it lasts!
- While indoors and in a safe environment encourage your children to walk barefoot, this helps the foot to develop and strengthen.
- Always choose children's shoes that are soft and flexible and made from natural materials that allow the skin to ‘breathe’. An ideal children's shoe should also have adjustable fastening for a better fit.
- Polish your children’s shoes, this way they will look better and last longer.
- Ensure baby’s feet are exercised by encouraging baby to kick and stretch.
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