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Best Shoes For Kids
Kids' feet are highly active, which necessitates footwear designed to withstand wear and tear. Look for shoes with sturdy soles and breathable materials to ensure comfort while they play, run around or exercise. Also keep in mind that kids often select their own footwear so you should find styles they like or at least won't fight over regularly!


Toddlers should ideally go without shoes; however, if it is necessary for them to wear footwear then they should be flexible and provide some support. As toddlers' arches are still developing, rigid footwear could interfere with this development process. A wide toe box that allows space for their toes to move and wiggle as well as flat outer soles will prevent slipperiness is ideal.

Crocs Dr. Castiello suggests selecting shoes with grippy outsoles such as those offered by Stride Rite, See Kai Run or Ten Little for children who are starting to walk. Flat top shoes allow their feet to feel the floor better while learning their position better - plus these types of footwear can easily get dirty over time; so she suggests selecting ones with wipeable surfaces so you can easily clean off dirtiness when necessary.

Once kids reach elementary school age, their priorities change significantly from functional needs. You should look for shoes that both look good and fit well - even if worn with ripped jeans! One of our kid testers likes these Nike Dunk Low sneakers which come in multiple colors (great for matching outfits) as well as featuring a distinctive printed design on their front. Our kid testers rated these as favorites!

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