It can be difficult and overwhelming when the season changes and new kids’s shoes need to be bought. Kids will spend many hours in their new shoes, so it’s important to find the right pair.
We hope this shoe guide can help you find your child’s next pair of shoes.
Frequently asked questions/FAQ
- Which size should I choose?
- What are the recommended internal measurements and allowance for growth?
- How do I measure my child's foot?
- What is the difference between a normal and spacious fit?
- When should I buy my child's first shoes?
- What is ANGULUS TEX?
- Are there fluorochemicals/PFC/PFAS in ANGULUS TEX boots?
- How do I best care for my shoes?
10 good tips about kids's shoes
At ANGULUS we place particular emphasis on three things: comfort, quality and design. Kids will spend many hours in their new shoes.
1. Always measure the child's foot before you buy shoes. You can’t assume the child simply needs the next size up from the last pair purchased. See how to easily measure the foot here.
2. Always buy the shoe with an allowance for growth so the child can grow into it. Read more here.
3. Shoe fit/width varies. Read more here.
4. Only buy a beginner shoe once your child is standing and can take the first 2–4 steps on their own. Read more about beginner shoes here.
5. When temperatures approach approximately 5–7° Celsius or below, it's time for winter boots with lambswool lining.
6. We recommend that winter boots for everyday use have ANGULUS TEX, which keeps water out. Read more about ANGULUS TEX here.
7. It's a good idea to start with a thin sock in sandals for the first 14 days, until the leather has softened and molded to the foot.
8. Kids's shoes should fit securely on the foot. Therefore buy shoes with laces, Velcro closure or elastic that can be adjusted and adapted to the foot.
9. As a rule, footwear should not be handed down. Footwear shapes itself to the foot and therefore will not provide the correct support to the person inheriting the shoes. However, rain boots or shoes that haven't been worn very much can be passed on.
10. Kids's feet can sweat up to 2–3 tablespoons a day, so it’s good to let the shoes rest from time to time.