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Why is proper fit important for my child?
You might find it surprising that nearly 99% of children are born with perfect
feet. And yet by the age of 13, only 40% of children's feet are still considered
completely healthy. The culprit? Poorly fitting shoes with inflexible soles.
That's why our shoes are designed to fit children properly. What's more, we have
shoes for every stage of your child's development.
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How often should I measure my child's foot?
A child's foot changes dramatically in the early years — starting out broad,
fat, and squarely shaped, then developing into a more conventional tapered foot.
Furthermore, the growth of a child's foot is sporadic, uneven, and can happen
quickly. In fact, most children under sixteen months grow more than half a shoe
size every two months. In order to ensure that your child's shoes fit
comfortably and properly, a fitting professional should check foot growth as
follows:
* 12-18 months: every 2 months
* 18-30 months: every 3 months
* 2½-4 years: every 4 months
* 4-6 years: every 6 months
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What type of shoe is best for my growing child?
It might be shocking to learn that the best shoe is no shoe at all, but it's the
truth — barefoot is best. However, when it comes time for your child to wear
shoes, the "type" that's best depends on what stage of development your child is
in. Infants need a flexible shoe. Toddlers need a shoe that allows for natural
movement. Kids need a shoe that offers comfort and durability.
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Should my child's shoes be rigid or flexible?
Ideally, your child's first steps should be cushioned by soft and flexible
shoes. With this in mind, we make our children's shoes with leather insoles and
full leather linings. So they act like a natural, supportive, and
non-restrictive "landing pad." Flexible soles are crucial because children's
feet must be allowed to move freely. This is important for proper foot
development.
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Do you have any advice when it comes to buying my child's first pair of shoes?
Yes. We believe it's important that children's shoes be made of soft, pliable
leather with lightweight, flexible soles. These two characteristics are
essential in helping children take those first wobbly steps.
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What characteristics should I look for in the uppers of my child's shoes?
Feet sweat. Kids' feet sweat a lot. Based on this fact alone, the upper part of
a child's shoe should be made of leather, canvas, or a mesh material. These
allow the foot to breathe and help to control perspiration. Avoid synthetic
materials.
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What is considered important in terms of insoles for my child's shoes?
First and foremost, make sure the insole is made of a natural, absorbent
material. Ideally, the footbed should mirror the contour of the bottom of a
child's foot, absorb perspiration, and prevent odors.
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What should I look for in the outsoles of my child's shoes?
The purpose of the outer sole is to provide traction, cushioning, and
flexibility. Steer clear of very slipperly and stiff outer soles found on some
shoes. These types of soles can lead to more falls.
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Where are Umi Shoes made?
Umi Shoes are handcrafted by artisans in Brazil and selected regions of Asia.
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