Little girls shoes

Little girls shoes come in a kaleidoscope of fashions and spotting a stylish pair for your little trendsetter comes easily. However, looks are not the only concern when shopping for a pair. Girls at a tender toddler age must wear footwear that doesn't damage their little feet. Severe foot deformities occur from pressure when bones are the softest in children under four. What should you consider when you're shopping for little girls shoes?

First and foremost, little girls shoes must be flexible. Test footwear's flexibility by grasping the shoe's heel with one hand and toe with another and bend the toe and heel toward one another. If the ball area bends, which is in the sole area just behind the toes, and not through the shoe's center, then your shoe contains steel stiffening. This arch steel stiffening will prevent her from being able to bend her feet. In addition, make sure the sole isn't so thick that it's difficult to bend.

Secondly, check out your little girls shoes' toe shape. Stay away from pointed toes. A broad-toed shoe will give a kid more years of normal foot growth.

Third, avoid arch support features. These added elevations located on the inner sole deforms footwear. You can run your fingers inside the shoe's inner sole to check arch support if a shoe is not advertised as such.

Next, be sure to find the right length and width. Clerks oftentimes have measuring devices on hand that can be used on your little girl. Make sure your little lady stands on the device and rests her weight evenly on both feet.

Feel exactly where your girl's toes are by using your fingers to find them in her shoes. At least ¾ inch of space should be between the shoe's end and the end of your child's toe. Test width by feeling along a shoe's sides at the ball area, ensuring free space exists between the shoe's sides and sides of the foot. Also, feel both sides of a shoe at the same time.

Moreover, remember that you should not purchase a pair of little girls shoes that are an exact fit. Kids grow quickly, and "just right" fitted pair will not fit right very soon.

Heed the above advice and your little girls shoes will not only look fashionable on the outside but also be beneficial for your girl's feet on the inside.