In the back to school rush, shoe shops all over the country will be heaving with parents and children intent on buying back-to-school shoes.
Yet many school children are wearing shoes that are too small, despite the risk of deformity and injury associated with ill-fitting shoes. Before parents splash out on expensive school shoes, The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists offers a checklist for choosing the right children’s shoes.
Checklist, advice and FAQ's
Checklist for choosing the right shoes
Tips on looking after your children’s feet
Frequently asked questions on buying shoesFree booklets to download
Download a free booklet on 'Looking Out for Children's Feet'
Download a free credit card size guide on 'Buying Shoes' to put in your wallet.Competition - Win £40 of Clark's vouchures
We have teamed up with Clark's and have £40 worth of vouchures to give away. To enter the competition, just answer the following questions and send your answers including your name and contact phone number to feetforlife.editor@scpod.org with the subject header: Clarks competition.
1. How many bones are there in each foot?
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 26
(d) 31
2. What is the main cause of foot problems?
(a) Poor hygiene
(b) Badly fitting shoes
(c) Badly fitting socks
(d) Problems that you are born with
3. Do children take more steps than adults do in a day?
(a) Yes
(b) No
Hint: The answers can be found in the 'Looking Out for Children's Feet' brochure above.
Soc Chiropodists & Podiatrists 31-Aug-2006
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