In the back to school rush this week, 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 for choosing the right children’s shoes
Tips on looking after your children’s feet
Frequently asked questions on buying shoes
Notes to Editors
1. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists represents registered chiropodists and podiatrists. It is the professional, educational and trade union body for registered chiropodists and podiatrists.
2. For further information, or for interviews with registered podiatrists, please contact Nita Parmar at the Society of Chiropodists
Soc Chiropodists & Podiatrists 6-Sep-2006
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