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Answers to Your Questions About Children's First Shoes.
Clarks First Shoes collection gets little feet off to a good start. Learning to walk comes in three stages: crawling, cruising and walking. Clarks are specially designed to meet the changing needs of children's feet and we promise only to sell a First Shoe if it's just right for a child!
When is my child ready for their first pair of shoes?
I was told my child had to be able to walk on their own before being fitted for their first pair of shoes – is this right?
What sort of shoes should I buy?
Is it necessary to get my child’s feet measured?
Should I buy a certain style of shoe, such as a T Bar or Bootie?
Why is leather so important for children’s shoes?
How fast will my child’s feet grow?
1. When is my child ready for their first pair of shoes?
There’s no need to rush your child into shoes. In fact, we recommend delaying their first fitting for as long as possible. Being barefoot (or with a well-fitting pair of socks) is great exercise for tiny feet and helps their development. But when you feel your child’s feet need protection, it’s probably a good time for a first pair of shoes.
At Clarks, we promise that we will only sell a First Shoe if it’s just right for your child. Learning to walk comes in stages. First comes crawling, followed by cruising — when your child will use the nearest support to help themselves move around. Walking is the final stage — with all the excitement of a child’s first independent steps. Clarks kids shoes are specifically designed for each of these stages.
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