Choosing children's sneakers - what should you pay attention to?

Sneakers are a staple in the street scene. Spring, summer, fall, or winter, sneakers remain a favorite with both parents and children in every season. It's great when your son wears the same sneakers in miniature as dad, or when you can twin in matching sneakers with your little girl. But when choosing children's sneakers, it's not just important that they look fun, trendy, or cute; even more important is the support and protection they offer to growing baby and child feet. In this blog post, we'll take you on a journey into the world of children's sneakers and explain why Shoesme children's sneakers are perfect for baby and child feet that are still developing and growing.

Children's sneakers especially for small sizes

Shoesme specializes in small shoe sizes. Quality, fit, sole flexibility, and support are paramount in all Shoesme designs. All Shoesme sneakers are designed for a specific target group and meticulously tailored to their developmental stage. For example, Shoesme sneakers for babies just taking their first steps have different features than Shoesme sneakers for boys in grade 6 who walk, run, play, and climb. That's why Shoesme baby sneakers are not available in size 28, and you won't find sturdy boys' sneakers in size 19 here. Shoesme has designed the perfect sneakers for every stage and every taste.

Sneakers for kids – what's important?

Not only the size, but also the right type of shoe is crucial for the healthy development of children's feet. Every shoe should provide adequate support, including sneakers. Sneakers can be perfectly healthy for young children, provided they meet the following requirements:

• Sturdy and flexible sole - A good sneaker is sturdy, but also has a flexible sole that bends in the right place, namely at the ball of the foot. The middle of the shoe is firm, while the forefoot is more flexible, so a good sneaker will bend at the forefoot when you try to fold it. If the bending point is in the middle, the sneaker is not sturdy enough. If the sole doesn't bend at all or only with great difficulty, we don't recommend these sneakers for children. A sole that is too stiff prevents children from rolling and bending their feet properly. This hinders learning to walk, the healthy development of the foot, and causes unnecessary falls. A rubber sole with a tread is very flexible, durable, and provides non-slip.

  Shoesme children's sneaker with sturdy rubber toe cap can withstand an extra blow

• Material - A natural and breathable material such as leather or micro-leather absorbs moisture and ventilates, preventing sweaty feet.

• Support through heel counters and a pre-formed (orthopedic) footbed - A sturdy heel counter provides good foot support and prevents them from sinking inward. Without a heel counter, children can literally walk next to their sneakers. A pre-formed footbed provides additional support at the arch and heel. The heel cup ensures that the feet stay securely in place inside the sneakers. A removable footbed also offers the advantage of being easily removed from the sneakers for airing.

  Shoesme children's sneaker with orthopedic footbed for the best support

• High-top or low-top sneakers - A higher-top model offers more ankle support than a low-top sneaker. If you have an active toddler or preschooler, a high-top sneaker with a high closure is recommended, as these sneakers offer a little more ankle support than a low-top sneaker.

• Laces or Velcro - Most Shoesme high-top sneakers with laces also have a convenient zipper. This makes it easy for your little one to put the shoes on and take them off themselves. Another advantage of this combination is that the laces allow you to put the sneaker on securely and adjust it to the foot. Lace-up sneakers are therefore very suitable for feet with a low instep, as well as those with a high instep.

  Shoesme high children's sneaker with zipper stopper prevents zippers from slipping down

Baby sneakers and children's sneakers from Shoesme

Looking for sneakers for your son or daughter? Don't just judge by appearance; also consider whether the sneakers meet the requirements of a good children's shoe. Because Shoesme develops sneakers for different age groups, they offer a huge selection of children's sneakers.

Choosing children's sneakers - what should you pay attention to?

Sneakers are a staple in the street scene. Spring, summer, fall, or winter, sneakers remain a favorite with both parents and children in every season. It's great when your son wears the same sneakers in miniature as dad, or when you can twin in matching sneakers with your little girl. But when choosing children's sneakers, it's not just important that they look fun, trendy, or cute; even more important is the support and protection they offer to growing baby and child feet. In this blog post, we'll take you on a journey into the world of children's sneakers and explain why Shoesme children's sneakers are perfect for baby and child feet that are still developing and growing.

Children's sneakers especially for small sizes

Shoesme specializes in small shoe sizes. Quality, fit, sole flexibility, and support are paramount in all Shoesme designs. All Shoesme sneakers are designed for a specific target group and meticulously tailored to their developmental stage. For example, Shoesme sneakers for babies just taking their first steps have different features than Shoesme sneakers for boys in grade 6 who walk, run, play, and climb. That's why Shoesme baby sneakers are not available in size 28, and you won't find sturdy boys' sneakers in size 19 here. Shoesme has designed the perfect sneakers for every stage and every taste.

Sneakers for kids – what's important?

Not only the size, but also the right type of shoe is crucial for the healthy development of children's feet. Every shoe should provide adequate support, including sneakers. Sneakers can be perfectly healthy for young children, provided they meet the following requirements:

• Sturdy and flexible sole - A good sneaker is sturdy, but also has a flexible sole that bends in the right place, namely at the ball of the foot. The middle of the shoe is firm, while the forefoot is more flexible, so a good sneaker will bend at the forefoot when you try to fold it. If the bending point is in the middle, the sneaker is not sturdy enough. If the sole doesn't bend at all or only with great difficulty, we don't recommend these sneakers for children. A sole that is too stiff prevents children from rolling and bending their feet properly. This hinders learning to walk, the healthy development of the foot, and causes unnecessary falls. A rubber sole with a tread is very flexible, durable, and provides non-slip.

  Shoesme children's sneaker with sturdy rubber toe cap can withstand an extra blow

• Material - A natural and breathable material such as leather or micro-leather absorbs moisture and ventilates, preventing sweaty feet.

• Support through heel counters and a pre-formed (orthopedic) footbed - A sturdy heel counter provides good foot support and prevents them from sinking inward. Without a heel counter, children can literally walk next to their sneakers. A pre-formed footbed provides additional support at the arch and heel. The heel cup ensures that the feet stay securely in place inside the sneakers. A removable footbed also offers the advantage of being easily removed from the sneakers for airing.

  Shoesme children's sneaker with orthopedic footbed for the best support

• High-top or low-top sneakers - A higher-top model offers more ankle support than a low-top sneaker. If you have an active toddler or preschooler, a high-top sneaker with a high closure is recommended, as these sneakers offer a little more ankle support than a low-top sneaker.

• Laces or Velcro - Most Shoesme high-top sneakers with laces also have a convenient zipper. This makes it easy for your little one to put the shoes on and take them off themselves. Another advantage of this combination is that the laces allow you to put the sneaker on securely and adjust it to the foot. Lace-up sneakers are therefore very suitable for feet with a low instep, as well as those with a high instep.

  Shoesme high children's sneaker with zipper stopper prevents zippers from slipping down

Baby sneakers and children's sneakers from Shoesme

Looking for sneakers for your son or daughter? Don't just judge by appearance; also consider whether the sneakers meet the requirements of a good children's shoe. Because Shoesme develops sneakers for different age groups, they offer a huge selection of children's sneakers.