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Having little “trendy” feet does not mean “being poorly shod”! Baby’s choice of sneakers varies at each stage of his development. Remember that your little one is going for a walk, run or jump in these athletic shoes. Thus, respect certain criteria when making your choice.
Do not lock an infant’s feet too early, especially when he spends most of his time in a recliner or on his play mat. Let her little toes hang out or put on socks. On the other hand, to protect his feet from the cold, when you go out, nothing prevents you from putting on slippers “disguised” as sports shoes.
Preferably choose “playpen slippers”. They remain flexible, can be raised like classic slippers, but have a semi-rigid sole that helps Baby to keep balance. They can, why not, look like sneakers.
Baby is taking his first steps or is already walking
“Good shoes for children” no longer necessarily rhymes with “leather boots”! Baby’s sneakers now have nothing to envy to those of Mum or Dad. Some manufacturers use the same materials (airy canvas, soft leather, etc.) and pay particular attention to the flexibility of the soles, the finish of the seams, etc. The big sneaker brands even offer miniature models of their flagship products, sometimes even from size 15.
Buying sneakers: the criteria to take into account
Leather lining and insole: otherwise the little feet heat up, sweat and, especially with a synthetic fabric, would certainly start to smell not very good.
Outsole: elastomer, non-slip and, above all, not too thick so that Baby can easily bend the foot.
The outer and inner soles should both be semi-rigid: neither too hard to allow the foot to bend, nor too soft to prevent baby from losing balance.
Make sure that the sneaker is equipped with a rear buttress integral with the sole and sufficiently rigid to hold the heel.
Closure: laces, essential at the start to perfectly adjust the shoe on the instep. When Baby works perfectly, you can invest in a scratch model.
Velcro or lace-up sneakers?
The laces make it possible to adapt the tightening of the shoe to small feet. They do not risk slackening, suddenly, the maintenance of the foot is assured.
The scratches, even tight at the start, tend to relax. But let’s face it, they are still very practical when Baby begins to put on his shoes on his own …
High or low sneakers?
Prefer high-top sneakers for baby’s first steps: they protect the ankles more than low shoes.