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The right fit for back to school shoes s parents, we want nothing but health and happiness for our children.We worry about getting their teeth and eyes checked, but rarely do we pay attention to their developing feet. Children’s feet are not fully formed until they’re in their late teens. Shoes that don’t fit properly can prevent natural growth, cause discomfort, adversely affect your child’s walking development and lead to health problems. When you buy new shoes for your kids, they should feel good from the moment they put them on. For athletic shoe company New Balance, being a kid doesn’t mean you have to compromise fit, comfort and support because you are not ready for adult sized footwear. Multiple width fittings, sizes, removable insoles and supportive heel counters are basic New Balance standards that help ensure proper fit and support for your kids. Whether your child’s feet are average, wide or narrow, New Balance offers the fit selection to ensure your kids have shoes to get them comfortably through a busy day.When it comes to shoes for school, there are two features to consider. First, kid’s indoor footwear for pre-school and grade school usually needs to be non-marking. The second feature most often requested by schools is velcro closures. Be sure to clarify what specific requests your child’s school may have regarding indoor footwear before you make your purchase.
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Fitting Tips for Children’s Shoes • Young children’s feet can grow as much as two full sizes in one year. Make sure you have a thumb’s width of empty space at the end of the shoe beyond their longest toe to allow for growth.Your child should be able to comfortably wiggle their toes inside their shoes. • With shoes laced up, check the space between the two rows of eyelets.They should be one to two finger widths apart, and fairly parallel to each other.A distance greater than two finger widths may indicate a shoe that is too narrow.A distance less than one finger width may indicate the shoe is too wide. • Always get your kids to untie and open up the laces when putting on or taking off their shoes to prevent damage to the supportive heel counter. Get your kids in the habit of using their hands and not their feet to take off their shoes. • Avoid hand-me-down shoes. Once a shoe has formed to a child’s foot, it might not fit another child’s foot properly and could adversely affect walking development. • Have your child’s feet measured every time they get new shoes to get the correct size.Too big and it can cause blisters, too small and it can impede growth. If your child is experiencing a diagnosed foot problem, it is beneficial to get a more precise fit to their current size, not allowing a lot of extra room for growth.A shoe that is a bit big does not always provide the support needed to aid properly in recovery. newbalance.com
Pick and Pack chool supply shopping can be as easy as a quick email. Avoid the crowds this summer. Monk Office is once again offering their free Pick and Pack program until Sept. 11. CEO Caitlin McKenzie says Pick and Pack allows families more flexibility when it comes to shopping for their school supplies. “We know that summers are busy,” says McKenzie.“We wanted to offer a solution that lets shoppers skip the lineups and not have to worry about finding specific items on their lists, at the same time, leaving room to add some personal touches to their school kit as well.” McKenzie recently stepped into the role of CEO & President – a position her father, James, and grandfather, Ron, have each held since the family-run business was opened in 1951 – so this Back to School season is extra special.
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“Ever since I was a little girl, Back to School shopping was an exciting time,” she said.“I love seeing families and students buzzing with energy and I think they’ll be delighted when they see some of the new products we have coming in this year.” Fully stocked with Vancouver Island in mind, Monk has all the products on Back to School lists, plus all the latest in must-have accessories. No more navigating the isles looking for a special binder or specific type of pen. Monk Office has already checked the school lists to ensure a one-stop-shop. Email, call or drop off your list to your closest Monk Office store, and they will do the work for you! Going on vacation? Kids at summer camp? Just let Monk know when you’ll be back, and a box filled with everything for the school will be waiting at your nearest store. monk.ca
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