Tight kid’s shoes are one of the common problems in a child’s feet because this can actually destroy the beauty of their feet by either getting deformed or having wounds and blisters. Parents get worried when this happens, and they begin to question themselves if they’re buying the right shoes or not. One of the common questions being asked by parents when buying shoes is "How can I know if my kids’ shoes are too tight?" Really, how do you exactly know?

One of the concerns of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) when it comes to kids wearing shoes is that parents do not know that they are letting their kids wear tight shoes. They have this assumption that kids’ feet are flexible and can cram their feet inside their shoes without even getting hurt. They had a study that 60% of kids are wearing tight shoes at home without parents even knowing it.

Parents won’t know the kid’s shoes are too tight until they hear their kids complain of being in pain and uncomfortable. They will see that their child have blisters already and the toes are curling up because the shoes are too tight. One of the best advices given by people is to always bring your child with you when you buy shoes for them. This way, the sales lady can measure their feet and give you shoes that will fit into your child’s feet. Yes, your kids have to try the shoes on to get the feel of it and see if they will be comfortable wearing the shoes. One of the good ways to know if the shoes are too tight or not is to let your kid stand up and walk the shoes around for a minute or two. If your kid complains of pain or has a hard time walking, then the shoes are too tight. Then it is time to find another pair or size.

Another advice is to measure both feet because it is possible the two feet can have different sizes. When this happens, buy a pair that fits the larger foot. You won’t have a problem anyway because the difference of the sizes of the two feet is only slightly different. You can opt to buy leather or suede shoes to your kids’ feet dry and cool.

When it comes to buying kid’s shoes, another question that comes to mind is: Will I go for comfy or for fashion? There are only a few shoes that both have these features. If you ask experts, they would tell you to go for comfort because your child would like to enjoy her shoes which are not that stylish, rather than complain on shoes that are stylish but gives them a lot of pain.

Remember that kids’ feet grow very quickly, so expect to buy kid’s shoes every two months. To be sure, measure their feet at least once a month and take note of the guide that we provided you in order to maintain the healthiness of your child’s feet.