Get a Tip
Clothing and accessories > shoes
>> Shoes <<
Mobile shoe shop
Here is the perfect way to buy your children's footwear without having to take them out... let the shoe shop come to you! The Upper Foot – http://www.theupperfoot.co.uk/shoeshop – is a mobile children’s shoe shop that covers Herts, Beds and Bucks. Shoes are fitted by a properly trained shoe fitter. Stress free service!
Clarks make life easy
It can be overwhelming to come to a busy shop with lots of shoes to choose from and lots of people around. Some of the Clarks shops will open early for customer with special needs or stay open a bit later. Just call the local Clarks shop itself to find if they can help.
Babybotte shoes get thumbs up
When Zoe was learning to walk, we tried 'Babybotte' shoes. They have really sturdy ankle support and much better than Clarks IMO. We tried Kickers but the soles are too firm. Google them and you will find many online suppliers
Which shoe and which foot?
I would draw half of a smiley face on each shoe, so that Billy could match them up when putting on his shoes. Then I wrote half of his first name on one shoe and surname on the other shoe.
Don't worry about laces
For people who can't tie shoelaces try using Velcro, bungee or lock laces.
Sliding clips
You can buy a pack of 2 sliding clips in sports shops which eliminates the need to tie laces and looks discrete. Ideal for teens and adults fed up with velcro.
work shoes
Buying steel toe capped work safety shoes. These shoes last 10 times longer than the Clarks, Startrite best of range. I was having to replace shoes monthly now I'm only buying 2 pairs a year and the weight has strengthened my sons legs and slows his walking so he doesn't trip so much. Admittedly I have to jump quick if he lashes out!
Ankle boots stay on better
I use lace-up boots, e.g. Kickers, as John tends to sort of scrape off his shoes
Specialist shoes - small gifts go a long way
Hospital appliance departments tend to be very busy and have long waiting lists, which make it hard if your child needs specialist footwear and they're having a growing spurt ! Do your best to get on good terms with the staff there (the occasional packet of biscuits never hurts) and regularly check styles of 'ordinary' footwear with them and your physio.
Shopping without feet
Kadeem can’t cope with shoe shopping so we draw around both feet on a piece of cardboard cut out each foot and take the templates of his feet to the shops. This way I can bring the shoes home having previously arranged with the shops that we can return them to exchange a size if I get it wrong.
Accessorise!
Zoe can’t walk but we always make sure to buy her shoes which she looks good in. Shoes are an important accessory and we want her to feel good about herself.
Support matters
Do think about what level of physical support is needed; for instance crocs will be no good for someone who needs supportive lace up boots.
Tips on this internet site have been contributed to Netbuddy and are not the responsibility of Netbuddy. If you have any concerns about the person you are caring for, consult a doctor, therapist, teacher or other qualified professional. Please review the terms of use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the terms of use.
.jpg)
