What to look for in quality school shoes

Anne Radmacher - Tuesday, August 25, 2009

When choosing a school shoe for your child, you have to make sure that the shoe fits the following criteria:

  • It lets your child’s foot breath, i.e. is constructed from genuine leather, both outside and inside.
  • Maintains and supports your child’s foot, i.e. has an arch support in the insole.
  • Is water resistant and has a flexible yet gripping sole. Rubber is the most comfortable and resistant product.
  • It feels comfortable and holds the foot well either through laces or hook and loop straps.
  • It conforms to the school’s colour scheme of approved shoes.