Varieties and models
Children's shoes in modern fashion are represented by a wide variety of models and materials from which they can be made. But the most popular and popular shoes are genuine leather shoes.
Genuine leather is a hygienic and practical material. In such shoes, the child will feel as comfortable as possible. Leather shoes are easy to care for. It is elastin, easily takes the shape of a leg, as if remembering its features.
Children's leather sneakers are a very comfortable and stylish look of shoes.
Nevertheless, it must be borne in mind that adult sneakers are not equivalent to children in many waysm. Children's shoes have their own characteristics not only externally, but also by manufacturing technology.
It is believed that children benefit from wearing orthopedic shoes. Experts recommend using orthopedic shoes only as directed by a doctor if there are obvious problems.
Winter and demi-season options are allowed with insulation from tales, sheepskin and other materials. The sole is thicker than summer soles.
Children's leather sneakers for children from 1 to 5 years old are not designed for sports, but are just a convenient option for shoes for every day. Famous sports brands have a line of models for children in their corporate identity.
The height of the sneakers can be different - to the movable ankle joint, slightly higher. Basically, children's sneakers are equipped with a hard back to reliably fix the foot.
In color and decor, children's sneakers are presented in bright and dark colors, contrasting combinations of black and white, black and red, white and blue, etc. Monochrome is also visible in models.
Velcro fasteners are used as fasteners for quick removal and donning.Velcro can be found in models for the smallest and for teenagers. Zippers and lacing are also found.
Models of children's leather sneakers exist for both boys and girls - bright or delicate color, feminine decor, prints. For boys, a more restrained color scheme is used.
How to choose?
The choice of children's leather sneakers will not be problematic if you pay attention to the following points:
- Leg size - it is necessary to correctly measure both legs to more accurately determine the desired size. The easiest way to do this is to pull out the insole and mark it, or outline the foot on paper.
- Shoe material - natural leather should be preferred, as it regulates temperature, is well ventilated and allows the foot to breathe, is hygienic and practical. From faux leather, what trim elements, decorative inserts are permissible.
- The quality of shoes is one of the important points in choosing sneakers. You need to inspect all the seams, places of gluing and joints, check the fasteners, insole, heel and back, as well as the sole. The sole should be bent, the insole is desirable from genuine leather. The back of the sneaker should not be too hard and should not cause inconvenience.
- Trying on - children's leather sneakers, like any shoes, must be tried on. The child should walk in shoes, and parents should evaluate how your baby feels in it.
- Price - it should be noted here that high-quality leather sneakers for a child are higher in cost than sneakers made of artificial leather or textile.
How to care?
Children's leather sneakers are practical to care for. Dry dirt and dust can be easily cleaned with a brush or a damp cloth. Shoes are dried naturally. We’ll use folk remedies to clean the skin, add shine or apply shoe cosmetics.
Many people wonder if leather sneakers can be washed. You can wash them, although manufacturers do not recommend this. Practice and numerous reviews show the opposite.
The only obstacle may be the choice of a method - to wash in a washing machine or manually. Opinions differ on this issue. Some argue that in the washing machine, leather sneakers will not deteriorate at all at low temperatures, low revs and gentle operation. Also, do not squeeze and dry leather sneakers in the washing machine. This is best done in a natural way.
In any case, if you decide to wash the leather sneakers in the washing machine, carefully inspect the shoes for sticking and weak reinforced parts.