Children's sandals

Among the various models of children's shoes, sandals are especially popular., They are especially relevant for preschool kids. This fairly open shoes at the same time fixes the foot well, helping the proper development of gait and protecting children's legs from injuries.

Children's sandals are presented as options for both boys and girls. A wide assortment of styles and colors cannot but please the children themselves and their parents. All this variety can conditionally be divided into the following groups:

• Closed toe and toe products - The most popular option especially among toddlers. In this case, the heel is quite rigid, which best fixes the children's foot. Orthopedists advise children to wear soft backs from 5 years old. Closed toe protects toes from damage. This model is recommended for children who tend to stumble frequently. Closed styles most often have small cutouts or pinholes for air penetration.

• Closed heel with open toe - a less popular type of sandals, while having its fans. An open cape is optimal for hot summers, but is not recommended for children who have not yet stabilized their gait. Note that the heel should not be too high, otherwise it fetters the ankle joint and such fixation will impede muscle development.

• An open heel with a closed cape. This model is in high demand recently. Note that these sport-type sandals are more suitable for boys, replacing them with lightweight sneakers (for example, when playing soccer). And girls, as a rule, prefer elegant sandals.

In addition, children's sandals are divided into ordinary and orthopedic. The second type of shoe is advisable to wear during the first two years of the baby's life, when he is just mastering upright posture. For children who have special problems with the musculoskeletal system, specialists prescribe special anti-roll sandals. They are distinguished by a special structure, which not only strictly fixes the foot, but also, due to the high back, fixes the desired direction of the ankle and knee joints.

Preventive sandals are very popular with parents, which are intended for the prevention of flat feet due to a small heel and arch support. In such models, the sole bends well in the area of ​​the fingers, and the hard back prevents the foot from falling into the inside.

As for the arch support (it is also called sub-water), today the vast majority of children's sandals have it, although for healthy legs, in principle, arch support is not needed. Instead of a deepening, a newborn baby has a fat layer on the foot, which independently disappears by about 6 years due to muscle strengthening.

For active kids, designers develop sports sandals, equipped with high quality thermoplastic soles. It is very convenient to run in them, and a soft roll will prevent the child from tripping. The non-rigid material of the top guarantees the absence of corns and corns.

Another kind of children's shoes - beach sandals (they are also called crocuses), which are also suitable for swimming pools, outdoor recreation and games in the sandbox. Made from high quality synthetic material, they are easy to clean and wear well. Beach models are characterized by a comfortable shape, an interesting catchy design and the presence of various decorative elements. Such shoes are usually equipped with clasps in the form of a strap or Velcro, which securely hold it on the leg. There is a special insole that prevents the foot from slipping. A distinctive feature of such sandals is their light weight.

If you want to please your son or daughter, get luminous sandals. This model has built-in LEDs - when a child walks, they begin to flash with cheerful lights. In addition, such shoes will enhance the safety of the baby in the dark. It is clear that the lighting from these "flashing lights" is not very bright, but it will help the child navigate the space in the evening, and you will not lose it in the crowd.

On very tiny children who have not yet learned to walk, knitted sandals look lovelythat warms the legs and perform a decorative function. Moms who have knitting skills can make them on their own. Options for girls usually have lace and flowers, while the boyish ones are more serious.

Most sandals come with Velcro today.which the baby himself can easily button and unfasten. But many orthopedists advise a child who is just starting to walk to choose models with laces, since shoes will fit better on the leg. But since the laces tend to untie, and the baby risks falling, parents should securely secure them with a knot.

Sandals with cork soles are popular, which, being more flexible, adapts to the anatomical structure of the children's foot. The recesses in the heel support it in position, which improves stability while walking. In addition, the cork sole absorbs excess moisture if the foot sweats.

As for teenage sandal models, they are already close in design to adults. For example, Greek-style models with flat soles or very small heels with interlocking straps or ribbons that cover the leg (sometimes almost to the knee) are popular with girls of this age. Such sandals are preferably worn with light cotton sarafans or dresses and loose hair casually intercepted by a ribbon.

The most popular material for the production of children's sandals is, of course, genuine leather. Every mother knows that she is plastic, stretches, absorbs moisture and guarantees good air circulation. Faux leather on such sandals can be trim or decor elements.

Another option for sandals is split. This is a second-class raw material that remains after cutting the outer layer of the skin. Unlike the skin itself, the split is heavy and loose, after stretching it does not restore its shape. Usually it is used as a shoe lining. However, some unscrupulous manufacturers to reduce the cost of products made of split leather upper part of children's sandals, marking it as genuine leather - such things are characterized by low wear resistance and comfort.

There is another version of sandals - from textiles. Such shoes remarkably fit the children's leg, has a large assortment of bright colors and is inexpensive. Fabric products perfectly pass air. They are ideal for relaxing walks, playing in the sandbox, as home clothes as an alternative to slippers. However, textiles have many shortcomings: it gets wet, easily dirty, and poorly cleaned. And because of the inability to make a hard back in such shoes, experts do not recommend wearing it constantly for children under 7 years old.

As for beach children's sandals, they are usually made of rubber or a combination of materials based on high quality synthetic leather. Ethylene vinyl acetate products are popular - form-resistant raw materials, elastic, light, with high hygienic properties.

The range of colors for children is truly huge. In stores, you can easily pick up a model for any outfit. For active outdoor games, it is preferable to choose dark colors, since they are less easily soiled.

Ofdivisions for girls are distinguished by a characteristic color scheme in pink, yellow, violet shades. Smart models often have a white or metallic color. Boyish sandals are most often made in a variety of shades of blue.gray and brown. As for sandals for older children, their color palette is calmer. For example, Greek sandals for teenage girls are usually characterized by neutral tones (beige, brown and gray).

Among foreign brands, we highlight an American company Tommy Hilfiger, which products perfectly complement the children's summer wardrobe.

As always, Italian brands are out of competition. So, comfortable models Geox equipped with a “breathable” sole, as well as a preventive insole. Well, the design of these sandals is simply incomparable.

Another shoe company from sunny Italy - Naturino - produces children's sandals using the sand effect technology. A special soft layer simulates the feeling of sea sand under the feet of a child. Shoes take into account depreciation and have the ability to neutralize shock vibrations, minimizing the risk of injury. Another advantage is the non-slip sole.

Russian brands also produce shoes of very good quality. So, a shoe factory "Antelope" represents models for nursery, preschool, school age from leather, suede, nubuck of decent quality. The brand has developed a special line of anatomical sandals for children antilopaorto with preventive properties and an orthopedic leather insole.

Domestic company Vitacci monitors the latest fashion trends and produces children's models, similar to adults, with a soft upper and a special sole that contribute to safety.The company's products comply with medical requirements and are subject to mandatory certification.

Many parents prefer brand name products. "Kotofey." All sandals of the company have a minimum weight, equipped with a comfortable leather sole. These shoes also contribute to the prevention of flat feet and the formation of proper posture. Sandals offer lace-up products.

Shoe factory "Skorokhod" (St. Petersburg) focuses on European technology. Children's sandals are characterized by the absence of unnecessary elements, because, according to the developers, this only complicates the wear. The fasteners of the products are very simple, even a child in a nursery is able to handle them. What is especially important, Velcro does not lose its properties even with a long wear, and the laces do not have the ability to untie when walking.

The choice of sandals for your child should be approached especially thoroughly., since an unsuccessful model can disrupt the formation of gait and foot, as well as expose the spine to excessive stress.

If these are ordinary regular sandals for kindergarten or summer walks, then, first of all, pay attention to the convenience of the model and the quality of the material. If your baby needs orthopedic shoes for medical reasons, then already analyze the structural properties of the producton which the therapeutic effect depends.

An important part of children's sandals is the sole, since the formation of the arch of the foot depends on it. The sole should be flexible and fairly soft in order to act as a shock absorber. The necessary difference between the toe and the heel is about 5 centimeters - this will not lead to gait disturbances.

Pay attention to the stiffness of the backdrop, which is especially true if your baby is toddler. At the same time, one should not be too zealous: the child should have different shoes for all occasions (slippers, sandals), although for everyday wear, the ideal solution is all the same - models with a back.

In children's models, it is difficult to overestimate the role of the fastener, because it is a guarantee of reliable fixation of the foot. Although most models are now fastened with Velcro, metal fastening or less heavy plastic fastening are still preferable.