{"id":1300,"date":"2017-01-17T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T01:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/?p=1300"},"modified":"2022-06-15T07:58:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:58:03","slug":"a-quick-guide-to-buying-school-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/a-quick-guide-to-buying-school-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Buying school shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1300\" class=\"elementor elementor-1300\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-638da701 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"638da701\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5503d8c5\" data-id=\"5503d8c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12917165 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12917165\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>This is the essential quick guide to buying school shoes for yourself or for your kid(s). But firstly,\u00a0Happy New Year 2017! January has arrived and it means that school kids will have to be ushered around shopping centres to try on new uniforms, backpacks, stationery, technology and footwear. We all want what\u2019s best for our children and that means footwear too! Ensuring your child\/ren are in the most suitable shoes is so vital to their lower limb and foot posture development.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>THE ESSENTIALS OF SHOE HUNTING<\/strong><\/p><p>As a Podiatrist, I highly recommend visiting a children\u2019s shoe shop that has staff who are highly trained in shoe fitting and great knowledge of footwear types to suit your child\u2019s activities. A great bonus is that these specialised shoe shops (no need to plug anyone\u2019s business) should measure your child\u2019s foot using a Brannocks device and also forecast their foot growth in approximately six months. Once your child\u2019s shoe size has been decided and the shoe is fitted, the shoe fitter should ensure their is sufficient width and depth in the toebox so that there is no pressure and trauma to their toes and nails (can easily cause ingrown nails!). A good branded shoe should set you back approximately $80.00-150.00.<\/p><p>Some shoe brands have become very nifty with their designs and have included foot posture modifications to the shoe and are classified as \u2018pronated\u2019, \u2018neutral\u2019 and \u2018supinated. If you are unsure of these designs and are concerned about your child\/ren then I suggest seeking advice from a Podiatrist first and they can recommend and work with shoe stores to select the best shoe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b2641a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b2641a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1927\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/12.jpg 900w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123592d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"123592d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>However, I am also a parent and understand that a child\u2019s expenses can rise immensely based on their schooling, external recreational and sporting activities and this means that you may need to purchase multiple shoes which can lead to your expenditure to reach hundreds of dollars! Which is understandable but I would also point out that cost doesn\u2019t have to be a major factor in a good quality shoe. That\u2019s why, I published a video titled, \u201c5 Step Shoe Check\u201d which will help you assess the features I look for in a shoe.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>WHAT IS THE 5 STEP SHOE CHECK?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2c367e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b2c367e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choosing-footwear-illustration-4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1928\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choosing-footwear-illustration-4.png 860w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choosing-footwear-illustration-4-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choosing-footwear-illustration-4-768x393.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1770e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a1770e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is how I check the 5 essential features of the shoe ONLY. There are two more features you have to also look at such as the outsole rubber quality and the tread to suit the activity you or your child are participating in. Obviously, court shoes would be different outsole than a football field\/pitch boot, hence the \u2018Purpose\u2019 should always be decided first. After you have decided the function of the shoe then it\u2019s time to the 5 Steps!:<\/p><p>1. Wide toe box<\/p><p>2. Flexible toe box<\/p><p>3. Firm midsole<\/p><p>4. Firm heel counter<\/p><p>5. Secure fastening<\/p><p>Check out my YouTube video where I demonstrate the 5 Steps, click the link below:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b304d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6b304d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/oZGGP76N56o&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c4622 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04c4622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I highly recommend doing these 5 steps together with your family so as to also educate your kids in choosing appropriate footwear as opposed to choosing the best looking!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>5\u00a0STEPS FOR SHOE CARE<\/strong><\/p><p>1. Shoe laces must be untied when taking them off as this preserves the heel counter of the shoe.<\/p><p>2, You can buy scuff proof shoes or you can apply polish to black shoes to preserve the leather<\/p><p>3. Once a week, remove the insole or the orthotic, loosen the laces and open up the shoe and air out your child\u2019s shoes in the shade, not in the sun.<\/p><p>4. Rotate your shoes to suit the need, i.e. running shoes for running, formal footwear for uniforms,<\/p><p>5. Clean your shoes with a damp cloth or soft brush to remove dirt and grime. (be careful you don\u2019t scrub off the shoe\u2019s rubber!]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e0a4f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e0a4f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/england-927988_1920-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1929\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/england-927988_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/england-927988_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/england-927988_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/england-927988_1920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/england-927988_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f23517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f23517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WALK SMARTER NOT HARDER!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1719ce50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1719ce50\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a51057a\" data-id=\"6a51057a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bdee86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77bdee86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/service-podiatry-circle.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1734\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3298df82\" data-id=\"3298df82\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a92492 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25a92492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Grant Duong, Podiatry<\/h5><p>At the Triumph Institute located in the heart of Bankstown, Sydney we also practice podiatry. It\u2019s a medical field that specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of problems and issues that affect the lower limbs, from the lower back right down to our feet.<\/p><p><a title=\"Podiatry\" href=\"http:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/services\/podiatry\/\">Learn more about\u00a0Triumph Podiatry\u00a0\u2192<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the essential quick guide to buying school shoes for yourself or for your kid(s). But firstly,\u00a0Happy New Year 2017! January has arrived and it means that school kids will have to be ushered around shopping centres to try on new uniforms, backpacks, stationery, technology and footwear. 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