Kids Shoes Tips & Advice - Sandals For Frugal Shoppers

Howdy, let's continue our baby and kids shoes shopping tips & advice series.

We're right in the middle of summer here in Montreal and many young kids are having fun in summer camps.

Since it can be quite hot here in the day time, sandals are absolutely must-haves for children to keep their feet cool and comfy.
While style and design are some of the most essential elements, I'll add more to the criteria for trouble-free kids' sandals shopping.
Hope they can help parents.

* Brand V.
S Quality.

It's undeniable that famous name brands have the latest styles and best design.

Most of them are pricey too.
As a parent wrote in a comment to my article, most kids wear cheap shoes that don't give their feet good support because parents can't afford expensive ones. However, we believe that there are kids' shoes brands that combine style, quality and affordability at the same time.
Do your due diligence and chances are even the most frugal shoppers can find their hearts' desire for kids.
* Consult a Kids' Shoes Professional.
Go to a shoe store where you can find a sales person with in-depth knowledge on kids' shoes and have your kids' feet measured accurately.

Make sure there's room (around 0.5 inch) for your kids' toes move freely.
* Breathable Uppers Keeps Feet Odour Free. Some synthetic or plastic materials can actually make kids' feet sweat and stink.

That's very embarrassing especially among a crowd.

Choose kids sandals with uppers made of mesh or genuine leather that can breathe and makes feet odour free.

By the way, genuine leather shoes adapt to feet much better too.

* Avoid Slip-ons for Outdoor Activities.
Slip-on or strapless sandals do not provide ankle support and are not recommended for kids who love outdoor activities. That's why many parents are buying sling-back sandals for kids even they might look less stylish.

* Skid-free but Flexible Soles Are Essential. Kids have a lot of summer activities near pools or water front where slip-free sole can be found useful.
As we've mentioned many times before, kids' shoes soles must be flexible, preferably with shock-absorbing petals and cushions that reduce the impact when kids' feet hit the ground.