The most popular brands of sneakers have gotten into the habit of offering their flagship models for the little ones. Nike, adidas, Puma or New Balance, to name a few, are no longer aimed at adults. They now have an offer suitable for infants and young children that you can now find on Chausport in our selection of baby sneakers.
But before discovering it, Chausport invites you to take note of the criteria to be respected to choose the shoes that you plan to buy for your dear toddler. Indeed, if style is important to you, know that it is not the primary concern of your child who needs more a pair adapted to his morphology and with which he can take his first steps safely.
FROM WHEN CAN BABY WEAR SHOES?
This is a question that comes up often and to which we wanted to answer you as precisely as possible.
Generally speaking, there is no predefined age. The best is to wait until your little one has been walking for at least 3 months, his feet will thus be sufficiently muscular to be able to put on pretty sneakers. Until the age of 9 to 18 months, depending on the growth of your newborn of shoes for babies with fat feet, he will certainly have flat feet due to a pad of fat located in the arch of the foot. However, it will not disappear until his feet are muscular. So be patient and only buy shoes for him if he is able to put them to good use.
Note that if the tendency for flat feet and / or bowed legs continues until the age of 4, you do not have to worry either. The problem can often be solved by the simple use of or thopedic insoles after consulting a specialist.
Before baby is old enough to wear the latest pair of trendy Nike or adidas shoes, it is best to leave him barefoot. During his first steps, you can put on non-slip socks, which will reduce the risk of slipping while he is exploring your home.
This reminder now finished, we will be able to move on to the most interesting part: the choice of shoes.
WHICH SNEAKERS TO CHOOSE FOR YOUR BABY'S FIRST STEPS?
Here again, a booster shot is needed.
The perfect fit
It is useless and strongly discouraged to go voluntarily on a size additional to that of your child to save money. Although he will grow rapidly during his first months and will therefore have to change his shoes often, you should opt for a pair that fits the size of his feet, that is to say neither too big nor too small Click Here . Otherwise, they may not develop properly.
To find this perfect size, you can use a foot scale. If you do not have one at home, you can download the one offered by Chausport below that you just have to print on a simple sheet of paper:
In addition, have the reflex to pass your index finger between baby's heel and the back of the shoe when you make him try his future sneakers.
Low or high, false debate? Once again, it's all a question of morphology. While it is true that tall models can be reassuring because of their shape, which is more able to offer good support, they should not cause friction with the malleolus. That's why low-top sneakers can also do the trick. In terms of materials, prefer shoes with a supple leather upper, even in summer, and a padded collar, while checking that the toe allows the toes to breathe enough. Finally, limit their use outdoors. To frolic around the house, nothing like bare feet or socks.
IN CONCLUSION
As you will have understood, there are many criteria to take into account when buying baby shoes, but they will allow you to preserve their daily well-being as well as their growth. At this age, comfort must take precedence over the visual dimension and this is precisely the advantage of sneakers. These models, which inherited the support and cushioning technologies developed for athletes, are indeed endowed with designs revised to meet the standards of current fashion and are offered in a wide choice of colors.
THE ESSENTIAL SNEAKERS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
To help you in your selection, Chausport has selected some essential references to allow baby to walk in style and of course in complete safety.
Among these, we find the bestsellers of adidas, starting with the Stan Smith and the Superstar . Example of what a soft leather shoe is adapted to the morphological constraints of infants and young children, these historical models have nothing more to prove. Design and comfortable, they generally come in Velcro versions which will save precious time for parents in a hurry. Some of them are available for both adults and children, you can match your respective looks for a guaranteed effect during your family outings.
On the Nike side, the time has definitely come for the Cortez . The brand's cult model at the Swoosh made its big comeback in 2016 and arrived at Chausport in very beautiful versions intended for the youngest. Always equipped with a sole composed of 3 layers providing perfect cushioning, the Cortez also has a leather upper as on the adaptation of the pair of Tom Hanks in the movie Forrest Gump .
At Le Coq Sportif, we find the Tacleone. With a velcro lacing system, the French brand's sneaker also has all the features you would expect from a good baby shoe. In stock on the store as in the store, it awaits you as well as several dozen other pairs of which you can see a preview below:
But before discovering it, Chausport invites you to take note of the criteria to be respected to choose the shoes that you plan to buy for your dear toddler. Indeed, if style is important to you, know that it is not the primary concern of your child who needs more a pair adapted to his morphology and with which he can take his first steps safely.
FROM WHEN CAN BABY WEAR SHOES?
This is a question that comes up often and to which we wanted to answer you as precisely as possible.
Generally speaking, there is no predefined age. The best is to wait until your little one has been walking for at least 3 months, his feet will thus be sufficiently muscular to be able to put on pretty sneakers. Until the age of 9 to 18 months, depending on the growth of your newborn of shoes for babies with fat feet, he will certainly have flat feet due to a pad of fat located in the arch of the foot. However, it will not disappear until his feet are muscular. So be patient and only buy shoes for him if he is able to put them to good use.
Note that if the tendency for flat feet and / or bowed legs continues until the age of 4, you do not have to worry either. The problem can often be solved by the simple use of or thopedic insoles after consulting a specialist.
Before baby is old enough to wear the latest pair of trendy Nike or adidas shoes, it is best to leave him barefoot. During his first steps, you can put on non-slip socks, which will reduce the risk of slipping while he is exploring your home.
This reminder now finished, we will be able to move on to the most interesting part: the choice of shoes.
WHICH SNEAKERS TO CHOOSE FOR YOUR BABY'S FIRST STEPS?
Here again, a booster shot is needed.
The perfect fit
It is useless and strongly discouraged to go voluntarily on a size additional to that of your child to save money. Although he will grow rapidly during his first months and will therefore have to change his shoes often, you should opt for a pair that fits the size of his feet, that is to say neither too big nor too small Click Here . Otherwise, they may not develop properly.
To find this perfect size, you can use a foot scale. If you do not have one at home, you can download the one offered by Chausport below that you just have to print on a simple sheet of paper:
In addition, have the reflex to pass your index finger between baby's heel and the back of the shoe when you make him try his future sneakers.
Low or high, false debate? Once again, it's all a question of morphology. While it is true that tall models can be reassuring because of their shape, which is more able to offer good support, they should not cause friction with the malleolus. That's why low-top sneakers can also do the trick. In terms of materials, prefer shoes with a supple leather upper, even in summer, and a padded collar, while checking that the toe allows the toes to breathe enough. Finally, limit their use outdoors. To frolic around the house, nothing like bare feet or socks.
IN CONCLUSION
As you will have understood, there are many criteria to take into account when buying baby shoes, but they will allow you to preserve their daily well-being as well as their growth. At this age, comfort must take precedence over the visual dimension and this is precisely the advantage of sneakers. These models, which inherited the support and cushioning technologies developed for athletes, are indeed endowed with designs revised to meet the standards of current fashion and are offered in a wide choice of colors.
THE ESSENTIAL SNEAKERS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
To help you in your selection, Chausport has selected some essential references to allow baby to walk in style and of course in complete safety.
Among these, we find the bestsellers of adidas, starting with the Stan Smith and the Superstar . Example of what a soft leather shoe is adapted to the morphological constraints of infants and young children, these historical models have nothing more to prove. Design and comfortable, they generally come in Velcro versions which will save precious time for parents in a hurry. Some of them are available for both adults and children, you can match your respective looks for a guaranteed effect during your family outings.
On the Nike side, the time has definitely come for the Cortez . The brand's cult model at the Swoosh made its big comeback in 2016 and arrived at Chausport in very beautiful versions intended for the youngest. Always equipped with a sole composed of 3 layers providing perfect cushioning, the Cortez also has a leather upper as on the adaptation of the pair of Tom Hanks in the movie Forrest Gump .
At Le Coq Sportif, we find the Tacleone. With a velcro lacing system, the French brand's sneaker also has all the features you would expect from a good baby shoe. In stock on the store as in the store, it awaits you as well as several dozen other pairs of which you can see a preview below: