As your child grows and develops from their first steps to their final years of secondary school, it’s always essential to provide children with properly fitted shoes because the bones in their feet do not fully develop into adult form until mid-late teens.
Thinking about purchasing their first pair of shoes? Consider our First Shoe Experience, where we can help make the experience of buying your child’s first pair of shoes memorable. That way you can remember this milestone for a lifetime. During our First Shoe Experience, each of our customers will receive a photograph of their child wearing their new shoes, as well as a discount for 15% off their next pair.
Charles Clinkard takes pride in offering our customers an expert in-store fitting service where our friendly, knowledgeable staff will provide you with tailored advice and guidance to accommodate your child’s individual needs. We offer a fantastic selection of brands, whole and half sizes, and up to 4 width fittings. Each brand and style are completely different in size and widths, so our staff will work with you one-on-one to ensure that both you and your child are happy with their new shoes.
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Pictured: Geox – Tutim |
In a baby’s feet, there are no fully developed bones when they are born. Due to the delicate nature of this cartilage, it is critical that little feet are properly cared for, especially when they begin to crawl and attempt to walk. At Charles Clinkard, we offer a variety of prewalkers – designed with a soft outsole and lightweight properties. Prewalkers are perfect for tots who have recently taken their first steps. Comfort, protection, and breathability are provided by the Geox Tutim prewalkers, which have easy-to-clean antibacterial linings. Tutim features toe and heel guards that provide ample protection against jolts and bumps. With a rip tape fastening, this stylish little girl’s shoe combines a suede upper with cute multicoloured polka dots. |
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Your little one should be stable on their own two feet by the time you are looking at purchasing their first pair of shoes. We recommend that you have your child’s feet measured every six to eight weeks by a qualified fitter to ensure a secure and comfortable fit when selecting their first pair of shoes. During this time in a child’s life, his or her feet can grow by three whole shoe sizes per year. Footwear with fully adjustable fastenings and a padded ankle collar make good first shoes because they help to provide a tailored fit and substantial support throughout those early days of exploring. The Start-Rite Fairy Tale first shoes offer fashionable leather uppers and a stylish floral trim, as well as being extra-supportive. Featuring padded ankles and a lightweight, flexible rubber sole that promotes natural movement, the comfort-driven design provides a suitable blend of protection and durability. |
Pictured: Start-Rite – Fairy Tale |
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Pictured: Lelli Kelly – Dinosauro |
Ready to take the next step from their first shoes? We offer a wide range of infant shoes including boots, sandals, trainers, and wellingtons. Do you have a little one who loves dinosaurs? With the Lelli Kelly Dinosauro light up trainers, they’ll be running around and jumping for joy. With rubber soles underfoot, these trainers provide lots of bounce and flexibility in play, and a breathable mesh upper keeps feet dry all day. Dinosauro features stretchy laces and a rip tape fastening, making it ideal for independent infants who insist on securing their own shoes. |
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