Ideally, children’s feet should be measured every six weeks to ensure that the shoes still fit. According to Shoezone, a good thing to remember: “the younger the foot, the faster it grows.” As part of our testing process we are really happy to say that our plant-based leather’s durability passed to the same industry standards as standard leather products. Whilst compared to traditional PU products, this upper material lasts four times longer. Children respond to criticism from their peers in different ways. Some may not like constantly having to defend their food and lifestyle choices, while others may rise to the occasion and enjoy being that little bit different. Parents can help by offering as much support, information and advice as possible to their children; preparing them for challenges that may come their way. Use an online guide to find your shoe size How can you tell if your child is wearing the wrong size shoe? This company hand makes shoes, sandals and boots with a vegan option and lots of great colours to choose from, though they are rather more expensive than some.

These stylist vegan leather school shoes not only look good, but are soft, lightweight and breathable - perfect whether you’re a vegan or simply want an alternative choice to leather. This everyday vegan shoe is great for younger kids as they start to become more confident with walking and running. As with many choices, there seems to be no perfect ethical shoe; if you’re not choosing leather, you’re choosing plastic. However, there are companies who make products that allow you to follow your morals as closely as you can, so look for natural and recycled materials and products made by ethical companies. Should I just buy cheap ‘other materials” shoes from a supermarket? Unlike leather made from cowhide, you can use water on vegan leather. As faux leather is not made from any animal products, it won’t absorb any water or be damaged by it. All you need to clean faux leather is some soapy water and a cloth.Our collection of barefoot kids' school shoes has something for every taste, foot type and shape. For medium widths, our go-to brands are Bobux and Plae. Those with narrower feet have good options available from PaperKrane and Pediped. When you're choosing the right school uniform for your child, you have to consider the fit, style, comfort and cost. You also need to consider the dress code that your little ones school puts in place - especially for school.

These shoes can withstand the rough and tumble of the playground and will also keep your young man looking smart at school. Girls' school shoes

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At Young Soles our aim is not only to bring British heritage and contemporary styling to children’s shoes, sandals and boots, but also to offer a wide range of footwear to suit many occasions and requirements. Since our inception we have been asked if we could create the same beautiful shoes, sandals and boots for vegetarian and vegan families. As children become older and their feet more active, our shoes continue to support their physical development with durable materials for easy movement. Our senior range keeps trends and fashion in mind, offering stylish footwear without compromising on all-day comfort and fit. Once you’ve given them a gentle wipe down, wait a day to ensure your shoes are fully dried out before you next leave the house in them. You can machine-wash the shoes, but it’s recommended to handwash them. If you insist on using a washing machine, make sure the water is cold or lukewarm and that you’re using a gentle detergent. Wide fit school shoes and extra wide shoes are designed specially with children with broad feet in mind. With the extra space in the shoe we can help to avoid niggles like blisters from rubbing. However, if you're still not sure which shoes are best, we have plenty of advice on choosing the right school shoe in our School Hub section. You don't need to scrimp on comfort when it comes to sports classes for your little ones. Our range of trainers is designed to provide long-lasting comfort, whether it's a game of football, gymnastics, athletics or anything else. School shoe accessories

In general, vegan clothing isn’t that much different from normal clothing, except it’s made ethically without any animal products. For instance, vegan clothing would not allow fur, leather, silk, feathers, and some wool. Instead, it’s usually made from acrylic or other synthetic fibre.

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Need help finding the right barefoot-friendly school shoes? We have several blogs about school shoes with lots of useful information to help you find that perfect pair! What different types of school shoes are available? Narrow fit school shoes are perfectly designed for children who have more narrow feet than the classic “f fit.” Struggling to find the perfect narrow fit can lead to your child ending up with sore feet throughout the long school day. CFC EMISSIONS: Chlorofluorocarbon emissions are harmful to the ozone layer. Producing this material reduces these emissions by 32%*.