Stepping out to a great future

An average adult will walk in the region of 180 000 kilometres in a lifetime, so to make sure the first steps are healthy ones in the right direction, the choice of baby shoes is important.
The foot is a surprisingly complex part of the body, made up of 26 bones and 35 joints, with lots of ligaments supporting the structure.Interestingly, a baby only has 22 of these bones in his foot and will develop the others during childhood.  And because an infant’s foot bones are formed of soft, pliable cartilage, they are more susceptible to damage and need proper care and protection, particularly from baby shoes.
When they are ready, anytime from around eight to 18 months, babies will start walking and are estimated to take approximately 170 steps a minute.  Now that’s a lot of walking for a little person – so the kid’s shoes had better fit properly and be comfy!
How do we know if the children's shoes that we've chosen are the right ones ?
Firstly, shoes should be soft and pliable.Leather is by far the best choice, and See Kai Run makes hand-crafted kids shoes from soft-as-butter sheepskin leather with soles of flexible rubber.  
Based in the US, See Kai Run manufactures children's shoes to the strictest international health and functionality benchmarks and has been awarded the seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association. See Kai Run now has a dedicated website for Australia and New Zealand, so ordering fun, funky and functional baby and children’s shoes online is done in a few easy…. steps !
Children's shoes should be comfortable and secure, but should not feel like a tight fit.The longest toe should be between one and two centimetres from the end of the shoe.Shoes may need to be replaced fairly often as kids' feet grow quickly and it is important to make sure that the two centimetre gap is maintained.Incorrectly fitted shoes in children can lead to foot problems. 
If the child's foot slips around the shoe, they could damage their heels or toes.Open sandals should be secured by a strap over the instep and closed shoes should have comfortable, pliable collars for support.
The sole of the shoe should be flat and flexible, especially in the area where the ball of the foot sits. The inner edge of kids’ shoes should be as straight as possible to support the foot, and the heel cup should be firm and fit snugly. 
A rounded toe is best for shoes, as it doesn't restrict movement of the toes. 
See Kai Run has a vast range of kids' shoes for all seasons, offering three different ranges (0-18 months, 2 - 8 years and one for bigger kids up to eleven years). 
The foot of a child will be fully developed when the child reaches late teens, from 16 - 18 years of age.Choosing the best children's shoes from the outset will help grow little baby steps into healthy adult strides.