All parents understand the stress of back to school shopping. Every year it's a long checklist of new books, bags, lunch boxes and clothes. The biggest struggle is finding the right one for everything but one purchase that your child will wear every single day is their shoes.
Shoes are worn in class, recess, extra curricular activities, family errands and everything in between, making them an important one to get right. Before grabbing the first pair that fits, here’s what parents should look for when choosing shoes that can keep up with the school year.
School days for kids are filled with constant activity and movement, they spend hours on their feet and will notice quickly if their shoes aren’t comfortable. Parents don’t want their kid to get blisters walking to class or not running around at recess because their feet hurt. Even when they are merely standing in the lunch line, they need to be comfortable. Something lightweight and flexible like Floafers make those long school days a little easier on them.
Stress and frustration can start from the very beginning of the day for both kids and parents. It is important to start the day smoothly, not rushing around. Mornings are made simpler when parents don’t have to worry about getting their kids ready as well as themselves, that’s why slip on shoes are ideal for kids to become independent and put them on themselves without messing around with laces or straps. A small solution to a big problem along with helping your kid build their confidence.
Children don’t walk through the school year, they run, splash, trip and climb through it. One minute they are playing games on a muddy field or joining in with sports, the next they are on a field trip packed with tonnes of activities. Their shoes need to be durable enough for real childhood so parents should look out for shoes that can handle daily adventures without needing a constant replacement.
The last thing parents want to come home to after a long tiring day at work, is dirty shoes that need scrubbing away for the same thing to happen the next day. School is not the environment where their shoes will stay clean, someone could simply spill a drink on them in the cafeteria or it’s wet and rainy outside while they walk to school. Parents appreciate Floafers for their quick wipe cleaning ability instead of keeping up with lots of maintenance.
Why not let your kid wear something they love? Choose colors they like and the excitement of getting ready in the morning increases. No more fighting against the shoes when they feel confident and can match different outfits to their favourite colours.
With all the other essentials for parents to buy, the cost can quickly add up. Instead of buying a pair just for school, why not look for something that works for more beyond the classroom. Floafers are made to be one shoe for everything, their versatility means parents don't need to purchase different shows for weekend activities, vacations, days in the park or just every day errands. Get your money's worth.
The best school shoes are the ones kids reach for every morning without thinking twice and the ones parents know can handle whatever the day brings. When a shoe is comfortable, easy to wear, simple to clean, and versatile enough for life beyond the classroom like Floafers, it's ready for much more than just the first day of school. Shoes should be made for childhood, not just school.
