Yes, good shoes are seemingly more expensive than what you’ll find at mass-market stores, but they are an investment in your child’s podiatric and orthopedic health. (Think about this: most babies and toddlers start out with perfectly healthy feet, but 70% of adults have foot problems or resulting pain.)
You know how a painful shoe makes you feel tired and frustrated. Image what it’s like for your child, who may not be able to express himself, may not have a choice, and doesn’t know what a good shoe should feel like (until he gets them). (Thinking point #2: all of the following also applies to shoes for adults.)

Buying a quality shoe for your child now will save you money in many ways:


- longer wear (the shoe will hold up beyond when the child outgrows it) - we explain why below
- reduced orthopedic and chiropractic problems - please read further
- kids who are happier to be wearing shoes, and more comfortable and productive in them.

All new shoes can look nice on the shelf, but there are big differences in how they look and perform after the first wearing. Think for yourself, and ask questions to know what you’re getting. We answer these questions below, but first:

When is it important to put my child in good shoes? For his first pair(s)? when he goes to school? when her foot stops growing so fast? The answer is the same as for yourself: always (and especially for the shoes he/she spends the most time in). It may seem expensive to buy new shoes every 3-4 months for a toddler, but it’s much less painful if you think of it as an INVESTMENT in your child’s total health care.

But it doesn’t get any less important as they grow older - every step the body takes in poor fitting or unsupportive shoes adds up to future potential problems - podiatric (feet), orthopedic (lower extremeties), or chiropractic (spine). Remember, the bones, tendons and muscles of the foot have to absorb many force pounds of shock each time the foot hits the ground. It is much better to buy one QUALITY pair of shoes and use it for everything (school, play, even dress) than to split up your budget among several cheap pairs, none of which provide the support or breathability your child needs. With a beautiful shoe, you can even wear it as a dress shoe if you just clean it. In fact, good shoes are cheaper in the long run, not only for avoided problems, but because they wear so well. Parents are often amazed when they try a quality shoe for the first time - by how beautifully it ages, how it doesn’t cause odor, and how much the child wants to wear it.

So, we repeat: Buying a quality shoe for your child now will save you money in many ways:

- longer wear (the shoe will hold up beyond when the child outgrows it)
- reduced orthopedic and chiropractic problems
- kids who are happier to be wearing shoes, and more comfortable in them.

Any questions, just feel free to drop us a mail at info@royalebaby.com.my. We would be very happy to answer your question as soon as possible. Thank you!