Girls School Shoes: 5 Styles Compared by Fit and Wear
The best girls school shoes hold the heel, bend at the ball of the foot and leave a thumb’s width of space at the toe. For most primary girls, a leather Mary Jane or T-bar is the safest pick. Older girls do well in a buckle strap or a lace-up. Every girl needs a separate […]
School Shoes: 5 Places to Buy Online for Boys and Girls
The best school shoes match the length and width of both feet, use leather that lasts the year, fasten with a firm strap or lace, and meet your school’s uniform rules. For wide or narrow feet, pick Clarks. For clear prices and free returns, pick Harrison. For active kids, pick Ascent. For sport days, pick […]
Boys School Shoes in Sydney: 5 Leather Styles Compared
The best boys school shoes for most boys are black leather lace-ups. They hold the heel, grip the instep and last a school year of footy and playground wear. Leather Velcro suits boys in Kindergarten to Year 2. Sport-style and slip-on shoes suit schools that allow them. Expect to pay $60 to $170 for a […]
Toe Walking: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What to Do
Toe walking means walking on the toes or the balls of the feet, with the heels off the ground. Toddlers do it as they learn to walk, and most children come down onto their heels by age 2 or 3. When doctors find no cause, they call it idiopathic toe walking. In some children, a […]
Fungus from Nail Polish: Can It Cause or Spread Infection?
Fungus from nail polish is the fear that painting your nails can give you a fungal infection. Polish is no direct cause. Fungi get into a nail through damage and damp, and a polish bottle is a poor way to carry them. Polish can hide an existing infection, trap moisture and delay treatment. A shared […]
Childrens Running Shoes: 4 Podiatrist Picks for School
The best childrens running shoes for most kids are a light, neutral lace-up from a major brand, such as the Asics Contend or the Nike Star Runner 5, at about $60 to $80 a pair. A child who needs extra structure may suit a support shoe like the Asics GT-1000 at about $110 to $120. […]
Children’s Shoe Sizes: Measure and Convert AU, UK, US, EU
To find the right size, measure your child’s longest toe to heel in centimetres, then match that length to a chart that converts Australian, UK, US and EU sizes. Australian children’s shoe sizes follow the UK scale, US sizes run one number higher, and EU sizes track the length of the shoe. This guide gives […]
Tea Tree Oil and Toenail Fungus: What the Evidence Says
Tea tree oil and toenail fungus is a pairing many Australians try first. Tea tree oil is an essential oil from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia, and it can kill some fungi in a lab dish. Whether it can clear a fungal toenail on a living foot is a different […]
5 Types of Childrens Shoes Insoles and What They Cost
The right childrens shoes insoles depend on the problem you are solving. For flat feet with ankles that roll inward, choose a full-length off-the-shelf kids orthotic. For sport, choose a shock-absorbing insole with a heel pad. For comfort in school shoes, a cushioned cut-to-size insole is usually enough. If your child has pain, a limp […]
5 Ways to Get Sandals with Custom Orthotics That Fit
The best sandals with custom orthotics have a removable footbed, enough depth to hold your device without your heel sitting high, and straps that keep your foot secure. If you want your own orthotics reshaped for summer, a sandal-specific pair made by a podiatrist suits you best. If you prefer to buy off the shelf, […]