Equipment

Buying Athletic Shoes For Your Child

There are a number of factors for parents to consider to make sure their child's athletic shoes fit properly.

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Introduction
There is no limit to what we, as adults, can learn from children. How often is the case we are quick to correct young children who mistakenly call something by the wrong name. But, how often does it happen that we, and our sophisticated adult minds, forget what something is called and resort to describing it by what it does until we can later remember or relearn its proper name.

Mistaken Identity

When to Replace Your Child's Sneakers

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Replacing shoes and deciding whether they can be handed down to another child depends on the child's growth rate and the amount of shoe wear, says  Alana Cioffi, Technical Field Representative and Training Coordinator at New Balance.

How to Get the Best Fit for Athletic Shoes

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Tips on getting the best fit for athletic shoes from Alana Cioffi, Technical Field Representative and Training Coordinator at New Balance.

Wear Sport Specific Socks for Best Athletic Shoe Fit

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Alana Cioffi, Technical Field Representative and Training Coordinator at New Balance, explains that the socks an athlete will wear playing sports should be worn when buying new shoes, not purchased afterwards.

Mid-Sole Wear: Key To Replacing Athletic Shoes

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Because the mid-sole material of an athletic shoe takes a pounding and eventually loses its ability to provide your child's foot with adequate support or cushioning, replacing shoes when the mid-sole shoes wear or on a replacement schedule is important to preventing an overuse injury such as shin splints.

Hand-Me-Down Shoes

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Hand-me-down or used athletic shoes are not recommended for a number of reasons.

Should Athletic Shoes Be Comfortable Right Away?

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When buying athletic shoes for their child, parents should expect the shoes to fit right away.  It is a myth that athletic shoes need to be "broken in."

Signs That Shoes Are Worn Out and Need Replacement

For signs that a child's shoes are worn out and need to be replaced (as opposed to being too small for your child's growing feet), parents should check the bottom sole, mid-sole and sock liner.

When To Replace Athletic Shoes Depends On Child's Growth and Shoe Wear

Replacing shoes depends on the child's growth rate and the amount of shoe wear.
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