Athlete's Foot

Athlete's Foot, One Of The Most Common Foot Problems

The different types of fungal infections just like athlete's foot are among the most common foot problems. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. It likes warm, dark and moist places. The likelihood of this infection is higher in people sweating heavier than the average and those whose immune system is weak because of illness. 

How you or your kids get it?

What are the symptoms?

How can you avoid it?

Are you interested in the answers? Read more HERE.

Grooming Of Soft Sole Shoes

Soft Sole Shoes Grooming Is Not A Teaser :)

Would you like your kid to wear their Sophie shoes as long as possible? It not only depends on the development on their feet but also on the soft sole shoes grooming. With just a little care, shoes will shine as they were new. :) 

How is it suggested to groom soft sole shoes?

What to do if they get wet?

Read the answers HERE.

Why Barefoot Is The Best For Our Babies?

Barefoot As Much As Possible

We cannot emphasize enough that your baby should be barefoot as much as possible. We know that in most of the cases it is not possible. This is why we offer our soft sole shoes imitating being barefoot. However, we suggest that you find opportunities for your baby to be barefoot. It certainly must be indoors. It should not be cold and there should not be any hazard regarding their soles and feet. 

Positive Effects Of Being Barefoot

Paediatric orthopaedists point out the importance of being barefoot. It has a good effect on the delelopment of the little feet, of their different parts.

What effect it has on cartilages? On foot musculature? Arches? Read more HERE.

Common Foot Problems - Introduction

Common Foot Problems

Did you know that human foot has 42 muscles, 26 bones (52 in the two feet, approx. one-fourth of all bones in the whole body!), 33 joints, at least 50 ligaments and tendons and 250,000 sweat glands? Too many chances to have any of the most common foot problems...

Just a few examples: hammertoes, blisters, bunions, corns and calluses, heel spurs, claw and mallet toes, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, athlete’s foot, etc. In our new series, we speak about these and other foot problems and their treatment. 

What is the biggest wrongdoer?

What can you do for your kids' feet?

Read the answers HERE.

Video Tutorial For Customization Available

Dub-a-dub... Video Tutorial For Customization Is Ready

Good news again for the last day of the week. We made a super video tutorial for you to make the customization process even easier.

As you maybe already know, all products in our online shop are customizable. First, let us explain how this so-called customization works. 

What is included in the video?

How can it help in customization?

Read more HERE.

New Shoes Or Second-hand Shoes?

New Shoes Or Second-hand Ones?

We recommend that you almost always buy new shoes for your kids. And this is absolutely not a marketing trick. :) Second-hand shoes bring a lot of risks in their train. We exactly know that we have to buy many-many things for our kids and try to save money wherever we can. But still, you had better not try to save money on shoes. It can cause more harm than good. 

Are there a risk of infections? Does the imprint of the previous owner's feet harm?

Read the answers HERE.

Orthopaedists Recommend Soft Sole Shoes

Why Orthopaedists Recommend Soft Sole Shoes?

In one of our posts, we already wrote about the results of some recent studies. They say that there would be no need for shoes in the first years. The best would be if kids could walk barefoot all the time. The main reason children still need to wear shoes is protection. Shoes should protect their feet from hazards. Here are some examples: infections, cold, uneven or slippery ground. If shoes are necessary even indoors, then orthopaedists recommend soft sole shoes.

Why? Read more HERE.

Soft Sole Shoes Sizes

Soft Sole Shoe Sizes Are Unusual

Soft sole shoe sizes differ from conventional shoe sizes. The main reason resides in the soft soles. Beside their many other advantages, the most important is flexibility. Due to their flexible soles, they can cover several conventional sizes with only one size. Soles are not the only secret of soft sole shoes. Their upper parts are also very plastic allowing them to adapt foot shape maximally. 

What are the sizes? What are they good for?

Read more HERE.

How To Measure Baby Feet?

How To Measure Baby Feet - Why Is This Question Of Highest Importance?

Baby feet need real care just like other parts of the baby body. Before buying the first shoes for your little ones, you have to measure baby feet. It is extremely important to do it accurately. Too tight or too loose shoes might damage little feet and are against their good development.

Read our tips HERE. 

Foot Shape Or Length? Which Is More Important When Choosing Shoes?

Foot Shape Or Length?

What to take into consideration when choosing shoes for our little ones: foot shape or foot length? If you are looking for an answer A or B, we have to disappoint you. The correct answer is both.

Read further HERE.

Gift Voucher Now Available

We kept the good news for the last post of this week. We are happy to announce that our Sophie®
2 In 1 Gift Voucher is available now.

The Idea Behind Our Gift Voucher

Sometimes we run out of ideas what to gift others. This is the point where gift vouchers come in. Or when you browse the items in our shop. You may think that our products would be great for someone. But what if they do not like what you customize for them? The best would be if they could do it themselves.Why not? From now on, it is possible with our gift voucher. 

Are you interested? Read more HERE.

Shoe Wearing In The First Years: What Studies Conclude

Recent Studies Confirm What We Have Always Thought...

There are several interesting studies concluded recently. They compare foot development in shoe wearing and non-shoe communities. Surprising or not, they conclude that feet deformities are almost non-existent in non-shoe population like primitive communities.

Sounds interesting? Read further HERE.

Right Shoe Size: Why Is It Important?

Right Shoe Size: Why Is It Of Highest Importance?

In most of the cases, babies are born with healthy feet. But later on, not all of them develop in a healthy way. Did you know that the main reason is inadequate shoe size? Let us explain in details why it is so important to choose the right shoe size for our little ones.

Read more HERE.