Advice for Buying Boys' School Shoes

Whether it's your first time shopping for boys' school shoes or you've been doing this for many years, the task still requires preparation. Of course, there's never an end-all and be-all process, but being organised about it is good. 

It will help if you plan the “when, how, and what” related to shopping for ' school shoes. "Where” is not an issue anymore because we all know that the best styles are at Spendless New Zealand—the brand that knows your child's needs and provides a huge range of school shoes.

And if you need guidance on making shopping for your son's academic footwear easier and less stressful, you have come to the right place. 

Our team at Spendless NZ will share some of the essential tips you must take to heart so that shopping for school shoes becomes easier starting now. So if you're ready to learn, let's do it! 

Tip 1—Find the best shopping time.

Bringing your son with you is necessary since they must try the different styles available. However, we know how unpredictable children's moods can be, so avoiding crowded times is best. Why?

For one, you don't want to elbow your way to get the school shoes your child wants or to queue for a long time when paying. Can you imagine being in a store full of cranky children? 

To avoid the hassle, it's best that you find the best time to buy school shoes. Never go shopping on weekends, which is a crowd-drawer. 

The best time to buy school shoes is on weekdays, in the afternoon or evening. Why so specific?

Your child's daily activities—standing, walking, playing, running, jumping, and all others—cause their feet to swell. You must buy when their feet are at their maximum size to account for the growth. 

Not doing that increases the risk of your child feeling uncomfortable with ill-fitting shoes. Spendless has a wide size range, but it still pays to get the best fit for your child.

Tip 2—Consider online shopping.

Since we're on the topic of avoiding crowds and finding the best time to go shopping for school shoes, why not try online shopping? Shopping online means you can do it from the comfort of your home at any time. 

You need not rush from work and drag your child to buy shoes from the store, hoping you catch them still open. Try doing that with the ones people call the "best brands". You'll be in line for a long time and pay exorbitant shoe prices. Your child will outgrow it in a few months.

We understand how busy parents can be, trying to fit everything into their schedules. However, you can choose your child's shoes at midnight in your pyjamas. Likewise, you only need to open your gadget and browse when shopping online. 

More importantly, you can save a lot of money when you shop online. For starters, you don't have to commute or drive to the store, saving you time, effort, and money on gas or public transportation. 

Second, you will see a couple of popup windows when you visit Spendless New Zealand's website. These are offers for discount coupons and vouchers you can use when shopping for academic footwear. Isn't that great?

Tip 3—Know the features.

Since your child will wear the new shoes for around 30 hours a week, you must find a pair to support your child. 

The academic footwear must tick a couple of boxes for your child's comfortable experience. Here are some of the things you need to remember when buying school shoes:

• The Right Fit

Your child's feet develop until puberty, so their footwear shouldn't force them into painful positions. First, you need to measure the length and width of each foot separately, then find the correct pair for that. 

A 1 cm gap should be between your child's longest toe and the footwear's tip. Check the fit every four weeks or so because there's a high probability your son will have a growth spurt and outgrow their footwear.

• Wide Toe Box

Your child needs enough space for their toes to spread naturally, which impacts their balance and stability. 

Choose a pair with rounded or squared toes, and avoid those that pinch or squeeze them together. 

Squeezed toes can cause discomfort and distract your child from his classes. Plus, ill-fitting footwear may cause blisters and deformities that they can take with them until adulthood.

• Adjustable

There must be a way for your child to adjust their academic footwear's fit for their comfort. Find shoes with fastenings for adjustability. 

Spendless NZ uses two fastenings for your son's footwear: touch-fastening straps and laces. 

Aside from an adjustable fit, these fastenings also provide security to ensure they stay in place. 

• Flexible

Your child needs footwear that can support them and won't cause any strain on their feet, especially during the developing years. In addition, they must mimic the natural movement of your child's feet during activities. 

As such, the footwear's flexibility should only extend to the balls of the feet and nothing further. To test, pick the footwear up, bend it, and twist it. If it twists and turns entirely, it’s the wrong one.

 Tip 4—Involve your child.

One of the parents' mistakes when shopping for shoes for the classroom is forgetting to ask their children what they want. Your child should feel they have a say in their footwear so that they'll treat it with more care. 

Some parents experience challenging mornings because their children don't want to wear their new school shoes. 

They don't like to wear the footwear because they did not pick it. They might have had a style in mind—his classmates' shoes—but they didn't get them. 

Give your child a voice, and he'll likely look forward to shopping trips more in the next few years.

Tip 5—Shop for Kids' School Shoes at Spendless NZ.

You do not need to look far when you can meet your child's needs at Spendless New Zealand. 

The brand has a huge collection of the best shoes, ticking all the boxes. Plus, you can get socks, laces, and all other shoe care essentials to prolong the life of the footwear.

Follow the Tips for Easier Shopping Experience!

Our shared tips make shopping for boys' school shoes easier.

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