What girl doesn’t ask mom to buy her high heel or platform shoes ? Little fashionistas always strive to copy adults in everything, the appearance is not an exception. And if high heels are definitely contraindicated for children, then mothers begin to think about the platform. It is important that the shoes are comfortable and, most importantly, do not pose a threat to the health of the child. Is it worth it to buy children's shoes on the platform, what are they convenient for and who will suit? We talk about this in more detail.
Advantages and benefits of the platform
When and why should parents think about buying such shoes for their child? The mere desire of a little fashionista is not enough, adults must clearly understand why it is possible to satisfy such a whim of a child and acquire such stylish shoes.
Children's platform shoes have the following positive features:
- Heat retention. Due to the fact that the distance between the foot of the child and the ground is increased by the platform, the legs cool less and freeze less.
- Moisture protection . Even if you walk after the rain, your feet will not get wet - the platform will protect against water from puddles.
- Beauty plus comfort. Children's platform shoes will allow the child to feel fashionable, stylish, like an adult. At the same time, all requirements for children's shoes are preserved, the formation of the foot and spine is not disturbed.
When can I wear the platform?
When choosing children's shoes, you always need to think not only about the beautiful appearance, but also about the correct orthopedic design. Often, girls who start to wear heels too early, in adulthood, suffer from various deformations of the foot, among which the first place is transverse flatfoot with characteristic bumps at the base of the thumbs.
Manufacturers are less concerned about parental health than parents, especially for cheap shoes of unknown brands. That is why in stores you can find children's shoes of small sizes on a fairly high platform and heel. This option is unacceptable, since such shoes can be harmful to health.
Correlate the height of the platform with the age of your child: he should be comfortable, and the height of the shoes should not interfere with normal walking coordination.
For shoes up to size 30, in which most children go to kindergarten, the lifting height should not exceed 3 centimeters. And children's shoes on a platform of 33 sizes and more already have a stylish look, a sufficient height of rise and a variety of models.
Therefore, the optimal age for choosing such shoes will be the school age of the child.
Choose shoes. What are the platforms?
Despite the generic name, high-soled shoes there is a wide variety. Most often you can find children's shoes on the platform for girls, but there are also male models.
The most popular of them may look as follows:
- Flat platform of uniform thickness along the entire length of the foot. The height of such shoes for children does not exceed 3 cm. The model is suitable for girls and boys.
- Wedge heel. Such a platform will increase its height as it approaches the heel area. Shoes will imitate a heel, but convenience does not suffer from it.
- Platform with a heel. Such models are designed for girls of middle and senior school age, since in addition to the elevated sole, they have a more or less pronounced heel.
When choosing a model, you need to focus primarily on the convenience for the child: if the gait in new shoes worsens, the child bends his knees or moves too carefully, you should choose a more comfortable pair, the platform of which will be lower or have a different design.
The cost of shoes depends on the quality of products and the popularity of the brand. The average price is approximately 2,500-3,000 rubles.
Color, details and fittings
Children's platform shoes can be found in various colors and styles. But the most practical such shoes are for the school.
The classic color of school shoes is traditionally considered black. Shoes can be made of matte or shiny leather, varnished models are also very popular today. These shoes look strict, but at the same time elegant.
Shoes for the school can be decorated in the form of laces, bright zippers, inlays of patent leather or contrasting color.
The peak of modern children's fashion is platform shoes in a sports style, the so-called sneakers. In such shoes there are no restrictions in color schemes - you can buy products in the most vivid colors, with large decorative elements.
Children are always happy with such a new thing, because such platform shoes absolutely repeat adult fashionable shoes. Please your children, but when choosing, do not forget about the convenience and safety. The child should not stumble, cling to the accessories, he should be able to independently shod and fasten the shoes.
Choosing the right shoes
When purchasing children's shoes on the platform, the price of which is too low, think about whether they are of high enough quality. One cannot save on children's shoes and it is better to give preference to well-known brands.
Good children's shoes should meet the following characteristics:
- Genuine leather inside and out.
- Reinforced, stiff heel.
- Mandatory presence of arch support regardless of the age of the child.
Check the shoes before buying: the platform should be made of elastic, dense material, preferably one-piece. Children's shoes wear out much faster than adults, and therefore require better materials and proper care.
Please your child with platform shoes - this will provide not only a fashionable and stylish appearance, but also keep warmth and comfort for the legs. And correctly selected shoes will allow you to wear platform shoes without harm to posture and health.