SKEANIE Leather Shoes for Children

COVID-19 Update

Author: Natasha Barber   Date Posted: 17 April 2020  

Since starting SKEANIE Shoes for Kids nearly 15 years ago, the health of my customers and staff has always been my number one priority. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to provide a quick update on our coronavirus response and reassure you that we remain committed to your health and safety during these uncertain times. Below, I've put together a list of frequently asked questions about our operations, packaging and handling at this time. We are dedicated to providing our customers with fantastic products delivered directly to your door. Our number 1 priority is the health, wellbeing, and safety of our staff. Our office team are working from home and our wa...

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying Kids Shoes

Date Posted: 10 January 2020  

Age of Your Child The first factor to consider is the age of your child. Babies, for example, don't really need shoes until they start to walk. In fact, it makes it easier for your baby to learn to walk if he or she has bare feet. For babies, it is simply recommended that you just use socks to protect their little feet from the elements. Once your baby becomes a toddler you will want to look for shoes that they can wear to protect their feet as they toddle about in the world. Their shoes will need to be breathable, with a firm yet flexible sole that will be easy for them to learn how to walk in. ...

Podiatrist Q & A: Footwear and Shoe Advice for Babies and Toddlers

Date Posted: 3 January 2020  

How can baby shoes or toddler shoes affect the development of a toddler's feet? Footwear can play a big part in affecting the development of a toddler's feet. When a baby is born, their feet are made up of mainly cartilage and fat. As they grow, the cartilage will start ossifying to become bones. Poor fit and shape of baby shoes can cause malalignment of joints, restrict normal growth of the feet, and limit natural movement of foot joints. What features should you look for in toddler shoes? Once your toddler starts walking, shoes are only required to protect their feet against sharp objects, dirt and slippery surfaces while outdoor...

Children's Shoes

Here are some tips that will help you be certain that your children's shoes fit properly, and remove some of the nightmare elements of shopping for kids' shoes. When to Buy New Shoes for Your Child Unless your child complains that they are uncomfortable, you may not know when it's time for a new pair of shoes. It's a good idea to periodically check your children's shoes to make sure what they're wearing is still working for them. Look for particularly worn areas, or stressed seams. If the sides are bulging or wearing out more quickly than the rest of the shoe, then they may not be wide enough. Toes that bend upwards are also a sign of shoes that don't fit properly, and worn out...

What are the Best Shoes for Children?

Myths and false information abound about children’s shoes, and the footwear industry and even some pediatricians are not much help. The good news is once you understand what makes children’s feet unique, finding the right shoes—often inexpensively—for kids is easy. At birth, the newborn’s foot is soft and flexible, and is loaded with fat. That fat cushions and protects our feet, but when we start to walk, the fat begins to disintegrate. In the coming decades, due to everyday walking—not to mention, perhaps tight fitting shoes—that fat will wear away allowing our foot bones and their rough edges to dig into our skin, often causing corns, callouses, blisters and other painful ...

SKEANIE Shoe Sizing Chart

How to measure your child’s foot. Ensure your child’s foot is relaxed before measuring. Measure towards the end of the day to ensure foot is at it’s largest. Place your child’s foot on a piece of paper Draw a line at the heel and at the big toe - measure the foot length in mm. DO NOT add to your child’s foot length as wriggle room has been factored in. Whilst we have tried our best to make our sizing guide as accurate as possible, the sizing of...

SKEANIE Shoe Care

SKEANIE leather shoes and boots are made from soft, comfortable leather and feature thin, flexible rubber and/or suede soles as this is recommend for growing feet. As our shoes are made from soft leather, they should be worn for special occasions or dress shoes. Our shoes are made from soft leather, which will scuff when scrapped along a rough surface. They do enjoy walking, running and playing; however they do not like getting wet, being used as brakes on your bike or scooter, kicking a footy, climbing trees or walking through mud and dirt. We recommend that you spray your SKEANIE footwear with...