When it comes to buying children’s shoes, some youngsters are easier to please than others.This is according to an article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal by Nada Manley, who said boys and girls tend to fall into different categories when it comes to their attitudes towards clothing in general.
She said some youngsters are easygoing – meaning their mothers and fathers can buy them the kind of kids’ shoes they want.
On the other hand, some are “expressive” and these individuals have clear opinions about what they want to wear.
Ms Manley said: “The age of awareness is different for every child. Some kids are opinionated at two, while others are still laid-back at 12.”
The writer pointed out that in the case of all boys and girls there is a window when parents are in complete control. This is when the youngsters are still not aware of their clothing.
She commented: “Enjoy every minute of it. Make sure that everything in your child’s wardrobe is something you can live with, or better yet, love, which will lead to fewer cringe-worthy moments.”
Ms Manley went on to suggest that mums and dads buying children’s shoes for youngsters who remain laidback as they get older should consider themselves lucky.
She remarked: “An easygoing child will allow you to choose her outfits when she is little, and is open to suggestion as she gets older.”
Meanwhile, the commentator also noted that, in her opinion, kids’ shoes and other items of clothing should be chosen with the age of the wearer in mind. She pointed out that youngsters are little for such a short time that buying “sweet, classic, innocent” items is advisable.
In order to avoid the hassle of shopping for kids’ shoes on the high street, many parents are now ordering items online as the trend for internet shopping picks up momentum.