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‘Second Hand’ Shoe Danger: 3 Reasons to Stop Using Hand-Me-Down Shoes for Children
This article is brought to us by Brand House Direct website Expert warns that passing down shoes between children could cause permanent damage to developing feet Key Points: With the cost of raising children climbing year after year, passing down clothes between siblings seems like sensible, sustainable parenting. But when it comes to shoes, this money-saving habit could be doing more harm than good. At six months of age, a baby’s foot is still mostly cartilage. Even by age 10, children’s feet are far from fully formed, making them particularly vulnerable to damage from poorly fitted footwear. Once a shoe has been worn by one child, it becomes uniquely moulded…
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These 6 Hacks Will Make Sure Your Kid’s School Shoes Last All Year, Footwear Expert Says
Article brought to use by: Brand House Direct website Footwear expert reveals simple tricks to save parents hundreds on replacement shoes Key Points: The school run can be tough on shoes. Between puddle-jumping, playground football, and the daily dash to class, it’s no wonder parents find themselves buying replacement pairs by the time half term arrives. But according to Leanna Spektor, Co-Founder and Style Expert at Brand House Direct, a leading Australian online footwear retailer, most school shoes fail early due to preventable wear and tear rather than poor quality. “Parents often think they need to spend more money on ‘indestructible’ shoes, but the truth is that a few simple…
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