Archive: footwear

are crocs good for your feet

Are Crocs good for your feet?

They are and they aren’t. You will get mixed opinions on this from ‘experts’. Crocs are comfortable and easy to slip on and off, which is why they are so popular. They do have some arch support and a wide forefoot, which is good. However, for...

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crocs running shoes

Can you use Crocs as running shoes?

Crocs were not designed to be a running shoe. Views on the usefulness and aesthetics of Cros are certainly mixed and strongly held. They were originally designed as a shoe for boating and then it became a popular and somewhat maligned fashion item...

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How to measure children’s feet for shoes

It is important that children’s feet are carefully measured for the fitting of children’s shoes as their feet grow quickly and their bones are easy to mold out of shape from pressure if the shoe does not fit properly. Start by measuring both of the...

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How to fit children’s shoes?

Fitting children’s shoes is crucial to get right. If you do not get it right, then the shoes can deform the foot that is mouldable and still growing. To get the shoes fitted properly, then: Start by measuring both of the child’s feet. Children’s...

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Where to buy Archies thongs?

Firstly, in Australia the Archies thongs are a brand of footwear. In Australia, thongs are the name for flip flops (they call them jandals in New Zealand). I have made no secret that I am a big fan of them. I certainly use them and recommend them...

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