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Is it better to invest in one high-quality pair of shoes for my child or several cheaper pairs that can be replaced more frequently?

Asked 4 years ago

Hey, I want to make sure my child has comfortable and durable shoes that will last them through their active lifestyle. However, I'm torn between investing in one high-quality pair or buying several cheaper pairs that can be replaced more frequently. They can get through shoes so quickly sometimes that I am worried to splash out. What do other parents recommend?

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Beau Jordan

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

First, understand that expensive does not always mean quality; you don't have to break the bank to get quality shoes. Your child's foot health is important, so buying quality shoes that are not too expensive is advisable.

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AU/UK	US/CA	EU	Foot cm
2	3	18	11.3–11.8
3	4	19	11.9–12.3
4	5	20	12.4–13.2
4.5	6	21	13.3–13.8
5	6.5	22	13.9–14.3
6	7	23	14.4–14.8
7	8	24	14.9–15.6
8	9	25	15.7–16.3
9	9.5	26	16.4–16.8
9.5	10	27	16.9–17.3
10	11	28	17.4–17.8
11	11.5	29	17.9–18.5
11.5	12	30	18.6–19.3
12	13	31	19.4–20.0
13	J1	32	20.1–20.5
J1	J2	33	20.6–21.0
J2	J3	34	21.1–21.5

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