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Should I buy shoes with laces or Velcro for my young child?

Asked a year ago

Hey, I am buying shoes for my 3-year-old girl and am trying to decide whether I should get her laced or velcro shoes. All of her current shoes are velcro although she will need to learn how to do laces eventually. At what age do children typically start wearing shoes with laces? TYIA

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Bhashwati Deb Barma

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

You can wait for another year before switching to laces. Typically, children at 4-5 years of year start wearing shoes with laces. Velcro straps keep the shoes intact and prevent tripping over loose shoes. If your girl is doing well with her balance and coordination, you can slowly start teaching her to use shoes with laces.