Some of the kids shoe advice makes me want to face palm. It amazes me sometimes how some of these common kids shoe myths prevail, even as we learn increasingly more about children’s foot development.

I’m exposing the following pieces of “advice” as the frauds they are. Have you ever been conned into thinking these suggestions are gospel truth? You wouldn’t be the first. Read on to finally separate fact from fiction and get better shoes for your kids today.

Some people swear by dressing their one-day-old in rigid high tops, while others insist on letting their kids run barefoot as long as possible. Who are you supposed to believe?! There’s a lot of ill-informed advice out there. So, we’ve summed it up nice and simple with a pros and cons list below on whether your child should go barefoot.

Kids will never pass up the chance to jump in a puddle or play hide-and-go-seek in ridiculous nooks and crannies.

All this running around results in some messy, stinky shoes that are in desperate need of a thorough clean. So what’s the best way to clean their shoes?

Find out how to clean dirty suede shoes, muddy leather shoes and grimy canvas shoes, as well as how to banish that stink for good!

Bare feet are safe in the comfort of your home, but little ones may need a little more protection when you head out for the day.

A good pair of baby shoes are comfortable, and won’t restrict movement and growth. There are several kinds of baby shoes, from sandals, to boots, to trainers.

The type of shoe your mischief-maker needs will depend on the occasion, whether you are spending a sunny day at the seashore, heading out to the city, or going for a walk to the park on a blustery day.

Trying to find the right shoes for your boy or girl can be as frustrating as trying to keep them on your kid's feet. Comfort is important, as shoes that are too small or too big, will result in your little hell-raiser kicking them off the first chance they get.

The wrong sized shoes can be detrimental to their foot development, causing even more problems down the track. With all that doom and gloom out the way, here's our handy guide to finding the right sized kids shoes for your little one, so you can be sure their feet are well looked after.

Parents are prone to freaking out about every little detail of their child’s development. Take those pudgy feet. They just don’t look the way you think feet should look. For instance, where’s your baby’s foot arch? Should you start putting them in shoes with arch support to prod their development in the right direction? We’re here to tell you HECK NO! Read on to find out why.

Bobux I-Walk shoes are perfect for kindergarten.

They’re designed to be the best shoes for preschooler’s feet. Find out why

your child needs them today.

Soft soled baby shoes have many benefits. They’re

flexible and support foot development. Learn why soft shoes are best and browse

our full range of soft sole shoes today.

Learning to walk is a big stage in your baby’s

development, a milestone you'll remember forever. Read this advice to learn how to encourage your baby to walk.

The start of a new school year can be a daunting time for all. As kids

worry about making new friends, learning new topics and the end of their summer

holidays, parents often worry if their child’s school shoes are right for them.

And rightfully so … Childhood is not just a vital time for the development of

their personality but also, importantly, the bones in their feet!