
Every milestone in your child's life is exciting for the whole family. Taking their first steps, joining their first sports team, getting ready for their first day at school – what provides the best support and comfort throughout these monumental occasions?

Every parent knows it’s impossible to avoid dirty school shoes. So when the inevitable does happen, it helps to be prepared with the right cleaning strategy and cleaning tools. The Bobux School Shoes range are made from leather which can make it easier to remove mud and other substances but there are still some tricks to cleaning leather that you should know. We will also review how to remove unwanted odors and minimise school shoes from getting dirty in the first place.

Choosing kids shoes constructed from the right materials for their needs is really important. Kids feet need support, breathability and flexibility, ensuring that their shoes are specifically constructed from quality materials has many benefits. So what is the best material for kids shoes? This depends on the style of shoe and the needs of the child. Generally natural materials such as leather, suede, cotton and rubber are great materials.

Bobux soft soles are a worldwide favourite for little feet. Bobux Soft Sole is the original all-leather, ultra-soft shoe that gently protects and comforts babies’ growing feet without being restricting or rigid. Little feet need to be protected, but they also need the freedom to grow and develop naturally, the Bobux founders designed the Original Soft Sole almost 30 years ago to be like a second skin.

So many questions come to mind when purchasing your little one’s shoes for kindergarten and preschool. Should I be investing in the most expensive brand? Do I opt for hook and loop, buckles or laces? Do the cheaper brands offer enough support? When kids are active and running around at kindergarten, you want to ensure that their feet are comfortable and supported all day. Preschool can be demanding on little feet, which need protection and tailored support to avoid injuries.

We know so well that fitting kids shoes can be a difficult task! Shoes that are too big can compromise stability, while shoes that are too small can lead to problems such as blistering and rubbing. Children’s feet grow at such a rapid pace, and it’s important to measure your kids feet regularly, it’s recommended every 2 months especially for younger children. Just like adult shoes, if kid’s shoes are the wrong size our little adventurers will feel uncomfortable.

Constantly facing headaches when trying to fit your kids shoes? At Bobux we get it, and we want you to find the perfect fit kids shoes that are especially made for growing feet.

Finding the best shoes for your little one can be a challenging endeavour with countless styles, brands, materials and sizes available. We are here to help you find the best kids shoes in every style for your child whether they are a newborn, first walker or active child and everything in between.

Fitting kids' shoes and understanding foot width can be a challenge. While our little ones grow, their feet continually change in both width and length. It can be especially challenging when your child has wide or narrow feet! It’s important to ensure kids are fitted in the right shoes to encourage natural and healthy foot development to avoid all manner of foot problems.