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First walking shoes belong to the Pavle footwear category and include children’s footwear intended for the period of first steps, safer support and everyday movement. Footwear for first walking should be comfortable, stable, spacious enough and adapted to a child’s foot while walking confidence is still developing.

This category includes Pavle sandals for boys and Pavle sandals for girls. These models may be a practical choice for warm days, kindergarten, walking and everyday activities when it is important that footwear does not squeeze the foot and allows the child to move naturally.

First walking footwear should be chosen according to foot size, width, child’s age, sole shape and how much time the child spends walking. If the child often falls, takes the shoes off, complains of pain, or redness, blisters and pressure appear on the toes or heel, it is necessary to check whether the model and size fit properly.

First walking shoes in the Pavle footwear category

When to choose first walking footwear?

• When a child is taking first steps and needs stable footwear for everyday movement
• When choosing sandals for warm days, walking, kindergarten or outdoor use
• When it is important that footwear does not squeeze the toes or press the heel
• When the child spends more time walking, playing and exploring
• When practical children’s footwear is needed for everyday activities

Pharmacist’s advice

Choose first walking footwear so the child has enough space for the toes, but the shoes should not be too large or slip off while walking. The sole should allow stable support, and the material should not press the instep, heel or sides of the foot. Regularly check whether the child has outgrown the footwear, because tight shoes may cause redness, blisters, pain and pressure. If the child walks irregularly, often falls, complains of pain or the discomfort keeps recurring, advice from a pediatrician, orthopedist or pharmacist is recommended. Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• View the full Pavle footwear category
• How to remove a corn

Uncomfortable or tight footwear may contribute to pressure on the foot, redness, blisters and thickened skin. For additional advice on the effects of footwear pressure, read the guide How to remove a corn.