Children take many more steps than adults do in a given day
. The foot absorbs twice the body's weight with every step of walking and three times the body's weight when running. All of that stress on the foot can cause problems without properly fitting shoes. Many people experience foot problems as adults due to poorly fitted shoes worn as a child. Keep this in mind when selecting school shoes. Your child will be more comfortable throughout the day and will have fewer foot problems as adults. Taking the effort now will safe much stress and pain in the future.