Children's slates

For outdoor recreation and on the beach, as well as for home use, children's slates are a very good option. Initially, these are beach shoes for comfortable wear on sandy or gravel soil, when going to the shower or pool. In general, the more correct name for this product is slippers or flip flops, since it was assumed that they came to us from East Asian countries.

Slippers are made of rubber, polyurethane or leather. Their main feature is that they dress on bare feet without socks. They are easy to take off, the shoes provide the greatest comfort for children during long use, if necessary, allow the feet to dry quickly. Another distinguishing feature of slates is the simplicity of design without unnecessary fasteners, so that they are thrown off with a slight wave of the leg. But for children, some models have special fixing straps so that they cannot easily lose their shoes during active games.

A few decades ago, slates became widespread among the inhabitants of our country. They were worn in the country, on the beach, in the pool and in the apartment. Today, fashion has also reached children's models; on sale you can find many cute and comfortable slippers for a child of any age.

The advantages of buying slates for a child are as follows:

• When wet, the shoes do not deteriorate, do not deform.
• Slippers provide comfort during outdoor activities, allow your feet to breathe.
• They can walk on wet grass or in shallow water.
• They practically do not need cleaning and care.

In terms of shape, there are two main varieties of this shoe for children. The first, which was commonly called shales, has a vertical jumper in front, which, when walking, is located between the big and second toes of the foot. This jumper goes into two straps that end at the sides of the shoe. Such a simple design has gained immense popularity among fans of beach holidays. The leg is open, the skin breathes, and wearing slates is very comfortable and free.

For a child, be sure to choose a model of this shoe of a certain type. It will become indispensable in many circumstances. For going to school or on a holiday, of course, it is not recommended to use slates, but in physical education classes, in the country or on a pond, you can’t think of better shoes.

The second type in form, which is commonly called flip flops, has a transverse jumper, due to which the shoes are kept on the feet. This model is also very popular due to its simplicity and comfort.

For the little ones, slates of bright colors with clasps are suitable, which conveniently fix the shoes on the foot. You can also pick up closed models that will not fly off and protect the feet of the kids.

• For girls varieties of bright colors are usually presented: pink, red, orange with decorative elements. These can be inserts in the form of flowers or color pictures with images of cartoon characters.

• For boys it is better to choose more strict forms in soothing colors, but very creative options are also possible here.For example, images of animals or favorite characters.

When choosing such shoes for children, you must first of all pay attention to the material. Previously, slates were almost always made of rubber, so they were very heavy. This option for the child will be uncomfortable, cause discomfort when walking and active games. But today, almost all such shoes are produced from polyurethane varieties: EVA or PVC. These materials, despite their chemical origin, are harmless and non-toxic, do not deteriorate when exposed to moisture, and wearing shoes made of them is as comfortable as possible.

Especially for children, there are combined models of several materials. The sole can be solid polyurethane, and the straps with clasps are leather or rag. A separate option is Velcro straps, like on sandals. But it can be inconvenient when playing on the water. Instead of straps, elastic bands can also be inserted, which are designed for fixation.

A large number of beach slippers are presented, including for children. These are usually open models without a back, but here it must be borne in mind that they are not convenient for outdoor games - they will often fly off. Beach slippers are made of lightweight polyurethane, which has elasticity, antibacterial action and durability. It does not have a harmful toxic effect on the child's body. Suitable shoes from this material and for the shower, pool.

Before buying, you need to make sure that the straps or clasps on the flip-flops are fully fastened and securely fixed on the leg. But at the same time, they should not tightly tighten and rub the skin of the child. These shoes are not designed for regular everyday wear, for example to school, but for one-time walks the most suitable.

The choice of material, of course, depends on the preferences of the child and parents. But it is better to choose one-piece slippers from one material. They are more reliable and will last longer. In general, such shoes are usually bought for one season, especially since children are actively growing even in a few months.

It is important to consider the width of the shoe. If the flip-flops are chosen too narrow for the foot, they will press over time. And if they are wide, then the child will constantly try to hold them while walking, which will also bring some discomfort. In general, it’s better not to be shy and check the shoes well before buying and ask the child about convenience.