So many children start out playing basketball and certainly become fans of the elite players, especially in the NBA. There is nothing wrong with that, but it does introduce them to the sneaker culture and the brand names in the basketball footwear market. This then can turn it into an expensive proposition!
Children’s basketball shoes are specifically designed to meet the demands for the fast movements that occur on a basketball court. The shoes should feature excellent traction and ankle protection to reduce the risk that your child will slip or injure themselves while playing. Basketball shoes are also need to be very comfortable and protect the feet while running and jumping around the court. Getting a high-quality pair of basketball shoes will keep your child safe, help to improve their performance on the court, and then allow them get the most out of this exciting sport!
Most importantly, the shoe must fit. The child’s foot is growing so allowance has to made for this. Too much allowance means that the foot is going to move around inside the shoe and cause problems. Too little allowance means their are going to be problems with restricting foot growth and damaging the toes and toenails. Its probably best to allow a thumbs width difference between the end of the shoe and the foot. Also make sure you check the width of the foot against the width of the shoe and make sure that there is a good match and the shoe is not too narrow or too wide.
Buying basketball shoes for children online may be a bit on the risky side as getting the fit correct is so crucial for the growing foot, so its probably best if that is done by a specialist retailer who has had a lot of experience fitting children’s shoes.
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