Children’s shoes: Manufacturers’ sizes incorrect

Children’s shoes: Manufacturers’ sizes incorrect

Inaccurate and misleading sizing is one of the main reasons over half of all children wear shoes that are too small. A current study shows just how dramatic the situation really is: 86% of all children?s shoes are smaller than indicated by the labelled size. How can...
Girls’ shoes: Cute, pink, and dangerous

Girls’ shoes: Cute, pink, and dangerous

Like in “Cinderella,” many girls force their feet into shoes that are too small. This has serious consequences, as demonstrated by a recent study conducted by the health insurance provider Salzburger Gebietskrankenkasse and the Austrian research Team Children’s Feet –...
Can adults’ shoes be too short, too?

Can adults’ shoes be too short, too?

The Austrian research team “Children’s Feet – Children’s Shoes” usually only checks the fit of shoes worn by kids aged 1 to 10. Thanks to an initiative of the Swiss consumer report magazine Gesundheitstipp, the team conducted its first test of adult shoes – and the...