Footling Knowledge

You probably don’t find feet as fascinating as we do. But the fact that you’ve read this far into our website suggests you have at least a passing interest in the welfare of your children’s feet. So perhaps you’d like to know why you should get their feet measured regularly.

• Children’s feet grow rapidly and unpredictably, potentially by up to two shoe sizes in six months.
• The 26 bones in a child’s foot are soft and malleable; they don’t harden until their late teens.
• Poorly fitting shoes – either too big or too small – can permanently damage a child’s feet.
• Getting your child’s feet measured by a trained Footling Fitter is free and convenient. See our Calendar to find out when Footling is next at your local toddler group – or book an appointment for a Footling Fitter to visit you at home. Remember, it’s free, and there’s no obligation to buy.