Benefits - Soft Paws Shoes URBAN

Infants’ “zero-mile” feet are covered with soft fat pads, which means their soles are almost archless. Ligaments and foot muscles play an indispensable role in arch development through regular movement and exercise. The most intensive phase for developing the muscles around the foot and ankle is the toddler stage, when children learn to walk. That’s why it’s crucial they spend as much time as possible barefoot or wearing soft-soled shoes that preserve the benefits of barefoot walking. Children walk much more securely in Liliputi Love Soft Soled or Soft Paws shoes than in rigid-soled footwear. They easily rise on their toes, grip with their toes, and learn to balance faster and more confidently. The muscles at the back of the lower leg work only when standing on tiptoes - something rigid shoes do not allow children to practice. Bone ossification finishes around age 2–3, and arches continue developing until about 10–12 years old. Therefore, it’s important to find the right shoe that ensures healthy development not just for the first year or two, but for every age group.