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, this beach shoes for comfortable wearing on sandy or gravel soil, when going to the shower or swimming pool. In general, a more correct name for this product is slippers or Vietnamese, as 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 legs without socks. They are easy to remove, the shoes provide the greatest comfort for children with long use, if necessary, allow the feet to dry quickly. Another distinctive feature of the shale is the simplicity of the design without unnecessary fasteners, so they fold off with a slight wave of the leg. But for children, some models have special locking straps so that they could not easily lose their shoes during active games.

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

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

• When wet shoes do not deteriorate, not deformed.
• Flip-flops provide comfort for active rest, allow feet to breathe.
• They can walk on wet grass or in a shallow pond.
• They practically do not need cleaning and care.

In form, there are two main types of shoes for children. The first one, which was called slates, has a vertical jumper in front of it, which, when walking, is located between the thumb and the second finger of the foot. This jumper goes into two straps that end on 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 particular type of shoe. It will become indispensable in many circumstances. Of course, it is not recommended to use slates for going to school or for a holiday, but it is better not to think about shoes in physical education classes, in the country or in the reservoir.

The second form of the form, which is called slaps, has a transverse jumper, due to which the shoes and kept on his feet. This model is also very popular for its simplicity and comfort.

For the smallest, shales of bright colors are suitable for fasteners that comfortably fix shoes on the foot. You can pick up and closed models that will not fly off and protect the feet of babies.

• For girls usually represented by varieties of bright colors: 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 rigorous forms in soothing color tones, but very creative options are also possible here. For example, images of animals or favorite characters.

When choosing such shoes for children, one must first of all pay attention to the material. Previously, slates were almost always made of rubber, so they were very heavy. Such an option for the child will be uncomfortable, cause discomfort when walking and active games. But today, almost all of these shoes are made of polyurethane grades: EVA or PVC. These materials, despite their chemical origin, are harmless and non-toxic, do not deteriorate when exposed to moisture, and wearing shoes from 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 buckles are leather or rag. A separate option - it belts with velcro, as on sandals. But it can be uncomfortable when playing on the water. Instead of straps, elastic bands can also be inserted, which are intended for fixation.

Presented a large number of beach slippers, including for children. These are usually open models without a backdrop, but here we must bear in mind that they are not convenient for outdoor games - they will often fly. 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 buckles on the slippers are fully fastened and securely fixed on the leg. But at the same time they should not firmly tighten and rub the skin of the child. This footwear is not intended for regular daily carrying, for example in school, but for single 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 solid 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 even grow actively over several months.

It is important to consider the width of the shoe. If the slippers are chosen too narrow for the foot, they will eventually reap. And if they are wide, then the child will constantly try to hold them when walking, which will also bring some discomfort. In general, it is better not to be shy and before buying a good check shoes and ask the child about the convenience.