The Guide

Littlestride preschool shoes in soft sage
Shoes at preschool — what actually works
Fifteen children going outside at once, a sandpit, and shoes changed four times a day. What survives it. Read more...
Littlestride kids' winter boots in cream and terracotta
Choosing winter boots for children
Warm feet have less to do with thick lining than with air and dryness. How to choose a winter boot — and the mistake almost everyone makes. Read more...
Littlestride knitted sock shoes in oatmeal, suited to crawling and newly walking children
When does a child need their first shoes?
Later than most people buy them. What a new walker actually needs, and what they don't. Read more...
Toddler mid-stride in Littlestride terracotta barefoot sneakers on a cream studio backdrop
Barefoot shoes for kids — everything you need to know
Zero drop, wide toe box, flexible sole, no arch support. What those four things actually mean, and why they matter while a foot is still forming. Read more...
A Littlestride first walker shoe in oatmeal suede, used to check fit and growing room
How to measure your child's foot at home
The most common cause of foot trouble in children isn't the wrong kind of shoe — it's the wrong size. Here's how to measure properly, in about two minutes. Read more...