Girls' Trainers

Girls’ Trainers: choosing for comfort and sport

A pair of girls’ trainers is an important piece in your child’s wardrobe. They can be worn to school or for short outings. To enjoy wearing them, knowing how to choose them is key. For sport, certain parameters must be considered. This guide gives you all the tips for making the right choice.

Girls’ Trainers: choosing for comfort

Whether for a little hike or a day out, a girl needs to be properly shod. Walking is a form of exercise in its own right. Whether you have sensitive or standard feet, make a conscious choice. Comfortable girls’ trainers have specific characteristics.

Proper foot support

Proper foot support is crucial for a pair of trainers, just as it is for a pair of boots. It is also a fundamental safety element. This protects your daughter from injuries. Look for a girls’ model fitted with a heel counter at the back. Some feet swell after a few minutes of walking. Choose a velcro trainer model in that case. If you’re looking for firm foot support, go for a lace-up model.

Trainers that conform to your feet

Comfortable girls’ trainers conform to the shape of the foot. Choose the shoe according to your daughter’s size. It’s difficult to resist the charm of a pretty trainer. Some people turn a blind eye to an incorrect size. Yet this is dangerous for your daughter’s foot health. Also take into account the width of the feet. The trainers should wrap around the feet without compressing them to avoid swelling.

A good-quality outer sole

A quality girls’ trainer has a flexible outer sole. It cushions the impact of every step. The material that makes up the sole is polyurethane. It contributes to:

• The lightness of the shoe
• The flexibility of the trainers
• The cushioning capacity

The outer sole provides stability thanks to its width. This is reassuring for walking as it prevents ankles from twisting.

The removable inner sole

The original insole of a comfortable trainer is removable. Some people have an ill, deformed or sensitive foot requiring the use of orthopaedic insoles.

The breathability of girls’ trainers

During sport or on a walk, your daughter’s feet will perspire. Perspiration must be able to escape for reasons of comfort and hygiene. Moreover, you should encourage good blood circulation in the feet. This comes from moderate lacing, but also from good ventilation. To do this, opt for trainers made from breathable materials. You have the freedom to choose leather or fabric trainers. Make sure, however, that they have a ventilation lining.

Choosing trainers based on their use

The choice of girls’ trainers also takes into account the intended use. A child who runs a lot needs a different pair of trainers from one who simply walks, for example. For running, girls’ trainers protect the joints. When your child runs, her body briefly becomes airborne. Gravity brings her back to the ground very quickly. These moments of contact with the ground cause impacts that are directly transmitted to the joints. Trainers reduce these impacts and protect the joints. Girls’ trainers should combine:

• Lightness
• Comfort
• Durability

Joints are sensitive. Protect your daughter’s with suitable footwear. Basketball puts a lot of strain on joints. If your daughter plays this sport, she will jump more than she runs. Weight acts constantly on the joints. Sprains are a permanent risk. That’s why high-top trainers are the most suitable for this sport. These trainers are generally heavier. They have a high-performance shock-absorption system. Girls’ trainers designed for handball have wide, flat soles. These shoes stabilise movements. They also facilitate changes of direction safely. Trainers for handball are lightweight. These shoes optimise running on the court. Trainers for volleyball and racquet sports are the same. They are not suited to prolonged efforts such as running.

What is the right size for girls’ sport trainers?

For a casual evening with friends, trainers should be exactly the right size. When girls’ trainers are intended for sport, half a size extra is recommended. For intense sport, a full size more is ideal. This is justified. With exertion, water and blood flow towards the feet. Hence the swelling. The feet then take up more space inside the shoes. Without a margin, your daughter’s feet will be compressed. Which is dangerous.

Weight: a determining factor

When you’re moving, a shock wave is produced. When running, this wave is 3 times your body weight. It travels upwards and reaches the spine. Even the joints that absorb shocks are affected.

What are the best-performing girls’ trainers?

The Hello Kitty non-slip patterned trainers for girls in our collection are safe and secure. They have flexible soles. The fabric of this model offers good ventilation for the feet. This contributes to your daughter’s comfort. Young ladies will inevitably fall for the patterns. The outer sole is made from cowhide leather. That gives you an idea of its durability. Laces and velcro offer comfortable adjustment. Girls’ roller trainers will make your princess proud. Fitted with these girls’ trainers, she’ll be the envy of her friends. The materials are solid and the pair elegant. Pink, white or black, these shoes are available in many sizes. They can be worn with any type of clothing, whether a dress, trousers or a little skirt for a very feminine style. Non-slip slipper-style trainers for girls are easy to slip on. They are sturdy, attractive and as light as slippers. The design is what will strike you at first glance. The style of this model for little ones remains understated and sleek with an impeccable plain tone, in keeping with today’s fashions. This trainer is well suited to outings and sporting moments. Find the girls’ trainer model that suits you at Little Pirates in our wide selection of ultra-feminine models refreshed every year, at every price point.