One of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of proper fitting shoes for their child. The podiatrists and staff of (Practice Name) would like to share several important factors that parents should consider while back to school shopping: Children’s Feet Change with Age. Shoe and sock sizes may change every few months as a child’s feet grow. Shoes That Don’t Fit Properly Can Aggravate the Feet. Always measure the child's feet before buying