Shoes are pretty much a necessity to most of our daily lives. While it is wonderful to come in the door of your home and kick off your shoes and relax, it’s likely you’ll just trade your “outside” shoes for shoes in another guise such as slippers. Toddlers once they begin taking their tentative first steps are usually taken to be measured for their first shoes. This is a momentous occasion for all because it marks a significant movement of the toddler’s journey to independence.

Good quality shoes too are of vital importance but especially for the likes of a rapidly growing toddler because their feet are still forming. A poor quality choice of shoe at that stage can genuinely hamper their feet development so it’s best to take the advice of an expert and to not choose shoes for a toddler based on fashion trends. For adults too, it can be important to sometimes choose function over style when it comes to shoes.

If you’re in a job that involves a lot of standing, it’s imperative that you have a good quality and comfortable pair of shoes; they will help to make your working day all the better and can have a knock-on positive impact on your back and so on. Even when it comes to our hobbies, relevant shoes are important. For example, it would be a mistake to not invest in a pair of specialist hiking boots or shoes if you were taking on a tough hill-walk.

Do some research before investing in your next pair of shoes; read reviews and ask sales assistants if the pair of shoes are relevant for your intended purpose. The people at Walsh Brothers Shoes have put together this infographic below which examines the some intriguing shoe facts all based around various numbers. Check out all the details below.