Correction: Since the nonprofit's inception in 2005, Laces of Love has collected and given more 125,000 new pairs of shoes to kids. An earlier version of this story was incorrect. Florice Hodges was a ...

Selecting children's shoes impacts more than just protection; it shapes balance, posture, and confidence. Toddlers benefit from easy slip-ons, preschoolers thrive with empowering Velcro, and early ...

I cover baby and kids gear after a decade of reporting on parenting. Kids wear their shoes a bit rougher than the average adult. They’re always on the move and completely unbothered by mud, untied ...