Kids’ Dress Shoes That Won’t Let You Down

Is there a fancy event coming up that your child needs to participate in or attend? You’re likely here because you’re searching for the best dress shoes that would look great on your child as they wear their elegant party outfits and suits. 

Whether it’s a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or a formal event like a wedding, looking for the perfect pair that won’t let you down can be frustrating.

Thankfully, Oh Hi has all you need. All you need to do is go to the section for girls or boys to find the footwear you need. In addition, our team at Oh Hi will lend a hand by giving you a few tips on what you need to check when choosing these.

If you’re ready, let’s go! Your child’s feet are still developing, which the wrong footwear can affect. So you need to know and apply these tips when choosing the right style.

 

How to Choose the Correct Footwear

Here are essential tips when buying your child’s formal footwear, especially if it’s your first time.

• Check the shoes' flexibility as they sometimes tend to be too stiff, causing discomfort and blisters on the poor child. They must be effortlessly flexible when you try to bend them before buying. 

Formal footwear must be ready at the onset and not need a break in time.

• Ill-fitting shoes can lead to deformities and foot problems until adulthood, so ensure you get the correct measurements. Take the length and width of each foot since one foot might be different from the other. 

Take them shopping for shoes in the afternoon since they can swell during the day, and you can include that size increase.

• Formal events can take a long time. Shoes must have proper airflow. The lack of air circulation can cause the feet to sweat, which can be annoying and may lead to bacterial or fungal growth.
• Choose the shapes that let your child’s toes splay naturally. For example, hoes with rounded toe shapes are better than pointy ones, which squeeze the toes together. 

Ensure their toes have enough wiggle room to spread by maintaining a 1 cm space between the longest toe and the edge of the footwear.

• Fastenings or closures are essential to secure the dress shoes on your child’s feet. While laces provide a more adjustable fit, they are more suitable for older children skilled with tying laces independently. 

Please don’t fret, as other fastenings, such as touch-fastening straps and buckles, are great for younger children and do their functions well.

 

Styles at Oh Hi

Armed with the essential things you need to check when buying shoes, let’s proceed with the different styles available at Oh Hi.

 

Girls

Almost all the available styles of dress shoes for girls are open-toed sandals, except for two styles of ballet flats. So let’s focus on the ballet flats that look like Mary Janes.

These will put a smile on your child’s face and the faces of other guests who see your child in them. This style has cute and sparkly love hearts as decoration and a slim top strap that keeps the footwear in place. 

Comparing these to all the requirements we mentioned earlier, they tick off toe shape, flexibility, breathability, fastening, and the correct size, which depends on your child’s fit.

On the one hand, open-toed sandals mostly come with low heels. On the other hand, there is no need to be concerned, as the heels on these shoes are either wedge or block, which support their developing feet. 

They will not feel discomfort or strain because these heels level their feet and distribute their weight.

More importantly, these all come with ankle straps held by buckles for an adjustable fit. So your child can run, play, and socialise with other guests without the threat of accidentally removing the footwear. 

The open-toed sandals also tick off all the features necessary.

The formal footwear for girls at Oh Hi won’t let you down, as they can match any outfit your child plans to wear. They come in eight colours: black, blue, multis, natural, pink, rose gold, silver, and white.

 

Boys

The available dress shoes for boys at Oh Hi are like what adult males wear to formal events, only tinier. They are so cute and would make your child look dapper.

Let’s start with the lace-up shoes with an adjustable fit suitable for older children. This footwear has a smooth finish and sleek shape, adding sophistication. 

Choose these shoes in tan, as they instantly match suit pants. Tan footwear would look fantastic with a blue suit! As for features, these lace-ups tick all the boxes we mentioned earlier.

The second kind of shoes for boys is without any fastenings. Instead, elastic side gussets expand to accommodate any foot shape for a snug fit. 

But, again, it looks like any traditional shoes, where your son slides their feet into the footwear with a square-cut top, stylish stitching, and a smooth finish.

This style checks all the boxes except the one on fastenings or closures. However, the side gussets ensure the shoes stay in place. Wearing this style will make your son stand out at the event.

Pull-on ankle boots are the last kind of dress shoes for boys. This footwear has two tabs they can pull for easy wearing and elastic side gussets for a comfortable, snug fit. 

These shoes are great for outdoor or winter events because they keep your feet warm and cover your feet completely. 

In addition, their soles are suitable for running, playing, and socialising because they give your child a steady grip to keep them on their feet.

 

Get Your Child the Most Reliable Kids’ Dress (or School) Shoes!

Head to the nearest Oh Hi store or online shop for all your child’s formal footwear needs! The available styles will make them look and feel good, making their early party memories unforgettable!

Since we are in the footwear business, our brand covers all your kids' needs, from school shoes to loafers, beach sandals, boots, gumboots, and sneakers since your kid will be playing sports!

Your child will want to be on trend, and they're looking at popular brands like Skechers, Clarks, and the like, but you'll soon agree they will love our styles!

Also, take note of our excellent prices! Finding the perfect pair is a no-brainer since we also carry footwear in all sizes. Be sure to add socks to your cart!