MIKI HOUSEWe will introduce how to handle shoes. Please take a look at the product you have and check the relevant parts.
Shoe features
①Foot design
The toes are designed with roomy and rounded so that you can walk with your fingers as if you were holding the ground.
②Toe spring
To prevent tripping, we wear moderate sledges on the toes.
③ Flex sole
The sole (sock bottom) is designed to bend flexibly to the position where the foot is bent, helping to walk smoothly and promoting the formation of an arch and other parts.
④Sturdy counter
It supports the heels of children who tend to fall inside or outside when the impact of landing, making them less likely to tilt, and improves the sense of unity with the shoes and stabilizes walking.
⑤ Fit adjustment using the instep belt
The feet of children of various shapes, such as the height and width of the instep, are fixed with an instep belt to fit them.
*There are some exceptions depending on the item.
First shoes (Size guide: 11cm-13.5cm)
These shoes support unstable walking for babies toddlers. The material that feels good on the skin, the design gently wraps around your feet, and the flexible sole encourages you to walk naturally and correctly using your toes.
Second shoes (Size guide: 13cm-15.5cm)
These shoes are for children who have a wide range of movements, such as running and jumping, and have a wide range of movements. Compared to the first shoes, the sole is thicker, and reinforcement parts have been added to the toes and sides, making it a design that protects your feet from impacts caused by active movement. We also have shoes that are designed to be less slippery by adding unevenness to the sole surface, and shoes with a highly cushioned sole design that makes use of the know-how of sports shoes.
Kids shoes (Size guide: 15cm-21cm)
Kids shoes have a lineup of shoes of a variety of designs, such as casual, sports, and formal, depending on the purpose and situation used. Depending on the item, the material, sole design, and how to adjust the fit on the instep will vary, so please use them according to your TPO.
How to choose shoes
Try on both feet and check the actual walking status before choosing. Even shoes with the same size display may vary slightly in internal dimensions and comfort depending on the design and material. Make sure to check the fit, ease of movement, and the area around your feet before choosing. The perfect condition is to have a moderate amount of room on the toes so that they do not interfere with the movement of your fingers. When wearing, align your heels tightly, then secure your ankles with an instep belt or something similar to ensure that your feet do not move back and forth inside the shoes.
- Although there are individual differences, children's feet grow very quickly, with children growing approximately 1cm per year until they are around the age of two.
Therefore, even if it is just the right size at first, it can become cramped before you notice it. Make sure to measure your feet frequently for about three months, and choose the perfect size for your feet. - Please be careful as continuing to wear shoes that do not fit your feet may interfere with the correct growth of your feet or body, and may cause scratches, groins and injuries.
- The shape of your feet and how you walk vary depending on your child, so please avoid putting on some quirky shoes after wearing them.
Care instructions
Care methods vary depending on the material of the upper part (the fabric part that wraps around the feet). To ensure comfortable use, please make sure to properly maintain the shoes in the right way.
Cloth shoes (synthetic fibers such as natural fibers, polyester, etc.)
- To wash, use a neutral detergent diluted with water or lukewarm water, and lightly wash using a soft brush.
- Please avoid using detergents with strong cleaning power, such as weak alkaline detergents (shoe detergents), as this may cause color fading.
- Avoid applying detergent directly to your shoes as this may cause color fading.
- Remaining detergent may cause yellowing or discoloration, so rinse thoroughly.
- Please avoid using bleach or soaking it in for a long time as it may cause color fading.
- Please avoid using a washing machine as it may damage the fibers.
- If the shoes are left covered in a lot of water, they may lead to stains, fading, and color transfer.
- After washing, be careful not to lose its shape, slowly press and wring it out with your hands, then wipe off the water thoroughly with a dry cloth, then fill it with white paper or something similar to shape it, and dry it in a well-ventilated shade.
- Please be especially careful of stains, fading, and color transfer when using color schemes or dark-colored shoes.
- After washing, due to insufficient rinsing, detergent and other residues may appear on the surface, but if this occurs, wash again as soon as possible.
- Avoid direct sunlight, rapid drying in dryers, heaters, dryers, etc. It can cause deformation and deterioration, and dirt that cannot be removed during washing can become stained due to rapid drying.
Synthetic leather shoes
- Please avoid washing. It can cause deterioration.
- Wipe away any dirt on the upper leather with a cloth wetted with water.
- If the dirt is difficult to remove, wipe it off using a special cleaner or something similar.
- If you use suede or other items, gently brush it off any dust and dirt.
- If it gets wet due to rain or other factors, wipe off the water with a dry, soft cloth, then fill it with white paper or something similar to shape it, and dry it in a well-ventilated shade.
- There is no need to use leather-retaining oils such as shoe cream.
- Please be careful when handling the product as it may be easily scratched.
- It will naturally deteriorate over time (strip, stickiness, hardening, cracking, etc.) due to moisture in the air or ultraviolet rays. Due to the nature of the material, deterioration cannot be suppressed, so please understand this and avoid storing for a long period of time.
Natural leather shoes (cowhide, etc.)
- Please avoid washing. This can cause deterioration such as fading and hardening of the leather.
- Remove any mud and dust that may cause color fading or stains on the same day using a special cleaner.
- If you use suede or other items, gently brush it off any dust and dirt.
- To nourish the leather and prevent dirt and scratches, we recommend applying cream that is suitable for the material to care for it.
- If it gets wet due to rain or other reasons, wipe off the water with a dry, soft cloth, then fill it with white paper or something to shape it, dry it in a well-ventilated shade, then apply shoe cream or something to replenish nutrients.
- The color may fade due to wetting, sweating, or friction. Please be careful as this may cause color transfer to light-colored socks or clothing and may cause stains.
- It may fade naturally over time.
Storage method
- The shoes will gradually deteriorate even during storage. To prevent deterioration as much as possible, avoid high temperatures and humidity, and store in a place away from direct sunlight.
- Please avoid storing in the car. Please note that the storage room is especially hot.
- Please avoid storing in plastic bags or similar.
- The shoes that were stored for a long time may have deteriorated. Please be sure to check the following points before wearing.
- □Is the material in the upper part (the fabric part that wraps around the foot) deteriorated (septing, stickiness, hardening, cracking, etc.)?
□Is the adhesive strength of the Velcro fastener weak?
□Is the sole (socket bottom) degraded (peeling, stickiness, hardening, cracking, etc.)?
Other notes
- Please follow the instructions for items with individual handling warning labels.
- If you experience any abnormalities on the skin, such as itching or rashes, please stop using it.
- This is not an oil-resistant sole (sole sole), so please avoid using it in places where oil is being drawn.
- Be careful when walking on slippery areas such as wet, frozen roads, manholes, road gutter lids, tiles and marble-like floors. Please be careful as this is especially dangerous when traveling from dry roads to wet roads.
- Please note that if placed near a fire, it may soften or deform.
- To prevent danger and falls, be sure to crimp the Velcro fasteners such as the instep belt to ensure that they are firmly attached. It may come off while wearing it and cause your feet to fall apart.
- If the adhesive strength of the Velcro fastener decreases, discontinue use. The adhesive strength of Velcro fasteners may weaken if they are used for many years, heat is applied, dirt, smudges, etc. get stuck, or wet.
- When wearing, please spread the opening wide and put your feet in. Please be careful not to step on the heel and crush it. The counter may collapse, deform or break, causing injury.
- The color may fade slightly due to friction or sweating while wearing. Please be aware that color may transfer to light-colored socks.
- We do not make this product for use in intense sports, so please be careful of excessive friction and impact.
- We offer an insole sold separately for fitting adjustments. Please try it if necessary. However, some items may not be able to use the insole due to built-in dedicated cup insoles or differences in internal dimensions. For more information, please contact the shop.
- New shoes, sandals and boots from the beginning of the season, may cause blisters to slip, so please use them little by little while getting used to your feet.