About Our Shoes

Why do good shoes cost more?


.....because they are made for

  • COMFORT, SUPPORT, and CUSHIONING.
  • COMFORT comes from leathers that stretch, linings that breathe and lightweight soles that are flexible.
  • SUPPORT comes from devices that give stability.
  • CUSHIONING comes from soles that have shock absorption qualities.

There are five important ingredients in the construction of a good shoe:

The Last. The Last is the mould with which a shoe is shaped. Good last design is vital as it creates the final shape of the shoe. Many kids' shoes are made using smaller versions of adult lasts, which is totally inappropriate because a child's foot is completely different from an adults' foot. At TAMMYS we choose shoes that are made on lasts that are specifically designed for kids' feet to ensure a perfect fit.

The Upper. Leather is the best material for the upper of kids' shoes. Leather is flexible and soft but still hard wearing. It also lets air in but keeps moisture out meaning that feet stay cool and dry in most conditions. Today there are many synthetic materials that look like leather but don't have the same qualities. At TAMMYS, the core of our range is built around quality leather shoes.

The Sole. Rubber and polyurethane (PU) are the best materials for the soles of kids’ shoes. They are both flexible and hard wearing. PU is better than rubber because it has cushioning properties which give the sole shock absorption qualities. At TAMMYS we pay special attention to the cushioning of the sole.

The Heel Counter. The heel counter is a reinforced cardboard device that is inserted at the back of the shoe to "clamp" the foot into an upright position. The heel counter facilitates, upright walking motion, vertical posture and side to side balance.

The Fashion. Kids' shoes are a special challenge to fashion designers because it is so difficult to combine support, fitting and durability features, with eye appeal, at a reasonable price. At TAMMYS our buying team invests a huge amount of time and effort in searching all over the world, for shoes that are fashionable with a correct fit.





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