FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about Goedike Canada Inc and its Maniqui and Superfit brands that may be usefull to you.
- What is Maniqui?
- How to choose shoes for children?
- What should a shoe be made of?
- How important is shoe maintenance?
- What size to choose for a pair of boots?
- How to decide what size to choose for a child's shoe?
- How to dry shoes?
What is Maniqui?
For more than thirty-five years, Goedike Canada Inc. and its brand Maniqui has made shoes for children and teens.
Known for their quality, Maniqui shoes are classic, versatile and have fashion touches.
How to choose shoes for children?
Since support and comfort are very important, you should select a leather shoe with good heel reinforcements, arch supports and flexible soles. With these features, the foot receives adequate support that promotes sound growth.
What should a shoe be made of?
Leather, the traditional favourite, is recommended for its suppleness and comfort. Whether for walking shoes or running shoes, the way leather breathes lets dampness evaporate and keeps feet nice and dry.
How important is shoe maintenance?
When you invest in a quality pair of shoe, it is important to protect the upper, so that it retains its lustre and suppleness and lasts longer.
We recommend applying adequate protection when you buy a pair of shoe and continue to apply it regularly. Such treatment will not only prevent water from leaving rings on the surface but also keep dirt and spots from becoming encrusted in the fibre.
Polishing when required will make a shoe look new again. Polish covers the scratches and restores the leather to its original lustre. However, it is very important never to apply wax over spots and dirt.
What size to choose for a pair of boots?
The measured size gives only an approximation of the required size. What is really important is that the foot not be squeezed and the toes be able to move freely. Ideally, boots should be tried on with a pair of socks.
How to decide what size to choose for a child's shoe?
The measured size gives only an approximation of the required size. What is very important is that there be about a half-inch (or just a bit more than a centimetre) of space beyond the toes to allow for growth.
When measuring the foot of a child with a "Foot Measuring Guide" it is important that the child is standing. The foot of a toddler is soft and if not laid flat, there can easily be a difference of 1 cm in length of measurement.
