Independent kids’ shoe retailer, My First Steps, partners with Sizewise, a new piece of technology that will revolutionise shopping for kids' shoes online. MyFirstSteps.ie will be the first Irish retailer to offer Sizewise on their ecommerce site.
Founded in 2023 by Alison McGrath, My First Steps specializes in children's footwear with two ‘superstore’ branches in Ennis and Galway alongside a digital flagship store, www.myfirststeps.ie
Inspired by her own children, Alison identified a gap in the market for stylish, foot-friendly shoe brands that guarantee the perfect fit: “Studies have shown that up to 83 per cent of children wear ill-fitting shoes, this can lead a lifetime of foot problems - from blisters, and ingrowing toenails in the short-term, to feet deformities and posture problems in the long-term.
“We pride ourselves on our expert fitting service in store, and we are delighted to extend our services level of accuracy to our ecommerce store with the help of SizeWise.”
SizeWise is an award-winning precision scanning technology that brings convenience, accuracy, and trust to online shoe shopping. Consumers can scan for size with ease from their mobile device. By providing highly precise size recommendations, SizeWise ensures the perfect fit, comfort and healthy foot development.
Announcing the news of this partnership, CEO of SizeWise, Alan Power, said: "We are delighted to partner with My First Steps, a leading footwear retailer in Ireland. It is a natural fit for us. They truly care about helping parents find the right shoes for their little ones, and that is exactly what we do at SizeWise. Together, we are making it easier for families to get the perfect fit the first time—saving time, reducing waste, and ensuring kids are comfortable and supported as they grow."
