Last updated: October 17, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Kids outgrow snow boots every winter, so it makes sense to look for a cheaper pair. The problem is that the cheapest boots often leave kids with cold, wet feet. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I’ve seen which budget boots hold […]
Last updated: October 16, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Is your child’s big toe leaning toward or overlapping their second toe? As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I see this often, and shoes that are too short or narrow are a common reason it gets worse. The right shoes won’t straighten […]
Last updated: October 15, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Parents often ask me whether Ugg boots are OK for kids, and how long they should wear them. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, my answer is yes, as long as they’re worn the right way. Uggs are cozy and warm, but […]
Last updated: October 15, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Have you noticed your child’s second toe crossing over their big toe? It’s more common than many parents think, and it often isn’t noticed until a child starts walking. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I see it often. The right shoes […]
Last updated: October 15, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Emu boots look a lot like Uggs, and they’re just as cozy. Parents often ask me whether they’re worth buying instead. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I like Emu boots for kids, mostly for one reason: many styles have removable insoles, […]
Last updated: October 14, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Is your child always getting blisters on their heels or toes? Most of the time, it’s a sign that their shoes don’t fit right. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, the first thing I check is the size, then the width, cushioning, […]
Last updated: October 14, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Finding shoes for a child with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) can be hard. High arches and curled toes make many shoes too shallow, weak ankles make flimsy shoes unsteady, and some children also wear braces. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I often […]
Last updated: October 13, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Ugg boots are cozy, warm, and adorable on little feet, but not every style works for a toddler who’s still learning to run, climb, and balance. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I look for Uggs that are lightweight, flexible, and easy […]
Last updated: October 12, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter For kids with sensory sensitivities, winter boots can be the hardest shoes of the year. Most are heavy, stiff, and bulky, with seams and straps that press in all the wrong places, so getting them on turns into a battle every morning. […]
Last updated: October 12, 2026 · By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Does your child come home with damp socks and shoes that smell up the house? Some kids simply sweat more than others, and it often runs in the family. You can’t stop a child’s feet from sweating, but the right shoes make […]