As a professional shoe fitter, I understand how overwhelming it can be for parents to find shoes that comfortably and securely fit over ankle-foot orthotics (AFOs). I’ve worked with countless families facing this exact challenge, and one of the most common recommendations I make is See Kai Run — but not just any pair. In […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Is your toddler wearing AFOs and you’re unsure which shoes will fit properly? You’re not alone — many parents feel overwhelmed navigating this. As a children’s shoe fitter with over a decade of experience helping families through exactly this, my first recommendation is simple: […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter With over a decade of experience fitting shoes for children who wear AFOs, I’ve developed a keen understanding of what actually works. One brand I frequently recommend is Billy Shoes — not because they were built specifically for AFOs, but because their easy on-and-off […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Have you been advised to just buy New Balance extra wide (XW) shoes and size up to fit your child’s AFOs? Before you order, know that not all New Balance XW shoes accommodate AFOs properly. With such a wide range of models, some offer […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter AFOs can enhance your child’s mobility by keeping the feet and legs in proper alignment, correcting abnormal walking patterns, and reducing the risk of falls. But fitting your child’s AFOs in the wrong pair of shoes can make the AFOs virtually worthless. The best […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Struggling to find the right shoes for your toddler’s wide feet? You’re not alone. With so many brands and styles out there, choosing the right fit can feel overwhelming. In this guide, I’ll share the best shoe brands for toddlers with wide feet — […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Does your toddler always have red marks or imprints on top of their feet and toes? Restrictive shoes can contribute to everything from blisters to bunions, hammertoes, and other structural foot issues. Shoes need to let a toddler’s toes spread naturally — toddlers actually […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Searching for the best Velcro shoes for toddlers with wide feet? You’re not alone — many toddlers have wide feet, and finding shoes that are both stylish and properly fitting can be a real challenge. The good news is several trusted brands offer wide-width […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Struggling to find shoes that fit your toddler’s extra wide feet and high insteps? Many toddlers naturally have wider feet, and squeezing them into standard shoes causes real discomfort and can interfere with healthy foot development. In this guide, I’m sharing my top 5 […]
Last Updated: August 2026 | Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Do you always struggle to get your toddler’s shoes on and off, and notice the Velcro straps never seem to extend far enough across the shoe? Many toddlers have wide feet or high insteps, which makes finding a properly fitting shoe genuinely challenging. Wide […]