Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 15 minutes Do you have a child with knock knees who is already wearing supportive everyday sneakers, but you’re unsure which sandals to buy for the summer? Persistent knock knees can result in uneven stress distribution across the knees, […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 10 minutes Quick Answer: The KEEN Newport is the most supportive KEEN sandal for kids with flat feet. Its EVA insole and extra cushioning right below the heel give it noticeably more structure than other KEEN styles, making it […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 13 minutes Struggling to find sandals that fit your child’s high instep? Many styles end up too narrow, leaving marks on the top of the foot and causing discomfort. As a shoe fitter with over 10 years of experience, […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 9 minutes Quick Answer: The best sandals for kids with Haglund’s deformity have an open or soft-padded back instead of a rigid heel, plus adjustable straps so pressure on the bony heel bump can be fine-tuned. My top pick […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 15 minutes Does your child constantly say their sandals feel “too tight,” “too loose,” or “too pinchy”? Kids with sensory sensitivities often struggle with footwear, and while a proper shoe fitting at a local store is ideal, these environments […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 10 minutes Quick Answer: The best kids’ sandals with ankle support are Betti and Pedro by Memo, which combine a firm thermoplastic heel counter with a closed, higher back to stabilize the ankle and improve alignment. In over 10 […]
Finding supportive sandals for your child can be surprisingly difficult. While most children’s sandals are lightweight and breathable, many lack the support needed for growing feet—especially if your child has flat feet, overpronation, weak ankles, low muscle tone, high arches, or another foot or gait condition. As a certified children’s shoe fitter with over 10 […]
Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Fitting Kids Since 2013 “Should I get orthopedic sandals, or are regular supportive ones enough?” It’s one of the questions I hear most often from parents dealing with their child’s heel pain — and the honest answer is that you don’t have to choose just one. In this […]
Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter (10+ Years of Experience) | Updated June 2026 Has your child been developing a bunion, and a foot specialist told you there’s nothing to do about it except wait for possible surgery down the line? You’re not the only parent hearing that. Working in a specialized children’s […]
Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience — Updated June 2026 If you’ve already found supportive sneakers — and maybe orthotics — to help with your child’s toe walking, don’t let that progress slip during the summer months. The right sandals can continue doing the same job: discouraging the upward bend […]