Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your child has been complaining about heel pain, you should take it seriously — and act quickly. Heel pain in children is not something to wait out. Left untreated, it can lead to difficulty walking, compensatory gait changes, and the need for […]
Finding the right shoes for a child with clubfoot can be challenging. Even after successful treatment, many children continue to experience foot and ankle weakness, balance issues, muscle tightness, or differences in foot size. The right shoes can help improve stability, reduce fatigue, and make walking and running more comfortable. As a certified children’s shoe […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your child has been diagnosed with high arches — also known as cavus foot — finding the right shoes is one of the most important things you can do for their daily comfort and long-term foot health. High arches cause uneven weight […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If you have noticed your child’s knees angling inward and almost touching while they stand, you are not alone — knock knees is one of the most common conditions I see in children at the specialized shoe store where I work. The good […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your child has been diagnosed with hypermobility — also known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) — finding the right shoes is one of the most important and impactful things you can do for their daily comfort and long-term development. As a certified […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter With hundreds of children’s shoe brands on the market, choosing the right one for your child can feel overwhelming. As a certified children’s shoe fitter with over 10 years of experience, I have tested hundreds of shoe styles across dozens of brands — […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your child has extra wide feet, you already know how frustrating shoe shopping can be. Most mainstream shoe brands design their children’s shoes for medium-width feet — which means children with extra wide feet are often forced into shoes that compress their […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your toddler has been diagnosed with flat feet or overpronation and your doctor or physical therapist has recommended supportive footwear, finding the right sandal can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most toddler sandals on the market are flat, […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Foot pain in children is more common than most parents realize — and it gets significantly worse during the summer months when kids are spending long hours in flat, flimsy sandals that provide little to no support. If your child frequently complains of […]
Last updated: May 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter One of the most common questions I get from parents at the store is: “How fast do kids’ feet grow?” It seems simple, but the answer surprises most families — and getting it wrong is one of the leading reasons children end up […]