Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child been diagnosed with idiopathic toe walking, and has a medical professional recommended orthopedic shoes? Or maybe you were told your child’s toe walking will “resolve on its own,” and you’re the one who wants to be proactive and take early […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Are you struggling to find children’s shoes with built-in arch support? You’re not alone — most kids’ shoes today lack proper arch support, even ones with firm heel counters and structured soles. If your child needs extra arch support but you’re not ready […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Did you know that one of the most common causes of ingrown toenails in children is wearing shoes that are too tight or too small? Improper footwear puts constant pressure on the toes — especially the big toe — leading to pain, swelling, […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter IIs your child complaining about toe pain? One of the most common — and most overlooked — causes is wearing shoes that are too short or too narrow. As a certified shoe fitter, I’ve seen many cases where simply switching to properly fitted […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child been complaining about pain on the top of their foot? Before assuming it’s growing pains or something medical, it’s worth ruling out the shoes themselves — because in my experience as a certified shoe fitter, they’re the culprit far more […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Quick Answer: The three most common causes of nighttime foot and leg pain in children, ranked by likelihood, are unsupportive or poorly fitted shoes, flat feet, and low muscle tone (hypotonia). If the pain fades by morning and doesn’t affect your child’s activity […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter The New Balance 990 has emerged as a favorite among parents and shoe fitters alike, thanks to a supportive design that accommodates orthotics and less-common foot shapes like wide or extra wide feet. Whether you need a shoe to support a foot condition […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Are you searching for waterproof shoes for your toddler? Here’s something worth knowing before you shop: after years of testing and fitting toddler shoes, I haven’t found a true waterproof sneaker for this age group — the closest options on the market are […]
Are you trying to figure out whether your child can keep wearing their current shoes a little longer? It’s worth remembering that kids’ foot growth isn’t steady — there are sudden growth spurts followed by stretches of slower growth, which is exactly why shoe checks need to happen often and thoroughly, not just when you […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child’s physical or occupational therapist recommended a gait trainer to help improve their stability and mobility? If so, you might already know how quickly shoes can wear out. Kids using gait trainers often push off with their toes, causing shoes to […]