Fitting Children's Shoes

The Best Kids’ Boots for AFOs and SMOs – Extra Deep and Wider Openings

As a shoe fitter with years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges of finding supportive AFO winter boots that are wide and deep to accommodate the extra space orthotics take. I have found certain winter boots that provide enough room without being too bulky and have adjustable fastenings (like Velcro) for a snug fit. […]

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Best Children’s Shoes for AFOs and SMOs – Top 5 Shoes for Every Occasion

Many families struggle to find shoes to accommodate their children’s AFOs or SMOs, especially when looking for seasonal shoes or shoes for dressier occasions. I am going to help you choose AFO and SMO-friendly shoes for kids that provide roomy toe boxes, wide openings, extra-long adjustable Velcro straps, and a stable base of support. The best […]

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Best Shoes for Kids with AFOs – Stop Buying Bigger Shoes to Accommodate the AFOs!

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. However, fitting your child’s AFOs in the wrong pair of shoes can make your child’s AFOs virtually worthless. The best shoes for kids with AFOs provide a stable base of support, […]

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How to Get the Correct Shoe Size for Your Child’s AFOs – Follow These 3 Simple Steps!

An ill-fitting shoe can cause pressure points, blisters, and even alter the intended corrective function of your AFOs. A proper fit can enhance your child’s walking experience, providing the necessary support and stability that AFOs are designed to offer. Furthermore, the right shoe size can enhance the durability of both the shoe and the AFO, […]

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Best Shoes for Children Who Wear AFOs with Wedges – Extra Deep to Accommodate the Wedges

Does your child wear Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) with wedges and you can’t seem to find a single pair of shoes that fit? AFOs with wedges play a critical role in helping children with various lower limb conditions achieve better stability, improved gait, and enhanced overall mobility. However, because of the extra space the wedges take […]

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Best House Shoes for AFOs – Wearing Supportive Shoes at Home

Are you looking for comfortable and practical house shoes for your child who wears Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs)? It is very important for your child to wear comfortable shoes at home, especially if your child has foot issues and wears AFOs. Note, that there are regular shoes that will work well with your child’s AFOs, however, […]

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Find Out the Right Shoe Size for Kids Who Wear a SMO on One Foot and an AFO on the Other Foot

Is your child required to wear one SMO (supramalleolar orthoses) on one foot and an AFO (ankle foot orthoses) on the other foot? Are you having a hard time figuring out what shoe size you should buy to make up the difference? It can be quite confusing to figure out whether your child should wear […]

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Best New Balance Shoes for Kids Who Wear AFOs

Have you been told to get New Balance shoes in extra wide widths (XW) and increase your child’s shoe size by a whole size or two to fit your child’s AFOs? Before you start ordering New Balance shoes in extra wide widths you should know that not all New Balance shoes in extra wide are […]

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Billy Shoes for Kids Who Wear AFOs – These are the Deepest and Widest Styles!

Do you have a child who wears AFOs and heard that Billy shoes work really well accommodating them? Have you tried countless different shoe brands and styles and can’t seem to find a single shoe that fits over your child’s AFOs? Billy shoes work really well for children who wear AFOs, but among this shoe […]

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Are Your Kids’ AFO Braces Causing Blisters? – Try Padding and Cushion

Has your child developed blisters from wearing AFOs/SMOs? Did you know that children who wear AFOs are more prone to developing blisters on their feet? AFOs are made of rigid plastic and are the type of orthotic that causes most blisters among children. I have noticed that AFOs provide more effective biomechanics correction because they […]

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