Fitting Children's Shoes

Find Out If Your Child’s AFOs Are Too Long – This Method Works for AFOs with Full Footplates

Has your child been prescribed AFOs and you are having the hardest time finding shoes that fit? Do you feel like you need to get shoes that are way too big to accommodate the AFOs? If you must buy shoes that are bigger than a full shoe size and a half of your child’s current […]

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The Best Alternative to AFOs – Recommendations from a Shoe Fitter

Has your child been complaining about their AFOs? Are you constantly buying shoes that are too big in order to fit your child’s AFOs? There are alternatives to AFOS, such as insertable foot orthotics, that may be just what your child needs to feel sufficiently supported and comfortable inside their shoes. In this article, I […]

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Should Children Wear AFOs with their Soccer Cleats? – Find Out Now!

Parents frequently reach out and ask me if there is a soccer cleat that is capable of accommodating their child’s AFOs. The first thing I do is ask them if their medical professional recommends that their children wear AFOs with their soccer cleats. The reason I ask is that not all children must wear their […]

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Indoor Shoes for Kids Who Wear AFOs – Oversized Openings for Easy on and Off!

Have you been looking for a pair of indoor shoes that are capable of accommodating your child’s AFOs? Would it be a game-changer if the shoes have oversized openings and are easy to get on and off? I have spoken with several families who struggle to find a pair of indoor shoes for their child’s […]

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