Last updated: September 23, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Does your child complain of ankle pain, or has your child’s doctor or physical therapist recommended shoes with good ankle support? Supportive shoes help stabilize your child’s foot, keep it better aligned, and spread out the impact of walking, running, and […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child been experiencing heel pain, and a doctor recommended heel cups? Or maybe you’ve already bought a pair and are now looking for the right shoes to go with them. Heel cups can work wonders for kids with heel […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Heel cups can be a genuine game-changer for kids with heel pain — but only if they’re fitted inside the right shoe, the right way. If a heel cup doesn’t fit correctly, your child won’t get the support or stability it’s […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your teenage son been complaining about heel pain, and you’re struggling to find supportive shoes that actually help? Maybe a doctor has already told you “the pain will go away on its own.” In reality, foot conditions like pronounced flat […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child been complaining about heel pain and been diagnosed with Sever’s disease or plantar fasciitis? These are two of the most frequent causes of heel pain in children, though other factors — high-impact activity, improper footwear, obesity, or flat […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Heel pain in children can stem from a few different causes — Sever’s disease, plantar fasciitis, or simply ill-fitting shoes. I’d steer away from a “wait and see” approach here: heel pain that’s left alone tends to get worse, not better, […]
By Juan Valenzuela | Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience | Last updated: June 2026 “Weak ankles” is a phrase parents use a lot, but it actually describes something specific: an ankle that gives way under load because the muscles surrounding it aren’t yet strong enough to stabilize it on their own […]
By Juan Valenzuela | Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience If your child’s heels tilt inward or outward when they stand and walk, you’re dealing with heel misalignment — and the right shoes can make a more dramatic difference than most parents expect. This guide explains exactly what misaligned heels are, why […]
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 […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Heel pain in children is more common than most parents expect. It can come from growth spurts, a sudden jump in physical activity, or — very often — footwear that isn’t giving the heel the support it needs. I’m a certified shoe fitter, […]