High arches can cause your child to place excessive pressure on the ball and heel of the foot, which often leads to discomfort and heel pain. Catching this early matters — high arches can affect overall posture and balance, and left unaddressed, that imbalance can eventually show up in other areas of the body, like […]
Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience — Updated June 2026 Does your child have high arches, and you can’t seem to find a single pair of sandals that actually fits and supports them? You’re not alone — high arches are commonly overlooked in mainstream sandal design, and children with this […]
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 […]
Most parents use the terms “high instep” and “high arch” interchangeably — but they are not the same thing. And the difference matters, because each condition requires a different type of shoe. Getting this wrong is one of the most common reasons children end up in shoes that do not fit properly, cause discomfort, or […]