Last updated: September 22, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Have you noticed that your child’s feet point inward instead of straight ahead? Maybe they trip more often than other kids, or their walking pattern just doesn’t look quite right. Many parents are told that in-toeing will “fix itself” as their […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child’s walking or running changed recently? Are they tripping or falling more often? Some parents are told their child’s flat feet or walking issues will simply resolve on their own — but kids with moderate or strong pronation specifically […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Does your child wear orthotics or supportive insoles the rest of the year for flat feet, overpronation, or weak ankles? Most snow boots aren’t built with real arch support — they’re made with low, flat contours that won’t hurt, but won’t […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your toddler been diagnosed with a foot condition — flat feet, low muscle tone, hypermobility — and a medical professional recommended orthotics without specifying which ones to get? Toddler orthotics are specialized inserts designed to support the natural development of […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child been complaining about leg pain lately? Are they refusing to participate in sports? Most kids with leg pain get written off as having “growing pains.” In some cases, however, the pain traces back to a real underlying condition […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Has your child been diagnosed with supination, or do they have noticeably high arches? Supination is the opposite of pronation — instead of the foot rolling inward, it rolls outward. Kids with high arches are especially prone to it, since a […]
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, […]
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Every child has some degree of pronation — it’s a normal part of how the foot absorbs impact when walking. Problems start when it becomes excessive (overpronation), which can lead to poor posture, foot pain, and leg fatigue. The right orthotic […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Is your child walking with their feet pointing outward instead of straight ahead? If their out-toeing is linked to flat feet, certain orthotics can help improve their foot posture and walking gait. As a shoe fitter specializing in children’s shoes and orthotics, I […]
Last updated: August 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Have you noticed your child’s feet pointing inward instead of straight ahead? Pigeon toe, medically known as in-toeing, is a common condition that causes a child’s toes to turn inward, and it can involve one or both feet. Some children outgrow this on […]