Have you noticed your child walking with their feet turned outward? This condition, known as out-toeing—or more commonly, duck feet—can be hereditary, but it may also develop from poor posture, muscle weakness, or injury compensation. The early years (especially before age 7) are critical for healthy foot development, and the right footwear can make a […]
Have you noticed your child’s feet turning outward when they walk or run, rather than pointing straight ahead? Or perhaps you’ve seen uneven wear on the bottoms of their shoes? These can be signs of out-toeing, a condition where the feet rotate outward during movement. While many children with out-toeing don’t experience pain, they’re often […]
Is your child walking with their feet pointing outwards 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 work with various types of orthotics to address out-toeing. One particular orthotic […]