Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 14 minutes Do you have a child who’s been diagnosed with hypermobility, and you’re unsure which sandal to buy for the summer? My recommendation is to avoid sandals that are too flat or unsupportive, since these can make your […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 10 minutes Quick Answer: The KEEN Newport is the most supportive KEEN sandal for kids with flat feet. Its EVA insole and extra cushioning right below the heel give it noticeably more structure than other KEEN styles, making it […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Est. reading time: 13 minutes Struggling to find sandals that fit your child’s high instep? Many styles end up too narrow, leaving marks on the top of the foot and causing discomfort. As a shoe fitter with over 10 years of experience, […]
Finding supportive sandals for your child can be surprisingly difficult. While most children’s sandals are lightweight and breathable, many lack the support needed for growing feet—especially if your child has flat feet, overpronation, weak ankles, low muscle tone, high arches, or another foot or gait condition. As a certified children’s shoe fitter with over 10 […]
Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter | Fitting Kids Since 2013 “Should I get orthopedic sandals, or are regular supportive ones enough?” It’s one of the questions I hear most often from parents dealing with their child’s heel pain — and the honest answer is that you don’t have to choose just one. In this […]
Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience — Updated June 2026 If you’ve already found supportive sneakers — and maybe orthotics — to help with your child’s toe walking, don’t let that progress slip during the summer months. The right sandals can continue doing the same job: discouraging the upward bend […]
Written by Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter (10+ Years of Experience) · Updated June 2026 If your child’s feet turn inward when they walk — what’s commonly called intoeing or pigeon toe — you’ve probably already started the search for supportive everyday sneakers. It’s just as important not to let that effort lapse once […]
By Juan Valenzuela | Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience | Last updated: June 2026 Have you noticed your child’s toes curling under, or has a doctor mentioned the term “curly toes”? It’s a common condition, and while it often improves on its own as children grow, the shoes your child wears […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your toddler has been diagnosed with flat feet or overpronation and your doctor or physical therapist has recommended supportive footwear, finding the right sandal can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most toddler sandals on the market are flat, […]
Last updated: June 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Foot pain in children is more common than most parents realize — and it gets significantly worse during the summer months when kids are spending long hours in flat, flimsy sandals that provide little to no support. If your child frequently complains of […]