Stride Rite recently came up with a line of shoes that are specifically designed to accommodate orthotics, including AFOs and SMOs. I have recently tested this line of shoes and they are fully adaptable and designed to accommodate orthotics. The shoes provide extra depth, substantial outsoles, and firm heel counters, and they are available in […]
Has a friend or family member recommended Ikiki shoes for your child’s AFOs? Are you looking for a pair of shoes that are easy to get on and off but provide good support and stability at the same time? Ikiki shoes work great with AFOs as they are deep and open up widely, making it […]
Do you have a child that has been diagnosed with flat feet, overpronation, or low muscle tone? Has your physical or occupational therapist recommended that your child wears a pair of AFO braces and you are having a hard time finding shoes that can accommodate the braces? I have put together a selection of the […]
Do you have a child who was prescribed with AFOs and needs a pair of all-white shoes for school? Whether your child needs an all-white shoe to wear to school or simply prefers to wear white shoes as a style preference, I will show you a list of the best all-white shoes for kids who […]
I have been contacted by many parents who feel heartbroken when they see the disappointment on their kids’ faces when not a single pair of the fashionable and cute shoes that they want to wear can accommodate the shape of their ankle-foot orthoses (AFO). I am going to show you a selection of the best […]
Finding a pair of shoes that fit braces (AFOs) can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience if you don’t know what shoe styles to look for. Has your child been diagnosed with any of the following foot conditions? If your child’s physical or occupational therapist recommended that your child wears a pair of braces with […]
AFOs can greatly improve your child’s walking gait and benefit your child’s mobility challenges, as well as support your child’s weak muscles. Other benefits include improving your child’s overall posture, preventing foot deformity, and providing a stable base of support. The biggest downside of wearing AFOs is that children can have a really hard time […]
If you have read any of my previous articles about children’s shoes and AFOs, you probably should know by now how a properly fitting shoe is critical to the proper functioning of an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO). I have noticed how most parents buy shoes that are way too large to accommodate the AFOs, which […]
Many families struggle to find shoes to accommodate their children’s AFOs or SMOs, especially when looking for seasonal shoes or shoes for dressier occasions. I have been fitting children’s shoes and orthotics for many years, so I will be able to show you a list of the best children’s shoes for AFOs and SMOs that […]
Do you have a child who wears AFOs and has been asking you for a pair of light up shoes? Have you tried different light up shoes from Skechers, Stride Rite, and Geox, and none of them seem to be wide or deep enough for the AFOs? I am going to show you the best […]