Does your child wear ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and the only shoes that accommodate the braces are on the higher end? Are you looking for a pair of affordable shoes that are supportive, durable, easy to get on and off, and can accommodate your child’s AFOs at the same time? There are several affordable shoe brands […]
I have gotten several emails from families asking where they can get a replacement “Pringle” or “Instep Pad” (I don’t think there is an official term) for their child’s AFOs/SMOs. The Pringle is s a little foam chip that goes under the straps of the AFOs or SMOs to keep the orthotics from pinching or placing […]
Is your toddler dealing with a foot condition and has been diagnosed with AFOs? Are you feeling super overwhelmed and have no idea whether the AFOs will fit inside normal shoes? I have been fitting children’s shoes and AFOs for over a decade, and my first piece of advice is for you to wait until […]
Are you having a hard time finding a pair of Mary Jane shoes that are capable of accommodating your daughter’s AFOs? Have you already found a pair of sneakers but your daughter needs something dressier or simply wants to wear a different shoe that is not a sneaker? Your daughter will be able to wear […]
Many families have a very hard time finding shoes to accommodate their children’s AFOs. Most of the time the shoes are either not wide or deep enough. I have been fitting children’s shoes and orthotics for the last 10 years, working for a specialized children’s shoe store that focuses in helping children with foot and […]
Parents frequently reach out and ask me if there is a soccer cleat that is capable of accommodating their child’s AFOs. The first thing I do is ask them if their medical professional recommends that their children wear AFOs with their soccer cleats. The reason I ask is that not all children must wear their […]
Have you been looking for a pair of indoor shoes that are capable of accommodating your child’s AFOs? Would it be a game-changer if the shoes have oversized openings and are easy to get on and off? I have spoken with several families who struggle to find a pair of indoor shoes for their child’s […]