Has your medical professional diagnosed your child with severe flat feet and strong pronation? Children with flat feet or other foot conditions can experience different levels of pronation (mild, moderate, and strong). In children, strong pronation can be particularly concerning as their bones and muscles are still developing. The first seven years of a child’s […]
Has your child been complaining about foot and leg pain or have you noticed your child walking and running differently? Having a certain degree of pronation is totally normal, but excessive pronation (overpronation) can lead to discomfort, pain, and in some cases, affect a child’s overall posture and gait. As a shoe fitter with years […]
Children with flat feet are usually limited to the types of shoes that they can wear. I have worked for a specialized children’s shoe store for over a decade, and one of the most common questions that families ask me is: What are the best shoe brands for flat feet? I explain to them that […]
Has your toddler been diagnosed with flat feet by your physical or occupational therapist and they recommend trying supportive shoes? Maybe you noticed something wrong with your toddler’s feet and want to be proactive. Shoes for a toddler with flat feet should provide supportive outsoles, firm heel counters, and straight lasts to help improve foot […]
Has your child recently been diagnosed with flat feet? You are not the only parent dealing with this issue as it is actually pretty common in kids, especially those under the age of five. For most children, the problem corrects itself as they grow, but not all do, and that’s when you really need to […]
Are you wondering whether your child’s feet are both flat or is it just one foot? As a passionate shoe fitter with over ten years of experience in the field, one of the most common questions I encounter is whether children typically have flat feet on both feet or just one. When children have only […]
Do you have a child who is complaining about foot pain? There might be several reasons why your children complain about foot pain, but one thing is clear, pain is not normal, and when children experience pain, their bodies are telling us that there is a problem. As a passionate shoe fitter, I know for […]
Sandals for kids with flat feet are hard to come by. I have seen that many families post questions in online forums about what to do about their child’s flat feet during the summer. Certainly, children should not be forced to wear their supportive sneakers and orthotics all day during the warm weather. I am […]
Most parents get confused as to what type of shoes their flat-footed children should wear for dressier occasions. I already created a resource that describes the best sneakers for children who have flat feet, and in this specific one, I will show you what are the best dress shoes for kids with flat feet based […]
Most children start out with flat feet because they have this cushion called a “fat pad” that makes arches less visible. As they grow up—usually around the age of five—the arches should already be developed. Having flat feet can be typical, but not all flat feet are the same, as some cause pain or trouble […]