When preparing for your child’s AFO/SMO appointment, you might wonder if bringing shoes is necessary. This decision can impact the fitting process and ultimately the success of the orthotic treatment. The right footwear can significantly enhance the benefits of your child’s AFOs or SMOs, ensuring that your child experiences the greatest possible improvement in mobility […]
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 a little foam chip that goes under the straps of the AFOs or SMOs to keep the orthotics from pinching or placing […]
Has your child been diagnosed with a foot condition that requires wearing SMOs and you are having the hardest time finding comfortable shoes? SMOs help provide additional support and heel stabilization and are usually prescribed for children who need extra support and stability. I have been fitting children’s shoes and orthotics for over a decade, […]
As a shoe fitter with years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges of finding supportive AFO winter boots that are wide and deep to accommodate the extra space orthotics take. I have found certain winter boots that provide enough room without being too bulky and have adjustable fastenings (like Velcro) for a snug fit. […]
Does your child need to wear Supra-Malleolar Orthosis (SMOs) and are you having a hard time finding shoes to accommodate their SMOs? Are you frustrated about buying shoes in multiple sizes and having to return them all? Before we dive into how to order the correct shoe size for your child’s SMOs, I would like […]
Do you have a child who wears SMOs and your child’s doctor confirmed that your child must absolutely wear the braces while playing sports? If you were told that your child must wear SMOs while playing baseball, you came to the right place. I am going to show you which are the best baseball cleats […]
Is your child required to wear one SMO (supramalleolar orthoses) on one foot and an AFO (ankle foot orthoses) on the other foot? Are you having a hard time figuring out what shoe size you should buy to make up the difference? It can be quite confusing to figure out whether your child should wear […]