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 […]
Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter with 10+ Years of Experience — Updated June 2026 Does your child have high arches, and you can’t seem to find a single pair of sandals that actually fits and supports them? You’re not alone — high arches are commonly overlooked in mainstream sandal design, and children with this […]
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 […]
Last updated: May 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter Summer camp season is here, and one of the most common questions I get from parents this time of year is: “How many pairs of shoes does my child actually need for camp?” The honest answer is two — a good pair of […]
Are you looking for the best sandals for your toddler this summer but not sure which styles will actually hold up? Every summer parents come into the store with the same frustration — they bought sandals that looked great online but caused blisters after one day, fell apart by July, or simply would not stay […]
Are you looking for the best sandals for your kids this summer but not sure which styles are actually worth buying? Every summer parents come into the store asking the same question — which sandals will last the whole season without falling apart, hurting my child’s feet, or causing blisters? I am a certified children’s […]
Finding supportive sandals for a child with flat feet is one of the most common challenges parents face during the summer. Most sandals look great but offer virtually no structural support — and for a child with flat feet, that matters far more than most parents realize. The right sandal can visibly straighten your child’s […]
Does your child walk with their ankles rolling inward or their feet turning out? If so, your child may be overpronating — and the sandals they wear this summer could either help reduce the strain and prevent pain or make things significantly worse. The good news is that the right sandal can make a visible […]
Are you looking for the best summer shoes for your child — ones that are comfortable, durable, and built to last the entire season? As a certified children’s shoe fitter with over 10 years of experience, I know that summer footwear is about much more than style. The right pair should keep your child’s feet […]