Last updated: May 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If you are looking for kids’ shoes certified by the American Podiatric Medical Association, you are making one of the smartest decisions you can for your child’s foot health. The APMA Seal of Acceptance is only granted to shoes that have been reviewed […]
Last updated: May 2026 | By Juan Valenzuela, Certified Children’s Shoe Fitter If your toddler has extra wide feet and you are struggling to find shoes that fit, you are not alone. This is one of the most common challenges I hear from parents at the store. Most mainstream shoe brands are designed for medium-width […]
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 […]
Last updated: April 2026 Are you looking for the best sneakers for your toddler but feeling overwhelmed by the options? You are not alone. Every week parents come into the store carrying shoes they just bought — shoes that look great on the shelf but are completely wrong for their child’s feet. I am going […]
Last updated: March 2026 A high instep means the middle part of your toddler’s foot sits higher than usual, which can make standard shoes uncomfortable or difficult to put on. Many parents notice that shoes are hard to get on and off or leave red marks on the top of their toddler’s feet. The best […]
Has your toddler been diagnosed with a foot condition such as severe flat feet and your medical professional recommends wearing orthotics but hasn’t specified which ones to get? Toddler’s orthotics are specialized inserts designed to support the natural development of children’s feet. As a dedicated children’s shoe fitter, I test shoes and orthotics every day. […]
Do you love the look of Adidas shoes, but every pair seems too tight? Many Adidas shoes for toddlers run narrow, which can make it hard to find the right fit—especially for little ones with wide feet or high insteps. As a certified children’s shoe fitter, I know it can be tempting to choose shoes […]
Love Nike but struggling to find a pair that fits your toddler’s wide feet? Nike shoes tend to run narrow, which can be especially frustrating if your child also has a high instep—adding even more difficulty to the shoe hunt. As a dedicated children’s shoe fitter, I’ve helped many families find the right fit, and […]
One of the standout features of Billy shoes is their adaptive design. They feature side zippers that run along the side of the shoe, which allows the shoe to open completely. This design is particularly beneficial for children with “complicated” foot shapes such as extra wide feet or for those who wear orthotics (such as […]
Do you always struggle to get your toddler’s shoes on and off and notice that the Velcro straps of the shoes don’t extend far enough across the shoes? Many toddlers have wide feet or high insteps, which can make finding suitable shoes challenging. Wide feet need additional space across the shoe, while a high instep […]