How to Find the Best Shoe and Fit for Your Child – Personalized Online Shoe Fitting
I am a shoe fitter with over a decade of experience fitting children’s shoes, and I have helped many families of children with foot conditions and “complicated” foot shapes find the perfect pair of shoes for their children. Families get referred to the shoe store I work for on a daily basis by pediatricians and physical therapists that want children to be properly fitted for shoes, and in certain cases, orthotics as well.
Do You Have a Specialized Children’s Shoe Store in Your Area?
Most specialized children’s shoe stores have been closing down, and we are left with big retailers that don’t offer personalized attention and have little experience in properly fitting children’s shoes. Let’s make sure that you don’t have a local good-fitting children’s shoe store in your area.
The Importance of Providing Children with the Correct Pair of Shoes
Bones in children are not entirely developed. If a shoe is not properly fitted, then the body’s biomechanics can be altered. Therefore, my webpage is primarily an advisory or a recommendation on effective care for children’s feet.
I can recommend the best type of shoes for your child based on your child’s foot condition or foot shape, but if you buy your children’s shoes online, you need to know your child’s exact foot size. Otherwise, you will end up wasting time and money having to return the shoes back and forth.
Personalized Shoe Fitting for your Child in Two Simple Steps
I am here to offer you a personalized shoe fitting experience for your child that will retrieve your child’s exact foot shape (length, width, and instep height).
1️⃣ Retrieving your child’s exact foot length.
Make sure that your child is standing straight and measure both feet, as one foot might be bigger than the other one. You should measure up to the tip of your child’s longest toe, which doesn’t necessarily have to be the big toe — it may in fact be the second or even the third toe. Make sure that your child is not curling the toes.
Make a note of that measurement in centimeters or inches or email me the image showing the measurements (such as you see below) to avoid confusion with the measurements.
We will input your child’s foot measurements in the standard foot measuring tool (Brannock device) to retrieve your child’s exact foot length.
2️⃣ Retrieving your child’s foot width, instep height, and possible foot condition.
The pictures below will help me determine whether your child has narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet. Also, the pictures will help me see whether your child has a high instep and additional information such as whether your child has flat feet or not. Below you can find examples of how the pictures should look like:
This image helps determine whether your child is flat footed and whether your child has a high instep or not.
This image helps determine whether your child has narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet.
This image helps determine whether your child has rolled ankles or not.
Please note that I won’t need the measurements of your child’s foot width, the images will be sufficient to help me determine whether your child has narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet.
Once you have the images ready, you should email them at: fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com
Feel free to include in your email any additional information I should know about your child’s feet.
Recap – What to Include in Your Email
- Your child’s foot length measurements (or an image of their foot length measurements)
- Three images of your child’s feet (see example images above)
- The country you live in
You will then receive a response within 24 hours with your child’s exact foot length, shape, and specific shoe recommendations as needed.
How Much Does This Service Cost?
This service is completely free. I am passionate about fitting children’s shoes as I truly believe that the correct type of shoes can be life-changing. Children’s feet are constantly developing, and what happens to their feet during their childhood will affect their physique as they grow older.
If you wish to support the work of Fitting Children’s Shoes, you can Donate Here Your support helps ensure that families around the world can find the correct shoes for their children, regardless of their foot shape or condition.
Parents need to understand that not all children can wear all shoes. With my years of experience fitting shoes, I can tell when a child walking by me has had their shoes fitted properly.
Get in Touch for a Personalized Suggestion
Without a doubt, children’s shoe needs can vary depending on their age, activity level, and any specific foot conditions they may have. If you have any questions or need any further assistance, you can also contact me via email and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am happy to help you find a different pair of shoes for your child so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Providing your children with the correct shoe style and the correct shoe size will go a long way in keeping their feet and legs healthy and preventing back problems in the future.
