Light Up Shoes for Kids with Flat Feet – Supportive and Flashy!
Does your child with flat feet keep asking for light-up shoes, but you’re unsure whether they’re supportive enough? You’re not alone—many parents worry that flashy shoes may lack the structure kids with flat feet need. Flat feet can affect posture and walking patterns, making it crucial to choose shoes that offer proper support. As a […]
Best Kids’ Shoes in the UK for Flat Feet
Struggling to find the right shoes for your child’s flat feet in the UK? You’re not alone. Many families across the UK have reached out to me for help—especially when their child also has a unique foot shape, like narrow, extra wide, or high instep. As a passionate U.S.-based shoe fitter with over a decade […]
Best Shoes for Kids with Strong Pronation – Improve Foot Posture and Prevent Foot Pain
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 […]
The Best Shoes for Kids with Flat Feet – Stop Your Kids Foot Pain!
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 […]
Do Kids Have Both of Their Feet Flat or Just One? – The Answer Might Surprise You!
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 […]
Sandals for Kids with Flat Feet – Supportive, Lightweight, Flexible, and Durable!
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 […]
Find Out the Degree of Pronation of Your Child – These Shoes Can Significantly Realign Your Child’s Feet!
I want to start by telling parents that pronation in children is normal. We all have a certain degree of pronation, the issue arises when that pronation becomes excessive, usually referred to as overpronation. Usually, when children experience overpronation their foot muscles are shifted in an inefficient position and that’s when we would get concerned […]
Worst Shoe Brands for Kids with Flat Feet – Stay Away from These 2 Shoe Brands!
Has your child been diagnosed with flat feet and insists on wearing shoes that don’t seem to provide the correct amount of support? When children are diagnosed with flat feet the choices of footwear that they can wear become very limited. I have seen the disappointment on children’s faces when they stare at a wall […]
Find Out If Your Child Has Flat Feet – Follow These 3 Simple Steps!
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 […]