Supportive Shoes for Teenage Boys with Heel Pain – Firm Heel Counters and Extra Cushion

Before and after images of a teenage boy with flat feet standing barefoot and then wearing a pair of supportive Asics shoes.

Has your teenage son been complaining about heel pain, and you’re struggling to find supportive shoes that help? Maybe you’ve already visited a medical professional, only to hear that “the pain will go away on its own.” In reality, foot conditions like flat feet or high arches—especially the latter—are often behind persistent heel pain in […]

The Best New Balance Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis – Keep Your Kids’ Feet and Legs Healthy!

New Balance kids shoe with extra cushion and support right below the heels vs a shoe with no heel support.

Is your child suffering from heel pain, and your pediatrician or physical therapist diagnosed them with plantar fasciitis? While this condition is often associated with adults, many parents are surprised to learn that it can affect children too. If you’ve been advised to get supportive footwear—like New Balance shoes—but weren’t given specific recommendations, I am […]

The Best Heel Cups for Kids with Plantar Fasciitis

Heel cups with extra cushion and support right below the heels for kids with heel pain.

Has your child been complaining about heel pain or have they been recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis? Insertable heel cups may be just what your child needs to support their heels, relieve some of this heel pain, and prevent further pain from developing. As a shoe fitter with hands-on experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the […]