Shoes Should Fit
- Best fit is about fingers width from the end of the shoe tip
- Account for your child’s growth when buying shoes (children can grow up to 2 sizes in 2 months)
- Tights shoes can cause blisters, corns, calluses, and even ingrown toe nails
Shoes Wear Out
- Inspect shoes for proper arch support and cushioning
- Worn out shoes increase your child’s chances of heel pain, achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, and stress fractures
- Replace any worn shoes (shoes with holes, tears around the edges, etc)
What To Do If Your Child Has Flat Feet
- Children with flat feet need shoes with a wide toe
- The best shoes to buy are oxfords or shoes that are laced up with enough depth for orthotic inserts (if necessary)
