What is the Right Support to Make Your Kids' Feet Happy?

Children's feet - Introduction

Common problems with Children's Feet - Principal Podiatrist Michael Lai, East Coast Podiatry

Are my kid’s shoes wide enough? Let’s check. These shoes are squishing his toes. It’s not the overall width that’s the problem, but the fact that this toe box tapers and squishes his toes together. The widest part of the foot should be the toes, so the shoes should be wide in the toes too. A healthy shoe for kids will allow them to maintain a natural, healthy toe splay where these toes have enough space to move and wiggle. The big toe should be able to stay straight and not get pushed in. A narr

Barefoot is best so kids can get clear feedback from their surroundings. As kids get older and often start using a heavily cushioned shoe, it’s like they’re losing one of their senses that helps them understand how to move their feet and body. That’s why we wear barefoot shoes with a thin, flat and flexible sole. Check out Reima’s barefoot shoes for kids. Use code BAREFOOT20 for 20% off. #barefootshoes #kidsshoes