Having a child with flat feet can make it difficult to find running shoes. Children with flat feet need certain features in their shoes and specifically their running shoes. Finding the correct running shoes for a child with flat feet is not easy. What are some of the features in running shoes for your child with flat feet? You want a type of shoe that will conform to the child’s foot. You also need a deep heel cup to help control some of the excessive pronation in your child’s foot.
Here are some examples of running shoes that are ideal for a child’s flat foot:
New Balance KJ750 Running Shoe (Little Kid/ Big Kid) – New Balance is well known for making a quality sneaker. You can see the deep seated heel cup to help control excessive pronation in your child’s foot. They also feature an IMVEA midsole to help support your child’s arch during running.
ASICS Gel-Excite GS Running Shoe– This Asics shoe, with their Gel technology, features a removable sock liner which makes it ideal for a child with orthotics. The Gel will help absorb some of the excessive stress and forces during gait. If your child has heel pain or wears orthotics this would be the shoe to get for your child with flat feet.
New Balance KJ860 Stability Running Shoe– This is my favorite running shoe for a child with flat feet. This has the ABZORB cushioning for shock absorbtion. It also has a CPAP midsole with a deep seated heel cup to help support the arch and control excessive pronation.