Having a child with flat feet is not the end of the world. Remember about 15% of the country has flat feet and most of those people go through their entire lives without any trouble. Flat feet is not a pathologic condition, and yes occasionally children will grow out of it at times. Now when selecting shoes for your child with flat feet it is important to realize no shoe is going to give your child an arch. What you are looking for is a shoe that will help mold your foot but keep your child’s foot comfortable. You do not need a shoe with a pre-formed arch. You want a shoe that will mold and contour to your child’s foot, while providing arch support. Below I have listed what I believe are the best shoes for Toddlers with flat feet.
New Balance KV990 Hook and Loop Running shoe– As many of you know New Balance is one of,if not the premier shoe company in America. New Balance makes their shoes for function not style. This Hook and Loop Shoe is no different. It features an injectable EVA midsole. What is EVA? EVA is a material that will mold and contour to your child’s foot, while providing your child’s foot arch support. I highly recommend shoes with EVA midsoles or sockliners.
Lovable Friends Color Block Baby EVA Clogs– Yep, Clogs made out of EVA. Heck, after I wrote that in the previous paragraph how could I not recommend a Clog made strictly of EVA.
PUMA Whirlwind V Sneaker– In case you are looking for an alternative to EVA, this PUMA sneakers features a kinder fit insole. If your child has trouble just fitting into shoes and complains about his shoes being uncomfortable, this might be the shoe you want to consider. The kinder foot insole will help comfort and absorb stress on your foot.
Timberland Mad River 2 Strip Sandal– And I am back with EVA again. This shoe also utilizes crash blaster technology to help reduce stress and strain on the foot and provide cushioning.