A big concern of parents who have children with flat feet is finding the correct sneaker to wear. And yes a sneaker can help if your child suffers from fatigue and foot pain. However there is no shoe or sneaker that is going to make your child suddenly grown an arch, that sneaker or shoe does not exist. However, Stride Rites are quality shoes and sneakers, and a quality shoe and sneaker can help your child with a flat feet manage them. What do you look for in a shoe when your child has flat feet?
1. You want a shoe that will mold and contour to the shape of your childs unique foot and support your childs arch based on the shape of your child’s foot.
2. Comfort. You want a shoe that will provide a great deal of shock absorption. Flat feet tend to not be great at shock absorption so anyway the shoe can help is a positive.
Best Stride Rite for children with flat feet:
Stride Rite Medallion Collection– Any of the shoes in the Medallion collection can help a child with flat feet. These shoes tend to stand out for two reasons.First off, they feature an EVA insole. EVA is the same material used in orthotics, EVA is perfect for flat feet because it will mold and contour to the shape of your child’s foot providing the support your child needs. The second reason is it features a secure heel cup which will help hold your child’s heel steady and prevent excessive motion.
Stride Rite Super Ball Lace 2 Sneaker– Again we have a sneaker with an EVA midsole to provide support for your child. The other advantage in EVA is that is provides superior cushioning for your child’s foot.
Stride Rite Kids Ace Boys and Girls Premium Leather Sneakers– This features an EVA on the outsole for shock absorption. The other advantage of this shoe is that its insole is a memory foam insole which will contour to the shape of your child’s foot.