Finding the correct Stride Rite shoes for your child can be difficult. Finding the best Stride Rites when your child has flat feet can be more challenging. First a point; Flat feet tend to be genetic so no shoe or orthotic is suddenly going to give your son or daughter an arch. What to look for in a shoe is a Stride Rite that will support your child’s arch so he does not suffer pain, discomfort, or fatigue while walking, running or playing. Below I have listed what I believe are the best Stride Rite shoes for children with flat feet.
Stride Rite Woody Sneaker-One of the issues for children with flat feet is that their feet are wide, causing pain when placed in tight shoes. These Woody sneakers with their construction of a breathable leather lining will comfortably fit a flat foot. The other aspect of this shoe that is a positive is Sensory Report technology which will help support your child’s arch while it develops.
Stride Rite SRT Mary Jane Sneaker– This shoe has Sensory Response Technology as well as a rubber sole. One aspect of this shoe that makes it desirable is the removable insole. So if you wish to have your child wear orthotics this shoe will fit an orthotic comfortably.
Stride Rite SRT Artie Sneaker– Again we have the SRT technology, the aspect of this shoe that I think helps is the deep flex grooves in the shoe to encourage natural motion of the child’s foot.
Stride Rite SRT Mosby Sneaker– What makes this shoe stand out for a child with flat foot is CheckTM insole. This insole will add support for your child’s arch while it develops. This is my favorite Stride Rite for children with flat feet. But any of the four above are all effective shoes that I would recommend.