How Do You Find Shoes For Kids Who Wear Braces?
I’ll give you some direction on how to find properly fitting shoes for your kid who wears foot braces. It’s a fact. Any kid who wears a brace ends up with a wide foot because of the thickness of the plastic used to make the brace, whether it’s a leg brace or an arch support. Some parents also have trouble with toes curling or with thick feet, top to bottom. Most parents resort to buying shoes that are so much larger than the foot, the child might have a hard time with the length and trip as a result. If your child is small, try Hatchbacks, Keeping Pace or New Balance. Hatchbacks are unique in that they are extra wide and have side openings, in addition to the top opening so the foot can be almost set into the shoe before you have to close it up. The extra wide size allows a proper fit without the shoe being too long. The leather holds up to the braces and there’s a color variety. The company is in it’s infancy so if they don’t return you call right away, be patient. At Hatchbackfootwea
