{"id":4337,"date":"2019-09-10T08:25:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T05:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orthoteh-bg.com\/decata-i-tehnite-obuvki\/"},"modified":"2023-07-13T15:50:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T12:50:04","slug":"children-and-their-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orthoteh-bg.com\/en\/children-and-their-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Children and their shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The shoe protects the child\u2019s feet from its surrounding environment and is also a part of their outfit. That is why, as parents, we have to find appropriate shoes for our children.[\/vc_column_text]

Hard tall shoes \u2013 supportive or obstructing?<\/h5>[vc_column_text]Children develop as their organs and systems grow. After a child has started walking, his\/her joints, muscles and bones can bear the weight of the body. No matter the position of the ankles and arch, when a child can walk independently s\/he doesn\u2019t need any added support. As such, s\/he also doesn\u2019t need hard tight shoes. They will rather obstruct the child by preventing his\/her sensory contact between the skin and the ground surface. Such contact is vital for the child\u2019s overall development and, specifically, for the development of his\/her feet muscles\u2019 strength and coordination. Imagine if someone places a cast on both of your feet for a couple of months. You will walk very well while the cast is on. But when it is taken off you will struggle to walk because your muscles will have weakened from the lack of exercise. Of course, shoes aren\u2019t the same as casts but children\u2019s muscles are also not as strong as those of adults. This is why you should forget about hard tight shoes for your children.<\/p>\n

The model and size of the shoes is important. It is vital that they fit well in terms of width and length in order not to pressure the foot. This will remove one of the common causes of sore feet. You can also place insoles, or inserts, within the shoes. The inserts will place the heel into the correct position. Shoes should have enough space for inserts, as well as provide enough stability to keep the feet correctly on top of them. Inserts don\u2019t have a healing effect. They are prescribed when needed and treat the symptoms of flatfoot, not the condition itself.[\/vc_column_text]

Sneakers \u2013 fashion and functionality<\/h5>[vc_column_text]As a whole, children undoubtedly prefer sneakers and sports shoes. This is not just due to aesthetic reasons or because of examples set by their idols. This type of shoe is also simply more comfortable. So much so that children ignore the increased sweating. It should be noted that sneakers are not bad for the development of a child\u2019s feet. They are (commonly) loose, they offer enough toe room, an elastic sole and enough stability to keep the feet in the correct position.[\/vc_column_text]
Choosing the right model and size for children\u2019s shoes<\/h5>[vc_column_text]We leave the aesthetic preferences for shoes to the children and their parents. We can offer some advice, from a medical perspective, to make choosing a shoe easier:<\/p>\n