Comments on: Ask A Podiatrist: Kids Arch Support Insoles

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:42:38 +0000

Hi, both my daughters are flat footed and I can see that both ankles are turned in when they stand, walk etc, more so on my 8 yr old than my 5 yr old. My oldest has been complaining more frequently of leg pain as well as knee pain which I have noticed is worst after an active day, she also complains of foot pain and says it is rather painful in the middle of her foot around the arch area. Which insert would be best for her? Should I do inserts for my 5 yr old or should I wait? Thanks in advance for any help.

By: lisa

lisa — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:35:42 +0000

My 7yr old daughter is a bit knock kneed, but does NOT have flat. About a year ago I noticed slight changes mainly on her left foot. I’m afraid if I don’t jump on this now she may end up with a slight bunion on the left foot. She has no foot pain, and we never allow her to wear shoes that are too small, or hurting her. One thing I look for in shoes is adequate room in the toe box….wiggle room. Is it true that because she’s young some of this may corrected with orthotics/inserts? Which is best, Arch Angels or Kidzerts? HELP!
Lisa

By: Carolina

Carolina — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:29:51 +0000

Both my girls are flat footed and slightly turned in ankles. My oldest has been complaining more freq abouth foot pain specifically on the middle of both feet, she also complains of leg and knee pain particularly after an active day. What insert wld be best for her she is 8? Same thing for my youngest who is 5.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:00:31 +0000

Virginia – Thank you for your question. Our Pedorthist will email you to answer your questions.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:59:46 +0000

Hello Amy – thank you for the email. I will have our Pedorthist respond to your questions via email.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:02:36 +0000

Hi Virginia, Our pedorthist will email you with suggestions. Melissa

By: Administrator

Administrator — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:00:25 +0000

Amy – our Pedorthist will email you with the email address you provided. – Melissa

By: Amy f

Amy f — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:13:04 +0000

Hi, my son has been diagnosed for severe pronation in both feet, but he is not flat feet as he does have arches. They are just very flexible. He’s been wearing Arch Angel for over a year now and is 4.5 years old. Though Arch Angel has helped him walk longer and more comfortable in playgrounds, his ankles are still very pronated and his heels are not aligned properly. I am wondering if KidZerts will help with heels since it is deeper, and also if the arch support would be at least as high and firm as the Arch Angel. Or, will he be better off with the Birkenstock? (He has experience wearing hard orthodics so comfort is not an issue here).
Thank you in advance for any suggestions you might have.
Amy F

By: Virginia Houle

Virginia Houle — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:25:02 +0000

Hi, My 10 year old daughter is complaing of heel pain in the morning, and after playing soccer. Which one would be recommended for her to use.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:33:00 +0000

Both of my daughters have flat feet and slightly turned in ankles. They have orthopedic inserts for their gym shoes but they hardly ever wear their gym shoes. They like to wear dress shoes, boots, etc as they are 9 and 10. What insole should I choose for them? School is coming up and feel like I need to get their other shoes supportive.