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Orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus (reviews). Correct children's shoes. Breaking stereotypes

Although many believe that only the elderly can wear orthopedic-type medical shoes, it is a fact that people of all ages wear them.

Typically, the primary function of orthopedic shoes is to provide additional support for the feet and ankles.

There is no need to be afraid of the "ugliness" of shoes or shoes - the design of orthopedic shoes varies depending on the nature of the specific problem of its owner. For example, various types of orthopedic shoes are used to treat conditions such as enlarged bones, heaviness in the legs, or low arch of the foot. There are different designs of orthopedic shoes that will work effectively for all types of feet and will help solve any foot problem.

Orthopedic shoes for children and adults

Wearing orthopedic shoes is a great idea when it hurts a person to walk. It is needed when walking in normal shoes causes fatigue and pain in the muscles or bones of the legs. Since people of all ages and genders can experience pain in their feet, orthopedic shoes have been developed for children and adults.

Along with shoes, there are other forms of useful orthopedic appliances. Orthopedic socks are sometimes enough to relieve stress and discomfort in the lower legs. Orthopedic slippers are useful for wearing at home. Wearing orthopedic boots can provide additional support for the ankle and foot that would otherwise be impossible with conventional boots.

Orthopedic shoes and style

To the delight of both adults and children, orthopedic shoes are now available in a wide range of colors. A wide range of colors allows you to choose shoes that easily fit into the usual style of a person's clothing.

There are several features that distinguish almost all orthopedic shoes and boots. Heels are generally sturdier and lower compared to many other types of shoes. A wide forefoot will help eliminate toe pinching, while a stable heel counter helps support the heel and ankle with increased efficiency.

This makes it possible to use a variety of orthopedic insoles that will provide comfort and support to a specific person.

What can you expect from orthopedic shoes?

One new pair of orthopedic shoes outweighs the benefits of two pairs of regular shoes. It will be much more comfortable to walk in it. After wearing such shoes for more than a month, many foot diseases will no longer be a problem. Many people have noticed a decrease in pain in the ankle, foot and knee within a few days after wearing good orthopedic shoes.

Orthopedic shoes are made according to the shape of your foot. If these shoes are made of high quality materials and breathable leather, the foot will be very comfortable in them. Orthopedic inserts and insoles can be placed inside the shoe for added comfort. They are made at the request of the client of the orthopedic department in just 20 minutes.

Benefit and comfort

Since orthopedic shoes are wider than normal shoes, this leaves more room for feet that feel looser than normal shoes. It is very convenient for those who suffer from swelling and swelling of the feet, hammer and claw toes, and other conditions. Diabetes patients often wear these types of shoes to prevent pressure on their feet. Orthopedic footwear is also an excellent prevention of trophic ulcers, calluses and corns.

They are used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes to correct diseases of the legs, as well as to create the most comfortable conditions for walking. The manufacture of such shoes is carried out using specialized technologies, the materials used are both natural and synthetic. Ortho footwear completely repeats the anatomical shape of the human foot and has a wide range of applications. However, it also has its own differences.

Main types

1. Preventive footwear equipped with an instep support

Experts recommend such shoes for use by children, with the goal of preventing the development of foot pathologies. Due to the built-in arch of an anatomical shape and a rigid back, the child's leg will be in the correct position. Thanks to this type of footwear, you can reduce the risk of developing flat feet, or slow down its development, if it was possible to detect it at an early stage.

2. Preventive footwear with a removable instep support

It is also used to prevent flat feet - transverse or longitudinal. Removable insole-instep support, as a rule, is selected individually. You can also order the manufacture of individual orthopedic shoes. In this case, the individual characteristics of the foot, as well as the level of its deformation, will be taken into account.

These shoes are used after surgical interventions, as well as in the process of recovering from an injury. The main purpose of wearing such shoes is to reduce stress on different parts of the foot.

This type of footwear is used by patients with diabetes mellitus who are at high risk of developing diabetic foot syndrome. Due to the soft toe, comfortable insole, smooth roll in the toe of the sole, as well as the sole, which has a certain level of plasticity and softness, walking becomes more comfortable, and the possibility of diabetic complications is reduced.

5. Model type of footwear with an increased level of comfort.

In appearance, it is difficult to distinguish such shoes from the modern ones sold in regular stores. Many models even have a platform or heel. However, it is created solely taking into account all the anatomical forms of the human foot. Even for the whole day, the leg in these shoes will not get tired, the swelling is noticeably reduced. It is because of this that this type of footwear is popular with people who, by virtue of their profession, have to stand on their feet for a long time.

All of the listed types of orthopedic shoes can be found and purchased in our online store "site". It is here that high-quality orthopedic shoes created by the world's leading manufacturers are presented to your attention.

Everything is not as scary as it seems at first glance. Make an appointment with an orthopedist and pick up with him such orthopedic sandals and shoes for your baby, which will help him get through the difficulties of the first steps. If the orthopedist prescribes the wearing of special shoes, then together with massage, gymnastics and the right shoes, after a while you will achieve the desired result - perfectly healthy baby's legs.

If there are no indications for wearing medical orthopedics, then it would not be superfluous to buy preventive footwear - comfortable, but retaining some of the properties of medical orthopedics - with a hard back and sole, Thomas heel and a dense instep support.
There is also for correction, if there is a mild form of flat feet, or just for discomfort during long walks, special insoles, for example, ComForma insoles, can help. Look in the description of the insoles, there is a lot of information on how they are made and when they are recommended to use.

Also, we are often asked a question and argue with us in social networks, reviews and by phone with our employees.
"You know, real orthopedics is needed only in case of severe deformations and it is best if it is made to order, well, or at least an insole is made to order. In other cases, it makes no difference at all to use ordinary shoes or of the" preventive "type, but not medical. bad: the leg itself should form and the small muscles on the foot should be strengthened. What good is it if they are supported by instep supports and stiff heels? The leg itself will remain weak! "
We answer.
We are not doctors and cannot advise or predict whether in a particular case it really does not matter what kind of footwear to use, or whether preventive support is still needed. But from our practice, from communication with orthopedists, from a simple understanding of physiology, theses are:
a) Yes, the small muscles of the foot need to be strengthened, but for this there are barefoot walks, special. rugs and other dedicated hours during which the child and parent are focused on the exercise. If a child walks in a flat, loose sandal all the time, it is unlikely that the baby's leg will self-collect and begin to exercise.
b) "Flat" non-orthopedic shoes are different. There are SuperFit sandals, in which, despite the absence of an instep support, there is a well-thought-out and technological sole, good materials and still a stiff heel. And there are sandals made of terrible materials for 800 rubles. The effect of wearing will be different.
c) The position of the foot is formed up to 4-5 years. Maybe it will rise by the age of 5, but maybe not. Are you ready to take risks?

Therefore, we are for a reasonable approach. For periods of long-term wearing, a child's shoe wardrobe must have shoes with a hard back, and for children under 5 years old, it is desirable with a podvodnik. For short walks, flat flip flops, sandals, sandals are acceptable and even welcome. And this does not mean that the shoes will do everything themselves, you need daily exercises for the feet that are inscribed in the daily activities of the child: rough rugs, walking barefoot on the beach or grass, playing with pebbles or balls with feet, just gymnastics for the legs. Then the leg will have the opportunity to train, and at the moment when the child is not focused on this or is simply tired, the correct orthopedic sandals or boots will provide support.

Features of orthopedic shoes:

  1. Medical orthopedics should only be worn if there is a doctor's recommendation - the most important rule. In other cases, prophylactic models will be sufficient, which are indicated for wearing by children under 7 years of age. Conversely, if a doctor prescribed treatment, then do not skimp on good orthopedic shoes with all the necessary certificates.
  2. All medical orthopedics and most prophylactic ones are designed for both narrow and problematic legs with a high rise - the fasteners always tightly adjust the leg inside the shoe.
  3. It takes some time for the shoe to take the correct shape of the foot and start "working".
  4. Coloring of socks during sweating is not a defect; in pediatric orthopedics, only natural dyes are used that will not cause allergies.
  5. Often, a tongue runs along the front of the sandal and boot, which minimizes the pressure of tight fasteners on the leg.
  6. All orthopedics, prophylactic and medical, comes in size by size. Moreover, the sizes start from the first step - from 16-18 to 34 sizes (only Tashi Orto up to 30 sizes).
  7. And never, never use orthopedic shoes worn by another child if there is deformation and correction is required: this is the point of orthopedic shoes that it should sit on a particular leg. It is not only about the individual insole, but also about the fit and proper "flow" around the entire foot.

In this article, we'll take a look at the most popular orthopedic shoes for kids. And let's compare the features of brands, not only of preventive orthopedics, but also of medical, “correct” shoes, confirmed by certificates.

The story of Olesya and Veronica

“When Veronica was 1.5 years old, we were diagnosed with flat-valgus of the feet, albeit with a slight deviation from the norm - 15 degrees. Prescribed treatment: massage, electrophoresis, rugs with pimples, wax wrap. And, of course, shoes. Fortunately, we were lucky with an orthopedist. Immediately advised real medical orthopedics.

Then I had not yet worked with children's goods, so I asked for advice from friends with children, from "experienced" parents. Many friends advised us to Tashi Orto, because they are inexpensive and suitable for babies. But this is just prevention. Therefore, we began to measure the medical and almost immediately chose Ortuzzi. They fit perfectly on our thin legs, they can be fixed with Velcro. True, over time, they began to rub a little in the place where the tibia ends, so we still pushed on high socks. They bought it exactly in size, so they left for only 1 season and then sold it to new owners.

How else was it treated? We bought home a small inflatable pool, into which we collected sand and flat pebbles - Veronica walked on it with her feet, did home exercise. After two months of massage, a deflection appeared on the feet, which we achieved.

They put on Ortuzzi sandals with tears, it was very uncomfortable to wear. But as soon as you put them on, and the child gets up, clumsiness disappears immediately, the legs literally straighten. As a result, six months later, they completely recovered.
Large selection of Ortuzzi orthopedic sandals in Kinderli ->

When we got older, we bought Minimen prophylactic and orthopedic footwear. And we still can't get out of them. When we went to school, of course, we bought “glamorous” shoes from Pablosky, but for the cold summer and demi-season we buy Minimen boots with insulation - both cute and comfortable. They even have an instep support. "

Minimen

Minimen is the most expensive brand on the list. Manufacturer - Turkey. Absolutely all parents and children love them, since the quality of the minimins is immediately visible, and the design is very stylish - better than that of many models of "adult" shoes.

Advantages of Minimen shoes:

  • plastic, but at the same time resistant to damage calfskin;
  • anatomically shaped block;
  • excellent latex insole covered with leather;
  • the sole does not slip;
  • sewn by hand;
  • even the Minimen winter shoes have a podvodnik and a high hard heel counter.

A good first step. But expensive for shoes "for one season".

Cons: no ankle boots, and the heel in summer models is not very stiff, but this is not a medical shoe either.

Dandino

Another great brand of orthopedic footwear. Prophylactic models.

Dandino prophylactic orthopedic footwear is a Russian brand, however, all components are manufactured at the same factory as Minimen. The finished parts are sent to Russia and the complete assembly is carried out here. Due to this, savings are achieved - prices for Dandino sandals and boots are quite competitive.

Distinctive features:

  1. Only natural materials - leather, suede, nubuck.
  2. Heel.
  3. Hard back.
  4. Pillow-podvodnik.
  5. Flexible outsole.
  6. Reliable fasteners that allow you to adjust the shoe on the leg.

Totto

Made in St. Petersburg. In the best traditions of domestic shoe production. The quality is very decent. Sandals can withstand active walks, measuring puddles, and even washing in a typewriter. Of course, the appearance suffers, but nothing comes off.

An excellent option, both for the first steps and for preschoolers. The size range of Totto orthopedic shoes is up to size 34 inclusive, which is quite rare in orthopedic shoes.

Cons: heavy

Price range: RUB 2300-3000

Orthoboom

Orthoboom footwear is made in Russia, laconic design. This is a complete medical orthopedics.

Ortuzzi

Expensive, but of high quality. In the photo you can see that the sole is stitched with threads (as in Tashi Orto), but these are decorative stitches made of thermoplastic. The footwear was made jointly with orthopedists of the G.I. Turner.
Pay attention that there are both medical orthopedic shoes Ortuzzi and preventive sandals. The faculty received a certificate for medical orthopedics, there is no special certificate for the preventive line, but they are more beautiful :)

Tashi Orto

This is a Turkish brand. It produces the most affordable orthopedic shoes, however, the materials are completely natural, there is a beveled heel, there is a rather high instep support. The Air System built into the heel allows the foot to breathe.

Cons: on some models there are small details - letters, rivets, which are not fixed firmly, which means they can come loose, and the child will pull this little thing into his mouth. It is better to cut off those parts that scare you right after the purchase.

Tashi Orto is praised by mothers of babies with full legs. Not everyone likes the colors, although some, on the contrary, consider them much more stylish.

Medical orthopedics with RF certificates - Ortuzzi, Orthoboom.

Preventive footwear with some orthopedic properties - Minimen, Tashi Orto.

For medical orthopedics, on the product page, you can find a certificate of conformity for both Ortobum and Ortuzzi. In addition to online stores, you can buy them in specialized salons of orthopedic shoes. That is, you can get compensation for such shoes in the social welfare authorities.

Summer collection of orthopedic shoes

Orthopedic sandals are summer shoes, but in models of medical orthopedics they can be quite hot and cramped. And all due to the high top and dense fixing fasteners. Therefore, choose models with holes all over the outer surface. Please note that models with stitched soles are not suitable for wet weather.

Collection for the demi-season

Winter

There is no free sale of winter medical orthopedics - only according to the doctor's prescription, orthopedic boots with insulation can be sewn to order. You can also put an orthopedic insole in your usual winter boots.

And now an overview of brands using live examples:

Minimen

Sales leaders. It is clear to the naked eye that these are really high-quality shoes. Used leather of different textures. Despite its many advantages, it is a preventive shoe.

The sole is stitched and glued. And on top, the seams are still painted for extra protection. Very good insole, sewn to the sole, lots of ventilation holes. Interesting skin texture. Quite firm non-applied instep support. There is a Thomas heel. Strong and high quality fasteners. The sandals are very light!

The outsole is raised high in the forefoot - very comfortable for a good, correct roll. Neat, beautiful skin texture. An excellent insole, as in the whole Minimen. The seams on the sole are covered with paint. The sandals are just as light as the previous model.

Boots of rich color, high and rather firm instep support. Comfortable Velcro. The logo is printed all over the fabric lining. There is Thomas's heel. The sole is stitched, the seams along the boot itself are very beautifully and neatly stitched. Fleece insulation.

BOS

Russian footwear for preventive purposes. High quality, beautiful, made only from natural materials.

Peculiarities:

  • Thomas heel;
  • high hard back with a soft pad;
  • podvodnik;
  • air valve;
  • flexible outsole.

One of the most common reasons for visiting orthopedists is improper positioning of the feet. Many babies have hallux valgus. This is a condition in which the heels tilt outward and the foot tilts inward. It will help to correct the situation for children. This is real salvation.

Diagnosing the problem

The most common diagnosis, which is voiced by an orthopedist in his office, is flat-valgus placement of the feet. Parents themselves may suspect problems if they know how such babies differ. In children with planovalgus, you may notice that the heels and toes deviate outward, and the middle part of the foot sags. In a standing position, you will notice that the child's legs form an “X”. Usually, parents pay attention to shoes that wear out quickly. The outsole wears and deforms from the inside.

Often these children:

  • complain of pain in the legs, pointing to the area of ​​the feet and knees;
  • are distinguished by increased fatigue.

Some people may experience swelling in the ankles and feet in the evening. The situation can be corrected only if the parents turn to an orthopedist and follow all his recommendations. Doctors often prescribe massages, physiotherapy procedures. Orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus should help to correct the setting and consolidate the result. But it is also necessary to be able to select it correctly.

Causes of foot deformity

Many parents think about whether orthopedic shoes are needed for children with hallux valgus. Photos of the legs of adults who have such a curvature will help determine. If the parents do not want the child to suffer from constant pain in the legs when he grows up, then it is better to start correcting this problem in time. It must be understood that the development of the hallux valgus of the feet can lead to:

  • congenital diseases, including poor heredity, certain genetic disorders, dysplasia;
  • acquired problems: rickets, foot trauma, early walking, improperly fitted first shoes.

For congenital problems, treatment begins early, even before the child begins to walk. And acquired deformities in most cases arise due to the negligent attitude of parents to the selection of shoes. They buy their child sandals with soft heels, with an irregular flat insole. And this leads to the fact that the fragile ligaments cannot support the child's weight when walking and the ankles collapse under the weight of the child's weight. The early use of a walker has the same consequences.

Selection rules

Parents who are faced with the problem of improper installation of the feet of their child should know what to look for when choosing sandals or boots. Orthopedic shoes for hallux valgus for children must meet a number of criteria. Among them:

  • the presence of a high and solid backdrop;
  • dense sidewalls that can hold the leg in position;
  • rigid fixation of the foot;
  • the presence of a special orthopedic insole.

Shoes are made with a small heel - about 0.5 cm. On sale you can find models with Velcro or laces. It must be understood that orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus cannot simply be on a snake. Parents should be able to regulate its volume. After all, there are children whose legs are quite dense, almost any model will suit them. And at the foot in ordinary sandals will dangle like a pencil in a box. They should definitely tighten the Velcro or laces so that the boots or sandals fit snugly around the ankle and foot.

What Can Change With Regular Use of the Correct Shoes

Everyone knows that the necessary orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus are quite expensive. Reviews confirm that many parents refuse to buy it precisely because of the high cost. But, despite this, it is advisable to try to allocate funds from the family budget for the purchase of high-quality shoes. If you do not listen to the recommendations of the orthopedist and ignore his advice on choosing shoes, then you may encounter the following problems:

  • flat feet;
  • shortening of one of the limbs;
  • rachiocampsis;
  • increased injuries.

Of course, some children "outgrow" this problem. Over time, the child's ligaments become stronger and the leg straightens out. But this does not happen for everyone.

Types of orthopedic shoes

If problems in a baby were discovered at an early age, then serial orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus can help to correct the situation. Ladomed, for example, produces models for both very young children and adults. You can find sandals, boots, and winter boots on sale. There are models with an inflated or regular backdrop. But you only need to choose the option you need in conjunction with an orthopedist.

In addition, serial footwear can only be purchased if the deformation of the foot is negligible. It can also be used in situations where the child has a hereditary predisposition to improper placement of the feet or weakness of the ligamentous apparatus. Orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus "Ortek" can help prevent this. Parents confirm that only high-quality models can be found from this manufacturer, which allow you to correct the incipient deformation or prevent its development.

Requirements for orthopedic shoes

Reputable manufacturers make only high-quality products. But its cost is high for many. Therefore, parents looking for cheaper models should know what requirements orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus should meet.

  • are made of leather;
  • equipped with a dense sole made of non-slip materials;
  • are equipped which should compensate for the collapse of the middle section of the foot to the inside.

It must be understood that orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus may differ in appearance. Winter shoes are usually equipped with a denser sole. Boots look more voluminous due to the presence of insulation inside. But all orthopedic shoes differ from the usual ones in appearance. After all, it has a special design, rigid sides and a dense backdrop.

Insole selection

When choosing sandals or boots, attention should also be paid to the element that will support the correct arch of the child's foot. There are several types of orthopedic insoles. Each of them is used for specific problems.

The insole must not be glued or otherwise secured. It is essential that parents always have access to it. After all, it must be periodically cleaned or replaced.

In orthopedic insoles, a hard podvodnik is always made (the better known name is an instep pad). This allows you to form the correct curvature of the foot and prevent the development of flat feet. To maintain the arch, doctors recommend using the VP-1 insole. But with planovalgus deformity, the VP-2 model is required. Such an instep support insole is equipped with a socket for placing a heel, longitudinal arches are laid out in it, and an instep support is located in the heel section.

Having bought orthopedic shoes, not all parents know what to do next. Some wear it only for an hour-long walk on the street, while others allow the child to take it off only for the night. The recommendations of orthopedic surgeons boil down to the fact that children should wear orthopedic shoes 4-6 hours a day. But sometimes it is necessary that the child is in correctional models for a longer time.

With the correct use of shoes, the load on the ligaments and muscles of the legs is reduced in the child. The baby's posture is automatically improved. Due to the fact that the shoes firmly hold the foot in the correct position, the child's legs begin to hurt less and endurance appears.

But you shouldn't make your kid wear orthopedic models all day without a break. The ligamentous and muscular apparatus must work, and this will only happen if the child's leg is not fixed. They can be developed with the help of massage, physiotherapy procedures. Walking on special rugs with pebbles or hard pile is considered useful. An ordinary wall bar can become indispensable for children with planovalgus deformity.

Forming a healthy foot and gait in a child is one of the most important tasks facing parents. For the development of the correct motor stereotype and the prevention of flat feet, the position of the heel bone in the shoe is of great importance, as well as the condition of the arches and bones of the entire foot. This means that children's shoes must ensure the anatomically correct position of the foot.

The main purpose of such shoes - they are called orthopedic, prophylactic or anatomical - is the formation of the correct arch of the foot and the prevention of various deformities. Doctors believe that orthopedic shoes for children with hallux valgus, flat feet or clubfoot are essential. At the same time, there is no “only correct” shoe for the correction of these diseases, since the angle of deviation and the height of the seals must be strictly individual. The desired effect can be achieved only with the help of an insole, which is prescribed by an orthopedist.

What real orthopedic shoes look like

Do not take their word for the sellers, who often call orthopedic all shoes and sandals indiscriminately. There are several signs of the right shoe.

  • Natural material... Anatomical shoes are made from leather, suede or nubuck. The child's foot must "breathe", synthetic fabrics and leatherette, materials that do not allow air to pass through are unacceptable.
  • The presence of an instep support... A small bump on the inner side of the insole provides support for the arch of the foot, raising it to the desired level.
  • Wide toe. The child's toes in such shoes should be free.
  • High and fixing heel counter... The back of the shoe should cover the ankle, not letting the child's foot "leave". At the same time, inside, where the child's foot will come into contact with the shoes, the backdrop should be trimmed with a soft material, not contain rough seams, folds that can cause discomfort while walking.
  • Small and wide heel... Its presence fixes the foot in the correct position when walking.

Orthopedists call ballet flats the "killers" of the foot, and the trace and spine. These initially dangerous shoes are also bad because they cannot be corrected with an orthopedic insole that simply does not fit into ballerinas. Orthopedists consider sneakers to be equally dangerous types of footwear, although their insole can still be saved.

Where can you buy

Finding an orthopedic salon is not difficult, but you need to go there and you can only after consulting an orthopedist. Including because any orthopedic footwear for children needs an addition - a special insole made for the foot of a particular patient. As a rule, such shoes are made anatomically comfortable, but average, that is, for the correct formation of the child's feet with possible deviation, an addition to orthopedic shoes will be needed.

Sometimes a small selection of orthopedic footwear is offered by medical institutions themselves, but more often, of course, they advise one or another manufacturer. A lot of high-quality orthopedic shoes are sewn in the world, which doctors confidently recommend. The main brands of anatomically correct footwear: Sursil, Twrki, Ortuzi, Memo. Prices for them start from 3000-4000 rubles.

There are problems that cannot be solved even with the help of specialized shoes, then the only solution remains - individual tailoring, which is usually recommended for such serious diseases as cerebral palsy. The cost of such shoes is extremely high, one pair can cost about 17,000 rubles, and they are ordered at specialized factories.

What comes before buying shoes

Victor Limar, orthopedist-traumatologist, practice - 48 years.

Specialist of the Solux orthopedic center, orthopedic traumatologist Viktor Limar is sure that all people need to wear anatomical, orthopedic shoes, and even more so for children. And this is not a recommendation, but a necessary condition to form a healthy foot. Orthopedic shoes for a child plus an individual insole - this is the universal ideal option, recommended to everyone. If we talk about children, there is no need to wait for the parents to be alerted to something. There is a simple and understandable scheme for visiting an orthopedist.

  • First inspection. Mandatory in the first three months from the date of birth of the child.
  • Second inspection. Six months later, if there is no need to be observed more often. At these stages, the main task of an orthopedist is not to miss hip dysplasia, the prevention of which is free swaddling, or better yet, its absence. Ultrasound and X-ray of the hip joint at the age of 3-4 months is a mandatory procedure.
  • The next visit to the orthopedist 4-5 months after the child begins to walk with confidence... This is the moment when, for the first time, a custom insole can be made for a child. Research results suggest that one in every 100 babies is born who does not need corrective shoes.

Strictly speaking, other shoes, except for anatomical ones, cannot be worn by anyone, especially children. If everything is done on time, then by about seven years the child will already have formed the correct foot, and the task for the future is simply to maintain it as they grow up.

How to choose the right one

Anastasia Bukreeva, representative of the orthopedic salon "Danko", the city of Novokuznetsk.

After visiting an orthopedist, with a ready-made insole and recommendations on what type of shoes your child needs, you can go in search. How not to be mistaken in the choice, especially if parents need orthopedic shoes for children with flat feet, clubfoot or valgus? With this question, the portal site turned to the representative of the orthopedic salon "Danko" in the city of Novokuznetsk, Anastasia Bukreeva.

  • The child's shoes must fit exactly in size.... You cannot buy footwear "for growth", but you need to leave a stock for the orthopedic insole (one centimeter will be enough). It is ideal to try on shoes with a finished insole. Improperly fitting shoes can cause flat feet.
  • Always try on both feet.... It's good if the child walks around the store for a few minutes.
  • The toe of the shoe should bend easily... It is better to check it with your hands, bending a boot or shoe. When walking, the shoe should "live" just like the foot.
  • A child should not wear shoes left over from elders... Such shoes can have a worn-out heel on the inside or outside, it can be worn "under the foot" of the former owner. As a result, instead of correcting the deformity of the foot, the child may also acquire other people's problems. Wearing shoes can only be done as a last resort, using an individual insole.

Do not neglect your right to familiarize yourself with quality certificates. In addition, orthopedic shoes are quite expensive, so it is necessary to keep receipts in order to be able to exchange them or return them in case of defects.

Orthopedic shoes for children with clubfoot, flat feet or valgus are the same part of the treatment as gymnastics, physiotherapy exercises and timely examinations by specialists. But healthy children also need to choose the right and comfortable shoes. And at every opportunity to let them run barefoot on different surfaces, the best prevention is difficult to imagine.

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