· Never hand down footwear. Just because a shoe fits one
child comfortably doesn’t mean it will fit another in the same
way. Also, sharing shoes can spread athlete’s foot and nail
fungus. · Whenever possible, purchase shoes at a shoe store staffed
by well-trained shoe fitters. An experienced salesperson can
help relieve worries over getting the proper fit.
If your child’s shoes show uneven wear or wear out on the
heels quickly, it could indicate a problem that should be
examined by a podiatrist. You can see a list of podiatrist-recommended
children’s footwear
by visiting www.apma.org/seal and
selecting “Find Products by Type”
then “Footwear, Children’s.”
Robert DelBene, DPM, is a
podiatrist at Smoky Mountain Foot
& Ankle Clinic, P.A. in Waynesville,
North Carolina. Call 828-452-4343
or visit smokymountainfootclinic.
com to make an appointment. Visit
www.apma.org to learn more about
foot health and care.
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