out there touting best shoes for first walkers, but are they legit? And what about cute, mini versions of adult shoes, like baby Nikes or Adidas?
Can they wear those or only gaudy kiddie-orthopedics?It all started to get a bit overwhelming, not to mention that a lot of the “special” walker shoes aren’t cheap.
Finally, I turned to an expert to help me out. is a pediatric physical therapist and founder and co-owner of KinActive Kids, a clinic in Dallas.
She also gives parents tips on how to help their little kids with walking and other physical skills on .Heisey tells me that despite my love for fashion over function, it is actually really important to make sure that a shoe is supportive for a toddler’s foot. “Children’s feet are practically all cartilage, and the majority of bone development occurs by age seven,” she says. “This means that the shoes worn before age seven can significantly impact foot development, so choose wisely.”Luckily, Heisey has a ton of suggestions at every price point.
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