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Showing posts with label orthopedic shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orthopedic shoes. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Shoes

Asher has terrible feet. Angela's are next on the list, and Axel's are pretty darned good!

One of the problems with Asher's feet is that his big toes turn and curl UNDER his other toes as he steps. Like he's trying to grip with them, but they go under his toes instead. We can get orthodics for his arches, but nothing that will really help the placement of his big toe. Eventually this is going to cause major joint problems in his feet, later the knee and hip.

I'm thinking of getting him these:
These are Skele-Toes running shoes by Fila Footwear. The smallest size they come in is what Asher is wearing now: Toddler size 10.  My brain tells me that because each toe has a place to go, his toe won't be able to curl. It also says I have enough trouble getting his fingers into gloves, how will I get his toes into them????

Surely you have some thoughts?