Our podiatrist approved kids shoes are designed to support the healthy development of kids’ feet as they continue to develop and grow after those first steps. Our range of kids shoes are targeted towards more developed walkers, featuring a range of styles which place the emphasis both on foot health and cute kids’ shoes!
What makes shoes podiatrist-approved?
Our shoes are podiatrist approved, and this means that we’ve incorporated advice from our expert podiatrist to include certain shoe features which are vital for foot health for children.
This includes:
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Flexible Sole - Allows natural movement and doesn’t restrict developing feet. According to our podiatrist, flexible shoes should be worn when kids start walking.
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Wide Toe Box - Gives toes enough room to spread naturally.
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Lightweight - Prevents strain and supports easy movement.
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Breathable Materials - All our shoes have leather uppers and some have mesh linings.
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Secure Fastening - Adjustable straps, rip tape, to keep the shoe snug without being too tight.
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Durable Materials (like leather) - That last but also soften and move with the foot.
You can learn more about what types of shoes podiatrists would recommend for children in our dedicated blog!
Why kids should be wearing podiatrist-approved shoes
Kids should be wearing podiatrist-approved shoes to facilitate the proper development of their feet and walking habits. Podiatrist approved shoes are designed to be lightweight and flexible, something which is absolutely vital for allowing your child’s feet to grow with an adequate, but not restrictive, level of support and protection.
It’s an outdated idea that kids’ shoes should be extremely ‘structured,’ as shoes with too much rigidity and thicker outsoles actually hamper the development of little feet.
Kids’ feet grow very rapidly, which is why they need podiatrist approved footwear which isn’t too tight (as this can restrict growth), and promotes natural foot movements.
Why choose Prenta for podiatrist-approved kids shoes?
You should choose Prenta footwear for podiatrist approved baby, toddler and kids shoes because our collection includes the following benefits:
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Supporting natural foot development - Soft, flexible soles allow the feet and ankles to develop naturally, as opposed to being moulded to a certain structure. This leads to strengthened bones and muscles, and promotes healthy gait (walking) patterns.
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Preventing short and long term foot problems - Overly-tight or restrictive kids shoes can lead to issues such as blisters, corns, ingrown toenails and more. Podiatrist approved shoes however are not too tight, and even work to prevent future issues such as joint pains, sprains and other injuries which can occur as a result of improper walking patterns and foot development.
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Growing room - Our shoes are designed with a wider toe box, which prevents toes from being restricted and/or squashed. A wide toe box is vital for allowing toes to grow freely and painlessly.
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Style and health combined - A unique selling point of Prenta shoes is that they feature both elevated style and extreme flexibility. Many other options on the market only do one or the other, but Prenta shoes ensure that cuteness is taken into account!
Our top picks for podiatrist-approved kids shoes
Luna
One of our most popular pairs of podiatrist approved kids shoes are the Luna Rose Gold Metallic Girls Shoes. With these shiny rose gold shoes, your child will experience maximum comfort and flexibility with no exception of style.
An etched design which decorates the upper of this shoe is subtle but stylish, and a removable latex foam insole means these soft leather shoes can be easily cleaned.
Orion
Another great option in a slightly different style is the Orion Black Suede Kids Boot. Our kids boots are designed with foot health in mind just as much as the shoes, allowing kids to adventure with flexible ease.
As always, a happy toe zone facilitates easy measuring without discomfort, and supple materials allow for breathability and manoeuvrability with no limits!
Comet
The Comet Navy Leather Boys Kids Shoes are equally popular thanks to their stylish design and equal health benefits.
These low cut navy leather shoes combine leather uppers and mesh lining to add breathability for little feet without restricting movement or growth. Two rip tape straps allow an adjustable fit to suit your child's needs and preferences at all times.
If none of these options take your fancy, check out the rest of our podiatrist approved shoe collection.