Comments on: What Are the Best Shoes for Children? (the answer may surprise you)

By: Mom

Mom — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Misleading. Don’t say “children” in title if you are talking about infants and toddlers. No help at all when my search was for shoes for an 11 year-old.

By: TMD

TMD — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:19:00 +0000

Check out Soft Star Shoes!! They make amazing shoes for kids that are very flexible, without a heel rise, and made with soft leather. They are the ultimate kids barefoot shoes. Yes, they may be expensive, but your kids feet are worth it! I always get a size bigger, but because they are so flexible, it’s not a big deal. My daughter has never had a blister or complained about her shoes. Half the time she wears them without socks. They are amazing! I even started buying them for myself and now have become a minimalist in footwear. LOVE IT!! My feet never hurt anymore and are really strong…priceless!!

By: Kids Footwear

Kids Footwear — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:40:24 +0000

I really appreciate this. Thanks for sharing it with us.

By: kids flip flops

kids flip flops — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:50:57 +0000

This is really informative. It's really nice that you'd share this to us!

By: Primigi shoes

Primigi shoes — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:05:03 +0000

For me in choosing the better foot wear for our kids, we need to consider the cost but then in good quality material. Color and design are also included. And for children i would prefer a closed shoes and not slippers or flip-flops.

By: Aliesa George

Aliesa George — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:07:23 +0000

Hi Dr. Nirenberg! I always love the information that you share. Hope that LOTS of people are finding these posts. Hey, my comment on finding barefoot-friendly shoes for children is this: Parents…Please don’t think that putting your kids in flip-flops or a clog is the ultimate bare-foot friendly shoe! In teaching foot-fitness workshops I see so many feet who’s muscles aren’t trained to work well (both kids & adults) and I agree that bad shoes are a big part of the issue! If the shoe doesn’t fit well AND it’s not strapped onto your foot – it’s not a good shoe!