PODIATRIST WARNS OF BUYING CHILDREN'S SHOES THAT ARE TOO SMALL

New York podiatrist Mika Hayashi, DPM warns that kids’ feet are flexible and easily adapt to a shoe that’s too small by curling their toes to fit inside. This can mirror the effect of the old Chinese method of foot binding, causing damage to young feet.

 

Dr. Mika Hayashi

 

When checking the fit of a child’s shoe, Dr. Hayashi suggests starting at the forefoot of the shoe. While the first or big toe is typically thought of as the longest digit, it may actually be the second or longest toe, so parents should make sure there’s ample room throughout the area.

 

Source: Barbara Schneider-Levy, MSN Lifestyle [7/21/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News