Guest guest Posted June 2, 2001 Report Share Posted June 2, 2001 Danny has the flat feet that are typical of children with DS. We have always purchased his shoes at the local Stride Rite store because they carry sizes wide enough for him and also install " cookies " (arch supports) in them for an additional $5 or so. Stride Rite is also a good place to buy shoes for anyone because their staff has extensive training in correctly fitting the shoes. If you go to a Stride Rite store, be sure to explain the problem right away and ask if they have arch supports. (We have found some Stride Rite stores that don't.) They will recommend styles that have the best support and will fit the shoes large enough that the child doesn't outgrow them too soon. Unfortunately, the prices aren't cheap. This year we have been paying about $50 per pair with the " cookies " installed. Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 > Do any of your children have > to wear corrective shoes, do they even exist? Are we talking a lot of money > here??? Our daughter has been wearing orthodics in her shoes since she was about 20 months old (she is now 3). It seems like the philosophy of the physical therapy group dictates what happens with feet/shoes. When we lived in land, the geneticist told us almost all children with DS would/should have orthotic inserts (and we've yet to find an insurance company who would cover them). At that time, our PT suggested the Stride Rite " cookies " , which we tried, but she wasn't walking yet, so who knows what they actually did (she was cruising at that time though). When we moved to CA, EI intake was at the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. The PT who did the initial eval also strongly believes in orthodics for kids with DS, and they actually pay for them. She walks OK without them, but you can definitely see her ankles are more supported and upright with the orthodics in her shoes. The good thing is, they can be moved into different " regular " shoes, and at this age, seem to be lasting about 9 months (which is longer than a pair of shoes!). There is another school of thought among PTs that these are absolutely unnecessary in children with DS.... depends on who you talk to. Hope this helps. If you have questions, please feel free to email me. Kerrigan. mom to: (5.5 w end-of-school-itis.... one more week!) (3 wDS) (1.75 w " I'm almost 2 " ATTITUDE!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2001 Report Share Posted June 8, 2001 my son began wearing inserts when he was 8 years old. the inserts can be glued into shoes worn on daily basis. inserts were very helpful for his balance when running...etc Beth A. Grigsby, CPG Economic Development Coordinator Near North Community Development Corporation Mapleton Fall Creek Community Development Corporation 317-927-9881 ext 26 nndcecon@... Re: Corrective shoes > Do any of your children have > to wear corrective shoes, do they even exist? Are we talking a lot of money > here??? Our daughter has been wearing orthodics in her shoes since she was about 20 months old (she is now 3). It seems like the philosophy of the physical therapy group dictates what happens with feet/shoes. When we lived in land, the geneticist told us almost all children with DS would/should have orthotic inserts (and we've yet to find an insurance company who would cover them). At that time, our PT suggested the Stride Rite " cookies " , which we tried, but she wasn't walking yet, so who knows what they actually did (she was cruising at that time though). When we moved to CA, EI intake was at the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. The PT who did the initial eval also strongly believes in orthodics for kids with DS, and they actually pay for them. She walks OK without them, but you can definitely see her ankles are more supported and upright with the orthodics in her shoes. The good thing is, they can be moved into different " regular " shoes, and at this age, seem to be lasting about 9 months (which is longer than a pair of shoes!). There is another school of thought among PTs that these are absolutely unnecessary in children with DS.... depends on who you talk to. Hope this helps. If you have questions, please feel free to email me. Kerrigan. mom to: (5.5 w end-of-school-itis.... one more week!) (3 wDS) (1.75 w " I'm almost 2 " ATTITUDE!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ed, that was a wonderful post about teenagers and AFOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ed - Thank you so much for your thoughts. Surgery is not necessary at this point for . I really think hi tops would help tremendously...something a little heavier that would counter his altered gait....I just hate to see him tire so easily from walking when there is relief to be found....How old were you when you were diagnosed if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 , You might try these http://www.lapolicegear.com/ba8liduhotwe.html These are 90 dollar boots in most surplus stores, LA Police Gear is selling them out for 29.99, your son might like the idea of combat boots. I bought a pair because they weigh no more than sneakers and are well built. Bates makes a good boot. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Thanks so much. I will look into these with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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