Re: finding shoes for my son

[Guest guest]

The chances are pretty good that they will fit IF you take out the

insoles. We have good luck with the orthotics fitting inside of skate boarding

shoes. Etnies are preferred by my son.

[Guest guest]

Lori,

I can't recall how old your son is, but in my experience with orthotics I by

shoes one size larger and one width wider. When I mean " orthotics " I mean custom

molded under-the-foot heel/arch/toe support. Nothing up the leg. So my

" orthotics " DO take up room in shoes.

Have you looked at the kids New Balance line? Have you asked the orthotist what

shoes He/She recommends? Some orthotists sell shoes to go with orthotics. Have

you got a New Balance Procare Fit Store near you? These stores are great - they

take the 'problem' and find a 'solution' in a shoe. They also have shoes by

Dunham, PF Flyers, Aravon, Warrior and Brine. This is the store here

http://stores.newbalance.com/losangeles/procare.aspx

Gretchen

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[Guest guest]

Hi

He is 11, no New Balance stores around that I know of. I will look online.

Thanks

Lori

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[Guest guest]

We have found that most of the " skater " type sneakers work well for my daughter

with her AFOs. They are typically a bit wider than most other shoes. We take the

stock insole out & her AFO slips in pretty easily. We usually buy one size up

from what she would otherwise wear.

Good luck!

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[Guest guest]

Some of the problem could be in how the orthotics are made. Some orthotists used

older materials that are way too thick. They also beef them up way too much. The

end result is the orthotic gets so large that it's hard to find shoes to wear.

My orthotist uses kevlar and graphite that is thinner and stronger. It's also

lighter. If your son's orthotics are made out of a milky white plastic chances

are its way too thick and that's the problem. Is it just an orthotic that goes

in the shoe or is it AFOs.

Some orthotists have the ankle joints way too thick and that creates a problem

too. There are good orthotics and bad orthotics. I've had both. My orthotist

says the best brace or orthotic is the least possible brace that works. Also

maybe the foot plate needs to be cut down. Some orthotists have no idea how an

orthotic feels or works in a shoe. Maybe the shoes are too short he will prob

need a bigger size with orthotics. Shoes with insoles that come out work best.

Nike, Sketchers, and skater shoes all seem to work the best. Hope this helps.

Bob

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Lori,

We have had a lot of luck buying New Balance shoes for Zack and myself at Famous

Footware. If you find a pair you like and they do not have your size (and it is

available) they will order and send it to your house and no extra charge. We

need to find the time to make the trip to one for back-to-school. We are on

their mailing list, and right now is their buy-one-get-one half-price sale. I'll

buy two pairs just for myself when I find the ones I like the most. Same for

Zack. Matt has wide feet, so it helps finding shoes for him there too.

Mark

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[Guest guest]

I buy online for wide width shoes at http://www.shoebuy.com

I buy 1/2 size laeger and wide widths. I wear lace-up black leather comfort

walkers, KEDS, but I'm female.

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> I already have difficulty finding sneakers that will fit my sons very high

> arches. This last pass when we found a pair I bought him two pairs.

> Unfortunately a week later he was fitted for orthotics. When we get them in

> a couple weeks what are the chances they fit in his new sneakers. If not

> where and what kind can I find that will be wide enough to accommodate

> AFOs. I think kids shoes have limited 'Wide' varieties. What do other kids

> with AFOs use?

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[Guest guest]

I have great luck with the New balance brand. From there stand alone. stores.

 

I buy online for wide width shoes at http://www.shoebuy.com

I buy 1/2 size laeger and wide widths. I wear lace-up black leather comfort

walkers, KEDS, but I'm female.

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> I already have difficulty finding sneakers that will fit my sons very high

> arches. This last pass when we found a pair I bought him two pairs.

> Unfortunately a week later he was fitted for orthotics. When we get them in

> a couple weeks what are the chances they fit in his new sneakers. If not

> where and what kind can I find that will be wide enough to accommodate

> AFOs. I think kids shoes have limited 'Wide' varieties. What do other kids

> with AFOs use?

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> Thank

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> Lori

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

Have you tried VANS?  My two children have worn these throughout their teenage

years. In fact our son Austin does not do up his laces like most young ones.

Eilish

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[Guest guest]

I just bought a shoe-stretcher and am amazed to find that it gives my leather

shoes the extra width that I need. Shoes that were too tight, now fit like a

glove. ECSTATIC about this!

[Guest guest]

I agree, I only buy New Balance for the kids and me. I will fit them in the

store and then buy them online. I go to shoebuy.com. Free shipping and and free

return shipping. The best part is they usually have the width that the kids

need and I can usually find a coupon to use as well. They have 20 dollars off

of 125 order now. I can forward to you if you want just let me know.

Thanks

Re: finding shoes for my son

I have great luck with the New balance brand. From there stand alone. stores.

I buy online for wide width shoes at http://www.shoebuy.com

I buy 1/2 size laeger and wide widths. I wear lace-up black leather comfort

walkers, KEDS, but I'm female.

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> I already have difficulty finding sneakers that will fit my sons very high

> arches. This last pass when we found a pair I bought him two pairs.

> Unfortunately a week later he was fitted for orthotics. When we get them in

> a couple weeks what are the chances they fit in his new sneakers. If not

> where and what kind can I find that will be wide enough to accommodate

> AFOs. I think kids shoes have limited 'Wide' varieties. What do other kids

> with AFOs use?

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> Lori

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[Guest guest]

I lucked out with New Balance Wide

Lori

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of E CULLEY

Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:02 PM

Subject: Re: finding shoes for my son

Hi,

Have you tried VANS? My two children have worn these throughout their teenage

years. In fact our son Austin does not do up his laces like most young ones.

Eilish

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[Guest guest]

My kids have had great luck with Vans and other skate boarding shoes. They

wouldn't be caught dead in New Balance. lol.