Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 We started him out in stride rite, but he also had cheaper shoes and now has new balance. I would just make sure the shoe is sturdy and a high top probably wouldn't hurt. Basically, look for a shoe that you would buy a toddler just learning to walk with or without clubfeet! 11/19/04 kelly_warde wrote: What type of shoes do your kids wear when they are not in the DBBs & starting to walk? My husband was born with BCF & my mother-in-law said that (30 years ago) he had to wear special orthopedic shoes when he wasn't in the " boots & bar " . Maybe it was because he wasn't treated with the Ponseti method (he actually had a tendon transplant). Thanks! Mom to Declan born 2/16/06, BCF, DBB 23/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 they say barefooted is best, otherwise just any shoe that fits well, comfortable to the child, as you would with any normal foot. Try not to be too much of a slave to fashion as those are generally not all that comfy. s. " Regular " Shoes? What type of shoes do your kids wear when they are not in the DBBs & starting to walk? My husband was born with BCF & my mother-in-law said that (30 years ago) he had to wear special orthopedic shoes when he wasn't in the " boots & bar " . Maybe it was because he wasn't treated with the Ponseti method (he actually had a tendon transplant). Thanks! Mom to Declan born 2/16/06, BCF, DBB 23/7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.5/377 - Release Date: 6/27/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have found that Vans Emory V style is best with GAbe's fat and wide feet. I've seen them in sizes 3 +. Before that we had him in any of the XW STride Rites. number23 wrote: they say barefooted is best, otherwise just any shoe that fits well, comfortable to the child, as you would with any normal foot. Try not to be too much of a slave to fashion as those are generally not all that comfy. s. " Regular " Shoes? What type of shoes do your kids wear when they are not in the DBBs & starting to walk? My husband was born with BCF & my mother-in-law said that (30 years ago) he had to wear special orthopedic shoes when he wasn't in the " boots & bar " . Maybe it was because he wasn't treated with the Ponseti method (he actually had a tendon transplant). Thanks! Mom to Declan born 2/16/06, BCF, DBB 23/7 ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.5/377 - Release Date: 6/27/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I think brand is going to depend on the width of your child's foot. We started out in Target brand shoes (Genuine Kids), and were also able to get Payless shoes too. But now Aleksander's feet have gotten much wider and the only brand that seems to work for him are the Stride Rites. Thankfully we have an outlet nearby because holy cow are they expensive! If you aren't lucky enough to have an outlet, Nordstroms has decent sales from time to time. New Balance also seemed to be fit well, but we've been able to find Stride Rites cheaper so far. Aleksander, 11/24/04, bcf > What type of shoes do your kids wear when they are not in the DBBs & > starting to walk? > > My husband was born with BCF & my mother-in-law said that (30 years > ago) he had to wear special orthopedic shoes when he wasn't in > the " boots & bar " . Maybe it was because he wasn't treated with the > Ponseti method (he actually had a tendon transplant). > > Thanks! > > Mom to Declan born 2/16/06, BCF, DBB 23/7 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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