walking shoes and small feet

[Guest guest]

Hi,

This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13 months

since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has to

do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers, rather,

he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when she

is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down; also

for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

size difference between the two, which I expected, but they measured

a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of walking

shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

believe.

If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi

We asked Dr Ponseti this question while in Iowa. He told us barefoot is

best. For shoes, a flexible sole and some ankle support is good (like

hi-top sneakers). He said that they don't have to be 'special' shoes,

as you said they are quite stiff and inflexible. For winter, we buy

average-priced ordinary chain-store shoes called 'easy walkers' that fit

this description. For summer is either in sandals or barefoot -

too hot for closed shoes!

and

24/01/2003, bilateral

www.clubfoot.co.za

walking shoes and small feet

Hi,

This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13 months

since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has to

do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers, rather,

he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when she

is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down; also

for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

size difference between the two, which I expected, but they measured

a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of walking

shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

believe.

If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi

We asked Dr Ponseti this question while in Iowa. He told us barefoot is

best. For shoes, a flexible sole and some ankle support is good (like

hi-top sneakers). He said that they don't have to be 'special' shoes,

as you said they are quite stiff and inflexible. For winter, we buy

average-priced ordinary chain-store shoes called 'easy walkers' that fit

this description. For summer is either in sandals or barefoot -

too hot for closed shoes!

and

24/01/2003, bilateral

www.clubfoot.co.za

walking shoes and small feet

Hi,

This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13 months

since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has to

do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers, rather,

he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when she

is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down; also

for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

size difference between the two, which I expected, but they measured

a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of walking

shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

believe.

If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/6/2004 11:44:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

dtmnlee@... writes

is now a few months out of his DBB's and it is

wonderful to see him run and play with his friends.... 

....> I know many of you have young babies and are in the thick of the

> treatment... I can tell you that it is worth every sleepless night, gray

> hair and in my case the few extra pounds I gained. Dr. Ponseti is amazing

> and I will be thankful for his talents for the rest of our lives.

Thank you for the encouragement. I am always so HAPPY to hear from someone

who is where you are because it helps to reassure me that those days are coming

for us and that we WILL get there. Thanks you so much for reminding me of

what we have to look forward to.

Freeman

[Guest guest]

Our Dr. told us that when he was out of his shoes he did not require

any special shoes. We try to keep his shoes off if we are at home so

his feet can have some air.

Pam and (8-12-01)

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Oh, I forgot to mention, has small feet also. He is 3 years

old and wears a 7.

Pam and (8-12-01)

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi All

Just thought I'd jump in here. My son, now 3 and 1l2, born with bcf

doesn't have to wear special shoes, but I have found some brands better than

others. His feet are wide and flat and I have found that Stride Rite,

Elephontan (sp?) and any brand that I can bend the toe up to touch the laces

have been best for his feet (wide of course).

When he was first walking I kept him out of shoes as much as possible.

I figured that if he had to wear his DBB's then he didn't have to wear any

other shoe. is now a few months out of his DBB's and it is

wonderful to see him run and play with his friends. Yesterday our family

got together at the beach and many commented on how great 's feet

look. The comment also came up that they were proud of us for taking the

time to research his condition and find Dr. Ponseti.

I know many of you have young babies and are in the thick of the

treatment... I can tell you that it is worth every sleepless night, gray

hair and in my case the few extra pounds I gained. Dr. Ponseti is amazing

and I will be thankful for his talents for the rest of our lives.

Thanks for letting me gush

Tonya and bcf

San Diego, CA

Dr. Colburn

_____

From: pammi_kay

Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 7:39 AM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: walking shoes and small feet

Our Dr. told us that when he was out of his shoes he did not require

any special shoes. We try to keep his shoes off if we are at home so

his feet can have some air.

Pam and (8-12-01)

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe information. When Everett's out of

his brace he is mostly barefooted, I figure his feet spend half their life in a

shoe, give them a break!

s.

walking shoes and small feet

Hi,

This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13 months

since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has to

do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers, rather,

he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when she

is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down; also

for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

size difference between the two, which I expected, but they measured

a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of walking

shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

believe.

If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I always figured since Jonah is in his FAB still most of the time--16 or so

hours a day--that I'd avoid having him wear shoes the rest of the time. Well,

the child is obsessed with shoes. We have a shelf by the door where we keep our

shoes and he will sit there for a long time trying to put shoes on. He pitches

a fit when the rest of us are putting our shoes on to go out and he's not.

He has a pair of soft moccasin-type " shoes " called Robeez(www.robeez.com).

These are great, the sole is soft, they're really cute and they last very well.

My 3 year old goes through periods of wearing only her Robeez (with rubber boots

when it's wet out).

Someone mentioned the brand Elefanten and they do make tiny " real " shoes.

European sizes 17, 18 are around a 2.5, 3. These are pricey, wonderful shoes,

very well made. Hannah has had several pairs of their maryjanes.

By the way, Jonah has very small feet, maybe a size 3 at 14 months.

Good luck!

Naomi

The Family

Naomi Hannah Jonah(06/20/03, bilateral clubfoot, FAB 16/7)

--

- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " egillston "

wrote:

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I always figured since Jonah is in his FAB still most of the time--16 or so

hours a day--that I'd avoid having him wear shoes the rest of the time. Well,

the child is obsessed with shoes. We have a shelf by the door where we keep our

shoes and he will sit there for a long time trying to put shoes on. He pitches

a fit when the rest of us are putting our shoes on to go out and he's not.

He has a pair of soft moccasin-type " shoes " called Robeez(www.robeez.com).

These are great, the sole is soft, they're really cute and they last very well.

My 3 year old goes through periods of wearing only her Robeez (with rubber boots

when it's wet out).

Someone mentioned the brand Elefanten and they do make tiny " real " shoes.

European sizes 17, 18 are around a 2.5, 3. These are pricey, wonderful shoes,

very well made. Hannah has had several pairs of their maryjanes.

By the way, Jonah has very small feet, maybe a size 3 at 14 months.

Good luck!

Naomi

The Family

Naomi Hannah Jonah(06/20/03, bilateral clubfoot, FAB 16/7)

--

- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " egillston "

wrote:

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I completely agree about giving the feet a break from shoes! And when

we are home or in someone else's house I don't plan on having her

wear them. The issue is at the playground, in a store, etc. Someone

mentioned Robeez and I actually went to buy them this weekend but

they didn't have her size so they placed an order for me. Does anyone

know if Robeez are straight last (no difference between left and

right)? Maybe then they'd meet the approval of our doctor.

> Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe information. When

Everett's out of his brace he is mostly barefooted, I figure his feet

spend half their life in a shoe, give them a break!

> s.

>

> walking shoes and small feet

>

>

>

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have asked Dr. P about this and my son's Dr who is Dr. Colburn. Both say

it is not necessary to buy straight last shoes when not in the DBB. They

both said barefoot is best and when shoes are needed any shoe with a

flexible sole works great. Which is complete opposite of the straight last

with the hard non flexible sole. Stride Rite sells a great first walking

shoe is a variety of styles with a flexible sole.

>

>Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>Subject: Re: walking shoes and small feet

>Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 01:41:01 -0000

>

>I completely agree about giving the feet a break from shoes! And when

>we are home or in someone else's house I don't plan on having her

>wear them. The issue is at the playground, in a store, etc. Someone

>mentioned Robeez and I actually went to buy them this weekend but

>they didn't have her size so they placed an order for me. Does anyone

>know if Robeez are straight last (no difference between left and

>right)? Maybe then they'd meet the approval of our doctor.

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe information. When

>Everett's out of his brace he is mostly barefooted, I figure his feet

>spend half their life in a shoe, give them a break!

> > s.

> >

> > walking shoes and small feet

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi,

> > This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

>months

> > since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

> >

> > Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

>to

> > do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> > shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

>rather,

> > he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

>she

> > is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> > without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> > wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> > barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> > something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

>also

> > for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> > boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> > everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> > concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> > anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

> >

> > Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> > measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> > size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

>measured

> > a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> > extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> > is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

>walking

> > shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> > believe.

> >

> > If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I have asked Dr. P about this and my son's Dr who is Dr. Colburn. Both say

it is not necessary to buy straight last shoes when not in the DBB. They

both said barefoot is best and when shoes are needed any shoe with a

flexible sole works great. Which is complete opposite of the straight last

with the hard non flexible sole. Stride Rite sells a great first walking

shoe is a variety of styles with a flexible sole.

>

>Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>Subject: Re: walking shoes and small feet

>Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 01:41:01 -0000

>

>I completely agree about giving the feet a break from shoes! And when

>we are home or in someone else's house I don't plan on having her

>wear them. The issue is at the playground, in a store, etc. Someone

>mentioned Robeez and I actually went to buy them this weekend but

>they didn't have her size so they placed an order for me. Does anyone

>know if Robeez are straight last (no difference between left and

>right)? Maybe then they'd meet the approval of our doctor.

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe information. When

>Everett's out of his brace he is mostly barefooted, I figure his feet

>spend half their life in a shoe, give them a break!

> > s.

> >

> > walking shoes and small feet

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi,

> > This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

>months

> > since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

> >

> > Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has

>to

> > do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> > shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

>rather,

> > he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when

>she

> > is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> > without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> > wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> > barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> > something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

>also

> > for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> > boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> > everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> > concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> > anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

> >

> > Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> > measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> > size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

>measured

> > a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> > extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> > is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

>walking

> > shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> > believe.

> >

> > If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

the below website was mentioned by someone before.

maybe they can be of service.

http://preschoolians.com/

--- egillstohttp://preschoolians.com/n

egillston@...> wrote:

> I completely agree about giving the feet a break

> from shoes! And when

> we are home or in someone else's house I don't plan

> on having her

> wear them. The issue is at the playground, in a

> store, etc. Someone

> mentioned Robeez and I actually went to buy them

> this weekend but

> they didn't have her size so they placed an order

> for me. Does anyone

> know if Robeez are straight last (no difference

> between left and

> right)? Maybe then they'd meet the approval of our

> doctor.

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe

> information. When

> Everett's out of his brace he is mostly barefooted,

> I figure his feet

> spend half their life in a shoe, give them a break!

> > s.

> >

> > walking shoes and

> small feet

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi,

> > This is my first post although I have been lurking

> here for 13

> months

> > since my daughter was born with right club foot in

> July 2003.

> >

> > Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well.

> My question has

> to

> > do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor

> says that I

> > shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of

> first-walkers,

> rather,

> > he wants her in the Markell straight last boots

> (closed toe) when

> she

> > is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has

> lasted this long

> > without one pair of regular shoes, except some

> " jellies " that she

> > wears around the pool). I know that when they are

> learning to walk,

> > barefoot or just socks are best, but she really

> needs to have

> > something on her feet when we are out and she

> wants to get down;

> also

> > for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is

> that the Markell

> > boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which

> goes against

> > everything I have read about what first walkers

> should be. I am

> > concerned that these stiff boots will do more

> damage than good. Has

> > anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

> >

> > Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to

> have her feet

> > measured, and both feet are very small for her

> age. There is 1 shoe

> > size difference between the two, which I expected,

> but they

> measured

> > a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club),

> which are both

> > extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this

> issue? The irony

> > is that even if I were supposed to buy her a

> " normal " pair of

> walking

> > shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start

> at size 4 I

> > believe.

> >

> > If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

We were also advised that bare is best--for feet that is! 8) Other

than the flexible sole advice, we were also told to watch for shoes

supportive on the outside edge to avoid rocking out with the ankle.

New Balance (not sure how small they go, I think Evan's first ones

were size 5) and Elefanten have this great side support. Another

thing we have noticed on our own is how important lightweight shoes

are. I'm really not sure if it's just Evan or not, but any of those

thick-soled hiking boot things that get a bit heavy just really flop

around on him, making his femoral torsion issue look worse. Could it

be weakness in the calf making it hard for him to control heavier

shoes? Not sure, but we've definitely learned to include weight-of-

shoe in our criteria when shopping for him. I know the experts say

any old shoe is fine but I just can't put those feet that we worried

over for so long in cheap shoes! Little sister gets the drug store

variety!!!!

and Evan (8-17-00, bcf, femoral torsion)

> > > Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe information. When

> >Everett's out of his brace he is mostly barefooted, I figure his

feet

> >spend half their life in a shoe, give them a break!

> > > s.

> > >

> > > walking shoes and small feet

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > > This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

> >months

> > > since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

> > >

> > > Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question

has

> >to

> > > do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> > > shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

> >rather,

> > > he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe)

when

> >she

> > > is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> > > without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that

she

> > > wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to

walk,

> > > barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> > > something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

> >also

> > > for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the

Markell

> > > boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> > > everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> > > concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good.

Has

> > > anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

> > >

> > > Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> > > measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1

shoe

> > > size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

> >measured

> > > a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> > > extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The

irony

> > > is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

> >walking

> > > shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> > > believe.

> > >

> > > If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I thought a stiff sole would help him learn to keep his balance better? But he

seldome wears any shoe but his DBB.

s.

walking shoes and small feet

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > > This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

> >months

> > > since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

> > >

> > > Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question

has

> >to

> > > do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> > > shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

> >rather,

> > > he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe)

when

> >she

> > > is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> > > without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that

she

> > > wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to

walk,

> > > barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> > > something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down;

> >also

> > > for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the

Markell

> > > boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> > > everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> > > concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good.

Has

> > > anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

> > >

> > > Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> > > measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1

shoe

> > > size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

> >measured

> > > a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> > > extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The

irony

> > > is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

> >walking

> > > shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> > > believe.

> > >

> > > If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Interesting...

Chelsea also has extremely small feet and we have had a hard time

finding ANY shoes to fit her. She is 19 months old and currently

wearing a size 1 shoe. She is a very petite little girl. She is not

walking independently yet, but she loves to walk holding my hand, or

behind a toy stroller, or any other walking toy. She initially wore

the Robeez style mocassins which are great -but she needs something

with a sole for outside. We did find size 1 sandals at PayLess with

a sole, but they don't have very good support for her ankles. She

also wears a pair of size 2 addidas sneakers that we found at Kids

Foot Locker. But they seem smaller than other size 2 shoes she has

tried on. Just checked the Elephanten shoes at Nordstrom.com and they

are cute seem to be start at size 2.5. Any suggestions would be

appreciated. So far I have avoided paying $50 for the Stride Rite

first walkers - $385 for the shoes made a big dent in the

shoe budget.

Meredith

Mom to Chelsea

BCF 1/29/2003

> > > > Hm, I don't know. I wasn't given any shoe information. When

> > >Everett's out of his brace he is mostly barefooted, I figure his

> feet

> > >spend half their life in a shoe, give them a break!

> > > > s.

> > > >

> > > > walking shoes and small feet

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Hi,

> > > > This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13

> > >months

> > > > since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

> > > >

> > > > Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question

> has

> > >to

> > > > do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> > > > shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers,

> > >rather,

> > > > he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe)

> when

> > >she

> > > > is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> > > > without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that

> she

> > > > wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to

> walk,

> > > > barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> > > > something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get

down;

> > >also

> > > > for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the

> Markell

> > > > boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> > > > everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I

am

> > > > concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than

good.

> Has

> > > > anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

> > > >

> > > > Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> > > > measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is

1

> shoe

> > > > size difference between the two, which I expected, but they

> > >measured

> > > > a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are

both

> > > > extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The

> irony

> > > > is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of

> > >walking

> > > > shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> > > > believe.

> > > >

> > > > If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> > > > Thanks.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

My daughter who did not have clubfoot always has had small feet

(believe it or not, she takes after her dad). When she was 11 months

old we bought her some regular " walking shoes " and they were only a

size 2. We got them from Markinson's shoes, not sure if they are

anywhere else but here in St. Louis, but they are supposed to

specialize in fitting children's shoes and have good quality brands.

Anyway, my point was that she just goes through growth spurts -- she

is 3 1/2 yrs. now and wears a size 8 1/2 but she just outgrew a pair

of size 7 tennis shoes that she had for a full year! I wouldn't worry

that her feet are too small, just wait -- you'll spend good money on

these shoes and then in 4 months she'll have a growth spurt and need a

size and 1/2 bigger!

Hope this is helpful.

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13 months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers, rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down; also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

My daughter who did not have clubfoot always has had small feet

(believe it or not, she takes after her dad). When she was 11 months

old we bought her some regular " walking shoes " and they were only a

size 2. We got them from Markinson's shoes, not sure if they are

anywhere else but here in St. Louis, but they are supposed to

specialize in fitting children's shoes and have good quality brands.

Anyway, my point was that she just goes through growth spurts -- she

is 3 1/2 yrs. now and wears a size 8 1/2 but she just outgrew a pair

of size 7 tennis shoes that she had for a full year! I wouldn't worry

that her feet are too small, just wait -- you'll spend good money on

these shoes and then in 4 months she'll have a growth spurt and need a

size and 1/2 bigger!

Hope this is helpful.

> Hi,

> This is my first post although I have been lurking here for 13 months

> since my daughter was born with right club foot in July 2003.

>

> Her Ponsetti method treatment is going very well. My question has to

> do with getting walking shoes for her. Her doctor says that I

> shouldn't go out and get her a normal pair of first-walkers, rather,

> he wants her in the Markell straight last boots (closed toe) when she

> is not in the DBB. (Believe it or not she has lasted this long

> without one pair of regular shoes, except some " jellies " that she

> wears around the pool). I know that when they are learning to walk,

> barefoot or just socks are best, but she really needs to have

> something on her feet when we are out and she wants to get down; also

> for warmth as the fall approaches. My concern is that the Markell

> boots are so stiff and not at all flexible, which goes against

> everything I have read about what first walkers should be. I am

> concerned that these stiff boots will do more damage than good. Has

> anyone else's doctor given these instructions?

>

> Also... for kicks I took her to Stride Rite to have her feet

> measured, and both feet are very small for her age. There is 1 shoe

> size difference between the two, which I expected, but they measured

> a 2.5 (left, normal foot), and 1.5 (right, club), which are both

> extremely small for her age. Anyone else have this issue? The irony

> is that even if I were supposed to buy her a " normal " pair of walking

> shoes, they don't make them that small! Most start at size 4 I

> believe.

>

> If anyone has comments, I'd greatly appreciate it.

> Thanks.