Is a supinator necessary in a child's shoes: the opinion of experts
An instep support in shoes is often confused with an arch support, so before answering the question that worries all parents – is an instep support needed in children’s shoes – you should find out how these elements differ from each other.
An instep support is a rigid protrusion on the insole of orthopedic shoes, which is designed to compensate for the existing curvature of the foot.
In turn, the arch support is a soft protrusion that is needed for cushioning when walking.
Frankly speaking, neither of these elements is needed by a healthy child’s foot.
Moreover, a hard cushion is even harmful to a healthy foot.
Why is such a detail found in children's shoes everywhere? The answer to this question is one word: "marketing".
The thing is that children under 3 years of age may have physiological flat feet, which goes away on its own by the age of 4-5.
Not all parents know that this is normal. On the contrary, the idea that flat feet are harmful and need to be corrected is firmly ingrained in their heads.
That's the reason why manufacturers are happy to try - they want their products to sell better.
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