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Pablosky - Clarks or Ecco... OR any other brand with arch in the sole?

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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 15:39

What is your recommendation?

What is their + and - side of the brand?

Confused mum :(

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 19:48

I don't understand anything y'all are talking about. I hope my kids' feet will be ok!!

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 18:13

They all appear to have flat feet for a considerable amount of time. ... LOL...I still have flat feet! My enormous, flat paddles and I get on just fine. :D

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 17:17

Sorry Annabelle...you're right. I replied in a hurry and was not clear! :) If a child is genetically 'programmed' to have flat feet, standard, shoe-shop shoes (with arches or otherwise) are of little or no help and in fact may do more harm than good if they are not the perfect fit. Prescribed and custom made orthotics *can* correct or improve flat feet in cases where a good paed podiatrist thinks they are of benefit. Sorry I can't recommend anyone to see in Dubai. Maybe your GP or paed can?

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 15:29

They all appear to have flat feet for a considerable amount of time. Even if shoes with arches were the right treatment for this, I wouldn't trust the shoe shops here to have an adequate level of knowledge, training or choice of shoe to suit every child that needs it. Much better to go to a paed podiatrist for a definite diagnosis and if necessary, medically prescribed and built inserts for shoes.

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:59

From the tonnes of reading I've done on the subject, in-built arch support is NOT recommended for young walkers. Shoes must have flexibility through the arch so the foot can flex properly and build it's own muscle strength. Until children are walking well (16-18 months) bare feet is the best unless they are on stones or snow. ;) Unless there is a medically diagnosed developmental problem in the feet, shoes with flexible soles (flexing through the arch, not just at the ball of the foot), lots of toe room and correctly fitted width are the best for our little ones. Yes Greenish I was told by my pd that the best is fare feet for young children, but if you are predisposed to having flat feet, then the best way to avoid it is an arch inside the shoes, that is what I was told here in holland! of course i mean when kids go out not at home:))) As I understand it, if there's a genetic predisposition to "flat feet" then the child will have flat feet regardless of the shoes they wear. Bare feet and flexible soles (when they do wear shoes) give the best chance of the child's muscles and bones developing correctly. Poorly fitting shoes with 'arch support' can actually weaken the feet by not allowing natural development. Paed podiatrists/ortho's may recommend special, custom fitted inserts to support the arch or heel if the child is experiencing pain. edited by Green-ish on 23/05/2011 ummm flat feet can be corrected with the right shoes from a young age, that is what we know here in Holland..I am curious though where you got your information from as this is very important to me..I am very concerned about my child having flat feet, so if there is any new evidence that says otherwise, i would really like know..Thanks:)) ETA if you know of Pead podiatrist here in Dubai, that will be great!! <em>edited by Annabelle09 on 23/05/2011</em>

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:20

From the tonnes of reading I've done on the subject, in-built arch support is NOT recommended for young walkers. Shoes must have flexibility through the arch so the foot can flex properly and build it's own muscle strength. Until children are walking well (16-18 months) bare feet is the best unless they are on stones or snow. ;) Unless there is a medically diagnosed developmental problem in the feet, shoes with flexible soles (flexing through the arch, not just at the ball of the foot), lots of toe room and correctly fitted width are the best for our little ones. Yes Greenish I was told by my pd that the best is fare feet for young children, but if you are predisposed to having flat feet, then the best way to avoid it is an arch inside the shoes, that is what I was told here in holland! of course i mean when kids go out not at home:))) As I understand it, if there's a genetic predisposition to "flat feet" then the child will have flat feet regardless of the shoes they wear. Bare feet and flexible soles (when they do wear shoes) give the best chance of the child's muscles and bones developing correctly. Poorly fitting shoes with 'arch support' can actually weaken the feet by not allowing natural development. Paed podiatrists/ortho's may recommend special, custom fitted inserts to support the arch or heel if the child is experiencing pain. <em>edited by Green-ish on 23/05/2011</em>

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 13:45

From the tonnes of reading I've done on the subject, in-built arch support is NOT recommended for young walkers. Shoes must have flexibility through the arch so the foot can flex properly and build it's own muscle strength. Until children are walking well (16-18 months) bare feet is the best unless they are on stones or snow. ;) Unless there is a medically diagnosed developmental problem in the feet, shoes with flexible soles (flexing through the arch, not just at the ball of the foot), lots of toe room and correctly fitted width are the best for our little ones. Yes Greenish I was told by my pd that the best is fare feet for young children, but if you are predisposed to having flat feet, then the best way to avoid it is an arch inside the shoes, that is what I was told here in holland! of course i mean when kids go out not at home:)))

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 12:32

Thanks Green-ish how's Ozzy land? :) DS is just over two years old and was advised to have 'proper' shoes to prevent flat feet .... Coming into winter and LOTS of rain so it's cool, green and gorgeous here! :D Flat feet are avoided by letting the foot work as it develops. If you think there is a problem, best to have a chat with a paed podiatrist. I believe current recommendations are for the child to be barefooted as much as possible for the first five years. :)

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 12:22

From the tonnes of reading I've done on the subject, in-built arch support is NOT recommended for young walkers. Shoes must have flexibility through the arch so the foot can flex properly and build it's own muscle strength. Until children are walking well (16-18 months) bare feet is the best unless they are on stones or snow. ;) Unless there is a medically diagnosed developmental problem in the feet, shoes with flexible soles (flexing through the arch, not just at the ball of the foot), lots of toe room and correctly fitted width are the best for our little ones.

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 09:24

Hi I'm pretty sure Birkenstocks have arches in them. They're expensive but very good quality, and suitable for the climate here. There is a store downstairs at MoE.

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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 00:47

Well, Clarks shoes have no arch inside..The only ones that have are from Pablosky! I am also very careful with my DD's shoes as my DH has flat feet..

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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 21:40

Clarks is the shoe of choice for responsible British mums and has been for decades. The only thing that I would say is that when they are fitted they are supposed to give you a length size and a width fitting and in the UK they are trained to measure both feet. I've had experience here that they don't always carry all sizes in all widths and so may measure accordingly if you know what I mean and I've had to ask for them to measure both feet in the past which I think is pretty shabby. If you go to one of the bigger stores you should have the most choice and they should carry the most stock.

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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 16:01

Thanks Green-ish how's Ozzy land? :) DS is just over two years old and was advised to have 'proper' shoes to prevent flat feet ....

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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 15:48

I can't tell you anything about Pablosky as my children clearly have weird shaped feet. Nothing in the Pablosky range suits any of them. ECCO and Clarks are both excellent brands...expensive but they last well and I always found the Dubai staff actually seemed to know what they were doing. A rarity in customer service there! ;) As long as the shoe is a good fit for your child and age/stage appropriate, I don't think you can go wrong with either brand. How old is your child?

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