Supps Footwear fulfil every recommendation for growing children's feet

“If you have a poor foundation you will have structural problems throughout the building, and the same can be said about a child’s growth and development. If there are problems with the structure and/or movement of the feet (biomechanics), a child can develop foot stress fractures and pain in the ankles, knees and hips. It can have further effects, such as lower back pain and even headaches,” Anthony says. A child’s foot is not a mini version of an adult’s foot. The shape of children’s feet is not finally determined until growth ceases around the age of twenty. So recognising the early...

StrideSmart* technology is a unique gentle support system for growing feet developed by an Australian podiatrist with one goal in mind - to introduce unprecedented support and comfort into girls' stylish footwear.  "Why just girls?"  Great question!  Over 25 years, he observed that more girls aged between five and 12 had painful foot conditions than boys, despite generally playing less sport.  What's more, in summer particularly, boys tend to wear sneakers and other casual shoes that generally have some form of support while girls' sandals lack any support at all. He also noticed that girls who usually wore custom-made orthotics would inevitably return after summer...

Supps Footwear with StrideSmart technology designed by an Australian podiatrist fulfils every suggested recommendation from the UK's College of Podiatry on what to look for in a children's shoe.* A survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 1-18 conducted in May 2017 on behalf of The College of Podiatry in the UK found that nearly a quarter of parents (22 per cent) say they feel pressure to buy their daughters fashionable shoes such as flip flops or even high heels which could put young feet at greater risk of developing foot problems and musculoskeletal issues in the future.  Dr Stewart Morrison,...

By around the age of five, the ligaments and muscles in children's feet have strengthened, the inherent fat pads aren't as prominent, and children should have normal arches in both feet. So why do so many children's shoes lack any support? The issue of providing support for children's arches from around the age of five can be a confusing issue. Some podiatrists and brands claim that healthy feet in children do not require support and that barefoot and/or shoes that emulate it are best. Other podiatrists believe that once a child has developed arches in the feet, it makes sense to support those...