Footminders KIDS - Orthotic arch support insoles for children (Pair)
Relieve Foot Pain in Children Due to Flat Feet or Low Arches with Footminders® KIDS Orthotic Arch Support Insoles
Designed by podiatrists for pain-relieving arch support and comfort:
- Medical-grade 3/4-length orthotic designed for use in men’s & women’s low-heeled slip-on shoes,
including moccasins - Recommended by podiatrists and chiropractors to relieve foot pain and heel pain due to flat feet and low arches in children
- Firm arch support and cushioning makes walking or standing for long periods of time much more comfortable
- Deep heel cup to enhance stability; heel cushion for comfort
How to know when to Use Footminders KIDS Orthotics for Children:
From the day they’re born, all children have flat feet. By the age of 4 or 5, the arches usually start to 
develop. However, with some children the feet remain flat, or with very low arches. It is important to point out that arch height is not actually the main concern in young children. It is more important to determine whether your child suffers from excessive pronation (rolling inward of the ankles). Overpronation is easily diagnosed. If you draw an imaginary line from the tip of the ankle bone downwards and the line ends away from the foot (see example to the right), your child overpronates and their feet need correcting.
Footminders Comfort is a biomechanical orthotic insole engineered to perfection for ultimate walking comfort with the following features:
- Suitable for work boots, wide-fitting lace-up shoes, runners, sports, tennis and golf shoes
- Dual Layer footbed technology: firm EVA + 2mm of soft, cushioning Durapontex
- Large shock-absorbing Heel Pad
- Extra-deep heel up for superior ankle stability
- High biomechanically-shaped arch support to control over-pronation
- Metatarsal support to help relieve and prevent ball of foot pain
- Soft, velour-like anti-bacterial top fabric to keep feet dry and cool
Customer Reviews
Footminders KIDS Orthotics - Relieve foot pain in children due to flat feet
Footminders KIDS: Size K: For children shoe sizes 1 – 3 ½ (ages 7-9)
- FIRM ARCH SUPPORT AND CUSHIONING - 3/4-length arch support insoles for use in all types of boys' and girls' shoes, including sneakers, dress shoes and moccasins
- RECOMMENDED BY PODIATRISTS to relieve foot pain due to flat feet and low arches.
- SPECIALLY DESIGNED to provide firm arch support and cushioning for children's feet
- PROVIDES BIOMECHANICAL ALIGNMENT of your child's lower body by preventing overpronation (rolling inward at the ankles)
Flat feet or lower arches may cause a biomechanical imbalance named overpronation
Overpronation caused by flat feet may result in lower-body problems
Overpronation causes the child to develop an abnormal walking pattern. If not corrected, overpronation in children may cause severe foot pain in the short term , and often results in painful lower-body conditions later in life such as Children’s Heel Pain (Sever’s Disease), Children’s Knee pain (Osgood-Schlatters disease), general foot pain, ankle pain and/or aching legs.
By supporting the arches, Footminders KIDS orthotics help correct this condition, preventing potentially severe lower-body problems.
How do I know if my child needs Footminders KIDS orthotic insoles?
How do I know if my child needs Footminders KIDS orthotic insoles?
From the day they’re born, all children have flat feet. By the age of 4 or 5, the arches usually start to develop. However, with some children the feet remain flat, or with very low arches. It is important to determine whether your child suffers from excessive pronation (rolling inward of the ankles). Overpronation is easily diagnosed. If you draw an imaginary line from the tip of the ankle bone downwards and the line ends away from the foot (see example to the left), your child overpronates and his/her feet need correcting.
How do I determine the right size Footminders KIDS insoles for my child?
How do I determine the right size Footminders KIDS insoles for my child?
Please use the sizing guide on the left to determine the correct size for your child. We recommend that you measure the length of his/her foot from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe.
NOTE: If your child’s foot measures 8 inches or more, please try our adult-sized orthotics in size X-SMALL or above.
Frequently Asked Questions about Footminders orthotics
Q. What are Footminders orthotics made of? Are they hard or soft?
Footminders orthotic technology enables our products to be firm enough to provide needed arch support, but pliable enough to provide cushioning, and to mold to your feet after a few days of wear, providing maximum walking comfort. They are made of a medium-density material called E.V.A. The major advantage of E.V.A. is that it is supportive and ‘giving’ at the same time.
Q. How long will it take to get used to my new orthotics?
Because of the ‘foot-friendly’ materials used in Footminders and its anatomic shape (following the foot’s natural curves), most of our customers find them comfortable immediately after inserting in them their shoes. Some people, however, need some time to get used to them, and for the orthotics to mold to you feet. If the orthotic feels strange or uncomfortable at first, we recommend you wear them only for one hour per day, and increase the wearing time by an extra half to one hour every day, until they feel completely comfortable.
Q. Is the price listed for a single Footminders orthotic insole, or a pair ?
All of our orthotic insole products are sold exclusively in pairs, the main reason being the answer to the question below.
Q. Only one of my feet hurts. Do I need to wear the Footminders orthotics in BOTH shoes?
Most people experience pain in only their left or right foot (or heel or knee), not in both. However, you will still need to wear the orthotics in BOTH shoes, because wearing the orthotic in only one shoe will raise one side slightly and may put your body out of balance, causing your hips to be out of aligment. So please always wear the orthotic insoles in BOTH shoes.
Q. What is the difference between Footminders orthotics and regular insoles/footbeds?
There’s a big difference between regular insoles/footbeds and orthotics! Regular footbeds are mainly designed to provide a cushioning effect and shock absorption. They may feel comfortable at first, however they do not address any biomechanical problems i.e. they do not correct overpronation. Orthotics are a functional device, designed to correct and optimize our foot function. Some footbeds also feature an arch support, but often the support is too weak to have any effect or benefit, especially if the footbeds are made of very soft materials.
How do orthotics exactly work? First of all, orthotics do a lot more than supporting the arches. Orthotics re-align the feet and ankles and restore ‘faulty’ foot function. In addition, orthotics provide an even weight distribution, taking pressure off sore spots (e.g. the heels, the ball of the foot, and corns in between toes and bunions). They also provide some degree of shock absorption, but this is not their main purpose. The main purpose of an orthotic insole is to improve foot function and in many cases this will reduce foot pain and prevent future problems and injury.
Q. Can I put Footminders insoles in the washing machine or dryer?
No, please don’t! The easiest way to clean Footminders orthotics is to simply wipe them with a warm soapy cloth. Please, do not soak them or put them in a dryer.
