By the age of two, your child’s feet will look a lot more grownup. The bones solidify, and their tootsies lose the trademark pudginess of baby feet.
Toddler feet continue growing at a rapid rate – about a half size every 2-3 months. During this stage of development, early walkers develop fine motor skills and balance as they practice crawling, rolling, walking, climbing, jumping and every kind of movement you can imagine!
Toddlers need shoes that enhance proprioception, which is the way joints and muscles send messages to the brain to help coordinate movement. Their feet should stay low to the ground and supported so they can get all the sensory feedback they need. That’s why our SRtech shoes for early walkers include memory foam footbeds and unique sensory pods on the soles.
Many little ones remain flatfooted throughout toddlerhood. Their arches may not fully develop until around their fifth birthday. Generally, flat arches are normal for toddlers and not a cause for concern. But if your child complains of pain or you observe extreme pronation or misalignment, have their feet checked by a podiatrist.