Care for Every Age
Proper-fitting shoes for growing feet.
It is very important for children to wear proper-fitting shoes, as their bones are still developing and can continue to grow until about age 12 or 13.
This may help if…
- Your child is growing and you're not sure their shoes still fit
- Your child's shoes look tight at the toes
- You're buying new shoes and want to check the fit properly
- You have a concern about your child's feet and would like them assessed
What to expect
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Intake form
You'll fill in an intake form outlining your child's health problems, family history and any medication they're taking.
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Assessment
Your child's feet will then be assessed and you can address any problems they are experiencing.
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Treatment
Treatment will be provided to your child accordingly, with your consent.
Checking the fit
- Make sure to measure both feet and fit the shoes to the larger foot.
- Make sure there is room between the longest toe (sometimes it is not the big toe) and the shoe. There should be a finger's width of space from the tip of the shoe.
- The inside of the shoe should be 1 cm longer than the foot to allow space and movement.
- Have your child stand up in the shoes with the laces tied and go for a walk in them.
Booking an assessment for your child
If you have a concern about your child's feet, or you're not sure their shoes fit properly, you can book an assessment with our registered chiropodist.
Common questions
No. A doctor's referral is not required to book an appointment. You can book a time and day that works best for you, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Chiropody is not covered by OHIP, but it may be covered by your extended health insurance plan.
This page is general information. Your chiropodist will recommend care based on an assessment of your own feet.
Related care
Let's take care of your feet.
Call us at (905) 232-3338 or email info@solestepfootclinic.ca to book. No doctor's referral needed.