The foot in children is growing rapidly, so for future foot health it is important that nothing interfere with that normal development. Footwear can play a significant role in the normal development of the foot and also inhibit that normal development. Footwear for kids needs to be designed and issued in such a way as to not do anything that affects that develop. Kids should be encouraged to go barefoot as much as possible and only use footwear when the environment or requirements require it. It is important that footwear that kids used are designed properly and fitted properly, especially by someone experienced in the fitting of kids footwear.
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