Slide up out of Skate Shoes Creating a Greater Likelihood for Blisters

And, since I started this story about shopping for Skate Shoes cleats Dr. Frey suggests that players ages 9-13 wear shoes with multiple cleats on the heel to alleviate excess pressure and pain in this part of the foot. They should fit comfortably right away. Poor fitting shoes can lead to problems now and down the road. Besides affecting athletic performance they can also cause blisters, curling of the toes, bunions, corns, calluses, pinched nerves, and ingrown toenails.Additionally, look for shorter cleats—no more than a half-inch long—to help reduce knee and ankle injuries.
Not very scientific custom skate shoes and not entirely accurate according to Dr. Carol Frey, Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at West Coast Sports Performance in Manhattan Beach, CA.Dr. It occurred to me the other day when my son was putting on his cleats to kick the soccer ball around in the yard that it was time for new cleats. Ugh! Taking my son shopping for shoes—or anything for that matter—sends a chill up my spine. Don't get me wrong…I love new shoes! But we're not talking dressy pumps or cute sandals ‘cuz we're not talking about my shoes.We're also not referring to a child who can sit still long enough to try on several pairs in order to find the one that fits best. My son's idea of making sure a shoe fits is running around the store with the shoes on and if they don't fly off or hurt his toes, then it ‘fits'.Frey suggests skate shoes for kids the following to parents when shopping for their children's shoes:Shop at the end of the day – or, after a sporting event when your child's feet are their biggestMeasure both feet, standing up – as they will be bearing their full weight.
Measure both feet in case one varies all skate shoes from the other in size and if so, choose the shoes that fit the larger foot.Measure and fit with sports-specific socks—have your child wear the socks that he or she will be wearing with the shoes.Allow for wiggle room – there should be a half-inch from the end of the longest toe to the end of the shoe so that your child is able to wiggle all toes. Contrary to popular belief, don't press with your thumb on the biggest toe because it causes your child to reflex and curl the toe giving the wrong impression that there is enough space. The length of the shoe should exceed the length of your child's foot by at least 10 millimeters to allow enough room for all toes.Lace shoes properly – for maximum support, use the top eyelet on the shoe and be careful that laces are not tied too tightly as this can cause injury to nerves and tendons on the top of the foot.Check for snug heels – if the heels aren't snug, they will slide up out of the shoe creating a greater likelihood for blisters. Have your child walk in the shoes – while still in the store and tell you how the shoes feel. When the shoes are removed, check feet for any red spots or signs of irritation; check shoes for extra material, glue or irregular stitching, which can cause chafing.Expect immediate comfort – shoes shouldn't have to be "broken in" in order to fit.
It's written by GoodLandShoes date 3.6.2012