Children’s Footwear and Insoles
Our feet keep us moving, helping us to stay healthy and active so it is important to look after them.
When buying children's shoes, you should ensure:
- Room for toes to wiggle in the front of the shoe
- Deep, wide and appropriately long toe box
- Firm heel
- Good grip
- Cushioned sole
- Laces, velcro or buckle fastening
- Measure every time you buy new shoes
- Wear with the correct size of socks
Insoles (orthoses)
Orthoses are commonly known as insoles. Insoles prescribed by the podiatrist help support your foot and reduce your pain. They can be worn in different shoes as long as the shoe is deep enough for the insole.
Your body needs to get used to the insoles. Gradually wear them in. Start for 1 hour then increase by another hour each day for about a week. Once they are comfortable aim to wear them all day long. Insoles should not cause rubbing or pain.
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Shoe Shops
These shoe shops in Cardiff and Vale offer shoe brands that can accommodate orthoses and wide shoes, and offer a measuring service:
Sports Direct
St David’s,
Cardiff,
CF10 2DP
Retail Park,
Ferry Road,
Grangetown,
CF11 0JR
Ogamigam
5 Royal Buildings,
Victoria Road,
Penarth,
CF64 3EB
029 2070 4254
AG Meek
St David’s,
Cardiff,
CF10 2DP
93 Albany Road,
Cardiff,
CF24 3LP
Shoe 22
22b Station Hill,
New Road,
Porthcawl
01656 788628
John Lewis
St David’s,
The Hayes,
Cardiff,
CF10 1EG
Deichmann
84 Bridge Street,
St David’s,
Cardiff,
CF10 2EL
Contact Details
Podiatry Patient Management Centre
Podiatry Services
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0SZ
General enquiries and existing patient appointment bookings: 029 2033 5135
New patient referrals office: 029 2033 5370
