Buying shoes for a child is a big stress for most parents. Toddlers rarely want to cooperate, making it difficult to try on the chosen footwear and see if it fits. However, sizing is not the only problem. It happens that the child has a high instep, making it impossible to put the shoe on the foot at all. Wondering what this is? What shoes for children with high instep to choose? Check.

What is a high rise in a child?

The instep of the foot is an extremely important area that is responsible for maintaining balance and the agility of the entire body. It is located between the heel and toes and connects them to the metatarsal. There are three types of instep:

• low - the foot completely adheres to the ground. May be associated with flat feet and requires medical consultation,
• correct - footprints show toe, forefoot, arch and heel,
• high - only toe and heel marks remain after the feet. The metatarsals are heavily elevated.

It is worth remembering that high instep is not a defect or disease, but it can significantly hinder the choice of footwear.

How to find out if a child has a high instep?

Do you want to find out what kind of raise your child has? You don't need the help of a specialist for this. You can do a simple test at home. For this you need a sheet of paper (the bigger, the better and less cleaning) and paints.

Dip your toddler's feet in colored dye and ask him to walk on a piece of paper. Don't press the feet together or punish the toddler for stomping. Let her roll her feet on the ground in a completely natural way. This way you will be sure that the result of the "test" is correct.

The absence of the metatarsal arch imprint typical of a properly built foot indicates a high instep.

What shoes for a child with a high instep should I choose?

Shoes must be tailored to the length of the foot. Only so they will provide it with adequate support and optimal conditions for development. However, in the case of a high instep, not only the size of the shoe is important. Its height is also important. If you choose a model that will put excessive pressure on the protruding upper part of the foot, you will cause your child pain. Moreover, you will also make it difficult for him to move properly.

For a toddler with a high instep, models will work best:

• With adjustable, that is, with Velcro or laces at the front of the shoe. Thanks to them, you can easily expand the upper and slide the foot in, and then adjust the width of the shoe to the structure of the foot without causing excessive pressure. You can find such shoes from leading brands on the market, for example, Mrugala, Geox, Primigi or Mido, whose products are available at Tupu Tupu,
• Slip-on, which instead of a rigid clasp have a soft elastic band, such as EcoTuptus. Slippers of this brand fit well and do not fall off the foot, so the child can safely move around the nursery or kindergarten. In addition, they are light and soft, so they naturally work together with the foot.

It is also worth ensuring that shoes for a baby with a high instep are made of natural, soft materials that are pleasant to the touch and breathable, and do not interfere with the natural process of rolling the foot on the ground. This will allow the toddler to squat, jump and run freely without the unpleasant feeling of pressure on the midfoot.

Don't ignore the high instep in your child. This seemingly trivial problem can affect the development of his feet and walking comfort. Therefore, after purchasing, be sure to try on your toddler's shoes and make sure that they do not compress him in any sensitive area.