Does your child have flat feet?

Dear parents, we are sure you remember "like it was yesterday" the first time you looked at your baby's tiny feet. Those tiny feet that start to tentatively walk, and then, before we even realize it, go from children's feet to... bigger teenage feet. So, as parents who worry about every step they take, you naturally wonder what flat feet are and what you can do to ensure that the development of your child's foot is not affected.

What are flat feet?

Flat feet are a common anatomical problem. It is estimated that about 10% of children have flat feet in their adult life. According to retrospective studies, the genesis of musculoskeletal pain is associated with flat feet and leg length discrepancy. At a time when 75-91% of the total population suffers from musculoskeletal problems in the lower back, knees, hips, and feet.

What flat feet cause

The absence of the normal arch (foot arch) is the main reason why children step "inward". This stepping, therefore, changes the position of the hip and the entire support of the child. Although symptoms such as foot pain are usually not observed at younger ages, with the child's development, other problems may arise in the knees, hips, and lower back.

How we can help

It is quite important to help the child's pliable foot form the arch. A simple way is to use a support base, i.e., an anatomical children's insole that helps the proper development of the feet. Children's anatomical insoles are placed in shoes, ensuring proper support and smooth development of the sole.

Christou 1910 anatomical insoles

Anatomical insoles for children are there for their every step, to help their feet develop smoothly and with proper support from a young age. Using a special insole that helps form the arch - responsible for their future balance, correct skeletal alignment, and by extension, the spine.

Elise Gravel's Monsters

approx. €9.77 SHOP NOW Wanting to draw the attention of young and old and bring the care of the smooth development of children's feet to the forefront, we asked the Franco-Canadian illustrator and children's book author, Elise Gravel, to lend us some of her characters, and so we created the Monsters! series of anatomical insoles. Children's vivid imagination is sparked by magical worlds, superheroes, and fantastic monsters! So, we found a place for these fantastic creatures inside their shoes, so that our little friends can enjoy a carefree walk with an educational, anatomical, and fun character. With foam material and open pores that allow the insole to breathe, Christou 1910 children's insoles support the arch as it grows and shape children's steps from the tender age of 2 until our now small pre-teens! With an anatomical design, they give them all the stability they need and protect them from injuries, flat feet, and the development of orthopedic problems in the future. At the same time, they absorb shocks so that they can run and play carefree, without getting tired and in pain! approx. €9.77 SHOP NOW