Feet swell by the end of the day, so a late afternoon fitting is preferable. Runners should be changed every 400 miles or with excessive wear, whichever comes first. This can cause a great amount of foot instability and is best avoided. Skateboard shoes for children with good alignment are fine. With the growing popularity of soccer, some parents wonder what to purchase for a child with abnormal alignment - none of the styles are truly suitable.
Soccer shoes have a flat plastic sole with soft leather upper.
This provides a good ball and turf feel, but no intrinsic support. Cleats could also be added to this type of footwear to enhance traction. For the competitive player, custom foot orthoses help with alignment. Basketball shoes can actually help a child with misalignment. The design features a high-cut ankle, and some firmness medially, to reinforce the inside arch.