The feet take quite a pounding during walking. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, an average day of walking puts a combined force of several hundred tons on the feet.

Children have different foot shapes and shoe needs. The American Podiatric Medical Association has some tips to help parents choose the best shoe for a child:

1. Check the shoe size while the child is standing (the foot tends to spread slightly while standing as opposed to sitting)…continue

Source: wsoctv