BY JESI MUNGUIA
It's almost time to go back to school. Not only should your children's shoes be tied tight, but they should also fit properly.
Officials with the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association say parents should take their children to have their feet checked twice a year to ensure that their children are wearing the right size shoe.
Dr. Jodie Sengstock is a podiatrist with the MPMA. She said parents should look for a closed toe shoe for school.
They need something that's going to offer the child support for all day long. They need one that has a very strong heel counter that you put your fingers on either side of the heel. It should not collapse it should be stiff and firm and when you're looking at the toe box it should bend or flex where the kids toes need to bend and flex.
Dr. Sengstock said some common problems she see when people buy the wrong size shoes are injuries to the nails, blisters, and open sores.
Parents should take their children with them when purchasing shoes to ensure a proper fit.