Alfageme-García Pilar, Hidalgo-Ruiz Sonia, Rico-Martín Sergio, Calderón-García Julián Fernando, Jimenez-Cano Víctor Manuel, Morán-Cortés Juan Francisco, Basilio-Fernández Belinda
Department of Nursing, University Centre of Plasencia, University of Extremadura, 10600 Plasencia, Spain.
Department of Nursing, Nursing and Occupational Therapy College, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.
Children (Basel). 2024 Jun 23;11(7):761. doi: 10.3390/children11070761.
Child footwear, both in pathologies and in normal situations, can affect the foot in various ways depending on its characteristics. Below, some features of child footwear are described, and how they can influence the foot, including suitable size, shape and design, flexibility, and transpirable material; inadequate footwear includes situations with flat foot, equine foot, and hammer toes. It is important to highlight that each child is unique and may have different footwear needs. In case of specific pathologies or concerns, it is recommended to consult a specialist in podology or foot medicine for personalized assessment and recommendations.
The present systematic review was conducted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.
Children's footwear must adapt to all stages of children's growth, starting from when they begin to walk, to promote the correct evolution of their musculoskeletal system. For up to six months, they do not need to wear shoes; socks and similar clothing are enough to warm your feet like a second skin. The flexibility of respectful footwear is essential between six months and three or four years. From that age onwards, the soles can be somewhat thicker, and the buttress can have a certain firmness, but the shoes should remain flexible.
Eco-friendly footwear, which typically comes from small businesses and factories, is sometimes described as "ergonomic footwear". However, there is some reluctance towards this term. When choosing this type of footwear for children, it is important to not just look at the label; rather, one should verify that it meets all the necessary characteristics to be considered respectful.
儿童鞋类，无论是在病理情况下还是正常情况下，根据其特点都可能以各种方式影响足部。以下描述了儿童鞋类的一些特征，以及它们如何影响足部，包括合适的尺寸、形状和设计、柔韧性和透气材料；不合适的鞋类包括扁平足、马蹄足和槌状趾的情况。需要强调的是，每个孩子都是独特的，可能有不同的鞋类需求。在出现特定病理情况或担忧时，建议咨询足病学或足部医学专家进行个性化评估和建议。
本系统评价是按照系统评价和Meta分析的首选报告项目（PRISMA）声明中概述的指南进行的。
儿童鞋类必须适应儿童成长的各个阶段，从开始走路时起，以促进其肌肉骨骼系统的正确发育。在六个月大之前，他们不需要穿鞋；袜子和类似的衣物足以像第二层皮肤一样温暖双脚。在六个月至三、四岁之间，合适的鞋类的柔韧性至关重要。从那个年龄起，鞋底可以稍厚一些，支撑部分可以有一定的硬度，但鞋子仍应保持柔韧性。
通常来自小企业和工厂的环保鞋类有时被描述为“符合人体工程学的鞋类”。然而，人们对这个术语有些抵触。为儿童选择这类鞋类时，重要的是不要只看标签；相反，应该核实它是否具备所有被认为合适的必要特征。
