With the right accessories, AFO braces can be like a fashion statement for kids and at ShoesforAFOs.com (a sub-site of Gracious May), we create footwear that complements and sometimes camouflages orthotics. We offer a product line of stylish yet functional customized shoes and boots for both boys and girls who wear AFO, KAFO, and SMO braces or any other type of orthotic brace out there. Our shoes were designed to make children look and feel beautiful even though they’re wearing leg braces. Kids who wear orthotics now have a range of shoe options to choose from to complement their wardrobe for any occasion!
Your child may have an AFO with a snazzy pattern or colored plastic that’s fun to wear day-to-day. Or he or she may have a plain-colored brace that has a sterile, medical appearance to it. In either case, you and your child may want a shoe that can be worn over the brace for special occasions, or with particular outfits to expand your child’s style options.
It can be challenging to find high-quality children’s shoes for AFO braces because every child’s needs are different and different children wear different types of braces. But at ShoesforAFOs.com, we offer a product line that can be customized precisely to your child’s exact measurements and needs and our shoes are made with orthotic braces in mind. And though our shoes are easy for kids with orthotics to put on and take off, we don’t sacrifice on style! Our entire product line is manufactured out of high-quality leather or suede materials in a variety of designs for both boys and girls and each shoe features a durable rubber sole with excellent traction.
All of our shoes come in a variety of colors so kids with leg braces can pick colors that would make them feel good about the way they look. And our shoes are attractive! All of our shoe designs are easy to put on and easy to take off with elastic and velcro or zippers in all the right places. Shoes feature an extra-wide opening and the soles are made of durable rubber that’s also flexible and waterproof. Boots are made with a zipper that opens all the way down to the heel and elastic keeps the boot in place once it’s zipped up. The extra-wide footbed has a rubber traction sole so kids can feel confident whether they’re walking on a stage or playing outdoors! With the right set of shoes, children can feel comfortable and beautiful and wear their leg braces with joy.
Meet Our Children’s Shoes for AFO Braces
Children’s shoes for AFO braces are both fashionable and functional. Our custom footwear offers parents with special needs kids A Fresh Outlook on daily life in orthotics. Below are descriptions of each of our boys’ and girls’ shoe styles for AFO braces that we offer at ShoesforAFOs.com.
- The Moxie Jane
The Moxie Jane is a dress shoe for girls that features a delicate bow and a fashionable fringe that comes in three different colors: blush pink, sunshine, and hazelnut. It’s low-key enough to wear daily with dresses or other girly-gear, but it’s dressy enough to wear for school programs or other special events when your child wants to look and feel their best. If you’re looking for a shoe to add pizzazz to your child’s day-to-day wardrobe, our Moxie Janes are a good choice.
The Basic Mary Jane is a classy girl’s dress shoe without any frills. This is the perfect shoe for a no-nonsense type of girl who just wants to look pretty at family reunions or school programs. The Basic Mary Jane comes in eight different color options including hazelnut, pink, sunshine, cherry, pure white, light brown, dolphin gray, and black. The wide array of different color choices make this product the perfect go-to shoe for situations that require a little class.
The Sparkle Toes dress shoes take Basic Mary Janes to the next level. These shoes are made to shine! They come in metallic gold and silver as well as patent red and patent black. As children’s shoes for AFO braces, they would look great on a stage or in family photos. While the patent black Sparkle Toes design is a classic dress shoe for girls, parents often order other colors to jazz up their child’s wardrobe for Weddings, Church, or Christmas programs.
Flower Princess shoes are definitely our most girly shoe style at ShoesforAFOs.com. Wear them for special occasions when your child wants to feel especially pretty. Each shoe features a colorful flower or a bow that’s perfect for young princesses! They come in a wide array of color combinations and each shoe is eye-catching, yet tasteful. They’re especially popular during the spring season when it’s time for Church and family photos.
Never underestimate the power of cuteness! The shoes come in pink, brown, or aqua with an adorable animal at the toe. Our Critter Cutie shoes are all about combining cuteness with comfort. Choose kittens, foxes, or bunnies on different colored backgrounds. These are daily-wear shoes for girls that add a sprinkle of sweetness to any outfit. Your child can wear the Critter Cutie for laid back get-togethers and enjoy all kinds of fun comments on their shoes from friends or relatives.
Boots are always a stylish choice and the Cowgirl Boot is one of the most sought-after children’s shoes for AFO braces because it’s fashionable, but also functional. These boots riff off the classic cowgirl style, but they’re custom-made to fit over orthotics. They feature a zipper that goes all the way to the heel to make it easy to put the boot on and take it off and it has a durable, yet flexible rubber sole. The boot itself is made of leather so it’ll last for years and the simple design means it won’t go out of style! Our boots can be customized to completely cover the leg brace in three different colors: pink, pony brown, and black. Girls can wear these boots with either pants or dresses any day of the year, but the leather makes these boots ideal for rainy or snowy days or for play-dates with friends when rugged outdoor gear is needed.
Our Moccasin Boots add flare to any girl’s wardrobe! With fringes decorating the shaft of the boot from top-to-bottom, the Moccasin Boot adds a warm femininity to any outfit with 8 different colors to choose from! On little girls, the Moccasin Boot is all about cuteness, but on older girls, this boot is utterly feminine, yet sophisticated. The attention-getting design that simply never goes out of style is perfect for easy-going events like the school carnival or the state fair. The extra leather on the shaft provides extra warmth which makes these boots perfect for late fall or winter-weather. Wear these boots with pants or wear them with dresses. They can be customized to camouflage the leg braces and do it with style!
- Suede Slouch Boots for AFO
Slouch boots bring beauty, femininity, and a touch of cuteness together into one shoe. These are some of the most popular children’s shoes for AFO braces that we currently offer for girls because they’re absolutely adorable and extremely easy to put on and take off because of the zipper that opens all the way to the heel. These boots are comfortable. An elastic band at the ankle keeps them in place. On little girls, slouch boots are just plain cute, but on older girls, they’re stylish. They come in three different colors: chocolate brown, chestnut brown, and stonewash gray. Our Slouch Boots can be customized to camouflage the child’s orthotics which makes them an excellent choice for situations involving photo opportunities or stage performances and events.
The Sneaker is a tough, versatile shoe that’s both fun and functional for boys. It has a velcro on-strap and an extra wide opening that makes it easy to get into and out of the shoe. A durable rubber sole with plenty of traction means the shoe is built to outlast other options on the market. And as a boy’s shoe, the Sneaker was designed to work well on the playground, but also as a dress-up shoe for school or religious programs. There are 11 different color choices including options that are quietly fashionable to fit with any outfit, but if your child wants to make a statement, those color combinations exist too! This is an essential shoe for your child’s wardrobe. It’s durable enough for play, but classy enough for kids to wear them to church.
The Moccasin Boot is a gender-neutral design and a best-seller because of its ability to camouflage leg braces in a stylish way. The shaft of the boot with layers of fringes from top-to-bottom, can be customized to a height that covers the whole leg brace. A zipper that goes all the way down to the heel means that this boot is easy to put on and take off while elastic at the ankle guarantees that it won’t slip once it’s in place. The Moccasin Boot is appropriate for just about any occasion, but boys often wear this boot in the fall and winter season.
The Cowboy Boot is one of our most popular shoes for boys! At ShoesforAFOs.com, we can create a boot shaft that’s tall enough to cover a boy’s orthotics but that’s still easy to put on and take off. Each boot has a top-to-bottom zipper that opens all the way down to the heel and an elastic band that keeps the boot in place. Cowboy Boots are all-occasion shoes that boys can wear to play outdoors or on occasions that require more formal attire like school functions or recitals. If you’re looking for a handsome winter-weather boot to keep your child’s legs and feet warm, the Cowboy Boot is a good choice. These leather boots are tough with plenty of traction and rubber soles that are designed to last and last.