HeyJaredSolemates Podcast
Welcome to Soulmates, the podcast dedicated to understanding growing feet and the ins and outs of kids' shoes.
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Ep 11 - The Science of Kids' Shoe Comfort (opens the original)
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In this episode of Solemates, paediatric physio Nicole Bates and kids podiatrist Professor Kylie Williams tackle a common parent question: how to know the right shoe size for a growing child. Kylie explains shoe fit involves length, width and volume, and notes there’s limited research on “optimal” fit, but one school-aged study found children rated shoes most comfortable with about 12 mm (around a finger) of space between the longest toe and the end of the shoe; smaller shoes were consistently l
Ep 10 - Foot Facts & Brain Matters: Shoes, Kids, and Development (opens the original)
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In this episode of Solemates, paediatric physio Nicole Bates and kids podiatrist Professor Kylie Williams unpack the marketing claim that certain shoes boost children’s brain development. Kylie explains the link is indirect: brains develop through nutrition, relationships, sleep, language, learning and play, and shoes don’t directly create a healthier brain. Instead, footwear can help or hinder movement and sensory input, influencing balance, coordination and confidence to get out and play. They
Ep 09 - Decoding Kids' Shoes: The Truth About Arch Support (opens the original)
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In this episode of Solemates, paediatric physio Nicole Bates and paediatric podiatrist researcher Professor Kylie Williams unpack whether kids’ shoes need arch support. Kylie explains there’s limited direct evidence, but trials comparing orthotics to regular shoes in typically developing children without pain show no difference over time, suggesting arch supports aren’t needed, especially for younger kids who have natural cushioning. They discuss how adult comfort preferences don’t translate to
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