As parents, making sure our kids‘ feet develop properly often takes a backseat to more visible needs. But medical experts consider healthy foot growth in early childhood crucial for mobility, balance and comfort long-term.
That‘s why I was thrilled to discover Ten Little – the first footwear brand designing cute, supportive shoes specifically for toddlers‘ developmental needs at each stage.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll share:
- How Ten Little shoes uniquely support healthy feet
- An in-depth review of their top shoe and sandal styles
- Real parent reviews on fit, sizing and quality
- Expert tips on choosing the best toddler shoes
- And why I now rely on Ten Little to keep my little one stepping happily!
After reading, you‘ll have all info to decide if Ten Little‘s doctor-approved shoes are the right choice for your child‘s precious feet.
Why Ten Little Shoes Are Game-Changing
As moms, Ten Little‘s founders struggled to find cute, affordable shoes actually supporting their toddlers‘ growing feet. So they joined forces with pediatric orthopedists to revolutionize toddler shoes.
Ten Little kicks check ALL the boxes:
✅ Podiatrist-approved designs
✅ Breathable, flexible materials
✅ Traction for stability while walking
✅ Toe room to grip and develop muscles
✅ Durable soles supporting arches
✅ Adjustable fasteners for perfect fit
Their shoes promote healthy muscle and bone development from infancy through early childhood unlike stiff department store brands.
In this review, we‘ll unpack how Ten Little engineers each shoe style starting with little feet‘s needs.
Trust me, no other brand considers growing feet so holistically! Read on to learn their amazing story…
Getting to Know Ten Little‘s Trailblazing Founders
Co-Founder Julie Rogers first struggled finding sturdy shoes for her first son‘s unstable toddling. She was disturbed to learn how many babies develop lifelong foot issues from overly-flexible or restrictive footwear during rapid growth periods.
Julie teamed up with friend Fatma Collins who‘d just had a baby of her own. They pledged creating the first foot-health-focused brand for 0-6 year olds.
The duo joined forces with pioneering pediatric orthopedist Dr. Jane Jacinto who shared shocking stats…
75% of adults develop foot problems due to poor childhood development. Issues like plantar fasciitis, misaligned toes and poor arches often stem from improper infant and toddler shoes.
Ten Little‘s mission became keeping tiny feet healthy through expertly-designed, medical-grade shoes supporting natural growth.
"We develop shoes catering to a toddler‘s unique physiological needs during each distinct stage. So they develop properly while playing freely." -Fatma Collins, Co-Founder
But their shoes also had to be affordable, stylish and eco-friendly using recycled materials.
After 2 years tirelessly researching materials and collaborating with child foot experts, Ten Little finally launched in 2020.
Since then, they‘ve helped over 100,000 kids start on the right foot!
As Ten Little parent Sasha remarked:
"I wish I‘d had guidance on what infant shoes to buy with my first two kids. Thanks to Ten Little‘s founder‘s own frustration, now we finally HAVE that resource!"
Next let‘s look at why podiatrist-approval sets Ten Little shoes way ahead of popular brands…
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