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Is it normal for my 4 year old ( 5 in august ) to have extremely wide feet seems like xw in width shoes are too small he weighs 101 lbs but he's very active and slowly slimming down having a hard time finding him shoes that fit him width wise sandals?

Q: is it normal for my 4 year old ( 5 in august ) to have extremely wide feet seems like xw in width shoes are too small he weighs 101 lbs but he's very active and slowly slimming down having a hard time finding him shoes that fit him width wise sandals?

: As a podiatrist I believe the difficulty and problem is not finding shoes, but more the weight of the child. I would seek help and guidance with your pediatrician.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

As a podiatrist I believe the difficulty and problem is not finding shoes, but more the weight of the child. I would seek help and guidance with your pediatrician.

Answered 3/26/2021

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A member asked:

Is it normal for my 4 year old ( 5 in august ) to have extremely wide feet seems like xw in width shoes are too small he weighs 101 lbs but he's very active and slowly slimming down having a hard time finding him shoes that fit him width wise sandals?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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