APMA Seal of Acceptance
Parents and podiatrists alike have recommended our versatile shoes for toddlers with AFO or SMO braces, delayed motor skills, sensory disorders, and more.
These shoes also make life easier for parents. They're very easy to put on and take off, and they have patented non-electric switches to turn off squeakers without losing them or creating a choking hazard.
Our squeaky shoes have been evaluated by The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and accepted as products of exceptional quality that are manufactured with children's comfort and safety in mind.
Designed with AFO and SMO Braces in Mind
- Squeaker in heel encourages proper heel to toe gait
- Cushioned high tops nudge kids away from walking on their toes
- Squeaker turns off for quiet time, eliminating risk of choking or losing the squeaker
- Helps track kid's location for safety
- Sturdy synthetic leather stabilizes heels and protects toes
- Roomy fit and wide toe box make shoes more comfortable for some toddlers with sensory disorders, and also reduces risk of hammer toes
- Light weight makes walking easier for children with hypotonia
"As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I recommend these shoes to so many families, especially for kids who toe walk or have orthotics. The squeaks provide a fun reinforcement to enforce a heel to toe pattern, and they have more than enough space to accommodate braces.
These shoes are great for kids who aren’t toe walkers or do not wear any braces too; my son wears them and they are his favorite pair of shoes to wear. The squeaks are so fun, and we get compliments on them all the time. Plus as a parent, I can make sure he’s always within distance by listening for the squeaks!"
-Monica Bell
Special Needs
- Squeaker in heel encourages proper heel to toe gait
- Cushioned high tops nudge kids away from walking on their toes
- Squeaker turns off for quiet time, eliminating risk of choking or losing the squeaker
- Helps track kid's location for safety
- Sturdy synthetic leather stabilizes heels and protects toes
"My daughter stands on her toes and has delayed gross motor skills. Put these shoes on her and within a few days she was standing on her own with feet flat. These shoes really help provide her support and encouragement needed to no longer stand on her toes. Thank goodness her physical therapist recommended we try them!"
-Candi Snyder
Recommended by Doctors and Parents
Finally found the right shoe!
After searching for a year, we have found the right shoe for our daughter. She was born with clubfoot. It has been a struggle to find a shoe that is wide enough, supportive enough in the sole and ankle, can fit her thin ankles, and doesn’t break the bank. I love that Ikiki provides the option of singletons!! Ikiki is perfect and her podiatrist approves!! Bonus: our daughter absolutely loves them!
Wish we found these sooner!
Since getting these shoes, my daughter (hypotonia, cerebellum issues, grey matter heterotropia) is motivated to “run” just to hear the shoes squeak. We love the roominess for her SMOs, and the shoes are so lightweight. I wish we had found these sooner, I think it would’ve been a huge help from the very beginning. We’ve since shared these with her orthotist, OT, and PT. We intend to get these for as long as she needs them. You’ve made a repeat customer!
Fun and Functional
I purchased these initially because they are so cute and have one big easy velcro strap with a wide opening for ease getting shoes on and off. My child has autism and he does not like wearing shoes so he often takes them off in the car or when waiting anywhere. I felt these would be easy to get back on quickly; and easy for him to put on himself. He is 3 years old. The incredible and unexpected benefit is the squeaker! My son likes the squeak so much that it has provided positive reinforcement for him to keep his shoes on -- AND HE DOES! Since he has been wearing these shoes, the frequency of him removing his shoes has reduced significantly! We are very happy with this purchase. Everyone loves his shoes, especially all his therapists!
Sensory win!
We have a sensory averse child with low muscle tone and little brick feet. She's been wearing 2+ sizes too big just to make her feet comfortable. As she is wobbly already, this was causing constant tripping, cue MORE sensory meltdowns. Thank you Ikiki for making affordable, sturdy, wide shoes! She's been dancing and running and stomping since we put them on (and they went on SO easily!). No trips or falls yet!! These should be more advertised in the sensory world. MUST HAVE!