Yeah, the back of the shoe goes in and it drives me crazzy to dig it out.

On Fri, 4 Feb 2000, Joy C. Liebeskind wrote:

> >Hi Chester,
> >
> Sarah is now 12 & has worn AFO's since she was 2. They are not a problem.
> They have a soft flapper toe area-so they are trimmed fairly close to the
> size of her foot. When we get new ones- It is hard to find those perfect
> sneakers--but we were given som e hints long ago.   We buy soft toe running
> sneakers-We found Nikes work great!  Gut them--pullout the innersole- arch
> wedge etc.  This gives you a little more room & depth--And you don't need
> them- the orthotic is doing all of that. Plus it will slide in better.
> Sometimes the back of the heel slips in when new-till broken in--but I use a
> crochet hook- small size to pull it out if it is a problem.    Works well
> for us--Sarah prefers to wear hers as she is so used to the support..  Joy
>