Toe-walking is when a child walks on their toes instead of their heels touching the ground. It’s common in toddlers learning to walk, but it can become a concern if it continues past age 3-4. Persistent toe-walking may lead to tight calves, balance issues, or discomfort, and sometimes links to sensory or developmental differences. Early support helps children build healthy, confident walking habits.

Likely yes if: your child (ages ~2–8) can stand with heels down when prompted and without pain; toe-walking is a habit or habit-plus-sensory; you want everyday trainers that encourage heel-first steps alongside play, stretches, or therapist advice.
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Good fit for: idiopathic toe-walkers (full-time or part-time), post-AFO/casting/surgery transition footwear to help maintain alignment, kids with weak/tight calves, and kids needing posture support.

Not a fit if: replacing AFOs or professional care; your child cannot place heels down, has pain, marked spasticity, or neurological/orthopaedic conditions (e.g., CP, muscular dystrophy), please seek a clinician’s assessment.
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Guidance: persistent toe-walking beyond ~3–4 years merits review; many cases are idiopathic and improve with conservative support.

Often, yes, as a supportive option, not a cure. Toe-walking is more common in autistic children and can relate to sensory preferences; Aerlos’ sole profile encourages heel contact during everyday play and can sit alongside OT/physio strategies. If your child can comfortably stand heels-down when asked, Aerlos may help build a more stable, heel-to-toe pattern. For kids who can’t get heels down or have pain/spasticity, seek a personalised plan first.

Aerlos will be available in UK sizes 6–13 (EU 23–32), covering children roughly aged 2 to 8 years. Each size has been carefully designed with appropriate length and width for growing feet, from 138 mm to 196 mm in length and 60 mm to 74 mm in width.

As a small, sustainability-minded brand, we’re unable to offer returns or exchanges by default. We kindly ask all customers to measure carefully using our size chart before placing an order to ensure the best fit.

Most production will already be complete by the time our campaign ends, so we expect to begin shipping within around 4 weeks after Kickstarter closes.

Delivery times may vary slightly by country and courier, but we’ll keep you updated every step of the way. If any unforeseen delays occur (e.g., customs or logistics issues), we’ll communicate openly and make sure you know exactly when to expect your pair.