What is a high instep?

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Lady in Clarks told DH our DS has a high in-step (he's 19 months old, size 5G). I've done a google, but no success.
Thanks muchly!

It's the top of your foot - makes it harder to get into things like boots (I have a high instep - big feet anyway but the high instep can make it very hard to get into some shoes)

OTOH it makes a lovely line in ballet (so get your DS learning )

Oh look, I just googled it and this discussion came up

It seems to go with broad feet.

thanks ponders

I don't think it goes with broad feet - children just end up with wide shoes because they need the extra leather to go over the top of their feet. Both my DCs have high insteps (Blame their father!) It's the bit where the arch of the foot lifts off the floor - I suppose it's the opposite of flat feet? BTW - my DD is always being praised for her 'beautiful feet' at ballet, so it's not all bad.

No, it's the top of your foot, seeline illustration

I suppose it's possible to have flat feet and a high instep (although that would be very cruel of nature)

Thanks muchly

are there any types of shoes i should opt for / avoid? thanks

It makes buying shoes a real pain in the bum.

Although I suppose it saves me money as I will never get sucked into that 'women love buying loads of pairs of shoes' idea.

thanks edam and starlight

Here :

www.superfeet.com/foot-health/FHI55.aspx?FL=H

And accept the fact that you are going to have very limited success with boots or wellies!

mmm, wellies are a particular problem. I've always had to buy men's ones cos ladies' are much too dainty around the ankle