This was exactly what I was looking for!! My son is 7 has physical disabilities and wears AFO bracing. He recently got recasted and needed new shoes to fit with his braces. We have tried so many brands for his braces with many fails and Plae by far were the lightest most comfortable pair that actually fit . Plae Max have officially become the only pair he will now wear! They provide comfort, durability and life wear with over 8hr of use a day and no complaints of foot pain. The soft flexible lighter sides with durable sole/footing allow for increased stability that assist in keeping him steadier throughout his play. These have definitely caught the eye of not only his physical therapist but his orthotist who was amazed at how easy these shoes were able to place over the braces.