My son Peyton is 9 years old. On June 24th, after playing with water at school, his shoes got wet while he was wearing socks. Later that evening, he came home and told me his feet were hurting.
When I checked, his feet appeared red, but I assumed it was just from the cold. The following day, after playing outside, he complained that his feet were burning badly. Upon examining them again, I noticed they were much redder, had blisters, and he was in significant pain.
I called the doctor the next morning, and Peyton’s pediatrician referred us to a foot specialist, who asked several questions. One important detail was that his light-up shoes had stopped working, which helped them determine that the shoes were the cause of the burns.
It turned out Peyton had suffered second-degree chemical burns from his Skechers light-up shoes. When these shoes get wet, the batteries can leak chemicals that burn the skin. Our doctor mentioned that they had seen a similar case before.
I’m sorry to hear about Peyton’s injury, but it sounds like he’s handling it with a lot of strength. It must be tough for him not to be able to join in on the fun with his friends and brothers, especially right as summer break starts. The treatment plan with the Silvadene cream and steroids should help him heal, though it’s never easy seeing them go through something like this.
Kids’ shoes should definitely be safe, so it’s frustrating to deal with something like this. It’s good that you’re taking care of him so thoroughly. How is he feeling about the treatment so far?
We’ve always been happy with Skechers, but this time was different. The pair we bought, called ‘Rayz,’ had an on/off switch for the lights.
If you’re considering these shoes for your kids, I’d advise keeping them dry and avoiding puddles. Kids love the lights, but it’s important to stay cautious. We realized the burns were linked to the shoes when the lights stopped working.
This story comes from Sherry Foster in New York. Please share it on Facebook and Twitter to help other parents stay informed and prepared.
