Most young children (approximately 2 years old) have a toe gait that does not reach the ground. This is caused by the fact that the gait is not stable and the child needs to track his own body’s center of gravity. After growing up (approximately 6 years old) ) Those who still have toe gait are mostly caused by bad habits, while pathological toe gait may be caused by the heel button being too tight. In this case, health shoes, toe pads or physical therapy with a heel fixing strap are required. Treatment.