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Try shoe warehouse in the mall, or sport check...if you're willing to spend a bit of money and shop online, I would recommend keens  
 
Edited by adc, 2017-09-14 09:46:28

Definitely stay away from places like payless, walmart, shoe warehouse, etc. Not that these are bad places, just will not offer shoes that provide good support if needed. Also, places like these do not have staff that are trained to help fit a person properly. These types of stores are set up as self serve. Again, not a bad thing, but what you need is a store with staff that will help fit your child properly. The sports stores in town will do that. I'm not sure if they have much for children's shoes, but I'd recommend trying Union Shoe Store down town as well.

Shoe warehouse had some decent boys shoes such as Nike and such

adc said "Shoe warehouse had some decent boys shoes such as Nike and such "

Just because they are name brand does not mean they are the right shoe for certain kinds of support.

I haven't tried Union Shoe here in Brandon, but my son needs special shoes too. I ended up at Canadian Footwear in Winnipeg on the advice of our doctor. The staff there was very helpful and we tried A LOT of shoes to get just the right one!!!  
 
I also found it very educational, because the guy took the time to explain to me what to look for in future purchases. I feel much more confident selecting shoes in the future now that I understand how they're constructed, function, etc.  
 
I highly recommend them!!

New balance running shoes have fairly good support. I know ppl who are supposed to have orthodox but just wear this brand and it seems to help

Has children sizes, got some there today

might be able to help you as well  
I've had good luck for myself in there  
 
Also agree New Balance are pretty much the only sneakers that work for me

Perhaps if the child's feet and ankles are that unstable, they need a orthotic. Try s Podiatrist