Best Kids’ Shoes in the UK for Toe Walking – Supportive and Rigid
Several families from the United Kingdom have contacted me wanting to know which are the best kids’ shoes for toe walking. Some of these families are told that their child will eventually outgrow the habit of toe walking, but they are still worried and want to do everything in their power to help treat and prevent this condition.
It’s actually really important to be proactive and take early action when it comes to treating your child’s toe walking. If your child continues to toe walk beyond the toddler years – by 3 years of age – your child might have stiff muscles – tight calf muscles in particular– and toe walking can compromise your child’s stability – making your child more prone to falling.
What Makes the Shoes I Recommend Ideal for Children Who Toe Walk?
1️⃣ Rigid: The shoes I recommend are rigid at the front (less flexible), which makes it harder for children to get on their toes:
2️⃣ Substantial Outsoles: This feature provides a stable base of support to help improve your child’s foot posture and walking gait.
Read This Before Buying Your Kids’ Shoes Online
I have spoken with several medical professionals that explain to me how they encounter many toe walking children who wear shoes that don’t fit properly, which makes the condition harder to manage.
For example, shoes that are too big tend to slip off and children will often stay up on their toes as a way to help keep the shoe on their foot.
If you don’t order the correct shoe length and width your child won’t get the full benefits that the shoes have to offer.
How to Retrieve Your Child’s Exact Foot Length and Shape
If you are unsure of your child’s exact foot length and shape I suggest that you take a look at a different resource I created.
Below you can find a selection of the best kids’ shoes in the UK for toe walking. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.
Best Kids’ Shoes in the UK for Toe Walking
Please note that I am located in the United States and I am not able to access a full selection of shoes available in the UK. With that said, after doing some extensive research I have put together a list of the most effective kids’ shoes to prevent toe walking that you can order from the UK.
Toddler Sizes (0 to 10)
- Shoe style SRT Elliot by Stride Rite
- Fits narrow, medium, and wide feet
- Lace-up closure
- Leather made
- Firm heel counters
- Substantial outsoles
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Rishon Sneaker by Geox
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Double velcro straps
- Firm heel counters
- Substantial outsoles
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Rex Park T by Clarks
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Double velcro straps
- Firm heel counters
- Substantial outsoles
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Pokey Pine H L by Timberland
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Double velcro straps
- Firm heel counters
- Substantial outsoles
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style J Alben E by Geox
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Double velcro straps
- Firm heel counters
- Substantial outsoles
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Melody Lightly by Superfit
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Firm heel counters
- Supportive midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance
- Velcro closure
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
Little/Big Kid Sizes (10.5 to 7)
- Shoe style Pouty Mary Janes by Skechers
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Strong rubber outsole and cushioned midsoles
- Firm heel counter with extra cushion and support below the heels
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Gore-tex by Superfit
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Strong rubber outsole and a cushioned midsole
- Double velcro straps to help improve the child’s stability
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Rush by Superfit
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Supportive midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance
- Double velcro straps to help improve the child’s stability
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Water Resistant by UOVO
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning
- Firm heel counters
- Water resistant and breathable leather
- Triple velcro closure
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style 10 Shield a/C by Saucony
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning
- Firm heel counters
- Velcro closure
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style 574 by New Balance
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning
- Firm heel counters
- Lace-up closure
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Peregrine 11 by Saucony
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning
- Firm heel counters
- Lace-up closure
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Peregrine 11 by Saucony
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning
- Firm heel counters
- Lace-up closure
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Peregrine 11 by Saucony
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning
- Firm heel counters
- Lace-up closure
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Gt-1000 11 by ASICS
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Lace-up closure
- Removable insoles
- Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system
- Breathable
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Gt-1000 11 by ASICS
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Lace-up closure
- Removable insoles
- Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system
- Breathable
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
If you decide to get a shoe with shoelaces, I suggest that you apply the following shoe lacing technique as it will help prevent your child from getting on his/her toes.
Should Your Child Wear a Pair of Orthotics As Well?
I usually suggest trying a pair of supportive shoes first before investing in a pair of insoles/orthotics. However, some families decide that they want to try a pair of orthotics right away.
Let me know in the comment section below if you have any other questions.
Hi, I would like some recommendations on shoes for child with tippy toeing.
Would you recommend the new balance 2000r, 574 new balance or 860/880
Thanks
Hello Emiri,
I received your email and responded. We can continue our conversation via email. There are other factors that determine what specific shoe style your child can benefit from such as your child’s foot shape (narrow, medium, wide, extra wide) and the reason why your chid toe walks (idiopathic, neuromuscular, neurological).
Hello – I have a 2 year old granddaughter who constantly walks on her tippy toes. I’m lppking for recommendation on what type of shoes she should be wearing to pervent the toe walking. Your help would be appreciated.
Hello Rita,
Have you already taken your granddaughter to your medical professional? In order to recommend specific shoes for your granddaughter I first need to know her foot shape (narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide).