Best Kids’ Shoes in the UK for Toe Walking – Supportive and Rigid

I have helped several children find the correct pair of shoes to help discourage toe-walking. Lately, many families write me from the United Kingdom asking me for shoe recommendations, and the issue is that most of the shoes I recommend are available to order from the United States. After doing some extensive research I found a couple of shoes in the UK that might work for your child’s toe walking.

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:

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2️⃣ Substantial Outsoles: This feature provides a stable base of support to help improve your child’s foot posture and walking gait.

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Read This Before Buying Your Kids’ Shoes Online

I have spoken with several medical professionals who 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.

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.

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.

Do You Want to Check If You Can Order Shoes from the United States?

Here is the resource I created that has a list of rigid shoes that help prevent toe walking in the US. You can check if you might be able to order those shoes from your location.

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.