Best Sandals for Kids with Six Toes – Extra Deep and Rounder Toe-Boxes!

February 16, 2023 Extra Toes Juan Pablo Valenzuela 2 - Comments

Are you having a hard time finding a pair of sandals to accommodate your child’s extra toe? Finding a pair of sandals for children with six toes can be a challenging and time-consuming experience, especially if you don’t know what shoe brands or shoe styles to look for. I have helped several children with extra toes find the correct type of shoes, and I believe I can help your child as well. Let me show you a list of the best sandals for kids with six toes based on my many years of shoe fitting experience.

One of the most common mistakes that I see parents make is to buy bigger shoes for their kids to provide extra room for the extra toe. Allowing your child to walk or run around in bigger shoes can compromise your child’s stability and make him or her more prone to falling.

What Shoe Brands Work Best for Kids with Six Toes?

  • New Balance
  • Stride Rite
  • Merrell
  • Teva
  • See Kai Run

This doesn’t mean that all shoes from those shoe brands are going to accommodate your child’s extra toe. There are certain styles among each shoe brand that will work a lot better than others.

What Makes the Sandals that I Recommend Effective for Kids with Six Toes?

The sandals I recommend provide two key features that make them ideal for children with six toes:

1️⃣ Extra Depth: This feature allows the child’s feet to fit deeply inside the sandals and prevents the top part of your child’s toes from rubbing against the top part of the sandals. Let’s take a look at the image below to better visualize the importance of finding sandals with extra depth:

Image of two sandals that are the same width and length that provide different levels of depth. Do you notice how the sandal on the right is a lot deeper compared to the sandal on the left?

2️⃣ Rounder Toe-Boxes: This feature helps prevent your child’s extra toe from overlapping or rubbing against the side of the sandals. The image below will help you better visualize the importance of finding sandals with rounder toe-boxes:

Image of two sandals that are the same width and length but provide different types of toe-boxes. Do you notice how the sandal on the right has a rounder toe-box compared to the sandal on the left?

Where Can You Find Sandals with Extra Depth and Rounder Toe-Boxes?

Most parents have a hard time finding sandals that provide these two features as children’s sandals don’t come labeled as “extra deep” or with “rounder toe-boxes”.

I know which sandals provide these two features from having fitted them before, so I put together a list of the most effective ones to make things easier for you. However, keep in mind that if you don’t order the sandals in the correct size, your child won’t get any of the benefits that the sandals have to offer.

How to Find Out Your Child’s Exact Shape and Length

I developed the most effective way to determine your child’s exact foot size from your home and will personally assist you with a custom fitting tailored to your child’s individual needs. This easy-to-follow method allows parents to accurately determine their child’s correct foot length and width, as well as instep height.

Now that you know your child’s exact foot shape and length, let’s take a look at a list I created about the best sandals for kids with six toes. Disclosure: Some links in this post may be affiliate links and we may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) when you click our links and make purchases. 

Best Sandals for Kids with Six Toes

Take a look at the description below each sandal to find out whether it’s available in wide (W) or extra wide widths (XW). Many of the sandals featured below come in several color options, so if your child likes a specific model, please make sure to click through and see if they have the desired color.

Toddler Sizes (0 to 10)

  • Sandal style Psyclone by Teva
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Two adjustable velcro straps
  • Eva foam footbed cushions and softly supports
  • Rubber outsole for great traction
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Psyclone by Teva
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Two adjustable velcro straps
  • Eva foam footbed cushions and softly supports
  • Rubber outsole for great traction
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Cyrus by See Kai Run
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Water-friendly and machine washable
  • Generous toe box and EVA molded footbed promotes healthy foot development 
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Paley by See Kai Run
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Water-friendly and machine washable
  • EVA foam footbed cushions and softly supports for all-day comfort
  • Rigid at the toe box
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Billie by See Kai Run
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Water-friendly and machine washable
  • Dual hook-and-loop straps allow for a secure fit and custom adjustability 
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Paley by See Kai Run
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • FlexiRun EVA foam outsole is ultra-lightweight and flexible with durable traction pattern for outdoor wear 
  • Dual hook-and-loop straps allow for a secure fit and custom adjustability 
  • Water-friendly and machine washable 
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Cyrus IV by See Kai Run
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Water-friendly and machine washable
  • Generous toe box and EVA molded footbed promotes healthy foot development 
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Jetty III by See Kai Run
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • FlexiRun EVA foam outsole is ultra-lightweight and flexible with durable traction pattern for outdoor wear 
  • Dual hook-and-loop straps allow for a secure fit and custom adjustability 
  • Water-friendly and machine washable 
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Archie by Stride Rite
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Fisherman sandals with hook and loop closure
  • Easy on-and-off with an oversized opening and hook and loop closure
  • Slip-resistant traction with sensory pod technology to help feel the ground underneath
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Summer Time by Stride Rite
  • Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • 100% leather
  • Padded heel collar for comfort
  • Memory foam insole for enhanced comfort 
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Lucky Brand
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Supportive footbed
  • Adjustable buckles at the front and velcro strap at the back for easy on and off
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Eco-Tide by FootMates
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Lightly padded insole
  • Waterproof leather and corrosion-resistant buckles make the shoes ideal for use in warm weather conditions
  • Hook-and-loop with adjustable buckle closures for a secure fit
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size

Little/Big Kid Sizes (10.5 to 7)

  • Sandal style Hurricane by Teva
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • 3 adjustable velcro straps for easy on and off
  • Eva foam footbed cushions and softly supports for all day comfort 
  • Order this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Hurricane by Teva
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • 3 adjustable velcro straps for easy on and off
  • Eva foam footbed cushions and softly supports for all day comfort 
  • Order this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Newport H2 by Keen
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • EVA insole with arch support for all-day comfort
  • Machine washable
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Newport H2 by Keen
  • Fits medium and wide feet
  • This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
  • Machine washable
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Panther by Merrell
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Triple velcro straps for easy on and off
  • Soft fabric lining and anti-odor footbed promotes a healthy foot environment
  • M Select GRIP for superior non-marking traction
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Panther by Merrell
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Triple velcro straps for easy on and off
  • Soft fabric lining and anti-odor footbed promotes a healthy foot environment
  • M Select GRIP for superior non-marking traction
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Wander by Kaki
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Quick drying moisture wicking lining
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Elle by Keen
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • Rounded toe-boxes and extra deep
  • Double adjustable velcro straps
  • Order this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Arizona by Birkenstock
  • Fits medium and wide feet
  • Suede-lined cork footbed offers excellent arch support, a deep heel cup, roomy toe box, and molds to the shape of each individual’s foot
  • Flexible and lightweight EVA outsole is durable and shock-resisting
  • Order this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Liana by Cushionaire
  • Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
  • EVA insole with arch support for all-day comfort
  • 3 adjustable buckle straps for easy on and off
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Newport H2 by Keen
  • Fits medium and wide feet
  • EVA insole with arch support for all-day comfort
  • Machine washable
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Sandal style Newport H2 by Keen
  • Fits medium and wide feet
  • This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
  • Machine washable
  • Order this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size

What Sandal Size Should You Order?

Most sandals I recommend are not available in half sizes, so I suggest rounding up. For example, if your child’s feet measure a size 7, I suggest getting the sandal in a size 8 to allow for growing room. If your child’s feet measure a size 7 1/2, I also suggest that you order the sandal in a size 8 to allow for growing room.

Unsure About What Sandal Size to Order?

Do not hesitate to contact me if you are having trouble deciding what sandal size to order for your child. You can leave me a comment in the section below or email me at: [email protected]

What Sneakers Work Best for Kids with Six Toes?

I created a different resource that describes the best sneakers to accommodate your child’s extra toe.

I hope you find the article helpful! It’s important that your child wears shoes that are wide enough at the front to prevent foot issues such as blisters and corns.