Best Snow Boots for Toddlers with Narrow Feet – Waterproof, Insulated, Lightweight, and Flexible!

Are you having a hard time finding a pair of snow boots to fit the shape of your toddler’s narrow feet? Do you feel like every single snow boot style that you try for your toddler gaps too much around the calves and there is too much extra material in the front of the boots? Most shoe companies don’t manufacture toddler shoes in narrow widths for the simple fact that most toddlers have medium, wide, or extra wide feet. There are only 3 or 4 snow boots capable of accommodating toddlers with narrow feet.

Your toddler might be still learning how to walk or already walking stable. Whichever walking stage your toddler is, we need to find snow boots that are lightweight and flexible to allow your toddler to take those steps with confidence. Most snow boots tend to be very heavy and clunky, but the ones that I will describe shortly are actually lightweight and flexible. We also need to make sure that the snow boots are fully waterproof and insulated since we need to keep your toddlers’ feet warm and dry.

Snow Boots for Toddlers – The 4 Most Important Features!

1️⃣ Narrow Platforms: The snow boots come with a narrower toe-box and a narrower heel. There is a velcro strap at the top of the boots which is going to help hug your kids’ calves and prevent snow from getting inside your toddler’s feet.

2️⃣ Waterproof and Insulated: It doesn’t matter how long your toddler leaves his/her foot in the snow or inside a puddle, these snow boots are fully waterproof and will keep your toddler’s feet dry. The snow boots come temperature rated: -22ºF/-30ºC

3️⃣ Grip: The boots provide excellent grip on the bottom which helps prevent your toddler from slipping and falling, especially when walking on wet and slippery surfaces.

4️⃣ Lightweight and Flexible: It’s important for snow boots to be lightweight and flexible to make it easy for your toddler to walk in them.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at a selection of the best snow boots for toddlers with narrow feet. 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.

The Best Snow Boots for Toddlers with Narrow Feet

I only review shoes that I have fitted before since that is the only way for me to tell how supportive and durable they are, and most importantly, how the shoes fit. These are my go-to snow boots for toddlers with narrow feet.

How to Check if Your Toddler’s Snow Boots Are Too Wide?

If you provide your toddler with a pair of snow boots that are too wide, there will be too much foot movement inside the boots, and the constant friction and rubbing can lead to several foot issues such as blisters, calluses, and corns. There are two simple ways you can check if the boots that your toddler is wearing are too wide:

1️⃣ First Step: Check if there is too much extra space around your child’s ankles. I shouldn’t be able to comfortably slide more than one finger around that area. Do you notice how I can fit three of my fingers in there?

2️⃣ Second Step: Check if there is too much extra material in the front part of the boots.

How to Retrieve Your Toddler’s Exact Foot Length and Shape

I created a virtual shoe fitting service that will help you retrieve your child’s shoe size from home.

One of the most common questions that parents ask me is: What is the correct amount of growing room that we need to provide inside the boots for your toddler to be able to wear them for the whole winter season? Let’s find out!

How Much Growing Room Should You Provide for Your Toddler?

As a rule of thumb, I always recommend parents provide their toddlers with 3/16 of an inch or 0.4 centimeters of space between the toddler’s longest toe and the end of the shoes, which usually translates to a shoe that is half a size to a whole size bigger. Please keep in mind that your toddler’s longest toe doesn’t necessarily need to be the big toe, it can be the second or even the third toe.

Snow boots are not available in half sizes, they are available in whole sizes only. Let me provide you with a couple of examples that will help you identify which snow boot size to get:

• If your toddler measures a foot size 5, then I recommend providing your toddler with a snow boot size 6.

• If your toddler measures a foot size 5 ½, then I recommend providing your toddler with a snow boot size 7.

If you are still unsure of what snow boot size you should order for your toddler please do not hesitate to contact me directly and I will help you out:

fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

Before you leave, I wanted to remind you that the type of socks that you provide for your toddler play a key role in keeping your toddler’s feet healthy.

Winter Socks for Toddlers – Merino Wool!

The socks that you choose are going to act as a barrier between your toddler’s feet and the snow boots. The correct type of socks can help prevent the formation and buildup of bacteria inside the boots. I always recommend socks made out of Merino wool. Keep in mind that the type of fabric used is a key element to consider when buying warm socks for your toddler.

The comfort level and the durability that the socks provide are determined by the material and construction of the socks. I have made things easier for you and compiled a selection of the best winter socks for toddlers:

I mentioned before the importance of providing children with the correct shoe size, and the same applies to socks. It can be a little tricky to figure out what is the correct sock size to order, so if you have any doubts please do not hesitate to contact me. Socks that are too long will bunch up below your kids’ feet and cause discomfort, while socks that are too short will cramp your kids’ toes together and make them rub against each other.

What Are the Best Sneakers for Toddlers with Narrow Feet?

I created a different resource that describes the best everyday narrow sneakers for toddlers.

Have you found a particular snow boot style that has worked well in accommodating the shape of your toddler’s narrow feet? Please share your findings below so other families can benefit from your experiences.