Boys with Achilles Heel Pain – The Best Shoes and Sandals for Boys with Achilles Pain!

Has your son been diagnosed with Achilles heel pain and even after wearing supportive shoes the pain persists and intensifies with activity? Heel pain in children is common, but that doesn’t mean it should go untreated. Wearing supportive shoes is the most effective way to help treat and prevent your child’s heel pain, but there are only certain shoes that provide targeted cushion and support to your child’s heels. I will show you a list of these shoes shortly.

Be Proactive!

I recommend parents to be proactive and not take the “wait and see approach” when it comes to treating their children’s foot conditions, as waiting for the condition to resolve on its own can lead to the condition getting worse.

What Makes the Shoes I Recommend Effective for Heel Pain?

Shoes that come with firm heel counters and provide extra heel support are ideal for children with heel pain. The shoes should also provide a stable base of support to reduce the impact that your kids’ feet take every time they come in contact with the ground.

All of the shoes that I recommend provide targeted support to the heel. Let me show you the difference between one of the kids’ shoes I recommend and a different pair. Do you notice how the shoe on the right has more padding below the heel area? This will help reduce the impact on your kids’ heels every time they impact the ground.

The image below shows you the difference between a shoe with a firm heel counter versus a shoe with a soft heel counter. When I press on the heel counter of the shoe on the right it feels firm and it doesn’t bend. However, when I press on the heel counter for the shoe on the left it easily bends, meaning that it doesn’t provide good heel support.

Below you can find a selection of the best shoes for boys with Achilles heel pain. Notice how most of these shoes are available in shoelaces as shoelaces provide extra support around your kids’ heels.  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.

Supportive Shoes for Boys with Achilles Heel Pain

Medium and Wide Feet

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• Order the shoe style Coco Unity by New Balance on the New Balance website

• Fits children with medium or wide feet

• Lace-up closure

• NDurance rubber outsole technology provides superior durability in high-wear areas to help get more out of the shoes

• I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Cross Em Up by Adidas on Amazon

• Available in medium and wide widths (fits high insteps)

• Extra padding around the ankles

• Lace-Up closure

• Rubber outsole provides excellent grip

• I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Cross Em Up by Adidas on Zappos

• Lace-up closure

• Fits children with medium or wide feet

• Non-marking outsole

• I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Fresh Foam X 1080v13 by New Balance on the New Balance website

• Available for big kids

• Lace-up closure

• Fits children with medium or wide feet

• Suede and mesh upper

• I suggest that you order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Axon by Saucony on Zappos

• Available in medium and wide widths

• EVA midsole provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and lasting durability

• Cushioned footbed

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Fresh Foam X 860 V13 by New Balance on Amazon

• Available in medium and wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• Dual-layer midsole construction featuring top-bed foam cushioning and underfoot Fresh Foam X

• I suggest that you order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Kinvara by Saucony on Zappos

• Available in medium and wide widths

• EVA midsole provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and lasting durability

• Padded tongue and collar

• Cushioned footbed

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style 990V6 by New Balance on the New Balance website

• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• Strong rubber outsole and cushioned midsoles

• Suede/mesh upper provides durability and breathability

• I suggest that you order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size

Narrow and Medium Feet

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• Order the shoe style Gel-Noosa by Asics on Amazon

• The Asics shoe style Gel-Noosa Tri 13 is available for little and big kids

• Fits narrow and medium feet

• Lace-up closure

• Removable Insoles

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Contend 8 by Asics on Amazon

• The Asics shoe style Contend 8 is available for little and big kids

• Fits narrow and medium feet

• Lace-up closure

• Removable insoles

• Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system

• Breathable

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Axon by Saucony on Zappos

• Fits children with narrow or medium feet

• EVA midsole provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and lasting durability

• Cushioned footbed

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Novablast 2 GS by Asics on Zappos

• The Asics shoe style Novablast is available for little and big kids

• Fits narrow and medium feet

• Lace-up closure

• Removable insoles

• Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system

• Breathable

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Kinvara LTT by Saucony on Zappos

• Lace-up closure

• Fits children with narrow or medium feet

• Cushioned footbed

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Order the shoe style Contend 8 by Asics on Amazon

• Fits narrow and medium feet

• Lace-up closure

• Removable Insoles

• I suggest that you order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

Get in Touch for a Personalized Suggestion

Children’s shoe needs can vary depending on their age, activity level, and any specific foot conditions they may have. If you have any questions or need any further assistance, you can also contact me via email and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am happy to help you find a different pair of shoes to help treat and prevent your child’s heel pain, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

What Are the Best Sandals for Boys with Achilles Heel Pain?

I created a different resource that describes the best summer shoes to help treat and prevent your son’s heel pain during the summer.

How to Retrieve Your Child’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. You will be able to determine whether your child has narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet. I also will be able to tell you whether your child has a high instep or not.

Have you found a particular shoe style that has worked well in reducing or fully eliminating your boys’ Achilles heel pain? Please share your findings below so other parents can benefit from your experiences.