Dress Shoes with Arch Support – The Best Kids Dress Shoes with Support!

Are you looking for a pair of dress shoes for your child that provides good arch support? Has your child been diagnosed with flat feet or overpronation and needs a pair of supportive dress shoes?Whether your child is experiencing painful flat feet or heel pain, or you are simply looking to prevent your child from developing foot problems, I will describe the best dress shoes with arch support that are also fashionable and supportive at the same time.

There is a myriad of dress shoes available for children, but there are only certain styles that provide good arch support to their feet. The good news is that I know exactly which styles these are from having fitted them before. Shoes with arch support will also help align your kids’ feet and legs, improving their posture and allowing them to walk and run straighter.

These are the 3 most common reasons why children need extra support from their dress shoes:

1️⃣ Flat Feet: When children are flat-footed, their feet collapse and this throws their whole body out of alignment. Shoes with arch support will prevent your child’s feet from collapsing and allow your child to walk and run straighter.

2️⃣ Overpronation: When children experience overpronation they put pressure on parts of their bodies where they are not supposed to, which leads to foot, leg, and back pain.

3️⃣ Foot and Leg Pain: Shoes with arch support provide shock absorption, reducing the impact that your kids’ feet and legs take every time they come in contact with the ground.

What Makes the Dress Shoes I Recommend Effective for Kids with Foot Issues?

1️⃣ Substantial Outsoles: The dress shoes must come with a substantial outsole with good arch support to reduce the impact that your kids’ feet and legs take every time they come in contact with the ground. Let me show you an example of a dress shoe that provides arch support:

Mary Jane shoes are the best dress shoe choice in terms of support and durability for girls. They are by far better than flats since they tend to have a durable rubber sole with good traction, a firm heel counter for ankle support, and a velcro strap that will hug your kids’ feet for stability purposes.

2️⃣ Firm Heel Counters: This is the back part of the shoe that provides ankle support. This feature is important to support and protect your kids’ heels.

While dress shoes are meant to be worn for short periods of time and once in a while, we still want them to be fitted properly and to be supportive. Besides, some children might wear these shoes to church or to go to synagogue, which might involve a lot of walking.

If you have been neglecting your child with a pair of dress shoes because you can’t seem to find a good supportive style, I will provide you with a selection of the best dress shoes with arch support. The shoes are also going to be available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at a selection of the best dress shoes with arch support.

I only write reviews of shoes that I have fitted before, otherwise, I wouldn’t know how well-made they are, the amount of support that they provide, and how they fit. 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 Dress Shoes with Arch Support

These styles are capable of fitting kids with medium (M) or wide (W) feet.

Toddler Sizes (0 to 10)

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• Shoe style Dress Shoes by Josmo

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Leather made

• Classic lace-up dress shoes

• Supportive outsole and high top for ankle support

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your toddler’s current foot size

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• Mary Jane shoe style by Jabasic

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Leather made

• Firm heel counter and stable base of support

• Order this Mary Jane shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Leather Oxford by Footmates

• Available in medium and wide widths

• Removable, dual insoles in medium and wide are provided to allow customized fitting

• Breathable leather lining and cushioned leather-lined footbed cradles children’s feet

• Ideal for formal occasions and casual wear

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your toddler’s current foot size

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• Shoe style 49326 by Primigi

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Padded collar provides additional comfort

• Supportive outsole with firm heel counter

• Breathable leather lining and a removable leather footbed

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your toddler’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Boys Elliot by Stride Rite

• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• 100% leather made

• Sensory pods to feel the ground beneath for better traction and grip

• Seamless construction that cradles the foot’s natural shape

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your toddler’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Biglia 3 by Geox

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Extra depth and width for orthotics

• Rigid heel counter and supportive outsole

• Order this shoe a whole a size larger than your toddler’s current foot size

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• Shoe style 1461 by Dr. Martens

• Fits medium and wide feet

• 100% leather

• Breathable leather lining and cushioned leather-lined footbed cradles children’s feet

• Ideal for formal occasions and casual wear

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

Little Kid Sizes (10.5 to 7)

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• Shoe style Bucky 2 by FootMates

• Available in medium and wide widths

• Removable, dual insoles in medium and wide are provided to allow customized fitting

• Breathable leather lining and cushioned leather-lined footbed cradles children’s feet

• Ideal for formal occasions and casual wear

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Mary Jane shoe style by Akk

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Leather made

• Supportive outsole with firm heel counter

• Easy on-and-off with an oversized opening hook and loop closure

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Riddock by Geox

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Leather uppers

• Oversized opening

• Double velcro straps

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Savage by Geox

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Leather uppers

• Oversized opening

• Double velcro straps

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Ethan by Dr. Martens

• Fits medium and wide feet

• 100% leather

• Breathable leather lining and cushioned leather-lined footbed cradles children’s feet

• Ideal for formal occasions and casual wear

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Shark by EMU

• Fits medium and wide feet

• Padded heel for extra comfort

• Dual horseshoe buckles with hook-and-loop closures on the straps

• Cushioned insole for all-day comfort

• Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

It doesn’t matter how supportive your kids’ dress shoes are, if they are not fitted properly, your child won’t t get any of the benefits the shoes have to offer. You will actually end up creating several foot problems to their feet such as blisters, calluses, and corns.

Are You 100% Sure of Your Child’s Foot Size? – Let’s Find Out!

I always recommend parents take their children to their local children’s shoe store that they trust, the issue is that most stores have been closing down and parents need to end up buying their kids’ shoes online. There is nothing wrong with this, but you must know your child’s exact foot size to know what size to order.

I created a resource that showcases the best fitting children’s shoe stores by state.

How to Retrieve Your Child’s Foot Shape from Home

If after looking at that resource you still can’t seem to identify a shoe store in your area, then proceed to take a look at an article I created that describes the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your child’s foot size from home. In that article I help parents determine their child’s exact foot size and whether the 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.

Extra Arch Support – Have You Ever Heard of “Arch Support Cookies”?

If you weren’t able to find a shoe style that works for your kids’ feet, there is another alternative —a little bit more complicated, especially if you don’t have a local kids’ shoe store in your area— There is a certain type of product you can insert inside your kids’ dress shoes that helps provide better support to their feet.

Do you know what a “cookie” means in terms of footwear? It’s an adhesive-backed pad that fits below the arch of your kids’ feet to provide extra arch support. Take a look at the picture below to see how a “cookie” looks like:

A “cookie” is made out of rubber and it goes below the insoles of the shoes right below where the arch of your kids’ foo is located. “Cookies” can be inserted in any type of shoe, and I usually fit them at the store for those kids who want a particular shoe style that doesn’t provide enough arch support. The “cookie” makes all the difference since it prevents your kids’ feet from collapsing and allows them to walk and run straighter.

However, you will either have to follow the steps I will show you below to learn how to properly insert a “cookie” inside your kids’ shoes, or you will have to find a children’s shoe fitting store in your area that can provide this service for you.

Below you can find a picture of how the “cookie” will look like one placed inside the shoe —keep in mind that the “cookie” fits below the inner sole of the shoe.

The advantage of inserting a “cookie” inside your kids’ shoes is that it will open up a broader selection of shoe styles. If you can’t seem to find a pair of kids’ dress shoes with enough arch support, you will just have to insert a pair of “cookies” inside the shoes.

Below you can find the best “cookies” arch support —you will have to order the size “pediatric” for your kids:

• Medial arch pad is contoured for adding more support 
• Fits in most shoes

Do not hesitate to contact me if you are having trouble finding a particular dress shoe style for your child. It’s highly likely that I have fitted it before, and I will help you find it. In the meantime, you should explore a different article I created where I describe the best sneakers with arch support.

Now that you know which are the best dress shoes with arch support, you can keep your kids’ feet and legs healthy.

Do you happen to need a pair of dress shoes with arch support for yourself? There is a different website that describes the best dress shoes with arch support for women with flat feet or foot pain.

Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?

Do not hesitate to contact me directly at my e-mail if you have any further questions or if you need a different pair of shoes for your child. My e-mail address is:

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Have you found a particular dress shoe style that provides good arch support? Please share your thoughts and comments below so other parents can benefit from your experiences.