Extra Wide Shoes for Girls – The Best Shoe Style for Girls with Extra Wide Feet!

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated and revised for accuracy on April 2022 and reflects an up-to-selection of extra wide shoes for girls.

Are you having a hard time finding a pair of extra wide shoes for your girl? Do you feel like you try on a whole bunch of different pairs on her feet but you always end up empty handed?

I have been contacted by several parents who want to know which are the best extra wide shoes for girls. Finding a pair of extra wide shoes for children can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience if you don’t know what shoe styles to look for.

Let’s take a look at a couple of examples of children with extra wide feet:

I have helped hundreds of girls with extra wide feet find the perfect pair of shoes for their feet.

Some girls have a high instep in addition to their extra wide feet, and that makes it a lot harder to find shoes that fit. Do you know what the instep of the foot is? The instep is the top part of the foot, and when it’s high, it makes it a lot harder to find shoes that fit. Take a look at the image below to visualize where the instep of the foot is located:

Now let’s take a look at all the extra foot volume that needs to be fitted inside the shoes:

The most common mistake that I see parents make is to assume that just because a shoe style is labeled as extra wide (XW), the shoe is automatically going to fit the shape of their child’s extra wide feet. In addition to being available in extra wide widths, the shoes need to provide 2 important features.

What Makes the Shoes I Recommend Effective for Extra Wide Feet?

✅ The shoes I recommend provide extra depth, which prevents the top part of your kids’ feet from rubbing against the top part of the shoes. Let me show you the difference in depth between 2 shoes that are the same size. Do you notice how the shoe on the right is going to be capable of fitting the shape of a child with a high instep better than the shoe on the left?

✅ The shoes I recommend provide rounder toe-boxes to prevent your kids’ toes from rubbing or overlapping against one another. Let me show you the difference between a shoe with a rounder toe-box versus one with a pointier one:

The issue is that shoes don’t come labeled as “extra deep” or with “rounder toe-boxes”, but the good news is that I have fitted those types of shoes before and I will help you find them.

My Experience Fitting Children’s Shoes

I have been working for a specialized children’s shoe store for over 10 years now where we focus on helping children with “complicated” foot shapes as well as foot and leg problems, but we provide regular shoe fittings as well. I am familiar with which shoe brands and which shoe styles fit wider than others from having fitted those shoes before.

For the last 5 years, I have dedicated myself to helping parents find the perfect pair of shoes for their children online.

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: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.

The Best Extra Wide Shoes for Girls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Below you can find a selection of the best extra wide shoes for girls that are available in wide (W) and extra wide (XW) widths. All of the sneakers below are also capable of fitting girls with high insteps. 

Velcro Closure

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• Available in medium, wide and extra wide widths

• Oversized opening for easy on and off

• Lightweight injection-molded EVA foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning

• Hook and loop closure 

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

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• Available in extra wide widths

• Oversized opening for easy on and off

• Breathable textile lining is effective in protecting your child’s feet from micro-organisms

• Hook and loop closure 

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Velcro closure

• ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance

• Mesh upper for durability and comfort

• Extra deep

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

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

• Hook and loop closure system for easy on and off 

• Synthetic and engineered mesh upper

• Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride

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

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• Fits wide and extra wide feet

• Adjustable extra-long straps fit around AFOS but can also be cut to fit

• Opens super wide which makes in and out easy

• Breathable mesh

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Leather and mesh upper

• Alternative closure for easy on and off adjustability

• Non-marking traction pods to help improve stability

• APMA approved

• Toe cap for extra durability

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

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• Fits wide and extra wide feet

• Dual hook-and-loop straps allow for a secure fit and custom adjustability

• Removable, contoured, leather-lined footbed for breathability and comfort

• Lightweight and flexible

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Velcro closure

• Leather and mesh upper

• Non-marking traction pods to help improve stability

• APMA approved

• Toe cap for extra durability

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

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• Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet (accommodates high insteps)

• Leather and mesh upper

• Two adjustable hook-and-loop closures for easy on and off

• Padded tongue and collar for added comfort

• APMA approved

• Toe cap for extra durability

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Velcro closure

• Generous toe box and instep to accommodate and support your toddler walker’s needs

• Rubber outsole pods designed to stand up to daily wear and tear

• Extra deep

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

Lace-Up Closure

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance

• Fits orthotics

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance

• Leather/mesh upper

• Fits orthotics

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• Oversized opening for easy on and off

• Lightweight injection-molded EVA foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning

• Fits orthotics

• Order this shoe half a size larger than your baby’s current foot size

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Lightweight injection-molded EVA foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning

• No-sew tip for added durability where kids need it most

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

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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide feet

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

• Fits orthotics

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

Unsure About What Shoe Size You Should Order?

In each of the descriptions of the shoes I indicate whether you need to order a half a size or a whole size bigger than your child’s foot size to provide the correct amount of growing room.

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:

fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

Let me show you the most popular questions parents have asked me about the shoes I just recommended:

•  What Type of Features Do These Shoes Provide?

These shoes all come with a substantial outsole that helps minimize the impact that your kids’ feet and legs take every time they come in contact with the ground. These shoes are also lightweight, flexible, breathable, durable and they come with a firm heel counter —that provides good ankle support.

• Can my Kids Wear These Shoes as Their Everyday Sneakers?

Yes, these shoes provide good support, allowing your child to play and run comfortably for most of the day.

• Can I Put These Shoes in the Washing Machine?

No, I don’t recommend putting these shoes in the washing machine as you might end up ruining the shoe materials.

• Do These Shoes Come with Removable Insoles?

Yes, you can easily remove the original insoles in case you need to fit an orthotic for extra support.

• Can I Fit an Orthotic Inside These Shoes?

Yes, these shoes provide extra depth, meaning that the orthotic will fit deeply inside the shoes, and won’t give your child the impression that the feet are coming out of the shoes.

• Do These Shoes Provide Good Traction?

Yes, these shoe styles provide excellent traction. The thread on these shoes will minimize the likelihood of your child slipping and falling.

• Are These Shoes Durable?

Yes, the shoes also come with a reinforceable toe-box in the front, which helps prevent your kids from destroying the front part of the shoes even if they like to drag their toes as they walk.

If you have a boy who also has extra wide feet and you always have a hard time finding shoes for him, check out another article I wrote where I describe the best shoes for boys with extra wide feet. Go to the link below:

Extra Wide Shoes for Boys – The Best Shoe Style for Boys with Extra Wide Feet!

If you can’t seem to find shoes to fit the shape of your extra wide feet and a high instep, then you should take a look at an article I wrote where I describe the best extra wide shoes for women:

The Best Extra Wide Width Shoes for Women – Deep, Supportive, Flexible, and with a Round Toe-Box!

Let me know if you have any thoughts and comments about this shoe style, and most importantly, if you have tried this shoe for your child before, I would love to hear how you liked it!