Extra Wide Boots for Kids – Finding an Extra Wide Boots That Fits!

Have you been looking for a pair of extra wide boots for your child? Do you feel like you try several different styles but you always end up empty-handed? Many busy parents report feeling exasperated and discouraged when shoe-shopping for their kids with extra wide feet. The good news is that I have put together a list of the best extra wide boots for kids based on my many years of shoe fitting experience.

Finding a pair of boots to fit your child’s extra wide feet can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience, especially if your child also has a high instep. I have been fitting children’s shoes and orthotics for the last 10 years working for a specialized children’s shoe store.

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What Makes the Boots I Recommend Effective for Kids with Extra Wide Feet?

There are 3 key features that the boots must provide to fit the shape of your child’s extra wide feet:

1️⃣ The boots must provide extra depth: This feature allows your children’s feet to fit deeply inside the boots and prevents the instep of their feet (the top part of the foot), from rubbing against the top part of the boots. Let me show you the difference between a boot that provides extra depth versus one that doesn’t:

2️⃣ The boots must provide a rounder toe-box: This feature helps prevent your kids’ toes from rubbing against the side of the boots or from overlapping one another. Let me show you the difference between a boot that provides a round toe-box versus one that doesn’t:

3️⃣ Oversized Openings for Easy On and Off: This feature makes it easier for parents and children to get their boots on and off. Children with chubby feet have a hard time slipping into snow boots that don’t easily open. You will notice that the boots I recommend open up widely, which makes it easier for children and parents to get the boots on and off.

Even though most boots are the type of footwear that children wear for a couple of hours and only once in a while, it is important to have them fitted properly, since it only takes a couple of wears to develop a foot issue.

Be Careful About Fitting Your Child in Boots that Are Too Narrow

I want you to keep in mind that if you provide your children with extra wide feet with a pair of shoes that are too narrow, you might end up creating all sorts of issues to their feet such as blisters, calluses, and corns. Calluses and corns are extremely hard to get rid of, so it’s important to prevent them.

Walking in a pair of shoes that are too narrow can impact your child’s walking pattern, which will lead children to put pressure on parts of their bodies where they are not supposed to. This can lead to children developing foot, knee, back, and leg pain.

The boot styles that I recommend are mostly waterproof hiking boots that come with a substantial outsole to offer support to your child’s feet and legs. Whether you are looking for a boot for your child to wear on a regular basis or for shorter periods of time, the boot must be supportive, lightweight, and flexible. The boot must also provide good traction since your child might be walking around slippery surfaces.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best extra wide boots for kids. 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 Extra Wide Boots for Kids 

I only write reviews of shoe styles 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. All of these boots are capable of fitting children with wide and extra wide feet. 

Toddler Sizes (0 to 10)

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• Shoe style Atlas II WP/IN by See Kai Run

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

• This boot can be worn for long periods of time

• Insulated so it can be worn in the snow

• Waterproof

• Double velcro closure

• Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

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

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• Shoe style Atlas II WP/IN  by See Kai Run

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

• This boot can be worn for long periods of time

• Insulated so it can be worn in the snow

• Waterproof

• Double velcro closure

• Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

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

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• Shoe style II Solid by Bogs

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

• This is a snow boot

• Waterproof

• Made with 3mm Neo-Tech insulation to keep warm in cold weather. Comfort rated 14 degrees F/-10

• Hook/loop strap and sturdy handles makes these winter boots easy for little kids to get on and off

• Machine washable

• Excellent traction

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

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• Shoe style II Rainbow Leopard by Bogs

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

• This is a snow boot

• Waterproof

• Made with 3mm Neo-Tech insulation to keep warm in cold weather. Comfort rated 14 degrees F/-10

• Hook/loop strap and sturdy handles makes these winter boots easy for little kids to get on and off

• Machine washable

• Excellent traction

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

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• Boot style Alpenglow by North Face

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

• This boot can be used in cold days, rain, and snow

• Waterproof suede upper and seam-sealed design.

• Cushioned footbed

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

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• Shoe style Snowcutie by Kamik

• Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet

• Fixed foam insulation

• Waterproof DriDefense membrane satin nylon upper with PU overlays.

• Removable insoles

• Adjustable dual hook-and-loop straps

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

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• Shoe style Tokyo by Tsukihoshi

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

• This is a hiking boot that can be worn for long periods of time

• Waterproof

• Velcro closure

• Machine washable

• Removable insoles

• Order this boot the same size as your toddler’s current foot size

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• Shoe style Gilman WP/in by See Kai Run

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

• This boot can be used in cold days, rain, and snow

• Keep water and debris out with seam-sealed, waterproof membrane construction

• Delivering 360-degree warmth with 3M Thinsulate thermal insulation

• Removable PU insole for long-lasting comfort

• Fleece lining for warmth

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

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• Shoe style Waterproof by See Kai Run

• Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet

• Waterproof-treated textile and synthetic upper

• Adjustable extra-long straps fit around AFOS

• Rubber toe cap adds durability

• Thermoplastic rubber outsole with a rugged tread pattern built for maximum grip on wet and snowy terrain

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

Little/Big Kid Sizes (10.5 to 7)

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• Shoe style Moab Speed by Merrell

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

• Waterproof

• Velcro closure

• FLOATPRO FOAM footbed for enhanced cushioning

• Removable insoles

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

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• Shoe style Moab Speed by Merrell

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

• M Select DRY bootie waterproof construction to keep feet dry 

• Non-marking outsole with M Select GRIP for superior traction 

• Reinforced protected toe

• Velcro closure

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

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• Shoe style Larkin by See Kai Run

• Fits medium and wide feet (accommodates high insteps)

• This is a snow boot

• Waterproof

• Seam-sealed, waterproof membrane construction, resistant to 10,000mb pressure/4 hours

• Velcro closure

• Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

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

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• Shoe style Larkin by See Kai Run

• Fits medium and wide feet (accommodates high insteps)

• This is a snow boot

• Seam-sealed, waterproof membrane construction, resistant to 10,000mb pressure/4 hours

• Velcro closure

• Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

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

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• Shoe style Winter Waterproof by Littleplum

• Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet

• This is a snow boot

• Integrated heel support structure

• Waterproof

• Removable insoles

• Triple velcro straps for easy on and off

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

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• Shoe style Moab 2 by Merrell

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

• This is a hiking boot that can be worn for long periods of time

• Constructed with M-Select® waterproof construction with faux-leather uppers and breathable mesh panels. 

• Non-marking outsole with M Select GRIP for superior traction 

• Reinforced protected toe

• Lace-up closure

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

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• Shoe style Moab 2 by Merrell

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

• This is a hiking boot that can be worn for long periods of time

• Constructed with M-Select® waterproof construction with faux-leather uppers and breathable mesh panels. 

• Non-marking outsole with M Select GRIP for superior traction 

• Reinforced protected toe

• Lace-up closure

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

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• Boot style Classic II by Bogs

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

• This boot can be used on cold and snowy days

• Waterproof

• Sturdy handles makes these winter boots easy for little kids to get on and off

• Made with 7mm Neo-Tech insulation to keep feet warm and comfortable in cold weather. Comfort rated to -30 Degrees F/-34 Degrees C

• Excellent traction

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

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• Boot style Plush by Bogs

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

• This boot can be used on cold and snowy days

• Waterproof

• Sturdy handles makes these winter boots easy for little kids to get on and off

• Made with 7mm Neo-Tech insulation to keep feet warm and comfortable in cold weather. Comfort rated to -30 Degrees F/-34 Degrees C

• Excellent traction

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

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• Boot style Selah by Western Chief

• Fits medium and wide feet (accommodates high insteps)

• This boot can be used on cold and snowy days

• Waterproof and insulated

• Triple velcro straps

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

The See Kai Run and the Tsukihoshi boots are not labeled as wide (W), or extra wide (XW) but I have fitted them before and they fit naturally wide. The Merrell styles are actually labeled as wide (W).

The boots above are all waterproof or water-friendly hiking boots that your child can wear for longer periods of time. If you don’t know your child’s exact foot size you won’t be able to order the correct shoe size online. This brings me to this next question:

Are You 100% Sure of Your Child’s Foot Size? – Get it Right!

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.

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 a different resource I created that describes the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your child’s foot size from home.

Extra Wide Boots for Kids – The 4 Most Important Features! 

In addition to providing extra depth and rounder toe-boxes, the boots that I recommended provide these 4 important features:

1️⃣ Support: Even though your child might not wear these boots for long periods of time, the boots still need to be supportive to minimize the impact that your kids’ feet take every time they come in contact with the ground.

2️⃣ Lightweight and Flexible: While the boots must be supportive, they must also be lightweight and flexible at the same time to prevent your child’s feet and legs from easily getting tired.

3️⃣ Waterproof: This is a very important feature since boots are extremely versatile. They will keep your kids’ feet dry and warm, and your child will be able to use the boots for those rainy days. The only way to tell if a boot is 100% waterproof is by checking if it has a label that reads: “waterproof”. Take a look at the image below for clarification:

4️⃣ Traction: The hiking boot must provide good traction to prevent your child from slipping and falling, especially when walking on slippery surfaces.

Are Any Other Boots that Can Fit Your Child’s Extra Wide Feet?

If you are looking for a pair of rain boots or snow boots for your child with extra wide feet, then you should take a look at the two articles below:

Now that you know which are the best boots for children with extra wide feet, you are ready to make the most informed decision.

You won’t have to let your children walk around on rainy and cold days wearing their sneakers just because you didn’t know that these boots for extra wide feet existed.

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Have you found a particular boot style that has worked well for your child with extra wide feet? Please share your thoughts and experiences below so other parents can benefit from them.