When children have flat feet, their feet collapse and turn inwards, and this shifts their whole bodies out of alignment and leads to foot and leg pain. The correct type of shoes can help prevent your child’s feet from collapsing and help your child walk straighter, which is going to improve your child’s overall posture. I am going to show you a list of the best shoes for girls with flat feet based on my many years of shoe fitting experience.
My Experience Fitting Children’s Shoes – Over a Decade of Shoe Fitting Experience!
I have been fitting children’s shoes and orthotics for the last 10 years working for a specialized children’s shoe store. We specialize in helping children with foot and leg problems, but we provide regular shoe fittings as well.
Several medical professionals refer children to the shoe store where I work to be properly fitted for shoes and orthotics. Over the years I became familiar with the best shoes for girls with flat feet.
What Makes the Shoes that I Recommend Ideal for Girls with Flat Feet?
These are the 3 most important features that your kids’ shoes must provide to help treat flat feet:
1️⃣ Substantial Outsoles: This feature helps cushion your girl’s feet and prevent them from collapsing and turning inwards. A shoe with a substantial outsole also helps children to walk and run straighter, and prevents them from putting pressure on parts of their feet and legs where they are not supposed to. Let me show you the difference between a pair of girl shoes that provides a substantial outsole versus one that doesn’t:
2️⃣ Firm Heel Counters: This feature provides ankle support as it helps cushion and protect your girl’s heels and ankles. Make sure that you press on the heel counter of your child’s shoes and make sure it feels firm.
3️⃣ Straight Lasts: This feature prevents the forefoot from pushing out. You need to stay away from shoes that have an excessively curved last as they lack heel stability. Most Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour shoes come with a curved or semi-curved last. Take a look at the image below for better visualization purposes:
I only review shoes that I have fitted before, as that is the only way for me to tell how well-made the shoes 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 Shoes for Girls with Flat Feet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The shoes described below provide arch and ankle support, and they are available in medium (M), wide(W) and extra wide (XW) widths.
Toddler Sizes (0 to 10)
- Fits medium, wide, or extra wide feet
- Strong rubber outsole and a cushioned midsole
- Suede/mesh upper provides durability and breathability
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet
- Strong rubber outsole and a cushioned midsole
- 100% leather made
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Fits medium and wide feet
- This is an ORTHOPEDIC shoe
- Extra depth and width for orthotics
- Rigid heel counter
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s foot size
- Fits medium and wide feet
- This is an ORTHOPEDIC shoe
- Extra depth to accommodate orthotics, AFOS, and internal modifications
- Triple velcro straps
- Thermoplastic rigid heel counter
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s foot size
Little Kid Shoe Sizes (10.5 to 3)
- Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet
- ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance
- Leather/mesh upper
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Supportive leather and mesh upper for breathability
- Reinforced toe cap for durability
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride
- TPU heel clip for stability
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s foot size
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Lace-up closure
- Removable Insoles
- Infused gel for extra cushion and support
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Lace-up closure
- Strong rubber outsole and cushioned midsoles
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Breathable mesh and synthetic upper
- Heel grid system for stable cushioning in the heel
- EVA midsole provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and lasting durability
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride
- Lightweight mesh upper
- Rubber outsole pods
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Supportive leather and mesh upper for breathability and durability
- Order this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
How to Retrieve Your Child’s Exact Foot Length and Shape
If you want to be 100% sure about what shoe size to order online, I suggest that you follow the instructions in the article below:
How to Measure Your Kids’ Foot – 2 Simple Steps to Determine Foot Length and Foot Width
Are Shoes with Shoelaces Better than Shoes with Velcro Closure?
Yes, shoes with shoelaces will provide your daughter with better support and stability compared to shoes with velcro closure. The shoelaces are able to more effectively “hug” your kids’ feet, which helps improve stability.
Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?
If you can’t seem to find the answer to your question in any of the articles, please contact me directly and I will be happy to help:
fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com
Families Testimonials – Get Inspired!
Let me know in the comment section below if you have found a specific shoe style or shoe brand that worked well for your daughter’s flat feet.
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Thank you for sharing this information, it’s so helpful to learn from the experiences of others who deal with similar issues. It seems like there are many good options out there that offer adequate support.
Hello Montgomery,
I am glad that you found the website informative!
I wouldn’t say that there are many options out there, but there are a couple of shoe styles that will offer good arch and ankle support. You just need to identify which ones they are, and that’s why I am here for.
Can you recommend dress shoe for girls ages 9-12 with flat feet and school shoes.
Hello Gloria,
In order to provide with the best choices, I need to know your kids’ shoe sizes. I am going to need their length and their width (narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide).
Thank you,
Juan