Do you have a child with narrow feet and you feel like all the shoes gap too much around the ankles? You can significantly reduce this gap by using a shoe tying technique I learned that works particularly well for children with narrow feet/heels.
Shoelaces play a key role in how the shoes fit. Most parents underestimate the importance of tying their children’s shoes properly.
There are certain shoe lacing techniques that can improve your child’s stability (preventing injuries), alleviating pain and relieving foot problems.
If you have a child with narrow feet, I recommend that you provide your child with shoes that come with shoelaces instead of Velcro closure, since shoelaces will fill out any remaining gap on your kids’ shoes.
If your child has specific foot condition or a certain type of foot shape (narrow) which makes it hard to find shoes that fit, I will show you the best shoe lacing techniques for children with narrow feet.
There is a way to tie your kids’ shoes that will push your kids’ heels back, supporting and securing them against the back of the shoes.This will make your child feel more stable and confident when walking and running around.
When children’s feet move too much inside the shoes, that constant friction between the feet and the shoes can lead to painful blisters, calluses, and corns.
I have been working for a specialized children’s shoe store evaluating children with foot issues and helping them find the right pair of shoes and orthotics for the last 10 years. I had the opportunity to teach several children how to properly tie their shoes and I have noticed how girls start tying their shoes at an early stage (between the ages of 5 and 6), while it takes a little longer for most boys (between the ages of 7 or older).
If you have a child with narrow feet, below I will show you the most effective way to tie the shoes in order to reduce any remaining gaps and make the shoes fit and feel better.
How to Tie Shoes for Kids with Narrow Feet – Let’s Find Out!
- Start by leaving the two top eyelets (small holes of the shoe) of each side of the shoes open (take a look at the picture below for clarification).
- Grab the shoelaces and go through the top hole first like shown in the picture below.
- The last step is to go through the holes you left open.
I hope you found that shoe lacing technique easy to follow because it does make a huge difference!
You should actually try this shoe lacing technique on your own shoes so you would be able to see what a difference it makes.
In order for this shoe lacing technique to work properly, your child’s shoelaces must be the correct length. If the shoelaces are too long your child might be more likely to stepping on them and falling down. On the other hand, if the shoelaces are too short, your child will have a hard time tying them (untied shoes can also lead to your child falling and getting injured).
To figure out the properly length of the shoelaces, you must count how many eyelets small holes) the shoes have. Take a look at the picture below for clarification:
The Best Shoelaces for Kids ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
There is a particular type of shoelaces that are called the “Bubble Shoelaces”, and they are very popular since they come with small bumps along the shoelace that prevents the shoelaces from becoming untie. This means that once you tie them, they are much less likely to become untied. These shoelaces are also very durable.
You can the best shoelaces for kids here:
New Balance Bubble Shoelaces are guaranteed to stay tied all the way!
Have you tried this shoe lacing technique before? Is there any other shoe lacing technique that you will recommend for a child who has narrow feet?
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