Kids’ Shoes with Wide Toe Box – The Best Shoes for Kids with Wide or Extra Wide Feet!

Are you having a hard time finding a pair of shoes to accommodate the shape of your child’s wide feet? Have you noticed red marks or indentations on the top of your kids’ feet (instep) or have you noticed your kids’ toes overlapping one another? I am going to show you a list of the best kids’ shoes with wide toe box 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 for the last 10 years, working for a specialized shoe store that focuses on helping children with “complicated” foot shapes as well as foot and leg pain, but we provide regular shoe fittings as well. I have helped hundreds of children with wide feet find the perfect pair of shoes for their feet, as I am familiar with which shoe brands and which shoe styles fit wider than others.

A shoe with a wide toe-box simply implies that the shoe has more of a round shape in the front rather than a pointy one. The wide toe-box ensures that there is an appropriate space for the growth and development of your children’s toes.

When children are not able to move their toes freely inside the shoes, the toes can get cramped against each other and that constant friction can lead to blisters, calluses, and corns. The most common reason why these issues arise is from wearing shoes that are too narrow, so let’s keep your kids’ feet healthy by providing them with shoes that fit properly.

What Makes the Shoes I Recommend Effective for Wide Feet?

Parents need to keep in mind that shoes are available in different widths such as medium (M), wide (W), and extra wide (XW). However, one of the most common mistakes that I see parents make is to assume that once they find a shoe that is labeled as wide (W) or extra wide (XW), that shoe will automatically fit the shape of their kids’ wide feet. There are actually 2 other key features that your kids’ shoes must provide:

1️⃣ Rounder Toe-Boxes:  The front part of the shoe (the toe-box), can be either rounded or pointy, and this directly affects how the shoe fits the shape of your child’s feet. Take a look at the image to visualize the difference between a shoe with a rounder toe-box versus one with a pointier toe-box. These shoes are the same length and width.

Do you notice how the New Balance shoe (right image) has a much rounder toe-box compared to the Saucony one (left image)

2️⃣ Extra Depth: Deeper shoes allow the child’s feet to fit deeply inside the shoes and prevent the top part of the child’s feet (instep), from rubbing against the top part of the shoes.

Therefore, you might choose a shoe in a wide width (W) assuming that it will fit the shape of your child’s wide feet, but if the shoe has a pointy toe-box it might end up pinching your kids’ toes.

Certain shoe brands tend to be more consistent in making good-quality shoes for children with wide or extra wide feet. I have noticed that New Balance makes the best shoes for children with wide or extra wide feet, as it manufactures deeper shoes with the roundest toe-boxes.

Before I provide you with a selection of the best kids’ shoes with a wide toe box, I want to first make sure that you know your child’s exact foot size. If you are going to buy your kids’ shoes online, you need to be 100% sure of your child’s foot size.

Start by taking a look at a resource I created where I describe the best children’s shoe stores by state:

The Best Kids’ Shoe Stores – Where To Go for Proper Fittings

How to Retrieve Your Child’s Exact Foot Length and Shape

If after looking at that resource you still can’t seem to find a good fitting kids’ shoe store in your area, then take a look at an article I wrote where I describe the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your child’s foot size:

How to Measure Your Kids’ Foot – 2 Simple Steps to Determine Foot Length and Foot Width

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.

I only review shoes that I have fitted before, as that is the only way for me to tell the amount of support that the shoes provide, the materials the shoes are made of,  and how they fit. 

Without further ado, let’s take a look at a selection of the best kids’ shoes with wide toe-box. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.

The Best Kids’ Shoes with Wide Toe Box ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The shoes below provide the roundest toe-boxes and will fit the shape of a child with medium (M), wide (W), or extra wide (XW) feet. These shoes can also fit the shape of children with high insteps.

Toddler Shoe Sizes (0 to 10)

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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 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 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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• Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths

• Velcro closure

• Leather and mesh upper for durability and breathability

• APMA Certified

• Traction pods on the outsole for serious grip

• EVA midsole for lightweight feel

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

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• Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Velcro closure

• Heel stabilizer provides lateral stability

• Removable insoles

• The insoles are Infused with natural Green Tea extract (no chemicals)

• Machine washable

• Order this shoe the same size as your toddler’s current foot size (shoe fits long)

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• Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Hook-and-loop closure

• Removable insoles

• Lightweight and flexible

• Extra wide toe box allows natural splaying of toes for better balance, comfort, and foot health

• Long heel counter provides stability

• Machine washable

• Order this shoe the same size as your toddler’s current foot size (shoe fits long)

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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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• 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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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Ortholite memory foam footbeds

• Opens super wide which makes in and out easy

• Recycled material linings to help reduce odor

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Toe cap reinforcement and bumptoe protection against stumbles

• Opens super wide which makes in and out easy

• Step-stabilizing design with comfy Ortholite memory foam footbeds

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

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• Fits medium and wide feet

• Canvas upper

• Toe cap is durable for early steps

• Double velcro straps

• Oversized opening for easy on and off

• APMA approved

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

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• Fits medium and wide feet (accommodates high insteps)

• Breathable textile lining and cushioned insole

• Double velcro straps for easy on and off adjustability

• Padded tongue and collar for added comfort

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Hook and loop closure system for easy on and off 

• Synthetic and engineered mesh upper

• Stitched-on toe cap for extra durability

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Hook and loop closure system for easy on and off 

• Synthetic and engineered mesh upper

• Stitched-on toe cap for extra durability

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

• 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

• 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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Leather and mesh upper for durability and breathability

• Hook-and-loop strap closure with elastic lace panel

• Anti-stink lining helps reduce odors

• Machine washable for quick and easy clean

• 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

• Leather and mesh upper

• Mesh collar and tongue are padded with foam for a great fit and added 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

• Velcro closure

• Leather and mesh upper

• Mesh collar and tongue are padded with foam for a great fit and added comfort

• Extra deep

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

Little and Big Kid Shoe Sizes (10.5 to 7)

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Hook and loop closure system for easy on and off 

• Synthetic and engineered mesh upper

• Stitched-on toe cap for extra durability

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Hook and loop closure system for easy on and off 

• Synthetic and engineered mesh upper

• Stitched-on toe cap for extra durability

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

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

• 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 half size larger than your child’s current foot size

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• Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Velcro closure

• Removable insoles

• The insoles are Infused with natural Green Tea extract (no chemicals)

• Machine washable

• Order this shoe the same size as your child’s current foot size (shoe fits long)

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• Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Velcro closure

• Heel stabilizer provides stability 

• Removable insoles

• The insoles are Infused with natural Green Tea extract (no chemicals)

• Machine washable

• Order this shoe the same size as your child’s current foot size (shoe fits long)

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• Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Velcro closure

• Removable insoles

• The insoles are Infused with natural Green Tea extract (no chemicals)

• Machine washable

• Order this shoe the same size as your child’s current foot size (shoe fits long)

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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 

• Mesh collar and tongue are padded with foam for a comfortable fit

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

• 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 (fits high insteps)

• Velcro closure

• Strong rubber outsole and cushioned midsoles

• Leather and mesh upper

• Mesh collar and tongue are padded with foam for a comfortable fit

• 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

• Hook and loop closure system for easy on and off 

• Synthetic and engineered mesh upper

• Durable rubber outsole designed to withstand wear-and-tear

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

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

• Lace-up closure

• ENCAP midsole cushioning provides good arch and heel support

• Leather and suede upper

• 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 (fits high insteps)

• Lace-up closure

• Strong rubber outsole and cushioned midsoles

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• EVA midsole provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and lasting durability

• Cushioned footbed

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• EVA midsole provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and lasting durability

• Padded tongue and collar

• Cushioned footbed

• 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 (fits high insteps)

• Lace-up closure

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

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Lightweight EVA midsole

• Leather and mesh upper for durability & breathability

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• Lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and heel increases comfort

• Firm heel counter

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• Lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and padded heel increases comfort

• Firm heel counter

• Supportive heel for active kids

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

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

• Lace-up closure

• FuelCell foam delivers a propulsive feel to help drive you forward

• 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 feet (fits high insteps)

• Lace-up closure

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

• 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 feet (fits high insteps)

• Lace-up closure

• 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

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

• Lace-up closure

• 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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• NDurance rubber outsole technology provides superior durability in high-wear areas to help get more out of the shoes

• Lace-Up closure

• Non-marking outsole

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

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• Available in medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Lace-up closure

• ENCAP midsole cushioning provides good arch and heel support

• Leather and suede upper

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

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• Available in medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)

• Lace-up closure

• ENCAP midsole cushioning provides good arch and heel support

• Leather and suede upper

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

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• Available in medium and wide widths

• Lace-up closure

• Lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and heel increases comfort

• Firm heel counter

• 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

• Lace-up closure

• Mesh upper is lightweight and breathable

• Lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and padded heel increases comfort

• Firm heel counter

• Supportive heel for active kids

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

I have fitted all of these shoe styles before and I can tell you that they provide excellent support and they are lightweight and flexible at the same time. I can also tell you that these shoes are extremely durable, and your child will outgrow them before they wear them out.

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 size or a whole size bigger than your child’s current foot size to provide the correct amount of growing room.

What Is the Best Shoe Brand for Kids with Wide or Extra Wide Feet?

New Balance kids’ shoes come with the roundest, widest toe-boxes, making them the most comfortable and best-fitting shoes for children with wide or extra wide feet. Every time a child comes to the shoe store with wide or extra wide feet – or needs a pair of orthotics to be fitted inside the shoes, I always fit them in a pair of New Balance shoes.

I always explain to parents that allowing their children to wear shoes without socks can create several foot issues. Socks act as a barrier between the feet and the shoes, and prevent the buildup of bacteria inside the shoes.

Let’s Keep Your Kids’ Feet Healthy – Don’t Forget About the Socks!

Certain children feel every bump and lump as soon as they put their socks on. The good news is that I have the solution to stop the fussing! Have you ever heard of seamless socks? Parents call them “miracle socks” since they truly make a difference in the way the socks feel.

Another important advantage of seamless socks is that they help prevent your kids’ toes from overlapping each other, which is really important especially if your child has wide or extra wide feet. You can see a selection of the best seamless socks for kids here:

Seamless Socks for Kids – Stop the Struggle of Putting Socks On!

Do you happen to need a pair of shoes with a round toe-box for yourself? I actually wrote an article where I describe the best women’s shoes with a wide toe box and you can find it here:

Women’s Shoes with a Wide Toe Box – The Best Shoe Styles with Round Toe Boxes!

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

Have you found a particular shoe style that has worked well for your child’s wide feet? Please share your findings below so other families can benefit from your experiences.