Kids’ Skechers with Memory Foam – Choose the Most Supportive Style for Your Kid

Has your child been asking you for a pair of shoes with memory foam? What is it about memory foam shoes that kids love so much? One of the most popular shoe companies that manufacture shoes with memory foam is Skechers. They have around 20 different styles of memory foam shoes available for children. However, among those 20 different shoe styles there are only 3 or 4 styles that have enough support to be worn as everyday shoes. I have put together a list of the best kids’ Skechers with memory foam based on my many years of shoe fitting experience.

I have been working for a children’s shoe store for over 10 years now, and shoes with memory foam have become extremely popular among children. Not all kids’ memory foam shoes are the same, as some of them are more comfortable, supportive, and healthier for your kids’ feet.

If you’re pressed for time, you can jump directly to the selection of memory foam shoes for kids.

I have noticed that girls are more attracted to memory foam shoes than boys. I think that boys are more interested in light up shoes. While girls love sparkly shoes, they also love the comfort that memory foam provides.

Have you ever had the chance to feel the inside of these shoes? Next time you are at your local kids’ shoe store grab a pair and feel the inside of the shoes, you will get an idea of how cushioned and comfortable they are. Every time children try a pair of memory foam sneakers for the first time their response tends to be: “I feel like I’m walking on a cloud!”

Is It Safe for Children to Wear Memory Foam Sneakers?

With the high rise in the demand for memory foam sneakers for children, we must answer this important question: Can children wear their memory foam sneakers for their everyday activities?

There are only certain styles that are supportive enough for your child to wear for his/her everyday activities. However, if your child has any foot condition or experiences foot and leg pain, you must look for different shoes.

I will show you a selection of the most supportive, better-made, and most durable memory foam sneakers for kids that I have fitted before. I want you to get familiar first with what features a good pair of kids’ shoes must provide and how to figure out your child’s exact foot size from home.

Are Memory Foam Shoes Appropriate for Everyday Wear? – Let’s Find Out!

Parents also want their kids’ shoes to be durable, that way their kids can outgrow the shoes before they are ready to be replaced.

Skechers is not known for making the most durable shoes. However, they do offer a small selection of shoes that are better-made and more durable than others. Certain shoes with memory foam do provide support and comfort for everyday wear. Many children love how soft these shoes feel and how they mold to the child’s foot shape.

Why do kids’ shoes need to be supportive? The support will reduce the impact that your kids’ feet and legs take every time they come in contact with the ground.

Apparently, the temperature sensitivity of the memory foam of the shoe allows your children’s feet to mold to the contours of the material. Another advantage of the memory foam is how it evenly distributes the child’s body’s weight, allowing a more comfortable walking and running experience.

What Are the Benefits of Wearing Memory Foam Shoes?

Below are the advantages of providing your child with memory foam sneakers:

➡️ They promote even distribution of balance.

➡️ They ease the pressure on the ball of your kids’ feet when they are running.

➡️ They feel soft and form to your kids’ feet.

➡️ They provide instant comfort.

I mentioned the benefits of memory foam shoes for kids, but before you go ahead and choose a pair for your child, you must also know the disadvantages of getting these types of shoes.

Below are the disadvantages of providing your child with memory foam sneakers:

❌ Unpleasant smell because the shoe retains heat.

❌ They will make your kids’ feet sweat more.

If you are trying to avoid smelly shoes, you should stay away from shoes that come with memory foam. They will get smelly, and even though they can be machine washed, you will have to constantly wash the shoes to completely get rid of the smell. If you are willing to use products to remove the smell, then you can read the set of guidelines I provide below that will help to considerably reduce the smell of the shoes:

• Baking soda is best to completely get rid of the odor, as this formula absorbs and nullifies anything causing a smell.

• Machine washing with odor-absorbing detergents will also help reduce the smell considerably.

I actually wrote an article where I describe the best shoe deodorizer for smelly feet and shoes.

Getting a pair of memory foam shoes for your child is okay, as long as the shoe is supportive. Now that you know the advantages and disadvantages of memory foam sneakers and the features that the shoes must provide you are ready to take a look at a selection of the best memory foam sneakers for children.

I only review shoes that I have fitted before since that is the only way for me to tell how durable the shoes are, how much support they provide, and how they fit. 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.

The Best Kids’ Skechers with Memory Foam

These are the better-made and most durable memory foam shoe shoes made by the company Skechers that can fit children with medium or wide feet.

Unsure About What Shoe Size You Should Order?

We always want to leave around 3/16 of an inch of space between your children’s longest toe and the end of the shoe. This normally comes up to half a size of growing room. There will be some cases where the shoes might fit “short” —like the memory foam sneakers I recommended— so you will need to provide your child with a whole size longer instead of a half a size.

Now that you know which memory foam shoe styles provide more support than others, you can provide your child with a pair with the peace of mind that they will provide enough support and structure for his/her everyday activities.

Memory Foam Sneakers – Can You Put Them in the Washing Machine?

You can throw them in the washing machine, as long as they are not light-up memory foam shoes. The majority of non-leather casual shoes can be safely put in the washing machine on the gentle cycle and air-dried. Never put your kids’ shoes in the drier!

Let your kids’ shoes air dry for at least 6 hours to ensure that the insoles of the shoes are fully dry. Take care of the original insoles in your kids’ shoes with memory foam because you won’t be able to replace them – they are not sold separately.

Can You Fit an Orthotic Inside a Shoe That Has Memory Foam?

Yes, you can. However, I don’t recommend that children wear Skechers if they wear orthotics. Even though some of their shoes are more supportive than others, I believe there are plenty of other better shoe choices for a child who wears orthotics.

If you have a child that wears orthotics or needs an orthotic to be fitted inside the shoes, there is an article I wrote that describes the best shoes for orthotics.

 Memory Foam Shoes That Mom Will Love Too!

Did you know that you can end up saving a lot of money and time by purchasing the kids’ version of the shoes instead of the adult version of the shoes? As long as wear a women’s shoe size 8 1/2 or smaller, you will be able to fit in the kids’ version of the shoes!

For example, a women’s shoe size 7, translates to a kids’ shoe size 5 1/2. I wrote a post where I explain how this shoe size conversion works in more detail.

Skechers make great slip-on shoes for older girls. You might be able to fit in these shoes as well. Doesn’t mom deserve a pair of memory foam shoes?

These are great slip-on sneakers that can be worn to any informal place. Kids tend to love these types of shoes because they are easy to put on and take off, and they are extremely comfortable.

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

Do your children already own a pair of memory foam sneakers? Have you found a particular style that has worked well for their feet? Do you own a pair of memory foam sneakers yourself? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below so other parents can benefit from your experiences.