Light Up Shoes for Kids with Flat Feet – Supportive and Flashy!
Do you have a child with flat feet who has been asking you for a pair of light up shoes? Have you been hesitant about providing your child with light up shoes and afraid that they might worsen your child’s foot condition? Children with flat feet tend to have poor posture habits, given that having flat feet makes their feet collapse and turn inwards, and that it also affects their walking gait. Let me show you a list of the best light up shoes for kids with flat feet based on my several years of shoe fitting experience.
If your child has been diagnosed with flat feet, don’t panic! This condition is more common than you think, but this doesn’t mean that it should be left untreated or underestimated.
I have noticed how most pediatricians advise parents to leave this condition alone, under the assumption that the child will eventually “outgrow the condition”. Nonetheless, I always recommend parents to be proactive and don’t take the “wait and see approach” when it comes to treating their children’s foot conditions. Leaving your children’s foot conditions untreated can only lead to the condition getting worse.
Most parents assume that all light up shoes are too heavy and unsupportive. The fact is that while most light up shoes tend to be heavier and less flexible than most sneakers, there is a small selection of light up shoes that are lighter weight and provide good support. But don’t take my word for it, let me prove it to you!
Pro Tip: If you’re pressed for time, you can go straight to the selection of the best light up shoes for kids with flat feet.
Light Up Shoes for Kids with Flat Feet – Before and After Images!
Let’s take a look at a picture of a flat-footed child standing barefoot. Do you notice how the child’s feet are collapsing and turning inwards?
Before Image
Now let’s see what happens when we fit that same child in a pair of the supportive light up shoes that I recommend. Do you notice how the child’s feet are a lot straighter?
After Image
What a difference the correct type of shoes can make!
What Makes the Light Up Shoes I Recommend Effective for Flat Feet?
The light up shoes that I recommend provide 2 key features for children with flat feet:
1️⃣ Substantial Outsole: This is the part of the shoes that is going to prevent your child’s feet from collapsing and turning inwards.
2️⃣ Firm Heel Counter: This is the back part of the shoes that provides ankle and heel support. Some children’s feet collapse and turn inwards from having rolled ankles. Shoes with firm heel counters support the heels and prevent the feet from collapsing.
There is a very small selection of light up shoes that provide these 2 features, but the good news is that I will help you find them.
My 10+ Year Experience on Flat Feet and Footwear
Over the years, I have become familiar with the best shoe brands for children with flat feet. The difference that a good pair of supportive shoes can make in a child’s life is quite shocking. The shoe brands that manufacture supportive light up shoes for kids are Geox and Stride Rite. However, this doesn’t mean that all shoes from these 2 shoe brands are going to work for your child’s flat feet.
Keep in mind that I only review shoes that I have fitted at the shoe store before, as that is the only way to really tell how well-made the shoes are, the amount of support that they provide, and how they fit.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at a selection of the best light up shoes for kids with flat feet.
The Best Light Up Shoes for Kids with Flat Feet
The Stride Rite shoes are available in different widths such as medium (M) and wide (W), so please choose your child’s shoe width accordingly. The Geox styles are not available in wide widths but they fit children with medium and wide feet. 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.
Toddler/Little Kid
- Shoe style M2p Lumi by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Lumi
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Supportive outsole and firm heel counter
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style M2p Lumi by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Lumi
- Available in medium and wide widths
- EVA midsole for extra cushion
- Foam padding around your ankle collar and under the tongue
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Lighted by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Cosmic
- Available in extra wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- Lightweight design with high-traction rubber outsoles
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style M2p Lighted Reptile by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Reptile
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- Ortholite memory foam for enhanced comfort
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Glimmer by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Radiant Bounce
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- The footbed is crafted with Ortholite memory foam for enhanced comfort
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style M2p Surge by Stride Rite
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- The footbed is crafted with Ortholite memory foam for enhanced comfort
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
Little/Big Kid
- Shoe style M2p Lighted by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Cosmic
- Available in extra wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- Lightweight design with high-traction rubber outsoles
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Skylin 29 by Geox
- Geox shoe style Illumines
- Fits medium and wide feet
- 100% leather
- Supportive outsole and firm heel counter
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Inek 22 by Geox Kids
- Fits medium and wide feet
- EVA midsole for extra cushion
- Foam padding around your ankle collar and under the tongue
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Glimmer by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Radiant Bounce
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- The footbed is crafted with Ortholite memory foam for enhanced comfort
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Surge Bounce by Geox
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Supportive outsole
- Lightweight and flexible
- Padded tongue and collar
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Shoe style Surge Bounce by Stride Rite
- Stride RIte shoe style Cosmic
- Available in extra wide widths
- Padded heel collar
- Oversized openings
- Lightweight design with high-traction rubber outsoles
- Order this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
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 foot size to provide the correct amount of growing room.
Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?
If none of these shoes are available in your child’s shoe size or if you need the shoes to be made of a specific color don’t hesitate to send me an email to: [email protected]
Are You 100% Sure of Your Child’s Foot Size? – Let’s Find Out!
Before you order your kids’ shoes online, I want to make sure that you are 100% sure of your child’s foot size. You can’t possibly order the correct shoe size online if you don’t know your child’s foot size to begin with.
Let’s start by checking if you don’t have a good-fitting children’s shoe store in your area. I created a resource that describes the best fitting children’s shoe stores by state.
How to Retrieve Your Child’s Exact Foot Length and Shape
If after looking at that article you still can’t seem to find a store in your area, then proceed to take a look at a different article I wrote where I describe the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your child’s exact foot size from home.
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.
Now that you know which are the best light up shoes for kids with flat feet and how to figure out your child’s exact foot size from home, you are ready to keep your child’s feet healthy.
There are no other light up shoes that provide better support than the ones I just recommended. If you try any of these light up shoes and your child’s walking gait doesn’t improve, then I recommend trying an orthotic inside the shoes for extra support.
Orthotics for Kids with Flat Feet — You Can Fit Them Inside Your Kids’ Light Up Shoes!
There is one specific orthotic that I recommend for children with flat feet that has proven to be the most effective one as it provides excellent arch and heel support but it’s not as invasive as other orthotics This means that this orthotic allows the child’s foot and leg muscles to develop on their own while supporting them.
Please don’t forget to remove the original insoles of your child’s shoes if you decide to try this orthotic for your kids.
Fits Toddler Shoe Size 5 up to Big Kid Shoe Size 3
- Fits a toddler shoe size 5 up to a big kid shoe size 3
- Medically approved insoles with targeted cushion and support
- Deep heel cup with strong arch support
- Made from lightweight yet supportive cushioning material with shock-absorbing heel and forefoot padding
- They can be trimmed to size with scissors if needed
Fits Big Kid Shoe Size 3 1/2 and Above
- Fits a big kid shoe size 3.5 up to a big kid shoe size 7 (available in adult sizes so you need to convert to kids’ shoe sizes)
- Built-in metatarsal raise
- Deep heel cup
- Developed by Australian podiatrists
- They can be trimmed to size with scissors if needed
What Are the Best Everyday Sneakers for Kids with Flat Feet?
If your child is dealing with foot and leg pain, certain sneakers will help significantly reduce or fully eliminate the pain. I suggest that you take a look at a different article I wrote in which I describe the best sneakers for children with flat feet.
Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?
Do not hesitate to contact me in the comments section or via email if you are having trouble finding a different pair of shoes for your child’s flat feet. It’s highly likely that I have fitted those shoes before and I will help you find them.
Have you found a particular light up shoes that have worked well for your child’s flat feet? Please let us know in the comment section below so other families can benefit from your experiences.
