I have been working for a specialized children’s shoe store for over 10 years now that focuses on helping children with “complex” foot shapes as well as foot and leg problems, but we provide regular shoe fittings as well. I am familiar with the best shoe brands and the best shoe styles among those brands from having fitted them before.
The light up shoes that I describe below provide good support, are lightweight, flexible, durable and some styles are even available for children with wide or extra wide feet. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.
The Best Light Up Shoes for Kids ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Toddler/Little Kid
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Saucony shoe style Flash Glow 2.0
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Lightweight EVA midsole for extra cushioning
- Durable leather and breathable mesh upper
- APMA certified
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
Little/Big Kid
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Supportive outsole
- Lightweight and flexible
- Padded tongue and collar
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
If you need any other type of shoes such as everyday sneakers, summer sandals, winter boots, or sport shoes, you can find them all in a tool I created which lets you filter by the type of shoes your child needs. This tool is extremely valuable since it will show you shoes in different widths such as narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide. I also tell you exactly how each shoe style is cut (short, long, narrow, or wide) and will let you filter by the instep of your child’s foot. You can even find shoes that will accommodate an orthotic. Go to the link below:
Find the Best Shoe Style for Your Child’s Unique Feet
For further questions, contact me via e-mail or in the comments section and I will most likely be able to answer all of them. I will continue to post informative articles penned by me that address important topics such as this one.