Narrow Shoes for Girls – The Best Everyday Shoes for Girls with Narrow Feet

February 26, 2023 Narrow Shoes Juan Valenzuela 27 - Comments

Have you been looking relentlessly for a pair of everyday shoes for your girl with narrow feet? Do you try several different shoe brands and styles but they all seem too wide around your daughter’s toes and heels? I am going to show you a list of the best narrow shoes for girls based on my many years of shoe fitting experience. The shoes I am going to show you are everyday sneakers but I will also provide you with some resources in case you are looking for more casual or dressier shoes.

Are Kids’ Shoes Available in Narrow Widths?

The main issue with narrow feet is that most shoe companies are not making shoe styles in narrow widths as much as they do for the most common widths. This is not because there are no children with narrow feet out there, the issue is that most parents are not even aware that their children have narrow feet and end up buying regular width shoes. The good news is that I know which shoe styles fit narrower than others, and I will help you find them.

A girl with narrow feet wearing a pair of pink Asics shoes.

Shoes that Are Too Wide Can Lead to Foot Issues

If you ever wore a pair of walking or running shoes that were too wide for your feet you should know by now how uncomfortable that feels. When we wear shoes that are too wide, our feet move too much inside the shoes and rub against the side or back of the shoe. If you provide your kids with shoes that are too wide for their feet, you will end up creating all sorts of foot issues such as blisters, calluses, and corns.

Finding a pair of everyday narrow shoes for your girl can be quite time-consuming, and you might end up empty-handed if you don’t know what shoe styles to look for.

What Makes the Sneakers I Recommend Effective for Narrow Feet?

The sneakers I recommend provide two key features that make them the best choice for girls with narrow feet:

1️⃣ Narrow Platforms: The shoes I recommend provide narrow platforms instead of round ones. Do you notice how the whole platform of the shoe on the right image is a lot narrower compared to the toe-box of the shoe on the left image?

Kids shoe with a narrow platform vs kids shoe with a wider platform.

2️⃣ Narrow Heel Counters: The shoes I recommend all provide narrow heel counters instead of rounder ones. Take a look at the image below for clarification purposes:

How to Check if Your Girls’ Shoes Are Too Wide?

Check if the shoe is gaping too much around your girl’s ankles, has creases in the front, or visually looks too wide, then these are all signs telling you that your girl has narrow feet. Let’s take a look at some pictures of children wearing shoes that are too wide for their feet.

Do you notice how much extra shoe material there is in the front of these shoes? This is the first sign that the shoes might be too wide for this child’s feet.

Do you notice how much extra space there is around the heels? I am not supposed to be able to fit two fingers around this area. This is also a sign that the shoes might be too wide.

As I mentioned before, wearing shoes that are too wide can create a myriad of problems, so we must first identify whether your kids have narrow feet and then find that particular shoe style that comes in a narrow width or fits narrower than others.

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

I created a virtual shoe fitting service that will help you retrieve your child’s shoe size from home.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best narrow shoes for girls. 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 Narrow Shoes for Girls – My Top Recommendations

I only review shoes that I have fitted before, as that is the only way for me to tell how well-made the shoes are and how they fit. 

Toddler Sizes (0 to 10)

  • Order the shoe style SRT Elliot by Stride Rite on Zappos or Amazon
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lace-up closure
  • 100% leather made
  • Sensory pods to feel the ground beneath for better traction and grip
  • Seamless construction that cradles the foot’s natural shape
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Adam VI by Falcotto on Amazon
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Natural leathers
  • Double velcro closure
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Falcotto Klip 2 by Naturino on Zappos
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Natural leathers
  • Padded collars
  • Double velcro straps
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Ride 10 Jr by Saucony on Zappos
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Velcro closure
  • Leather and mesh upper
  • Non-marking traction pods to help improve stability
  • APMA approved
  • Toe cap for extra durability
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Gazer by Falcotto on Zappos
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Padded collar and tongue for added comfort to child’s feet
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Klip 2 VL by Naturino on Zappos
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Padded collar and tongue for added comfort to child’s feet
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

Little/Big Kid Sizes (10.5 to 7)

  • Order the shoe style GT-1000 by Asics on Amazon
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Velcro closure
  • Padded collar and tongue for added comfort
  • GEL Technology – Cushioning provides excellent shock absorption
  • Removable insoles  
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Contend 8 PS by Asics on Zappos
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Velcro closure
  • Supportive leather and mesh upper for breathability and durability
  • Removable insoles
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a half size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Contend 8 by Asics on Amazon
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lace-up closure
  • Firm heel counter with supportive outsole
  • Removable insoles
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style GEL-Noosa Tri 15 GS by Asics on Zappos
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lace-up closure
  • Removable Insoles
  • Infused gel for extra cushion and support
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
  • Order the shoe style Contend 8 by Asics on Amazon
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lace-up closure
  • Firm heel counter with supportive outsole
  • Removable insoles
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
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  • Order the shoe style JOLT 4 by Asics on Amazon
  • Fits narrow and medium feet
  • Lace-up closure
  • Removable Insoles
  • Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL® Technology Cushioning System lessens the amount of shock during impact
  • I suggest that you get this shoe a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size

In addition to fitting the shape of your child’s narrow feet, these shoes provide several important features such as:

1️⃣ Shock absorption: This feature helps minimize the impact that your kids’ feet take every time they come in contact with the ground.

2️⃣ Ankle support: This feature supports and protects your kids’ ankles.

3️⃣ Breathable: This feature allows your kids’ feet to breathe and prevent the formation and buildup of bacteria inside the shoes.

4️⃣ Traction: This feature prevents your child from slipping and falling, especially when walking or running around wet surfaces.

The Best Sneaker Shoe Brands for Girls with Narrow Feet

Parents are always asking me: Why don’t shoe companies make more kids’ shoes in narrow widths? I believe that the main reason for this must be the lack of demand. However, the lack of demand is not due because there are only a few children with narrow feet, it is due because most parents are not aware that their children have narrow feet.

My go-to shoe brands are called Saucony and Asics. However, don’t assume that all Saucony and Asics shoes can fit the shape of your girl’s narrow feet. Among these two shoe brands, certain styles fit a lot narrower than others, and those are the ones I recommended.

Girl with long and narrow feet.

Shoelaces VS Velcro Closure – Which One is Better for Kids with Narrow Feet?

If your girl knows how to tie her shoes you should take advantage of that, as shoelaces tend to fit children with narrow feet a lot better than any other type of shoe closure.

There is a specific shoe lacing technique that I came up with that pushes the child’s feet against the back of the shoes, securing and preventing the heels from slipping off the shoes.

If you are looking to provide your girl with a more dressy or casual shoe style, you should take a look at an article I wrote where I describe the best Mary Jane shoe styles for girls with narrow feet.

Summer Sandals and Winter Boots for Narrow Feet – Do They Exist?

If you have been looking for a seasonal pair of shoes for your girl with narrow feet, I will show you which styles fit narrower than others. Finding a pair of seasonal shoes like sandals or boots for a girl who has narrow feet can be quite time-consuming, as the selection is even more limited than everyday sneakers.

Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?

If there is a particular shoe style that you need for your girl with narrow feet that you can’t seem to find, whether it is a dress shoe or a sport shoe, please let me know through the comments section or via email and I will help you find it.

Have you found a specific shoe style or shoe brand that has worked well in accommodating the shape of your girls’ narrow feet? Please share your findings below so other parents can benefit from your experiences.