Best Shoes for Kids with Six Toes – Extra Deep and Rounder Toe-Boxes

Does your child have an extra toe and you can’t seem to find a single pair of shoes that fit? Are you worried that your child might end up developing blisters? To accommodate your child’s extra toe we need a pair of shoes that provide extra depth and rounder toe-boxes. The shoes should also have oversized openings for easy on and off.

Children with Six Toes – The Challenges of Finding Shoes That Fit

The process of fitting them in a pair of shoes is not that much different than that of a child who has five toes, but we must consider the extra room that we need in the shoes for that extra toe. We need to prevent those toes from getting cramped inside the shoes or overlapping with the other toes. I have helped a few children who needed shoes to accommodate their feet with six toes, and I believe I can help your child too. Below you can find some examples of children with six toes:

You must avoid shoes that come with pointy toe-boxes, as shoes that are too narrow for a child with six toes can lead to several foot issues such as blisters, calluses, ingrown toenails, and corns, just to name a few.

Key Shoe Features for Kids with Six Toes

1️⃣ Shoes with extra depth help prevent the child’s toes from rubbing against the top of the shoes:

2️⃣ Shoes with rounder toe-boxes help prevent your kids’ toes from overlapping one another:

Wide Shoe Brands for Kids with Six Toes

New Balance tends to be the most consistent shoe brand when it comes to manufacturing shoes that provide extra depth and come with the roundest toe-boxes. This is my go-to shoe brand for children who have really wide feet since it tends to fit the widest feet. Remember that your child’s extra toe is taking up extra space inside the shoe.

See Kai Run and Stride Rite also have certain shoes that are available in extra wide widths and adaptable lines that provide oversized openings for easy on and off.

Are You 100% Sure of Your Child’s Foot Size? – Let’s Find Out!

I created a virtual shoe fitting service that will help you retrieve your child’s shoe size from home. In that resource you will find out whether your child has narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet. I also be able to determine whether your child has a high instep or not.

Best Shoes for Kids with Six Toes – Wide and Deep

If the shoes are not available in wide or extra wide widths that means that specific shoe style fits naturally wide. 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.

Don’t forget about the importance of wearing the correct type of socks. A pair of seamless socks are ideal for a child who has an extra toe, since they allow for extra room around the toes, preventing them from cramping against one another.

Best Socks for Kids with Six Toes – Seamless and Breathable

Seamless socks help allow your child’s toes to spread out comfortably and prevent them from overlapping against one another. It will also allow extra room in the socks for the toes, without the socks bunching up or being too big. Your child won’t have to worry about feeling the seams, the wrinkling, and the bunching of the socks anymore. Now, not all seamless socks are the same, since some of them are made of better quality than others.

Getting the correct sock size is crucial. If the socks are too big, they will end up bunching up below your kids’ feet, and if the socks are too short, they will end up cramping your kids’ toes, even if the socks are seamless. To find your child’s correct sock size you must always look under the label that reads “shoe size” on the socks tags. This is the most effective way to find your child’s correct sock size. Take a look at the image below for clarification:

Additional Resources for Children with Six Toes

Take a look at an additional resource I created if you are looking for a pair of dress shoes to accommodate the shape of your child’s extra toe.

Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available for Kids with Six Toes?

Do not hesitate to contact me directly at my e-mail if you would rather receive specific shoe recommendations to accommodate your child’s extra toe: fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

Have you found a specific shoe that worked well for your child’s extra toe? Please share your findings below so other parents can benefit from your experiences as well!