The Best Sandals for Toddlers – Supportive, Versatile, and Available in Different Widths!

Have you been searching for a pair of good sandals for your toddler? Do you want a versatile, supportive sandal for your toddler to be able to run and play with? I have put together a list of the best sandals for toddlers based on my 10 years of shoe fitting experience. It’s really important to provide toddlers with the correct type of sandals if you want to keep their feet and legs healthy during the summer season.

My Experience Fitting Children’s Shoes – Over a Decade of Shoe Fitting Experience!

I have worked at a children’s shoe store for 10 years, specializing in children with foot and leg problems, but we provide regular shoe fittings as well. Over the years I became familiar with the best sandals for toddlers.

I always tell parents that it doesn’t matter how wide or narrow their toddler’s feet are, there is always at least one sandal out there that will fit the shape of their feet perfectly and I will help you find it.

For example, did you know that summer sandals for toddlers with wide or extra wide feet exist? Or maybe your toddler has a very narrow foot and you always have the hardest time finding sandals that fit.

This is where I come into play since I will be able to show you which summer sandals are capable of fitting toddlers with narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet.

The sandals that you provide for your toddler should be supportive, but lightweight and flexible at the same time for your toddler to feel stable when walking and running. Keep in mind that your toddler might be walking on wet surfaces during the summer, so good traction is another key feature that the sandals need to provide.

If you have a toddler that needs a pair of summer sandals that dry quick and are supportive, lightweight and flexible, I will provide you with a selection of the best type of toddler sandals shortly.

Some parents like to provide their toddlers with a pair of Crocs for the summer, but keep in mind that Crocs won’t provide the support or the stability that your toddler’s feet need.

I always tell parents that Crocs are okay to wear as long as your toddler wears them for a short period of time, like for walking to the swimming and coming back. However, if your toddler needs a more versatile and supportive sandal to wear for longer periods of time then keep reading, because I will show you exactly what you are looking for.

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

Do you have a children’s shoe store in your area where you can take your toddler to be properly fitted for shoes? Do you know your toddler’s exact foot size? If you don’t then you have nothing to worry about, as I wrote an article where I describe the simplest, yet most effective method to make sure that your toddler is wearing the correct shoe size.

You can find that article here:

How to Measure Your Kids’ Foot – 2 Simple Steps to Determine Foot Length and Foot Width

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 how to make sure your toddler is wearing the correct shoe size, let’s take a look at a selection of the best sandals for toddlers.

I only review shoes that I have fitted before since that’s the only way I can know the quality of the material that they are made of and how they fit. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.

The Best Sandals for Toddlers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Take a look at the description below each sandal to find out whether that specific style can fit your toddler’s foot shape.

Many of the sandals featured below come in several color options, so if you want the sandals to be made of a specific color, please make sure to click through and see if they are available in that specific color.

What Sandal Size Should You Order?

In each of the descriptions of the sandals, 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. Let me help you figure out what sandal size to order for your toddler:

If your toddler measures a foot size 10 I recommend that you order these sandals in a size 11.

If your toddler measures a foot size 10 1/2 I recommend that you order these sandals in a size 11 as well. Makes sense?

Now that you know which are the best sandals for toddlers and how to make sure they are the correct size, you are ready to make the most informed decision.

Are Any Other Sandal Choices Available?

If none of these sandals are available in your toddler’s shoe size or if you need the shoes to be made of a specific color don’t hesitate to email me at:

fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

What Features Do These Sandals Provide?

The summer sandals described above provide the following features:

1️⃣ Support: These sandals provide really good support which allows your toddler to be able to run around and play all day comfortably. These sandals will also help keep your toddler’s feet and legs healthy by minimizing the impact that your toddler’s feet take every time they become in contact with the ground.

2️⃣ Lightweight: These sandals are lightweight and flexible which will help prevent your toddler’s feet and legs from easily getting tired.

3️⃣ Durable: All parents want their children to outgrow their sandals before they get destroyed. These sandals are some of the most durable ones which basically guarantees that your toddler will outgrow them before they wear them down.

4️⃣ Quick-Dry: These sandals dry very quickly which helps keep your toddler’s feet healthy.

5️⃣ Traction: These sandals provide excellent traction that will prevent your toddlers from slipping and falling, especially when walking or running through wet surfaces.

6️⃣ Rounded Edges: These sandals come with rounded edges to decrease stumbles and falls.

It’s not easy to find a pair of sandals that provide all of those features and at the same time fit a toddler with a “complicated” foot shape —narrow or extra wide feet.

These sandals will allow your toddler to walk and run around comfortably all summer by keeping his or her feet and legs healthy. Remember that keeping your toddler’s feet and legs healthy from an early stage is crucial to promote healthy foot development.

What Are Parents Saying About These Sandals?

• “I love how they fit extremely well for my son (they don’t rub or pinch him) and come in a variety of widths. And they stay on!!”

• “They wash easily; I just threw them in the normal load with the clothes and they came out perfect!”

• “These are our favorite sandals for our twin girls (13 months old). They love wearing them, don’t have to struggle with socks, and keeps the rocks out of the shoes in the yard (compared to other more sandal-like shoes). When they get muddy, I just rinse them off in the sink”.

• “I have bought these sandals for my boy twice now (had to get a bigger size). He really loves them and so do I! The fact that they come in wide widths is perfect for his fat feet and they keep his toes protected”

These are reviews from parents just like you that have been looking to keep their toddler’s feet and legs healthy by providing them with the correct pair of shoes. You really can’t go wrong with these sandals and you can have the peace of mind that they will fit your toddler’s foot shape as they are available in different widths.

What are the Best Sneakers for Toddlers?

I created a different resource that describes the best everyday sneakers for toddlers:

The Best Sneakers for Toddlers – Affordable, Lightweight, Supportive, and Durable

Have you tried a particular summer sandal that has worked well for your toddler’s feet? Please share the style below so other families can benefit from your experiences.