Velcro Shoes for Toddlers with Wide Feet – Oversized Openings and Easy On and Off!

Are you looking for a pair of velcro shoes that are capable of accommodating your toddler’s wide feet? Most toddlers have wide feet, but luckily, there are shoe companies that offer wide width sizes that are both stylish and comfortable and are available with velcro closure.

Parents of toddlers with wide feet always look for shoes that are easy to get on and off. The challenge is that some toddlers in addition to having wide feet also have high insteps. The instep is the top part of the foot, and when it’s high, it makes it a lot more challenging to find shoes that fit.

For example, the image below shows the foot of a toddler with wide feet who also has a high instep:

Children who have high insteps have a lot of extra foot volume that needs to fit inside of the shoes. This is why it’s so important that the velcro shoes that you provide for your child open up widely, that way you won’t have to struggle to get the shoes on and off.

I always emphasize to parents that not all children can wear all shoes, and what might work really well for some children with wide feet won’t necessarily work as well for others.

What Makes the Velcro Shoes that I Recommend Ideal for Toddlers with Wide Feet?

1️⃣ Round Toe-Boxes

The velcro shoes that I recommend provide round toe-boxes instead of pointier ones. This feature will help prevent your toddler’s toes from rubbing or overlapping one another. Take a look at the image below for better visualization purposes:

2️⃣ Extra Depth

Shoes with extra depth are ideal for toddlers with wide feet and high insteps. The extra depth of the shoe allows the foot to sit deeply inside of the shoes, preventing the top part of your toddler’s feet (instep), from rubbing against the top part of the shoes.

3️⃣ Oversized Openings

This feature makes it easy for parents and children to get the shoes on and off. The wider the shoes open up, the easier it will be for your child to get the shoes on and off.

Where Can You Find Velcro Shoes that Provide These 3 Important Features?

I recommend that parents take their children to their specialized local shoe store to be properly sized and fitted for the correct pair of shoes and also to support local businesses. The issue is that most children’s shoe stores have been closing down.

We have families that drive up to 40 minutes to visit the local shoe store that I work for. I understand that most families can’t do this, but I do suggest that you take a look at the resource below to check if you have a good specialized children’s shoe store in your area.

If after looking at that resource you don’t find a fitting shoe store in your area, then I will show you how to retrieve your toddler’s exact foot length and shape from home.

Find Out Your Toddler’s Foot Size from Home

Some parents believe that their toddlers have wide feet when in fact they might have extra wide feet. Other families have no idea whether their children have a high instep or not. I created a helpful resource that will help you retrieve your toddler’s exact shoe size.

Now that you know your child’s foot size let’s take a look at the best velcro shoes for toddlers with 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. This allows us to create free content and resources for many families around the world. 

Best Velcro Shoes for Toddlers with Wide Feet

Keep in mind that some of the shoes that I recommend come labeled as wide (W) or extra wide (XW), while some others don’t. If a shoe is not labeled as wide is because it fits wide. Many of the shoes featured below come in several color options, so if you want the shoes to be made of a specific color, please make sure to click through and see if they are available in that specific color.

What About Other Shoe Brands Such As Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Converse?

While Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Converse are among some of the most popular shoe brands for children and adults, they don’t manufacture good shoes for toddlers. Their shoes all tend to fit on the narrower side and they are more fashionable than functional.

How About Dress Shoes, Sandals, or Boots?

If you are looking for a different shoe other than a sneaker for your toddler with wide feet I suggest that you ask your question in the comment section below or send me an email to:

fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

Finding a pair of shoes with velcro closure for a toddler with wide feet can be a time-consuming experience. This quest might get even harder if your toddler has a high instep. I have fitted all of the shoes I recommended above and I know they will work for a toddler who has wide feet and high insteps.

Help me make this resource even better by adding your favorite velcro shoes for toddlers with wide feet as well!