Wide Width Sperry Shoes – The Best Boat Shoes for Kids with Wide Feet!

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated and revised for accuracy on April 2022 and reflects an up-to-date selection of wide width Sperry shoes.

Have you been looking for a pair of Sperry boat shoes for your child with wide feet? I have found a particular Sperry boat shoe that is capable of accommodating the shape of a child with wide or extra wide feet.

Finding a pair of wide Sperry shoes can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience if you don’t know what shoe styles to look for. There are only a few Sperry shoe styles that will fit your child with wide feet, but the good news is that I will help you find them!

Sperry “boat” shoes are very versatile since children can wear them to school or on formal occasions. Sperry shoes are best known as boat shoes and they come packed with numerous features that will provide comfort for your kids’ feet.

Certain Sperry shoes are extremely well-made and come with a substantial outsole that helps protect and support your kids’ feet when they are playing and running around.

It’s important to understand that not all Sperry shoes can fit a child with wide feet.

My Experience Fitting Children’s Shoes

I have been working for a specialized children’s shoe store for over 10 years now that focuses in children with “complicated” foot shapes as well as foot and leg problems, but provides regular shoe fittings as well. We carry some of the most supportive children’s shoes and orthotics, and I am familiar with which shoe brands and which shoe styles are better than others.

I have seen many children that become really upset when they can’t wear that particular shoe style that they had been hoping for. I don’t want your child to end up in tears at your kids’ shoe store because their Sperry shoes feel “too tight”!

I will first show you the best wide width Sperry shoes for toddlers, which appears to come with shoelaces but it has a velcro closure.

I only write reviews of shoe styles that I have fitted before, otherwise, I wouldn’t know how well-made they are, the amount of support that they provide, and how they fit. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.

Best Sperry Boat Shoe for Toddlers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

There is one Sperry boat shoe that is the #1 choice for toddlers with wide feet. The style has a great stylish look, and the shoe comes with velcro closure for easy on and off instead of shoelaces —even though the shoe appears to come with shoelaces.

Most parents describe this shoe style as absolutely adorable. Your child can wear it to school, the shopping mall, or a more formal occasion. Let’s take a look at a couple of images to find out how the shoe style looks:

This shoe style will provide several features to your kids’ feet since it’s supportive but lightweight and flexible at the same time, is made of 100% leather, comes with a memory foam footbed, and it’s also durable.

Wide Width Sperry Shoes for Kids (Ages 4 and Above) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This Sperry Boat shoe style is available for older children with wide (W) or extra wide feet.

Unsure About What Shoe Size You Should Order?

In each of the descriptions of the shoes I indicate whether you need to order a half a size or a whole size bigger than your child’s foot size to provide the correct amount of growing room.

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

If you want to be 100% sure about what shoe size to order online, I suggest that you follow the instructions in the article below:

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

Several parents have complained about the Sperry shoelaces becoming untied all the time. This can be very frustrating and can lead to your child stepping on the shoelaces and falling.

There is also a way of adjusting the original Sperry shoelaces so that your child wears them as slip-on shoes. Here is how the shoe would look like:

Are Your Kids’ Heels Slipping Off the Shoes? – Let’s Solve This!

I have spoken with several parents who have asked how they can prevent their kid’s heels from slipping out of their Sperry’s shoes. There is a trick I use and it always works.

Have you ever heard of tongue pads? Tongue pads are adhesive-backed pads that fit below the tongue of the shoe and snug up the whole shoe. The tongue pad will push your kids’ heels back, securing them against the back of the shoes.

I explain how tongue pads work in more detail in another article I wrote. Please go to the link below:

Leather Shoe Tongue Pads – Stop Heel Slippage

Why Are Sperry Shoes So Popular? – Attractive Yet Functional!

Whether your child wants to wear these shoes to school or more formal occasions, Sperry shoes are a solidly fashionable yet a functional shoe choice.

Most children prefer to wear sneakers all day rather than wearing casual, dressy shoes. However, once they try a pair of Sperry shoes on, they typically love the way they feel. Children can wear them as their dressy shoes, while also running around and playing in them since these shoes are built to last.

These shoes are durable, and most children outgrow them before they wear them out. They come with a rubber sole that provides good grip, so your child can run around and feel comfortable at the same time.

When parents bring their kids to the shoe store, they always ask if we carry Sperry boat shoes for kids. Why do parents love Sperry shoes for their kids? One of the main reasons is that they’re nice enough to wear to church and casual enough to wear while running around.

I will start by describing the best Sperry wide width Sperry boat shoe style for toddlers and then move to the best style for older kids.

Sperry Shoes for Mom – Save Big On Your Shoes!

Did you know that if you wear a women’s shoe size 8 ½ or smaller you can get the kids’ version of the shoes and end up saving a lot of money? I am talking about the same support and comfort, but at a much lower price.

This shoe size conversion applies not only to this Sperry shoe style, you can also apply it to sneakers, sandals, boots, or any other shoe style you might think of.

There is a whole size and a half difference between kids’ and women’s shoe sizes. That means that for example if you wear a women’s shoe size 5, you will fit in a pair of kids’ shoe size 3 ½, or if you wear a women’s shoe size 7, you will fit in a pair of kids’ shoe size 5 ½.

Makes sense?

I explain in more detail how this shoe size conversion works in another article called:

Women and Kids’ Shoe Size Conversion Chart – Save Big Buying Kids’ Shoes!

Now that you know which are the best wide width Sperry shoes for kids, you are ready to make the most informed decision.

Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you ever have trouble finding a particular shoe style for your child. It doesn’t matter how narrow or wide your kids’ feet are, there is always at least one particular shoe style out there that will fit the shape of your kids’ feet perfectly, and I will help you find them. My e-mail address is:

fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

Have you found another particular Sperry shoe style that’s worked well for your child with wide feet? Please share your thoughts and experiences below so other parents can benefit from them.