Fitting Children's Shoes

Parents need to understand that not all children can wear all type of shoes, since they are limited to their particular foot shape —narrow, medium, wide, extra wide— and instep height also plays a key role. The shoe styles below are all capable of fitting a child with wide feet. You can also check in the shoe description whether the shoe is capable of accommodating high insteps.

Take a look at the description that describes how each particular shoe style fits (short, long, true to size) to increase the chances that you order the correct shoe size.  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. 

Find Out Your Toddler’s Exact Foot Length and Width

If you are unsure of what your toddler’s foot length and shape is take a look at an article I created where I describe how to figure out your toddler’s foot size from home.

All of the shoe styles described below are supportive, lightweight, flexible, and breathable. Without further due, let’s take a look at a selection of the best sneakers for toddlers with wide feet.

Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?

Is your toddler dealing with a particular foot condition such as low muscle tone, flat feet, or rolled ankles? Contact me directly and I will recommend a specific shoe style: fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

If you need any other type of shoes such as dress shoes, summer sandals, winter boots, or sport shoes, you can find them all in a tool I created which lets you filter by the type of shoes you need. This tool is extremely effective since it will show you shoes in different widths such as narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide. I also tell you exactly how each shoe style fits (short, long, narrow, or wide) and will let you filter by the instep of your child’s foot. You can even find shoes that will accommodate an orthotic.

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