https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:50:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749899 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:41:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 2749899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: my daughter is older, almost 4, but just moved into size 9. Her every day shoes are Surprize, the stride rite brand at Target, and they come in even bigger sizes. Still very flexible. </p> <p>She wears others now too but these seem like the most comfortable still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749882 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:17:26 +0000 oskarsmommy 2749882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for New Balance!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749876 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:03:03 +0000 Raspberry 2749876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for everyone's input. I'll give New Balance a try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749867 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:21:25 +0000 macintosh 2749867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like Skechers for my son, the soles are light and flexible. They do seem to run small, however, so I like yo take DS to the outlet (and they are cheap!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749838 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:38:12 +0000 PawPrints 2749838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I agree. I may be biased because DH is really into barefoot running and it has been a complete lifesaver for him, but I 100% buy into the idea of flexible, thin soles being healthier for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749829 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:31:40 +0000 snowjewelz 2749829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loooove New Balance! </p> <p>Tho DD also wore SKR before 2 and they were fine b/c the soles weren't too thick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749827 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:29:39 +0000 Littlebit7 2749827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: yes! Exactly this! The foot is developing and needs to build its own stability; I see too many kids and young adults (and SO many adults) with flat foot problems. I'd do all that I can to avoid that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749798 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:32:06 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2749798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Flexible soles and flatter heels are important at any age. I work with children and adults with foot and leg problems and we always recommend flat, flexible and wide for uninjured kids without congenital deformities. I actually buy all my sons shoes at Walmart or winners or other cheapie stores because they are flat and move with his feet. I don't understand why the big brands insist on stiffer soles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749785 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:09:08 +0000 Raspberry 2749785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: @Alba4: Thanks for the tidbit about when flex isn't as important anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749783 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:08:33 +0000 looch 2749783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is 6 and I've never had him in a rigid soled shoe, I just don't see how they fit in his lifestyle! He's a child and is wearing mostly sneakers. We've had good luck with Asics, New Balance and Merrell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749780 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:00:30 +0000 Alba4 2749780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He should be old enough not to need that flexible sole anymore. We've had great luck with Stride Rite, especially since DS1 needed EW. We recently bought Saucony shoes for him, and they didn't hold up well at all. I'm going back to stride rite or New Balance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749772 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:53:46 +0000 ShootingStar 2749772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: They told me once at Stride Rite that one they can run, they no longer need the flexible sole. DS had really high arches when he was that age, so we liked Stride Rites because they fit, we also like New Balance for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749767 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:49:02 +0000 Dahlia 2749767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 2, and she wears See Kai Runs, Keens, and New Balance sneakers. They all seem fairly flexible, and now I'm more concerned about finding shoes that fit on her thick feet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749761 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:40:44 +0000 gingerbebe 2749761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is the same age, although he has pretty wide feet. We wore Stride Rites almost exclusively until recently and have been happy with Saucony sneakers (in wide for him) with velcro straps and he really loves his current pair of Asics toddler running shoes (not wide but they are a rounded toe so it fits his foot). </p> <p>The next sizes up I got are New Balances and Nikes, but he hasn't worn them yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-older-toddlers#post-2749752 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:21:52 +0000 Raspberry 2749752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 2.5 years and currently in size 9, so well out of the super flexible (e.g., Stride Rite SRT) shoe size ranges.</p> <p>Does flex continue to be a priority for you and your older toddler? See Kai Run shoes have thick rubber soles and they're not as flexible as I like. I do like the Nike Free Runs.</p> <p>Does anyone have specific suggestions? </p>