Shoes for Six to Nine Year Olds

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• Shoes for 6 year old with flat feet
• Shoes for 7-year-old with big feet
• Steel-Toed Workboots for a Child
• Comfortable dress shoes for boys
• Narrow shoes for an 8-year-old
• Shoes for a big 8-year-old

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Shoes for 6 year old with flat feet

Aug 2015

My 6 yr old daughter has flat feet. She complains about her knees if she walks for a long time. Would love a recommendation for shoe brands. Thanks!

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Hi! Good shoes will not be enough, she likely needs orthodics as well as a solid pair of shoes. Please take her to a pediatric podiatrist for an evaluation. Jamie

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My son has over pronation and flat feet, as do I. I use Asics for my running shoes and have been told their kids shoes are good for that too. fellow flat footer

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Try shoe shopping at LaFoot on College Avenue just north of Ashby. They are a real shoe store, and they know about foot problems. They also have a service for custom orthotics inserts - which may not be affordable for a child with growing feet, but my point is that they have a better understanding of how feet work than most shoe stores. My husband has flat feet resulting knee problems. A physical therapist referred him to La Foot to have custom orthotic inserts made for his shoes, and they helped immensely. Fast forward to my now 8-year-old boy. Some of his toes were always a weird shape, even when he was a baby, before he wore shoes. Our pediatrician was never concerned, but it does affect the way shoes fit. We've always bought good quality shoes, but found that his toes were being squeezed. Decided to take him to LaFoot. They measured his feet, tried some different shoes on him, and ended up recommending a women's size Brooks running shoe which had a wider toe box with a narrow heel compared to the kids athletic shoes he was wearing (he needed wider in the toes but narrow in the heel). It's the most we ever spent on his shoes (I think around $90) but the service, advice and help were totally worth it. Linda

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Shoes for 7-year-old with big feet

Feb 2009

My son, who has always had big feet for his age, has outgrown the traditional ''kid shoe'' store (the last time we were in Cotton & Co, before they closed, they said they pretty much didn't have shoes any bigger than the ones we bought then). He's only 7, but is wearing size 5 or 5 1/2. He really needs someplace that will provide a good ''fitting'' for him, so Target and Payless are out -- the times I've tried to buy shoes for him there, it's never been at all successful. He refused to wear them after a time or two, saying they hurt his feet. I'd rather spend more money on shoes he'll actually wear. Also, he really needs a very sturdy shoe, and he'd still prefer a velcro closing (though we might insist on laces; it would be good for him to learn to tie his shoes well). Any suggestions? Karen

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Nordstrom's is a great place for kid shoes, both bigger and little kid. They will measure and they have a great selection as well as some good sales every once in a while. Also, Howard's Shoe's in Walnut Creek. happy feet

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we've had good luck at REI. R.K.

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My big kid likes the velcro-close shoe options at the Skechers outlet in El Cerrito (and I like the prices). The workers there did an ok job of fitting him. If you want a really great fitting and service, and don't mind heading to Walnut Creek, try Nordstrom. They have a women-and-kids shoe sale a couple times a year that makes the prices more palatable. Shoe-Shoppin' Mama

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Steel-Toed Workboots for a Child

June 2006

I need to find steel-toed workboots or shoes for my son. He has a small foot, so I'm looking in the size 2 to 3 range. Does anyone please know where I might be able to find footwear like this? Big 5 Sporting Goods has them in larger sizes for children, but I need smaller sizes. Thanks in advance. Amy

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Give Red Wing a call. I know they have one in Alameda but I think they're everywhere Karen

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Try the ''Red Wing'' shoe store in San Rafael. I don't know if they're still there, but work boots were there specialty when I was a kid, and they did carry kids' sizes. They were on 4th St. or 3rd St.... I don't remember. Otherwise, there's a store in SF called ''Stompers'' that I would call and ask if they know anyone that carries kids' sizes or if they could get them for you. They are on 8th St. I think, south of Market, and their storefront doesn't look very welcoming but they may be knowledgeable. anon

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Comfortable dress shoes for boys

Aug 2005

My seven-year old son needs a pair of black dress shoes for his choir uniform. In years past, I've bought him black oxfords from Payless Shoe Source but every year he complains that the shoes are stiff (hard leather? not leather?) and hurt his feet and doesn't want to wear them at all. So this year I told him that I'd try to find a more comfortable pair of dress shoes for him. Can anyone recommend a store or brand (preferably online) where I can get a pair that's not more than $40 or $50? I already tried the Land's End suede oxford but my son's complaining about those too. Shoe shopping mama

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Have you tried striderite?? Last year I got a pair of black Oxfords from JC Penny's that where striderite brand for my then 18 month old. He loved them and always choose to wear them over any other shoes he had including his sneakers. we got them a little before Halloween and they where on major sale but I just looked on striderite.com and they seem to run between 40 - 50 dollars. http://www.striderite.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=489=PRODUCT=5=37=489 Good luck Melinda

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Try StrideRite.com they have a larger selection of dress shoes for Big Boys. I have always purchased my now 10 year old sons' shoes from Stride Rite stores and have had to move on to the website now because of his shoe size. You can also try Nordstroms! Hope That Helps!

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My son wears the Stride Rite Cooper shoe available online at www.striderite.com. It comes in a dress black color. He walks for miles in them with no complaints even on the first wearing. They are a little pricey at $45, but much more comfortable than the Nordstrom ones we tried once. I've been ordering him a new pair every September since he turned three. Howard's Shoes in Walnut Creek will order them in for you, if you don't want to pay shipping on the Stride Rite web site or if your son needs a fitting. Been there

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Try Zappos.com for shoes. Free shipping most often. internet shoe shopper

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I usually end up buying my son's dress shoes at Sears, but what popped into my mind reading your post was, are you sure you're buying him shoes that FIT? I would take him to Stride Rite or Nordstrom and have his feet measured -- including the width. If his feet are wider or narrower than average, that will affect the comfort of even shoes with the best materials and highest quality construction. Holly

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Narrow shoes for an 8-year-old

Feb. 2005

My daughter's feet have gotten to the size where she can't find many selections in the children's shoe department. She has narrow feet, so the size 4.5s and the 5s tend to be too wide. She is a size 6 in teen and womens shoes, but the styles aren't usually appropriate for an active 8 year old. Any suggestions on where to shop for shoes for her? Shoeless in Berkeley

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thought I saw kids' narrows at lands' end kids online. Chris

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Try Nordstrom's. It's the only place I've consistently found narrow widths. Also, try the Nordstrom rack in Marina Square in San Leandro. Good Luck. I've walked in your shoes

Shoes for a big 8-year-old

2001

I have read all the wonderful statements about the shoes for your children. My problem is that I have a 8 year old daughter that is currently wearing a womens 7 1/2 (almost at the toes). To top that off, her feet are narrow. I want her to continue looking like a little girl and not have to put grown up styles on my eight year old's feet. Please, anyone out there help me. I am thinking of wrapping them soon. (Little humor)A Parent Crying Out For Shoe Help! Renee

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Try Tuffy's Hopscotch on Sacramento Street in San Francisco. They carry a lot of great European shoes that come in larger sizes Kristi

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I would imagine that you can find casual shoes for your daughter in adult sizes that are very similar to kids' shoes. For good weather, saltwater sandals, a flat sandal that is worn by many kids around here, are available in women's sizes To my untrained eye, it doesn't seem as if there is much difference between girls' tennis shoes and women's Also, if your daughter doesn't mind wearing a boy's shoe, I believe that boys' sizes go up to a 6 which is actually equivalent to a women's 71/2 or 8 Finding a dressy shoe that's age-appropriate would seem a bit more of a challenge. If you have access to a store that sells dancewear, you might be able to find a dancer's flat that would fit her. Good luck. Nancy

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I'm an adult who prefers low-heeled shoes. Consequently, I know that there are a lot of shoes out there right now that are not necessarily adult-styled even though they are in adult sizes. Look especially for mary-janes--those rounded-toe shoes with straps over the instep that we all wore as children. They've been quite popular recently. And of course, plain tennis shoes are ageless, and you can find those at the Target or Walmart. If you can't find what you are looking for in the stores around here, consider on-line or catalog shopping. I know that the Newport News catalog (for instance) has had several styles of ballerina flats or maryjanes. They also have some low-heeled boots that might be good (the sort of thing one might want for a Peter-Pan or Robin-Hood costume). One caveat is that if you order from one of their sale catalogs it is often the case that there are no shoes in any sizes larger than 5 1/2 or 6. But sometimes there is limited availability in larger sizes. And getting used to shoe shopping by catalog might come in handy as your girl gets bigger, since you can't usually find anything bigger than a size 10 in a regular store.... ;^) Good luck! Dawn