A Winter Shoe And Boot Guide For New Walkers And Toddlers

A Winter Shoe And Boot Guide For New Walkers And Toddlers

As a pediatric physical therapist and mom of two, there are things that I look for in winter shoes and boots for new walkers and toddlers. 

My kids are now three and four years old, so they have enough coordination to wear pretty much any type of boot. But there are certain shoes and boots that I notice my three year old still does better in as far as balance and comfort.

Features of the best winter shoes and boots for new walkers and toddlers

• A flexible yet protective sole

• The more you can bend the sole, the better. This will allow your child’s foot to have flexibility. 

• A wide toe box

• This allows for proper toe splay needed to use all the muscles in their foot when walking.

• A low profile or softer material on the vertical part of the boot

• This allows for a more typical walking and running pattern, versus wearing something very stiff at the ankle.

The best snow boots for new walkers and toddlers

The best winter shoes for new walkers and toddlers