Is It OK For Kids’ Shoes To Be A Little Too Big Or Small?

Shoes should ideally be neither too small or too big as both come with their own, and similar, set of problems.

If shoes are too small, this will cause rubbing friction that creates blisters. Shoes that are too big are also less than optimal. As your child’s foot moves or slides in their shoes, their ability to walk normally is hindered. This can also cause blisters and potentially even hurt their toenails.

The perfect shoe size will leave about a half of an inch of space between the front of the shoe and toes, allowing the toes slight space to move, while still supporting the entire shoe.