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Back-to-School Wide Shoes: Comfortable Options for Kids in Edmonds

Published on Jul 30, 2025

 


Let’s talk about back-to-school shopping. Or as I like to call it, “The Annual Family Meltdown in the Target Parking Lot.”

It’s that magical time of year when parents everywhere suddenly realize their kids’ feet have grown three sizes overnight, and nothing in the house fits anymore. Shirts are too short, backpacks smell like summer camp regret, and those once-“roomy” sneakers? Yeah, they now look like a python trying to swallow a football.

If you’re in Edmonds and you’ve got a kid with wide feet, I’ve got two words for you: bless you. And also: we’ve got you covered.

At Wide Shoes Only, we’re here to rescue your child’s feet (and your sanity) with the best selection of comfortable, stylish wide shoes for kids. Because nothing ruins the first day of school like a gnarly blister and the slow realization that gym class is happening whether your child is ready or not.


Wide Feet, Big Problems: The School Shoe Struggle is Real

Let’s be real. The kids’ shoe section at most stores is a cruel joke if your child has wide feet.

They’ve got a dozen colors and styles for “regular width,” and then there’s one dusty box labeled “WIDE,” like it’s been exiled to the island of misfit shoes. And that one pair? Looks like orthopedic bowling shoes got into a fight with a garden clog.

We’re not doing that to your kid. Not this year.

Because let’s remember—kids are judged harshly for what they wear to school. Recess is basically a fashion runway with a splash of dodgeball violence. And if their shoes look like they came from the bargain bin at the DMV?
They. Will. Hear. About it.


Why Kids with Wide Feet Need Better Shoes (and Why You Need Better Options)

Let’s break it down like a fourth-grade science project—because yes, there is actual science behind this.

1. Comfort = Confidence

If your kid is waddling into school with their toes crushed together like a can of sardines, guess what? They’re not thinking about math class. They’re thinking about how fast they can kick those shoes off under the desk without the teacher noticing.

Our wide width sneakers, walking shoes, and casual options are designed to actually fit growing feet without squeezing the joy out of them.

2. Support = Stability (And Fewer Sprained Ankles)

Wide shoes aren’t just about toe room—they’re about total foot support. We’re talking arch support, heel stabilization, and cushioning that works harder than your kid’s backpack straps.

Whether they’re running laps in PE or sprinting to catch the bus because they were too busy looking for snacks (again), they need shoes that support their every move.

3. Style = Social Survival

Let’s not pretend kids don’t care what their shoes look like. They do. Even if they don’t say it, they do.
We stock wide width shoes that look awesome, from sporty sneakers to everyday kicks that pair with anything—even that questionable graphic tee they refuse to retire.


Top Back-to-School Wide Shoes for Kids in Edmonds

Now let’s get into the fun part. What exactly can you find at Wide Shoes Only in Edmonds? Glad you asked, imaginary person with great taste.

1. Wide Fit Sneakers for Recess Royalty

Our wide fit sneakers come in kid-approved colors, materials that actually breathe (no more swamp foot), and soles that can take a hit—because your child will drag their feet on concrete for no reason whatsoever.

Features include:
✔ Extra room in the toe box
✔ Velcro, laces, or hybrid designs for all ages
✔ Flexible outsoles for playground agility
✔ Durable materials that survive art class and mud puddles

2. Wide Walking Shoes for All-Day Wear

Need something a little more low-key? We’ve got casual wide shoes that are perfect for classroom time, lunch duty, and everything in between. These are the shoes for the kids who are somehow always on their feet but never actually walking where they’re supposed to.

Ideal for:
✔ All-day school wear
✔ Easy on/off designs for younger kids
✔ Uniform-friendly styles (because rules)
✔ Shoes that don’t give up before the semester ends

3. Wide Athletic Shoes for PE and “Running Club” (aka Organized Chaos)

PE class is not for the weak—and definitely not for bad shoes.
Our wide athletic shoes help your child survive the gym teacher’s whistle, endless relay races, and that one kid who takes dodgeball way too seriously.

Expect:
✔ Cushioned midsoles
✔ Actual traction (because broken bones are a bad look)
✔ Breathability for sweaty situations
✔ Wide widths that actually match your kid’s foot shape


Why Shop at Wide Shoes Only in Edmonds Instead of… Literally Anywhere Else

Let’s be real for a second. You could try shopping online. You could risk it.
And you could spend an hour explaining to your child why the cartoon unicorn sneakers you ordered in “W” are still too tight and smell like rubber sadness.

Or—you could come to Wide Shoes Only in Edmonds, where:

✅ We stock ONLY wide width shoes (hence the name—very on the nose, we know)
✅ Our staff actually knows how to measure and fit kids’ feet
✅ You and your kid can walk out with something that fits, feels good, and doesn’t trigger a meltdown
✅ You don’t have to deal with shipping returns, digital confusion, or soul-crushing disappointment


We Make Wide Shoes for Kids Cool. Period.

Wide feet shouldn’t be a punishment. Your child shouldn’t feel weird because they can’t squeeze into trendy shoes made for stick-figure feet. They should feel good about what they’re wearing.

So yes—our shoes are wide. But they’re also cool, comfy, and built for real kids doing real stuff.

Running, jumping, learning, snacking, daydreaming, ignoring you—whatever it is, we’ve got shoes for that.


Visit Wide Shoes Only in Edmonds Today

📍 Edmonds Location:
7621 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, WA 98026
📞 (425) 673-9424

🕒 Store Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Closed Sunday (our feet need a break, too)


Final Thoughts: Give Your Kid a Fighting Chance

School is hard enough without uncomfortable shoes messing everything up. Let’s give your kid the best possible start—with wide shoes that actually fit, look good, and don’t result in dramatic recess limps.

Come to Wide Shoes Only in Edmonds and let your kid try on something life-changing. Or at the very least, something that won’t cause blisters.

Because back-to-school should be about notebooks, not nurse visits.

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