Kid’s Wide Toe Box Socks: Anatomical Socks that don’t Squish Toes 

If you or your child has started on your journey to healthier feet with barefoot shoes, your next question was likely, “What about socks?” 

If shoes matter so much to our foot health, then don’t socks matter too? Yes, yes they do! 

Socks that are too tight and narrow can have a negative impact on toe splay and function just like shoes with a narrow toe box.  

To get all of the benefit of the wide toe box in barefoot shoes, you’re going to want socks with a wide toe box too.  

There aren’t a ton of anatomical sock options for kids (yet), but this list includes the ones we’ve liked. Another option is to size up in regular socks to see if that gives your child enough space. 

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Wide Toe Box Socks for Kids

Plus12 Socks | $10 | Wide toe box merino wool socks | These Plus12 socks come in kid’s sizes and are specifically made with a wider toe box. They’re available from several barefoot shoe retailers, including SoftStar Shoes in the US, the US Wildling website or the Wildling International website. 

Kids Tabi Socks on Ali Express | $11.70 for 5 pairs |While many kids might not have the patience for toe socks or like the feeling of fabric in between each of their individual toes, they may be fine with tabi socks. Tabi socks only have the big toe separate, with the rest of the toes together. My son has really like these and wears them regularly. He’s been using them for about 6 months and they’ve held up well.  

Foot Buddy | $29 for 5 pairs | code KELLY15 for 15% off | These socks are meant to grow with your child, so they don’t have a defined heel cup. These socks are made to fit children 2-6. They also have a more relaxed toe box.  

Magical Shoes | $10 | Code KELLY10 for 10% off | Thicker merino wool socks with anti-slip bottoms. 

| $11- $32 | Code NOMAN15 for 15% off |These socks are really thick and cushy, so they can make great indoor socks when it’s cold, or a thicker sock for the winter.