Narrow heels in kids’ slippers: how to stop them slipping off

A slipper that slides off the heel can make a child grip it with their toes. A narrow heel needs a shape that holds the back of the foot while allowing enough room at the front.

Test heel hold

Fasten the slippers over ordinary socks. Let your child walk, turn, rise on tiptoe and squat. Watch whether the heel moves slightly or the shoe actually comes off. Check both feet; one may differ from the other. Tightening the strap until it hurts the instep is not a solution.

Possible reasons

• The size is too long: remeasure and consult the size table.
• The heel section is too roomy for this child.
• The fastening lacks adjustment or has worn out.
• The older slipper has lost its shape.

Some children have wide toes and a narrow heel. Sizing up for width can make heel slip worse. Read our guide to wide feet and compare fastenings in the kids’ slippers range. Choose another shape if the child trips or feels pain.