That would depend on whether the shoes were going to be put away till when the child properly fits in them. A common mistake that parents make is buying a shoe for their toddler that is a bit bigger than the child's actual foot size. There is a common misconception that kids need larger shoes for room to grow. Yes, footwear at a young age is challenging in the fact that a kids foot is still growing, but it’s important that a shoe fits well. Safety wise, this isn’t a good idea, because a child is more likely to trip or fall if a shoe is even just half a size bigger than their feet. Also, a kid could be prone to blisters and calluses if shoes are too big just as if a shoe is too small. So, when it comes to toddlers and even preschoolers, it’s not a good idea to buy a pair of shoes that are bigger than the child’s actual foot size. The only notable exception to this are shoes such as a few on this list that tends to run a bit small when the child’s actual shoe size, which is quite common in boots.