What is toe Walking? Toe walking is when a child walks on the balls of their feet without placing their heels on the ground. Why do children walk on their toes? When children first start walking, they often try different foot positions including walking on their toes. In children younger than 2, some toe walking is expected and a part of typical development. Some older children with no known medical or developmental conditions will also walk on their toes. In this case, walki