Getting the right size of shoes for your little one can be challenging
at times especially since they grow so fast and seem to outgrow their sizes
even before you make up your mind.
Not to worry, here is a guide to measuring your child’s feet for
that perfect shoe size and since children outgrow the sizes quickly, it is advised
to measure them at least every 2 to 3 months.
How to measure your child’s foot:
- Step 1: Draw a straight line down the length of a piece of paper.
- Step 2: Place the paper on a hard flat surface alongside a wall. Have the child place their heel against the wall with their longest toe and heel centered on the line. Mark the paper on the line at the tip of longest toe.
- Step 3: Measure both feet as they may vary in size.
- Step 4: Measure the distance between the end of the paper and the toe mark in centimeters and use the General Sizing Guide below to find your child's shoe size (allowances for foot growth in new shoes have been made in the General Sizing Guide).
Please note: For babies/smaller children it will be more practical to hold the paper up to their foot. In this case make a mark at both heel and toe and measure between the marks for your size reading.
Tips for measuring:
- Measure feet at the end of the day when your child’s feet are at their largest.
- Measure in the socks they will wear with their new shoes if appropriate
- Measure both feet and fit shoes to the larger foot
- It is best to measure your child’s foot while they are standing upright
