kids' shoe size chart

Many mothers are lost in choosing the size of children's shoes, and this problem is fully justified. The fact is that the same shoes can have the same insole length, but differ in the digital designation. Some manufacturers indicate insole measurements, while others indicate the length of the baby's foot. It so happens that children's shoe sizes can reach adult ratios. That is why you need to know how to correctly choose the right size. The table of sizes of children's shoes and some recommendations that you will find in our article will help you understand this issue.

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Dimensional grid of children's and adult shoes in different countries

In order for you not to have a question how to determine the size of a child’s shoes on a foreign scale, you should familiarize yourself with the features of the size table in different countries:

• Russia and the CIS countries. The size range is indicated in millimeters. In this case, it is recommended to measure the foot from the lower and upper points: the protruding part of the heel, the protruding thumb. In the measurement, you should not consider any decorative allowances for shoes.
• Europe. The table of shoe sizes is completely identical to the Russian measuring table.
• England. Here is another situation. The foot is measured in inches, where 1 inch is 2.54 cm. So, for example, the size of the foot for the newborn is 0. The measurement report itself starts at 4 inches from the end of the heel. All sizes change every ⅓ inch: 0-13 and 1-13.
• China. The same situation as in Russia and Europe - the size of the foot determines the size grid.
• USA. The size of the legs can be determined by the size chart of England, Australia, Canada - the foot is measured in inches, adhering to a shift to zero by 2.1 mm.
• France. Here, the dimensional grid is oriented to the length of the insole. A mass unit of ⅔ cm is taken as a stroke factor (1 bar symbol). Many are confused in this system, because often manufacturers indicate the insole length as the sole of the shoes.

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How to determine the size of children's shoes?

Before you get acquainted with the dimensional grid, we recommend that you know the separation of children's shoes by age:

• For newborns (booties).
• Yaselnaya (from 2-3 years).
• Little children (from 3-5 years old).
• Preschool (from 5-7 years old).
• School (for boys and girls).

Size table of children's shoes in cm

Below we will consider a table of the ratio of the size of the foot and the size of the shoes in digital designation:

• 9.5 cm - 16.
• 10 — 16,5.
• 10,5 — 17.
• 11 — 18.
• 11,5 — 19.
• 12 — 19,5.
• 12,5 — 20.
• 13 — 21.
• 13, 5 — 22.
• 14 — 22,5.
• 14,5 — 23.
• 15 — 24.
• 15,5 — 25.
• 16 — 25,5.
• 16,5 — 26.
• 17 — 27.
• 17,5 — 28.
• 18 — 28,5.
• 18,5 — 29.
• 19 — 30.
• 19,5 — 31.
• 20 — 31,5.

We did not continue the full list of all children's measurements. We hope that the essence is clear. In a word - on every fourth designation, it is necessary to add to the previous number the table is not 1 cm, but 0.5. By the way, in order to find out the size according to the insole length, add 0.5 cm to the foot, and you will get the required shoe size for your baby. So, for example, for a 10 cm insole, you need to take shoes 16 sizes and so on.

Important! To choose the right shoe size for your baby, focus on the above ratio of foot-insole-size. In this dimensional grid the designations in the metric system are presented.

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Simple ways to determine the size of children's shoes

Let's get acquainted with the most affordable ways to determine the size of a child’s shoes:

1. Remove the insole from well-fitting baby shoes and simply measure it with a centimeter tape.
2. Put your foot on the paper, and then circle it with a simple pencil.
3. Circle the foot in the toe: for winter boots - in warm, for summer - in thin or not at all.
4. Place your foot on a flat surface, measure it with a regular stationery ruler.
5. Place your foot on a ruler or on a well-stretched tailor's tape.

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Key recommendations:

• Measure your child’s foot in the evening, because it is at this time that the legs are well “poured”. Do not be surprised if the measurable value is more by 0.5 cm - this is a completely normal and even correct condition.
• According to the anatomical indicators, parts of the human body have slight differences, and the feet are no exception. Both legs should be measured and the highest indicator should be taken as a basis. So, for example, if your baby has a foot length of 15.7 cm, then round it to 16 cm.
• Measure not only the length, but also the fullness of your child's foot. For example, for kids with a chubby leg, spacious models are well suited, but for a child with a narrow leg, you should take a narrow model of shoes that will sit tightly on the leg.

Important! The completeness of shoes can be adjusted by various elements built into this model: elastic, fastener, velcro, laces.

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First shoes

Many mothers have a question: when can a baby try on their first shoes? Some mothers put on booties almost immediately after birth, while others after the first confident steps. Even experts are confused in resolving this issue. So, for example, some say that the first boots should be with arch support.

Important! We want to note that this statement is a commercial trick of advertising companies. If your child has everything with legs and there are no comments from an orthopedist, then you can safely buy shoes without this expensive device.

What should be the shoes for the child:

• It is desirable that it has at least one (preferably 2-3) fastener for a good fixation of the leg.
• Shoes should not sit very tight on the foot, much less crush.
• From the back inside there should be a margin of 0.5-1 cm.
• Summer sandals should be with a high and tight back, preferably with front closed toes, with holes on the sides of the foot.
• Winter boots should be one size larger than summer shoes.
• Closed toes are characterized by a round nose to prevent the child from clinging to the asphalt with his socks and so on.

Important! Try to have your child walk barefoot at home on a hard surface, and in soft slippers in light slippers. For slippery floors, wear non-slip socks on it.

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How to identify small shoes?

Agree, an older child can tell you that his new shoes are shaking, so he does not want to wear them, but it can be very difficult to find out the discontent of a very small one. How to determine that it is time to change shoes in size or fullness? Our helpful tips will tell you about this:

• Inspect the baby's feet carefully after removing new shoes. If you see redness, imprints of seams on the child’s body, fingers are bent - the shoes categorically do not fit.
• Press your toe on already worn shoes. Between the thumb and the edge of the boot should be free space within 1.5 cm.
• Pay attention to the back of sandals, sneakers. If the shoes are small, then the back will look stretched and slightly protruding from the inside and outside of the shoe.
• Do not forget to look at the top of the product. The upper part should not hamper the movement with its strong pressure. Ideally, there should be free space between the tongue and leg.

Important! The foot of the kids is growing very fast. So, babies up to 2 years old need to measure the foot once every 3 months, but for children from 3-7 years old - every six months. Do not forget that in adolescence, a jump in the change in the size of your child can occur.Growth, design, and hereditary factors that may affect these indicators should be taken into account.

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We hope that our article was useful to you, and you received an answer to your question. Now you are exactly the experienced mom who knows how to choose the right size for shoes for your child.