kids' shoe sizing help.
Finding the right shoes for babies and children is often a struggle. Especially when they outgrow everything in the blink of an eye! Use our Stride Rite Way and print out our size guide to find their perfect fit. Don't have a printer? Trace their feet following the steps below. Our size finder will point you to the perfect Stride Rite size.
2 Easy ways to find their perfect fit:
the Stride Rite way
Trace their feet
What you'll need:
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1 barefoot child
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Size Guide
Download Here -
Pencil
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Tape
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Scissors
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Printer
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Shoelace
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Credit Card
(For Print Scale)
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Print the size guide:
Find a printer, and set the scale to 100 percent. In your printer preferences, uncheck "page scaling." After the page prints, double check the scale by fitting your credit card into the sizing area. If it aligns, you're good to go.
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Set up your space:
Following the dotted lines, cut out the length ruler and width ruler from the size guide. Tape the length guide to a hard floor (so it doesn't move when your kid stands on it), with the curved line flush against a wall. Set aside the width ruler for later.
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Measure length:
Place the right (and then left) foot on the length ruler, aligning their heel with the curved line. Double check that their heel is touching the wall. On the size guide, mark the first visible line past their big toe with a pencil and then note the length measurement in the space provided on the guide. Make sure you record the length and width measurements in the appropriate space, depending on whether you're measuring the right or left foot!
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Measure width:
With your child standing up straight, slip the width ruler under one foot and wrap it all the way around the ball, or the widest part. With the ruler wrapped closely around the foot (but not tight), mark the area of the ruler that meets the "align here" arrows with a pencil. Find the number of the width ruler that matches their length measurement and aligns with the mark you made on the ruler. For example, if your child is a length size 7, look for where your mark hits the 7 on the width ruler - the darker the color, the wider the width. Note this measurement in the corresponding box on the guide. repeat with the other foot.
Measure width with a shoelace:
First, wrap the shoelace around the widest part of their foot. Mark the spot on the shoelace that meets the end you're holding. Then, place the end of the shoelace at the "align here" arrow line, and locate the width that matches the mark you made and their length measurement.
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Find their perfect size:
Enter measurements below in our size finder to find their size!
Alternate
Method!
Size Finder
Enter length and width measurements (in centimeters)
to find and shop your child's size.
Going european?
If you're used to buying kids' shoes in Europe or the UK, you have a whole new level of conversion to deal with. Make sure you've chosen the correct U.S. size by using a kids' shoe size conversion chart or contact Stride Rite for help.
| U.S. Size | Euro Size |
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| 4.5 | 20 |
| 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 6.5 | 23 |
| 7.5 | 24 |
| 8.5 | 25 |
| 9.5 | 26 |
| 10.5 | 27 |
How to get help measuring.
To get the most accurate measurement of your kids' feet, your best option is to visit a Stride Rite location near you. Our Stride Rite Fit Experts have been trained to measure children's feet accurately, even if they squirm or lose focus.
Our employees use a special measuring instrument called the Brannock Device, which guarantees the correct length and width.
Babies and toddlers can't tell you if their shoes are uncomfortable. With the help of a Stride Rite employee, you can ensure their footwear is perfectly sized.
Kids' shoe sizing tips and advice.
Kids' shoe sizes can be confusing to navigate. Unlike clothing sizes, your child's shoe size doesn't correspond to their age, unless they're a baby. Baby shoes are listed by age in month. However, you should still measure their feet, since some little ones grow faster than others!
Once your child graduates into kid-size shoes, the sizing system switches to numbers. Sizes 3.5 to 10 are considered little kid shoes. From Size 10.5 onward, you're into big kid sizes. When your big kid outgrows their size 13.5 kids' shoes, the system changes again to adult sizing, and you'll be shopping for a pair of size 1's.
How often to measure kids' feet.
Did you know that children's feet can grow half a size every 2 to 4 months? While this average varies depending on age, you should measure your kid's feet every two months to ensure their shoes are fitting well.
Read our FAQ to learn all about how kids' feet grow and the kind of shoes you need to support their healthy development.
What to do if your kid is between sizes.
If your child is between sizes or one foot is bigger than the other, always buy the bigger size. You don't want either foot to be cramped or squished inside their shoes.
Stress-free shopping.
To avoid shopping headaches, keep referring to our kids shoe size guide. Regardless of age, Stride Rite shoe sizes are always measured according to the current length and width of your kid's feet.
Checking the fit.
Got the right size? Use our fit guide to learn more about fitting kids' shoes and how to make sure those small, growing feet are properly protected.
Shopping by size
Now you know which size shoe your kid needs! Pick them up the
perfect pair by shopping our full selection by size below.