How to choose a child's shoes by size: children's shoe size calculator

The sizes of children's shoes differ depending on the country and brand, so it is not a good idea to focus only on the age of the child. In order not to make a mistake with the choice, use the table or an online calculator designed specifically for the convenience of parents.

It is a interactive calculator, which will help you quickly determine the size. All you need to do is select the age of the baby, and then select the required leg length or size from any grid in the drop-down window. The calculator will automatically show the corresponding sizes of children's shoes in all the most popular size grids.

Of course, it is best to try it on when choosing a new product, so that the baby will participate in the selection and will be able to express his own opinion. But there are not rare cases when trying on is not possible - for example, when buying online or you don't want to carry your child around the shops. For such situations, shoe and clothing size meshes are needed. But here you need to take into account several nuances:

1. The sizes of American, European and domestic brands are measured in different units and may differ significantly. Moreover, many famous brands make their own size charts.
2. The basis of the shoe size is the length of the foot, which must be measured correctly and compared with the appropriate table.
3. When choosing shoes by size, do not forget about the width of the child's foot - children's shoes should not be narrow or too wide.

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How to measure a child's leg

Remember that a small foot grows very quickly, so it is necessary to measure it at least once every 1-2 weeks if the child is less than 5 years old.

• Place the child on a sheet of paper - measurements should be taken standing up.
• Circle both baby legs with a pencil or pen.
• Connect the two farthest points on both pictures - from the tip of the big toe to the heel.
• Measure the distance, if it differs in the two figures, choose the larger result.
• Add 1 cm to the resulting number. - this stock is necessary for the baby's leg.
• Compare the length of the child's leg with the size chart of the shoes you plan to buy

If there is one more method, it is simpler and suitable for those who are restless and find it difficult to stand still. Moisten the child's bare feet with a wet cloth, then place the child on a large sheet of white paper so that wet prints remain. Next, everything is simple - take the measurements in the same way as in the first version and do not forget to measure the prints of both feet.

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How to determine the size of children's shoes

So, the measurements are done, but don't rush to look at the table. To select the size of children's shoes, you need to do a few more calculations.

• Choose the number that corresponds to the length of the larger foot in millimeters
• Add 6 mm to the length of the child's foot - this is the first important value
• Add another 6 mm to the obtained value, then convert both values ​​into cm.
• In the size grid, find the size values ​​that match both values. The optimal size for your baby will be the one that is between these values.

If there are two sizes between the readings you calculated, you should focus on the fullness of the baby's leg - for full children, choose a larger value, for thin ones - a smaller one.

How a child's leg grows

A child's leg grows very quickly, so it is important to constantly monitor whether the baby has grown out of its size. The approximate growth rate of a child's leg is as follows:

• In the first hour, the leg increases by approximately 2,5 cm - that's 3 full sizes
• By the age of 3, the growth rate of a child's leg is already 1-1,5 cm. per hour, that's 2 to 3 sizes
• At the age of 1 to 5, it grows to 1,6-1,8 cm. (2 full sizes) per hour
• The leg of a child older than 5 years grows by approximately 0,6-0,8 cm per hour, and this is approximately 1 size.

But here it is important to consider that these are averaged data, each child can grow at his own pace. Therefore, it is worth checking the compliance of the shoe size with a certain periodicity:

• 1 — 3 years every 3 months
• 3-6 years every 4 months
• 6-10 years every 5 months

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Stock in children's shoes

Children's shoes should not be "butt-to-toe", but they should not hang on the leg either - never buy a child shoes "for growth". Determine the margin, that is, the free space from the tip of the child's thumb to the toe of the shoe, preferably from the insole of the shoe that the child is wearing now. Place the child's foot on the insole, measure it and add 1-2 cm.

It is important for what season and for what purposes you choose shoes. When choosing summer sandals and sandals, add 8-10 mm, in sneakers and sneakers you need to add at least 10 mm, but boots and winter boots need a margin of up to 15 mm.
Such free space in children's shoes is necessary so that the foot can freely change its size when the child runs and walks, the toes do not bend and nothing prevents the foot from growing. In winter shoes, the stock also allows you to wear a thicker sock, an additional air layer is created to protect the leg from the cold.

Important: Orthopedists do not recommend leaving a margin greater than 1 cm (up to 1,5 cm for winter shoes).

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How to understand that the shoe had a child

A small child cannot always explain that his shoes are tight - he simply will not understand what is happening. Attentive parents will notice if the baby refuses to put on the usual shoes, even without explaining the reasons, becomes capricious after wearing them and shows incomprehensible anxiety - all this is a reason to make sure that the child's feet are comfortable in the shoes. As for the smallest ones, even if the shoes "squeeze", the baby may not notice it - the little foot is protected by a layer of fatty tissue, which reduces the feeling of pain, but does not save it from gradual deformation of the leg. Therefore, regularly measure the child's growing foot and pay attention to such indirect signs:

• Press your finger on the toe of the boot worn on the child - you should feel the empty space between the edge of the shoe and the tip of the thumb. If the toe rests on the sock, it's time to change the shoes.
• A piece of fabric should pass freely between the tongue of the shoe and the child's leg - if the top of the shoe is stretched and fits too tightly to the child's leg, it is worth changing the size.
• Look at the shoed leg from the side - if the back of the shoe hangs over the ring, the shoe is definitely too small.
• If you undress your child, look at his feet - if the shoes are tight, the skin will have "dents", redness, abrasions, pinched toes, and eventually calluses may appear. And remember - the leg grows not only in length, but also in width, and it also changes "up".

How to measure the fullness of a child's leg

Manufacturers rarely indicate fullness in children's shoes, however, it is important to know what this parameter is, how to calculate it, and what signs to look for on children's shoes.

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In order to find out the fullness of a child's leg, you need to use a soft centimeter tape. Wrap the tape around the child's foot in the widest place below the toes - on the heads of the metatarsal bones. Measure both legs, and choose the larger value. In addition to fullness in cm., fullness is indicated differently in different countries.

F — for thin legs;

• G — for stronger ("massive") legs;
• H — for full legs (wide feet with wide bones);
• H 1/2 - for very full feet (very wide feet with wide bones);

If the fullness is not specified, this shoe is of medium "normal" fullness.

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Systems of sizes of children's shoes

There are several generally accepted systems for specifying the sizes of children's shoes. The most common ones are metric and bar mass and English.

1. The metric system of sizes for children's shoes is the simplest - the size corresponds to the length of the foot. For example, if the length of the foot is 20 cm, the 20th size is needed, and the step between the sizes is 0,5 cm.
2. Strekhmass system. The unit of measurement is a stroke equal to 2/3 cm (0,66). To determine the size, measure the insole, and to independently calculate the required shoe size, you need to divide the length of the child's foot by 0,66 with a margin.
3. The English system is basically a size specified in inches. The standard size of a newborn's leg is taken as a standard, and the numbering is then followed by 1/3 of an inch. In order to convert inches to cm, you need to multiply the number by 2,54. For example: 5,2 inches * 2,54 = 13,21 cm.

But it is important to consider that many manufacturers use their own table of sizes, which may differ from the generally accepted one.

kids' shoe size chart

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Children from 1 to 5 years old

Children from 6 to 10

Size grid of children's shoes of different manufacturers

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Table of sizes of children's shoes by age

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