Kids Shoes - A Size Guide

Two kids on bench with shoes

 

Here at JRShoes.ie we have decades of experience fitting childrens shoes and we are always happy to assist with fitting. Below are a few of our top tips when checking the fit of a childs shoe. If you need any assistance you can always contact us.

How to check the fit

Heel Grip – Whilst your child is sitting lift one foot up and hold the ankle with one hand and grip the heel of the shoe with your other hand. Pull down gently a few times to check the shoe is gripping the heel well. Now repeat on the other foot.

Top of the Shoe – When the child is standing, use your fingers to feel around the top of the shoe and check there are no gaps, particularly between the shoe and the heel.

Length – Feel the top of each shoe for the end of your child’s longest toe. Apply gentle pressure to check the toe is not pressing against the end of the shoe. You should be able to feel the growing room with your thumb.

Width – Feel along each side of the shoe with your hand, you shouldn’t feel any pressure or bulging at the sides, and the widest part of the foot should be in the widest part of the shoe.

Depth – Rub your thumb across the top of the shoe, you should feel the leather move with a shallow ripple effect. If there is no movement at all the shoe is too narrow, if you can push the leather into a ridge the shoe is too wide.

Depth – With a low-cut shoe, run a finger under the top part. Make sure it’s not so tight that the foot bulges out of it, and not so loose that there’s a big gap underneath.

Walking – Ask your child to walk in the shoes. They should be able to walk easily and naturally. The shoes should not slip off the heel, and there should not be excessive gaping at the sides.