Measure At Home
Our team of experts is always happy to give you advice about the best products for you and your child. When getting into store to access professional advice is difficult, here are some tips and resources for measuring at home and checking the fit.
Size & fit help
Measuring with a ruler, pencil & paper
Preparing to measure
- Measure your child towards the end of the day when their feet are at their largest, in their normal socks.
- Grab a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler/tape measure.
- Place the paper on a firm, flat surface.
Measuring
- With your child standing on the paper ask them to ‘stand tall’ to spread their weight evenly.
- Mark the paper at the back of the heel and at the tip of the toe that extends the furthest
- Use your ruler/tape measure and to measure the distance between the two marks.
- Now do the other foot – feet are often different sizes!
Finding the right size
Now use our size conversion chart to find out what UK size you need to order. Use the measurement from the longest foot. Round up to the nearest size where necessary, for example the longest foot measures 119mm - so order UK size 4.5 as your starting point. Remember that all brands fit slightly differently so checking the fit of your child’s new shoes is vital. Scroll back up the page and click the button to see our guide to checking the fit.
< Conversion Chart Link Here >
Which gauge do I need?
Toddler gauge
For younger children up to age 4 (infant & toddler shoe size 2 up to 9.5)
Junior gauge
For older children age 5 up (kids sizes up to adult size 10)
How to use the gauge?
Toddler Gauge Video
Junior Gauge Video
Enter your gauge measurements into the size calculator to find out the UK size
How to check the fit?
All brands fit slightly differently so checking the fit of your child’s new shoes is vital, remember to check both feet.
Long enough?
Gently press the top of the foot down and press down to see where the longest toe ends. There should be about a thumb width of growing space at the end of the shoe.
Wide enough?
The shoe should be snug and comfy with no visible bulging at the sides. The little toe shouldn’t be pressing against the side of the shoe.
Deep enough?
Rub your thumb across the top of the shoe. If your ripples create a ridge of leather, the shoe may be too wide. No movement at all would indicate they’re too narrow.
Ankles ok?
Check the topline of the shoe doesn’t touch or rub the ankle bone (unless the shoe has a padded ankle collar).
Heels ok?
With your child sitting down, hold their ankle and tug gently on the heel of the shoe to check there is little or no movement.
Final check
Watch your child walk, skip and jump in their shoes, indoors on a carpeted surface. They should be moving naturally without excessive slipping at the heel or gaping at the sides (the smaller foot might need an insole to help the fit - Shop insoles).
