Kids' Shoe Sizing Help

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.