How to Check if There is Growing Room in Your Kids’ Shoes? – The Most Effective Way!
Did you just buy your child a new pair of shoes and want to make sure that your child has the correct amount of growing room? Maybe your child has been wearing the shoes for a couple of months and you want to confirm that there is still space inside of the shoes? Shoes that don’t fit properly can lead to several foot issues such as blisters, calluses, and corns. Let me show you the most effective way to check from home if there is still growing room inside your kids’ shoes.
You can use my method from the comfort of your home and you will be able to actually visualize if there is any growing room left.
How to Check if There Is Growing Room in Your Kids’ Shoes? – 3 Simple Steps!
1️⃣ Your first step should be to remove the original insoles of the shoes. Most shoes now have removable insoles:
2️⃣ The second step should be to have your child stand up in both insoles. Please remember that most people have half a size difference between their feet, hence the importance of checking both feet.
In this step, you also need to make sure that your child is standing up straight and align the back of your child’s heels with the back of the insoles. Please take a look at the images below for better visualization purposes:
3️⃣ Check whether your child’s toes are matching the end of the insoles or not. The first picture shows a child standing up in the insoles and we can see there is still growing room. As a standard rule of thumb, we always want to allow 3/16 of an inch or 0.4 centimeters of space between your child’s longest toe and the end of the shoes.
Keep in mind that your child’s longest toe doesn’t necessarily have to be the big toe, it can be the second or even the third toe. Notice how the left foot is longer than the right one — that’s why it’s always important to check both feet.
This second picture shows a child standing on the insoles and the toes match the end of the insoles, which means that it’s time to get new shoes:
This is the most effective method I have found for parents who don’t have a local children’s shoe store that they trust and must purchase their kids’ shoes online. This method can also save you a trip to your local shoe store, as you will know exactly when it’s time to get your child new shoes!
Are You Still Unsure Whether Your Child Has Growing Room Inside the Shoes?
I have a different resource that helps families retrieve exactly what shoe size they should order for their children’s shoes. Or, if you prefer, you can email me and I will help you figure it out:
Whether your purchase your kids’ shoes online or at your local shoe store, it’s important to know when is the correct time to replace your kids’ shoes.
Most children’s shoe stores will tell you that if, for example, your child is 2-years-old you will need to have the shoes checked in around 3 to 4 months to make sure that the shoes are still fitting correctly. The issue is that every 2-year-old grows at a different rate, and while 3 to 4 months it’s the standard time to check, your child might be ready for new shoes sooner.
My point is that while there is a standard timeframe to check if your children have outgrown their shoes based on their age, wouldn’t you want to be 100% sure that your child’s shoes are fitting correctly?
How to Check If There Is Growing Room Inside Your Kids’ Shoes – Watch Video!
Welcome to our channel! In this video, I will show you how to check if your kids’ shoes have enough growing room. You will be able to better visualize everything I described in the article.
As children’s feet grow quickly, it’s important to ensure their shoes fit well to support healthy development. Is there a different method that you use to check if there is still growing room inside your child’s shoes? Please share your findings below so other parents can benefit from your experiences.
