How to Tell If the Shoe Fits – The Most Effective Way to Check If Your Kid’s Shoes Are the Correct Size!
Did you recently buy a new pair of shoes and you are unsure whether you bought the right size? Most children are walking around with shoes that don’t fit, and parents don’t even know it. I have been fitting children’s shoes for over a decade, and I have fitted children for their first pair of shoes up to their teenage years. Let me show you how to tell if the shoe fits in 3 simple steps based on my many years of shoe fitting experience.
How to Tell If the Shoe Fits – Follow These 3 Easy Steps!
1️⃣ Make sure that your child stands up straight and check if there is enough wiggle/growing room in the front of the shoes – 3/16 of an inch or 0.4 centimeters of space between your child’s longest toe and the end of the shoes. You can remove the original insoles of the shoes and have your child stand upon them to be able to visualize the amount of growing room. Take a look at the images below for clarification:
If you notice that your child’s toes are at the end of the original insole of the shoe then it’s time to replace the shoes. Take a look at the image below for clarification:
2️⃣ Check whether the width of the shoe is fitting correctly. Make sure the small toe or the pinky toe is not being pressed against the side of the shoe. If the shoes are too narrow for your kids’ feet, you will notice a bump right around this area of the shoe. Take a look at the images below for clarification:
3️⃣ Make sure that there is no extra space around the heels. With your child’s shoes on, slide your finger around the heel and check if you can fit one or two fingers around the heel area. If you do, then it’s highly likely that the shoes are too wide for your child’s feet. You don’t want your child’s shoes moving up and down as this can lead to blisters, calluses, or corns. Take a look at the image below for clarification:
If you check all of these 3 steps and everything looks good, then it’s highly likely that your child is wearing the correct shoe size. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are still unsure whether your child’s shoes are fitting correctly:
fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com
How to Tell If the Shoe Fits – Watch This Video!
I created a video to help you visualize whether your child’s shoes are fitting correctly or not.
How to Retrieve Your Child’s Exact Foot Length and Shape
I created a virtual shoe fitting service that will help you retrieve your child’s shoe size from home. In that resource, I help families determine whether their children have narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet. I will also be able to tell you whether your child has high insteps or not.
I hope you find the article along with the video helpful, and now you can keep your kids’ feet and legs healthy by making sure that their shoes are fitting them correctly.
