CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE

This guide helps you determine the correct size of footwear for your child. Footwear sizing is actually quite complex, however, this guide deals with the most basic measurement needed which is foot length. You will need to measure the length of your child's foot and then add on additional length to allow for wiggle room and growth. This overall measurement is the inside length of the footwear that your child needs and this is used to determine the best fitting footwear size. The measurements (in cm) given alongside each size in our footwear range corresponds to the inside or internal length of the footwear. You will need to select a footwear size that is the best match. 

Working out the right size is made up as follows:

Please consult with your physiotherapist, occupational therapist, podiatrist or orthotist for guidance before purchasing our footwear or please contact us for assistance. 

1) WHAT DO I NEED

You will need the following items to measure your child’s feet:

2) TRACE AROUND FEET

Place your child's foot on the piece of paper and trace around the foot keeping the pencil as upright as possible. It is best to do this with your child standing, but if this is not possible, then trace with your child in a sitting position. Be as accurate as possible.

When tracing, it is important to:

3) FIND THE LENGTH

Using a ruler or tape measure, measure the length of each foot from the back of the heel to the end of the longest toe. Write the measurement for each foot on the tracing. You will need to use the measurement of the longest foot to determine footwear size.  It can be useful to repeat Step 2 and 3 (i.e. take another tracing and measurement) to ensure accuracy.

Please keep the tracings until you are happy with the fit of the footwear, as we may request them to assist with sizing. 

4) ADDING WIGGLE ROOM + GROWTH

Now you will need to add additional length to the foot length measurements you determined above. 

4) CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE

Now that you have the overall internal length required, consult the Combined Sizing Chart to find the most appropriate size. The sizing chart shows the internal (inside) length of the footwear, so find the most appropriate size that matches the overall length that you determined above.

For example:

It is advisable to write down which size will fit in each brand as there are variances in sizes between the brands.

Please contact us if you need assistance. Please quote the actual foot length and width, do not add any allowances for growth, as we will add these to find the most suitable size.

This video demonstrates how to measure the length of your child's feet.