Kids Shoe Size by Age: get your childâs shoe size with easy size-charts
This post was last updated on June 29th, 2022 at 10:36 pm
Requested by many visitors, we compiled an Average kids Shoe Size By Age Chart, including a conversion table between the average shoe size by age chart in UK size, Eu Sizes, and US shoe sizing. Many kids are wearing shoes that are either too small, or too big. When your child doesnât walk or play in properly sized shoes this will harm their development and cause injuries. A recent global study found that at least 30% of boys and girls wear the wrong shoe size for their feet.
The average shoe size for children depends on a number of factors. 5 quick answers to most questions:
- feet size depends in particular on the age and the gender of kids.
- On average boys have a larger shoe size than girls of the same age.
- Childrenâs feet grow until about the age of 15.
- On average children grow one and a half shoe sizes bigger each year.
- In the first years of childhood their feet grow the most.
Jump immediately to the Frequently asked questions about kidsâ shoe sizes by age
First, discover the average shoe size by age by US and UK standards. Then find the most appropriate shoes for the little ones using the size charts!
A full in-depth article about understanding shoe sizing can be found here
Average Shoe Size Chart By Age summary
- The importance of perfect fitting Kids Shoes and their sizing
- Kids Shoe Size Chart according to different age?
- Measuring your Kids Shoe Size in simple steps.
- Average Childrenâs Shoe Size conversion table in US, EU and UK sizes
- What size is my kids shoe in adult shoe sizes?
- Need to know information when buying newborn and toddler shoes
- Great tips to help you shop online for kids shoes?
What to look for when Buying Kids Shoes Online?
Many parents of young children are big fans of online shoe shopping. Itâs easy and convenient behind the computer or with your iPad at home. Even the most easygoing of toddlers can become whiny and weepy in the childrenâs shoe aisle. Unfortunately, the greatest thing about online shoe shopping is also the biggest downside when shopping for childrenâs shoes. Youâre not in a department store so you canât try them on until you buy them.
In the below Shoe Size Charts for Boys and girls, weâll make it easy to understand your childrenâs shoe size and reduce the hassle of getting wrongly fitting shoes delivered to your doorstep.
The age group for each size may vary from brand to brand and from child to child. Our team has made an overview of the most common age group for each size based on our research. This is not a standard true-for-all size chart, but weâre convinced you find this chart useful.
Kidâs US Shoe size by Age and foot length
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What Are The Average Children Shoe Sizes According To Different Ages?
Newborn to Little Kids Shoes Sizes can be found on this specific page.
In the Average Kids Shoe Size Chart below you can see the average shoe size of certain ages. The overview is up until 12 years old, because after that age the height of children often varies and their shoe size is as big as adultsâ feet. Shoe size charts for men and women we handle here.
 Age |  Average shoe size boys US |  Average shoe size girls US |
4 years | Â 10 | 10 |
5 years | 11 | 12 |
6 years | 12,5 | 12,5 |
7 years | 1 | 1 |
8 years | 2 | 2 |
9 years | 2,5 | 2,5 |
10 years | 4 | 3 |
11 years | 4,5 | 4,5 |
12 years | 5,5 | 5,5 |
How to measure your childrenâs feet?
Shoe sizes differ between brands and between types of footwear. Thatâs why we always recommend measuring both feet of your son or daughter, so you can convert childrenâs shoe sizes between the US, UK, and European size systems:Â Hereâs a simple how-to post about it.
Probably you donât feel like reading or quickly want to buy those kidsâ shoes.
To make it easy, we summed up our tips to measure your childrenâs feet, which will take no more than 2 minutes of your time.
Measure your kidâs feet in 10 simple steps
- Measure your kidâs feet in the afternoon.
- Make them Stand When Measuring, but with smaller children this is not needed
- Wear socks
- Be precise
- Measure both feet
- Stand on a piece of paper
- Start drawing
- Measure the length of your feet
- Find your width fitting by drawing or with measuring tape
(for infants, toddlers and little kids shoes, this step is optional) - Determine your kids shoe size by age in the conversion charts
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How often should my childâs foot be measured?
As a rule of thumb, consider measuring your child as follows:
- Age: 2 weeks to 6 months â measure once a month
- Age: 6 months to 12 months â once every 2 months
- Age: 12 months to 2 years old â once every 3 months
- Age: 2 years to 4 years â once every 6 months
- Age: 5 years and above â every year
Average kids Shoe Size By Age Chart in UK and US Sizes
Finding out your Childrenâs shoe size conversion is not as difficult as it may look.
In fact, it is imperative that you understand Kids Shoe Sizing when looking out for the best childrenâs shoe brands, best shoes for toddlers, most durable kids shoes, or podiatrist recommended shoes for toddlers.
This exercise will definitely save you from so much stress and extra expenses.
If you are buying a childrenâs shoe that uses the European sizing system the notation system is the same for babies, children, and adults.
Toddler shoe sizing explained
NOTE: From this size onward, shoes are sized as standard Menâs shoes starting at â1â. You can find the standard womenâs size equivalent by adding 1.5 to the size.
Average Youth Shoe Size Chart converted to adults Shoe sizes
US Shoe | Euro | UK | Inches | CM | Adult Womenâs Shoe Sizeâ Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 32 | 13 | 7.75âł | 19.7 | NA |
1.5 | 33 | 14 | 8âł | 20.3 | NA |
2 | 33 | 1 | 8.125âł | 20.6 | NA |
2.5 | 34 | 1.5 | 8.25âł | 21 | 4 |
3 | 34 | 2 | 8.5âł | 21.6 | 4.5 |
3.5 | 35 | 2.5 | 8.625âł | 21.9 | 5 |
4 | 36 | 3 | 8.75âł | 22.2 | 5.5 |
4.5 | 36 | 3.5 | 9âł | 22.9 | 6 |
5 | 37 | 4 | 9.125âł | 23.2 | 6.5 |
5.5 | 37 | 4.5 | 9.25âł | 23.5 | 7 |
6 | 38 | 5 | 9.5âł | 24.1 | 7.5 |
6.5 | 38 | 5.5 | 9.625âł | 24.4 | 8 |
7 | 39 | 6 | 9.75âł | 24.8 | 8.5 |
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What do you need to take into account when choosing your toddlerâs shoe?
- Before a child starts walking, shoes are unnecessary.
- During the winter months your child can wear soft booties to stay warm, but all foot coverings should be as non-restricting as possible.
- After your toddler has begun to walk (usually between 10 and 18 months old), you can introduce him or her to a sneaker with a flexible outsole with good traction.
- At toddler age shoes should be worn outdoors only. Inside the house barefoot is still best for toddlers.
- Check your childâs feet for blisters and other signs often which means their shoes no longer fit.
- Toddlerâs feet tend to grow a shoe size larger every three months or so.
- Feel free to buy shoes slightly larger than what your child needs. 1/2 an inch clearance at the toe provides some growing room.
Basic Tips when doing Kidsâ Shoe Shopping
- Start your search by knowing your childrenâs foot and shoe size: Measure the feet in inches or centimeters and convert them into the size you need.
- As Childrenâs feet grow at different rates, you should regularly measure your childâs feet every few months to make sure they are always wearing a properly fitting shoe.
- Never let a child wear a shoe that is too small for their feet! Childrenâs feet are still growing and developing and many adult foot problems have their origins in poor-fitting shoes during childhood.
- Young children tend to curl their toes which can be misleading when fitting shoes. Always be sure to check that the foot is fully flat before fitting.
- Never put your child in a shoe that is more than a size too big or the child is likely to trip when walking.
- If you are buying a childrenâs shoe that uses the U.S. or U.K. sizing system (see chart for measurement differences in the two systems), be sure to remember that the notation system starts over at around age 6. At age five your child may wear a childrenâs size 13 and at age 6 your child may wear a youth size 1.
- At four years old your childâs foot will be double the size it was at birth.
- Childrenâs shoes can have slightly firmer soles than a toddlerâs shoe, but there should still be plenty of flexibility.Â
- For a kidâs feet, a little bit of arch support goes a long way. Never try to correct a childâs walking gait without a podiatristâs informed diagnosis and recommendation.
- Between ages four and five most childrenâs feet grow at least a half a shoe size every four to five months.
- Avoid buying shoes that are more than one size too big or the shoe will become a tripping hazard.
- When choosing between childrenâs shoe uppers, breathable materials like leather and canvas are best. Childrenâs feet often sweat a lot.
Buying shoes for my teenagers, tips needed?
- A youth size 5.5 is equivalent to an adult womenâs size 7 and an adult menâs size 6. For older children and teenagers please use our Menâs & Womenâs Shoe Sizing U.S & European Shoe Sizing Guide
- Your child will usually start wearing youth shoe sizes around age 6.
- After the age of 6, it becomes especially important that children wear supportive athletic shoes during play, particularly if they participate in after-school sports.
- While childrenâs feet are more resilient and thus less prone to injury, the most common cause of chronic childrenâs foot pain is Severâs disease, an inflammation of a childâs developing heel growth plate. The most common cause of childrenâs heel pain is participation in activities that involve a lot of running and jumping, such as soccer and basketball, without having shoes that provide enough arch support. Childrenâs arch support inserts are available to decrease your childâs risk of developing a painful foot injury.
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FAQ about kids shoe size by age
Is there a difference between boys and girls shoe sizes?
Yes, thereâs a difference between boysâ and girlsâ shoe sizes when they have the same age. On average boys have a larger shoe size than girls of the same age.
How long do childrenâs feet grow in size averagely?
Childrenâs feet grow until about the age of 15.
How fast do childrenâs shoe sizes change in a year?
On average children grow one and a half shoe sizes bigger each year.
At what age do childrenâs feet and their shoe size grow the most?
In the first years of childhood, their feet grow the most.
The average shoe size for a 2-year-old boy or girl will be US 6C for a foot length of 5 1/4âł. That would be 22 EU shoe size, or a 5-5.5 UK size. See the kids shoe size by age chart for more details.
A 3 year old boy or girl should be wearing kidâs shoes between 8 and 10 US sizes. Making US9, 25 EU and 8 UK shoe size the average shoe size for a 3-year-old toddler. Always start to measure the foot when possible so you can choose the right size shoe in the charts.
The average US shoe size for a four-year-old is 11, which equals a foot length of 6 7/8 inches. The size is the same for a boy or a girl of 4: US11, EU28 and UK 10 size. Find all kidâ shoe size conversion in the charts
A 5-year-old boy or girl will wear an 11C â 12C US shoe size. This US size converts into 27-28 EU size or a 10-10.5 UK shoe size. Please note, that there isnât a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as shoe size can vary by brand and model of the shoe, as well as the childâs foot shape. See the kids shoe size by age chart for more details.
Toddlers range from 1 year to a maximum of 5 years old, which results in US shoe sizes 5 up to 12 (C). Use the above size charts to pick the right size for your toddler, based on his/her foot length. A toddlerâs shoe size changes quite fast by age. The recommended US size is:
â 5 for a 12- to 18-month-old child
â 6 for an 18- to 24-month-old child
â 6-7 for a 2-year-old
â 8 for a 2- to 2 1/2-year-old
â 9 for a 3-year-old
â 10 for a 3 1/2-year-old
â 11 for a 4 1/2-year-old
â 12 for a 5-year-old.
Kids shoe size by age explained
The picture in this post is by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash , the shoes on it are from Vans, which we have written a full Vans Shoe Size Chart and Fitting Guide about here
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