Children’s Shoe Fit Guide
Try out our new Sizing Guide to help you fit your children's shoes int he comfort of your home. Click the image below (Be sure to print at ACTUAL SIZE, not reduced):
Unfortunately there is no worldwide standard for shoe sizes, which means you may require different sizes of shoe from different manufacturers.
Brands usually have slight variations in size. Some might fit a little bigger while some run smaller.
This is a general guideline for the brands of stylish European children’s shoes we carry. Please call (516) 295-0026 or email for individual questions.
Alternatively, you can trace you child’s foot and email it back to us. Our expert fitters will help you find the correct size for the shoe you want.
| US SIZE | AGE | EURO Size | METRIC size |
| 4 toddler | 12 months | 20 | 13.0 cm |
| 5 toddler | 12-18 months | 21 | 14.0 cm |
| 6 toddler | 18-24 months | 22 | 14.5 cm |
| 7 toddler | 2-2½ years | 23 | 15.0 cm |
| 8 child | 2½-3 years | 24 | 15.5 cm |
| 8.5 child | 3½-4 years | 25 | 16.3 cm |
| 9 child | 4 years | 26 | 17.0 cm |
| 10 child | 4½ years | 27 | 18.0 cm |
| 11 child | 5 years | 28 | 18.5 cm |
| 12 child | 5½ years | 29 | 19.0 cm |
| 12.5 child | 6 years | 30 | 19.5 cm |
| 13 child | 6½ years | 31 | 20.0 cm |
| 1 child | 7 years | 32 | 21.0 cm |
| 2 child | 7½ years | 33 | 21.5 cm |
| 3 child | 8 years | 34 | 22.0 cm |
| 4 child | 35 | 23.0 cm | |
| 5 young adult | 36 | 24.0 cm | |
| 5 young lady | 36 | 24.0 cm | |
| 6 young adult | 37 | 24.5 cm | |
| 6 young lady | 37 | 24.5 cm | |
| 7 young adult | 38 | 25.5 cm | |
| 7 young lady | 38 | 25.5 cm | |
| 8 young adult | 39 | 26.0 cm | |
| 8 young lady | 39 | 26.0 cm | |
| 6 young man | 39 | 26.0 cm | |
| 9 young adult | 40 | 26.5 cm | |
| 9 young lady | 40 | 26.5 cm | |
| 7 young man | 40 | 26.5 cm | |
| 10 young adult | 41 | ||
| 8 young man | 41 | ||
| 11 young adult | 42 | ||
| 9 young man | 42 |
(girls usually measure 3/4 size smaller, boys 3/4 size larger)
Children’s Shoe Fit Guide by Brand
| Andanines | Runs small (buy one size larger) |
| Aster | Runs small (buy one size larger) |
| Blue Bottle | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Bouttacelli | True to Size |
| Camper | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Daph Dap | True to Size |
| Donald J. Pliner | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Geox | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Enzo | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Kid Express | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Lacoste | Runs small (buy one size larger) |
| Lelli Kelli | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Luccini | Runs small (buy one size larger) |
| Maniqui | True to Size |
| Michael Kors | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Minibel | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Mod 8 | Runs small (buy one size larger) |
| Morgan & Milo | True to Size |
| Naturino | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Naot | True to Size |
| Noel | True to Size |
| Peche D’Amour | True to Size |
| Pediped | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Piedini | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Pom D’Api | Runs small (buy one size larger) |
| Ricosta | True to Size |
| Robeez | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Shoe Be Doo | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Tsukihoshi | Runs large (buy one size smaller) |
| Venettini | True to Size |
Children’s Shoe Durability
On average, a child’s shoe will last for about 4-5 months. Sometimes children may wear out the shoe or a growth spurt may occur and they simply outgrow the shoe. Although children’s shoes are usually made to be more durable than adult shoes, keep in mind that some children are even tougher.
What to Look For in a Children’s Shoe
First walkers require a very flexible sole, with some room for growth. Too much room will cause blisters, and tight fits will cause redness and chafing.
To ensure an accurate reading when measuring, flatten the foot by shifting your weight forward.
If the measurement is between two sizes, always move up to the larger size.
Be sure to measure both feet. Many kids have feet of different sizes. Fit to the larger of the two.
Fit when your child has been on his/her feet all day because their feet have expanded.