- PRINTABLE KIDS' SHOE SIZE CHART -
It's Easy to Find the Right Size Shoes For Your Kids With Our Printable Kids Shoe Size Chart
You don't have to decipher five confusing columns of numbers to figure out
what size shoe your child wears. Our printable kids shoe size chart has only two — a column on the left where you'll find your
child's foot length in inches and the corresponding shoe size next to it in
a column on the right.
*KIDS SHOE SIZE BY AGE
Kids shoe sizes on our chart are also grouped by age, so you're able to spot your kiddo's foot length quickly.
If you don't know the exact length of your little one's feet, don't sweat it. You can measure them yourself at home. I have step by step instructions and some helpful tips that will make it easy for you here: How to measure your kid's feet for shoe size at home,
Printable Kids Shoe Size Chart A:
(Baby and Toddler shoe size by age and foot length)
Right click on the image to save Inches to Shoe Size Conversion Chart for Kids Age 0 - 4 Years
Printable Kids Shoe Size Chart B:
Right click to save Inches to Shoe Size Conversion Chart for Kids Age 4- 12 Years
How Kids Shoe Sizes Work
Kids shoe sizing is very different from the numbering system we use for
adults. Here's what you need to know:
KIDS SHOE SIZES ARE UNISEX
Unlike Men and Women's sizes which are different for each gender, kids shoe
sizes are gender neutral. There's no difference between a boy's size 10 and
a girl's size 10 sneaker.
KIDS SHOE SIZES ARE CATEGORIZED BY AGE
As a general guideline, each kids shoe size is assigned to an age group. It tells you the age range of
kids who typically wear that size shoe.
Our printable kids shoe size chart is divided into five age group categories used by the majority of kids shoe brands and retailers:
Baby Shoes.................... Age 0 - 12 months
Walker Shoes................ Age 12 - 24 months
Toddler Shoes............... Age 2 - 4
years
Little Kid Shoes............ Age 4 - 8
years
Big Kid Shoes................ Age 12 - 12 years
*It's important to note, however, that the age category is nothing more than a good jumping off point. Since kids grow in spurts and every child is different, you don't want to buy footwear based on age, alone.
KIDS SHOE SIZES ACTUALLY CORRESPOND TO FOOT LENGTH, NOT AGE
A size 4T shirt may be designed to fit 4-year-olds, but size 4 shoes are not. Kids shoe sizes DON'T correspond to age in the same way clothing sizes do. Each Kid's shoe size refers to shoes that fit a specific length of foot, instead.
Size 4 Kids, for example, fit children's feet that measure 8 3/4 inches in length, which will typically be kids between 8 and
12-years-old.
That's why you need a printable kids shoe size chart.
= Now here's where it can get confusing =
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LITTLE KID AND BIG KID SHOE SIZES
If you have trouble figuring out the difference between little kid and big kid shoe sizes, you're not alone. It's confusing because they overlap. I know. Right?
Kids shoe sizes run from 0 to size 12 1/2, then start over
again at size 1 through 7! That's not a problem if you're shopping in person
for a size 5 shoe for your 12-month-old. It's easy to tell little bitty shoes
apart from big kids'. But take care not to accidentally grab the
wrong size when you shop for a larger pair. The size difference may not be so
obvious.
LITTLE KID VS BIG KID SHOE SIZE
DIFFERENT BRANDS USE DIFFERENT LANGUAGE
Many brands and retailers designate the age group of some shoe sizes with a letter. However, not all companies use the same lettering system.
Toddler sizes are usually labeled with a "T" for "toddler" (8T, 9T etc.) but some companies use a "K" for kids. Big kid sizes are often followed by a "C" for "child" or "Y" for "youth."
The language brands use to describe age groups is also inconsistent, "Preschool" vs. "Little Kids," for example.
If you haven't already, be sure to check out, "No More Tears or Tantrums - The Ultimate Guide to Buying Kids Shoes."
MOMMY KNOWS BEST
All told it seems the best course of action is to measure your child's foot and use a simple conversion chart to find the right kids shoe size. If you can get a shoe size chart for the specific brand you're considering, that's even better.
Once you find a pair, you'll need to have your kid try them on so you can check the fit since there's no universal size system for kids shoes.
Good luck! May the shoe shopping odds be ever in your favor.
— Wishing you and yours health & happiness
