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Kid’s Shoe Size Chart

Shopping for shoes for your kiddos? If this answer is yes, then you should make sure you’re picking out their right size. What size shoes should you buy your child? Measure their feet to find their right shoe size. We’ve rounded up sizing charts to help you find the best fit, plus tips on how to shop for shoes as your child continues to grow. Keep reading to learn more about the show size charts, what to look for during growth spurts and more. Explore brands like Kenneth Cole, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Carter’s and Stride Rite.

Macy’s Kids’ Shoe Size Charts

How to find your kids’ US, European (EU), United Kingdom (UK), or Japanese (JN) shoe size for babies, toddlers, little kids and big kids?

  1. Measure their feet from heel to their longest toe using a fabric measuring tape.
  2. Use our size charts below to find their size.
  3. Find the closest measurement in inches or centimeters that’s equal to their foot (round up to
    the closest half size).

Baby Sizes

Length (in.)
Lenth (cm.)
US Size
EU Size
UK Size
3.1
7.9
0
-
-
3.5
8.9
1
16
0.5
3.8
9.5
2
17
1
4..1
10.5
3
18
2
4.5
11.4
4
19
3

Toddler Sizes

Length (in.)
Lenth (cm.)
US Size
EU Size
UK Size
4.6
11.7
4.5
-
-
4.8
12.1
5
20
4
5
12.7
5.5
-
-
5.1
13
6
22
5
5.3
13.3
6.5
-
-
5.5
14
7
23
6
5.6
14.3
7.5
-
-
5.8
14.6
8
24
7
6
15.2
8.5
-
-
6.1
15.6
9
25
8
6.3
15.9
9.5
-
-
6.5
16.5
10
27
9
6.6
16.8
10.5
-
-

Little Kid Sizes

Length (in.)
Lenth (cm.)
US Size
EU Size
UK Size
6.8
17.1
11
28
10
7
17.8
11.5
-
-
7.1
18.1
12
30
11
7.3
18.4
12.5
-
-
7.5
19.1
13
31
12
7.6
19.4
13.5
-
-
7.8
19.7
1
32
13
8
20.3
1.5
-
-
8.1
20.6
2
33
1
8.3
21
2.5
-
-
8.5
21.6
3
34
2

Big Kid Sizes

Length (in.)
Lenth (cm.)
US Size
EU Size
UK Size
8.6
21.9
3.5
-
-
7
22.6
4
36
3
7.1
22.9
4.5
-
-
7.3
23.2
5
37
4
7.5
23.5
5.5
-
-
7.6
24.1
6
38
5
7.8
24.4
6.5
-
-
8
24.8
7
39
6

Girls Shoes 12+

US Size
EU Size
UK Size
JN Size
9
26
7.5
15
10
27
8.5
15
11
28
9.5
16
12
28
10
16
13
29
11
17
14
31
12
18
1
32
13
19
2
32
14
20
3
34
1.5
21
4
35
2.5
22

Boys Shoes 12+

US Size
EU Size
UK Size
JN Size
12
30
11
17
13
31
12
18
14
32
13
19
1
33
14
19
2
34
1.5
20
3
35
2.5
21
4
36
3
22
5
38
4
23

* Please note: All measurements are approximate and vary by brand and style.

How should kids’ shoes fit? Kid’s shoes should always have a little extra room to compensate for their fast-growing feet. Plus, having a little wiggle room makes for a more comfortable pair of shoes—their little piggy’s will thank you. Avoid buying shoes for children that are too big, they should feel good while wearing them whatever their size.




How to Prepare for Children’s Growth Spurts

Kids grow up so fast, literally! It’s important to take growth spurts into account when you’re buying shoes. When should I replace my kids’ shoes?
Kids should have their shoes replaced once they show significant wear and whenever they outgrown them. Time frames vary from child to child.


Tips for keeping track of growth spurts? We’ve put together a list of tips to keep in mind when your child experiences a growth spurt.

  • Check your kids’ foot size regularly. It’s important to stay ahead of growth spurts so you can be prepared.
  • Understand that kids experience growth spurts at different times.
  • Ask your child how they’re shoes fit. If they’re uncomfortable it might be time to size up.

When will my child’s feet stop growing? Typically, girls’ feet stop growing around age 14. Boys’ feet on the other hand stop to growing in length between the ages of 18 to 20.


How do I choose supportive shoes for children? Be sure to expect that your child will outgrow their shoes, and even if they don’t try to replace them after a year of wear to make sure they’re supportive.


What accessories does my child need to help maintain healthy feet? Buy your child supportive and comfortable socks to help maintain healthy feet. Socks can help reduce friction from shoes and alleviate unwanted pressure as your child’s feet continue to grow.