Guide to taking shoe measurements

The two most reliable ways to find out what shoe size a boy or girl should wear are as follows:

1st. Removing the template.

One way to choose the right shoe size for a child is to remove the insole from the inside, if possible. Once removed, measure the child's foot. Ideally, it should be about one centimeter long and the widest point of the foot should coincide with the widest part of the insole or shoe.

2nd. Draw the outline of the foot.

If the insole isn't removable, one technique you can consider is drawing the outline of the child's foot on a piece of cardboard or paper. To do this, hold the child's foot without resting it on the ground and draw the sole of the foot on the cardboard or paper. This should be done this way to prevent the soft areas from widening when supporting weight vertically. After this, simply insert the insole into the desired shoe and see if it fits properly.

The template drawn on cardboard or paper should be used for both feet, as both feet are not the same. One may be wider than the other, longer, or have a different toe. This can make the right foot uncomfortable and the left foot feel very comfortable.

Below is a table of measurements and sizes: