Getting the right size shoes for your little one can be tricky! We’re here to help. Often times, baby and toddler shoes have a recommended age range, such as 6-12 months and 12-18 months. While this is a good starting point, it is best to measure your child’s feet in order to get the correct size.

Here are four steps to measuring your child's feet:

1. Prep
In order to get the most accurate measurement of your child’s feet, have them stand on a piece of paper. This is important, as feet tend to have a different size when standing.

2. Trace

Trace the outline of your child's foot on the paper. Make sure to trace with the pencil straight up and down, not angled.

3. Measure

Measure the length between the heel and the tallest toe. Note: using centimeters instead of inches will give you a more accurate measurement for our shoes.

4. Match

Find the coordinating size in the chart below. If your child’s feet are in between sizes, it is best to size up.

Don’t forget to measure both feet! It is completely normal for growing feet to be slightly different sizes. If this is the case, use the measurement of the longer foot.

Don’t forget to measure both feet! It is completely normal for growing feet to be slightly different sizes. If this is the case, use the measurement of the longer foot.

It is recommended to have about 1 cm (about a thumb’s width) of space between your child’s toe and the front of the shoe. You should also be able to slide your pinky finger between your child’s heel and the back of the shoe.

If you have any questions about sizing or need to exchange for a different size, please reach out to us at support@memoirekids.com!