How To Measure Your Child's Feet For Athletic Shoes

There are a few things you can do to help ensure that your child’s athletic shoes fit correctly and provide the necessary support.

First, measure your child’s feet using a ruler or a piece of paper taped to the wall. Make sure the measuring tape is tight against the skin but not too tight, as this could cause discomfort.

Second, take into account your child’s foot type when selecting athletic shoes. There are three main types of feet: broad (Type A), narrow (Type B), and average-width (Type C). Athletic shoes typically fit children with Type A feet better than those with Type B or Type C feet. Finally, be sure to select shoes that have room for growth. Athletic shoe manufacturers typically design shoes for children who wear them from the day they are born until their growth spurts end around age 12 or 13. As your child grows, you may need to go up one size in shoe size.