Finding shoes for children is easy, but not enough. It also needs to be tried on. If an adult can understand whether he is comfortable or not, then it is much harder to find out from the baby. It is important to make the right choice, since the foot should develop harmoniously. So shoes or boots as a gift is not the best option.
Sizing
To do this, you need to know the foot length of the baby. You can put a small leg on a piece of paper and circle it with a pencil. The metric system implies that the length is measured with a ruler from the most protruding point of the finger to the extreme point of the heel. To find out the size of shoes for children, you need to circle both feet when the child is standing, not sitting. If the indicators differ, choose a larger one. You can cut such a stencil and invest in shoes like an insole when buying. You will understand if the boots fit in width.
For the smallest
If the baby is not even a year old, try measuring the legs with a rope. Attach it to the foot, and then to the ruler. So you know the length in centimeters.
A centimeter more
Winter and summer shoes should not be bought back-to-back, but more by 1 cm. In summer, the legs swell a little from the heat, and in winter you will need a stock for socks. The free space will allow the feet to keep warm and provide the correct gait, as this is important for further development. To understand if there is a gap of 1 cm, place the baby on the floor and put your finger between the leg and the back. If he enters freely, then you have chosen the pair correctly.
English shoe sizes for children
Measurement is in inches. Each inch will be equal to 2.54 cm. Numbering is through 1/3 of an inch and counts from 0 to 13. For convenience, it is best to translate the Russian size into European, and then according to the table to English.
American shoe sizes for children
The system is similar to the previous one, only shifted to zero by 2.1 mm. For example, a 8.3 cm long leg means an American size of 0.5; 8.9 cm - 1; 9.2 cm - 1.5 and so on.
Determine the fullness of the foot
The size of shoes for children is determined not only by the length, but also by the fullness of the legs. How to understand what the baby’s foot rise, that is, the girth of the widest part? Too wide boots are just as harmful as narrow boots. In the first case, the gait becomes unstable, in the second - legs can freeze from excessive crowding. Finding out fullness is easy: shoes should be worn fairly freely, as well as removed. It is better to choose a lacing or Velcro to adjust its volume.
What to consider when buying
1. Remember that it is useless for a baby up to three years old to buy shoes for several seasons, as the size of the foot increases rapidly.
2. Be sure to try on a new thing before buying.
3. Do not take shoes that are too loose. They can create shuffling gait and lead to problems with the spine or flat feet.
4. Check the size of shoes for children as often as possible, preferably every six months.
5. Choose only genuine leather and fur so that the leg breathes.
6. Buying a pair is best only in company stores.
7. The winter sole must be ribbed or grooved, as well as elastic and flexible, so that the baby is not slippery and walking is comfortable.