Kids Lifestyle Shoes Fit Guide
Let kids show their style every day with great-fitting shoes for every occasion. Choose with confidence, using our quick-fit tips to find what’s right for your kids and their needs.
Quick Fit Tips
Tip 01
A Roomy, Comfortable Fit
Amplify their style game in shoes with a little growing room for longer lasting wear. As a general rule, leave about 1 cm from the big toe to the tip of the shoe.
Tip 02
Try the Evening Thumb Test
Check for fit with your thumb, late in the day when feet are most swollen. Press your thumb sideways at the tip of the shoe—it should fit between the tip of the shoe and the big toe. Check the heels, too. If feet are sliding up and out, the shoes are too big.
Tip 03
No Break-in Period
Lifestyle shoes should feel comfy from the first step. Let kids run and play in their shoes and ask if they feel right before you settle on them. Non-verbal kids will show you if the fit’s not good by limiting their movement in them, sitting down, or even trying to remove the shoes completely.
Understanding Our Lifestyle Shoe Types
Measure Up With Our Size Chart
We’ve made it easy for you to keep up with your kids’ growing feet.
FAQs
When’s the right time to replace lifestyle shoes?
It’s time to replace when comfort, safety, or fit become questionable. Look for signs of wear and tear, like delamination (when the outsole and upper begin to separate), worn-out soles, holes or patches. It’s good to remember that kids will put their shoes through a lot more than adults, so selecting for comfort and versatility tends to result in a longer lifespan for the shoe and happier kids.