Find the right shoe size for children aged 4 to 12 years across US, UK, EU, Japan, and Australia. Kids\' feet grow rapidly, and sizing varies widely between brands. This chart and converter help you navigate international sizing with age-based references and foot length measurements. Recheck sizes every two to three months during growth spurts.
Italian brands run smaller — consider sizing up half.
| US | UK | EU | JP (cm) | AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 | 17 | 11 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 19 | 12.5 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 21 | 13.5 | 4 |
| 6 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 | 23 | 15 | 6 |
| 8 | 7 | 24 | 15.5 | 7 |
| 9 | 8 | 25 | 16 | 8 |
| 10 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 9 |
| 11 | 10 | 28 | 17.5 | 10 |
| 12 | 11 | 30 | 18.5 | 11 |
| 13 | 12 | 31 | 19 | 12 |
Place a sheet of paper flat on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your heel touching the wall.
With a pencil held straight, mark the tip of your longest toe on the paper.
Use a ruler to measure from the edge of the paper (wall) to your mark in centimeters. This is your foot length.
Every two to three months for children under 5, and every four to six months for older children. Growth spurts are unpredictable and a shoe that fit last month may already be too small.
About one thumb\'s width (roughly 1 cm) between the longest toe and the front of the shoe. Too much room can cause tripping, while too little restricts natural foot development.
Yes. Kids\' sizes typically go up to US 13, after which they transition to adult sizing starting at US 1. A kids\' US 13 is one size smaller than an adult US 1. Youth sizes (1-7) bridge the gap.
Pediatric foot specialists generally advise against hand-me-down shoes because shoes mold to the original wearer\'s foot shape. However, lightly worn shoes in good condition are usually fine for casual use.
Most children develop arches by age 6. Before that, flat feet are normal. If a child over 6 complains of foot pain or shows signs of overpronation, consult a pediatrician about supportive footwear.