Check that the big toe has enough wiggle room (about a half-inch — or a thumb — from the tip of the shoe) and that there’s no pinching on the heel or sides.

Take some paper, pen and ruler.

Place paper on the floor against a wall and have your child stand flat-footed on the paper.

Use a ruler on the floor to measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe.

Refer to our size chart below.