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How to Measure Your Child’s Feet and Check the Fit
Measure both feet, use the size chart to find a starting point, and finish by checking the shoes on your child.
Get ready before choosing a size
A recent foot measurement is more useful than the size of an old pair. Have paper, a ruler and a pencil ready, and choose a moment when your child can stay still long enough to measure. Measure both feet; they may not be exactly the same length.
For a child who can stand steadily, follow the standing measurement method below. If your child cannot yet stand for this, ask for fitting help rather than trying to hold them in an unsupported standing position.
Measure from the heel to the longest toe
Place the foot flat on the paper with the heel against a straight reference, such as an upright book. Keep the reference square to the paper. Mark the end of the longest toe without pressing it back, then measure the distance from the heel reference to that mark.
Repeat for the other foot and record both measurements in centimeters. Use the larger measurement when consulting the chart. If the child moves or the marks are unclear, repeat the measurement before choosing a size.
Use the chart, then check the actual shoe
Compare the measurement with the MIKI HOUSE US size chart. Foot length is not automatically the shoe size you should order, and different designs can feel different on the same foot. Keep the walking stage and intended use in mind as well.
Do not add an arbitrary amount to the measurement or choose a much larger pair simply for growing room. If you are between options, get help interpreting the chart for the particular style.
Look at the toes, heel and fastening
Open the shoe fully, position the heel and close the strap comfortably. Check for crowded toes, pressure across the foot or a heel that slips noticeably. A strap should secure the shoe without needing to be pulled excessively tight.
If your child can walk, let them move in both shoes with their usual socks. Watch for discomfort and ask how the shoes feel if they can tell you. A good-looking size label does not replace a try-on.
Keep a record and check again
Save the date and both foot measurements so you have a useful reference for the next pair. Recheck as your child grows, especially when shoes become harder to put on or your child tells you they feel different.
If you use a printable measuring sheet, print at actual size rather than fitting it to the page, and check its scale against a physical ruler first. A resized printout can give a misleading measurement. A plain ruler and paper are also a useful way to take the heel-to-toe measurement.
