Growing feet – yep they are expensive

• A child’s foot will double in size by the age of one year
• The foot is approximately half their adult length by 18mths of age
• Between the ages of 5 and 12 years the growth is approximately 9mm per year
• An adult size is usually between 12 and 14years of age
• Socks and shoe sizes need to be changed frequently to accommodate for rapidly growing feet
• Check shoe sizes every 1-3mths up to the age of 3years, every 4mths then to the age of 5yrs, every 6mths from 5yrs onwards
• It is important that a shoe is fitted by a fitting specialist in children’s footwear to avoid discomfort and injury
• Always measure and fit a shoe with the child standing as the foot spreads on weight-bearing