How to Use a Kids' Foot Gauge, Step by Step
A simple walkthrough for measuring your child's length and width on a foot gauge at home, and turning the numbers into a shoe size.
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Practical guides on foot gauges, width fittings and finding shoes that fit growing feet.
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Why Foot Gauge Numbers Aren't Millimetres
Foot gauge scales look like millimetres but aren't. Learn why that matters and how to enter the numbers correctly.
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Understanding Shoe Width Fittings: What D, E, F, G and H Mean
The letter in your size result is the width fitting. Learn what each letter means and why width matters as much as length.
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How Often Should You Measure Your Child's Feet?
Children's feet grow fast. Use this schedule to check their size, from first steps to secondary school.
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First Shoes: When Is Your Baby Ready?
How to tell when your little one is ready for their first pair of shoes, and what to look for when you buy them.
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Back-to-School Shoe Fitting Checklist
What to check before your child heads back to school, from size and width to sole grip and fastenings.
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UK, EU and US Kids' Shoe Size Conversion Explained
Why UK, EU and US children's sizes don't line up neatly, and how to convert between them with confidence.
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How to Measure Kids' Feet at Home Without a Gauge
No foot gauge? Measure foot length with paper and a ruler, and learn where this method falls short.
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7 Signs Your Child's Shoes Are Too Small
Kids rarely say when shoes pinch. Watch for these signs that it's time to measure again.
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Toddler vs Junior Foot Gauges: Which One Do You Need?
Foot gauges come in toddler and junior versions. Learn which one suits your child and how to read each.
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Half Sizes Explained: Should You Size Up or Down?
What half sizes mean for children's shoes and how to choose when your child falls between two sizes.
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One Foot Bigger Than the Other? What to Do
One foot bigger than the other is normal. Measure both feet, use the larger numbers and buy shoes that fit the bigger foot.
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