SIZING & FITTING GUIDE

To make sure your child is snug and comfy in their new shoes, it’s important to find the right fit. First make sure you understand what stage your child is at to find the right shoe for them. Each of our stages have a broad range of sizes available, because not all children develop at the same rate and some kid’s feet grow faster than others.

You’ll find easy to follow information on sizes, stages and fitting below.

FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE

EASY WAYS TO FIND THE RIGHT BOBUX SIZE

Just like adult shoes, if kid’s shoes are the wrong size our little adventurers will feel uncomfortable. We’ve got some great tools to help you find the right size for your kid’s growing feet, pick which one works best for you.

Find the Perfect Size

Step-by-step Measuring Guide

Here at Babyshoes we like to keep things simple. Parents have enough stresses in their lives, never mind having to choose whether they want to do a face-to-face fitting, a virtual fitting, buy a small size gauge, buy a big size gauge or follow an ‘easy’ 50 step guide online.

So, with the above in mind here is our ‘very easy’ (we promise it really is!) tried and tested guide on how to measure your little one’s feet:

STEP ONE

Grab a pen, paper and ruler.

STEP TWO

Place the paper on a hard flat surface.

STEP THREE

Stand your little one onto the piece of paper. Make sure that their feet are as flat as possible and not arched.

STEP FOUR

Make a mark with your pen next to their heel and around their big toe (on each foot).

STEP FIVE

Using your ruler, measure their longest foot in centimetres to the nearest millimetre (e.g. 13.5 cm).

STEP SIX

Take a note of the measurement and then use the size guides below or on each of our product pages to choose the most appropriate size.

Size Guides

Borboleta:

Fofito:

Marena:

FIT FOR COMFORT

HOW TO FIT YOUR CHILD'S SHOE

Now that you’ve received your shoes, you’ll want to make sure that they fit your child comfortably,with plenty of room to grow. Our sizing includes a little ‘wiggle room’ to keep your child’s little toes from touching the end of their shoes, so our sizes might seem a little larger than other brands.

Bobux shoes are designed to be easy to fit, to take a little stress away from getting kids out the door. Bigger kids might be putting their own shoes on, but it’s important to make sure that shoes are fitted properly and fastened well for overall comfort. Follow the helpful guides below to help comfortably fit your kids shoes.

STEPS TO FITTING A SOFT SOLE

STEP ONE

Stretch the collar.

STEP TWO

Guide the shoe onto the foot, keeping toes clear of the elastic.

STEPS TO FITTING AN XPLORER WITH STRAP

STEP ONE

Release the strap fastening.

STEP TWO

Stretch the collar.

STEP THREE

Guide the shoe onto the foot, keeping toes clear of the elastic.

STEP FOUR

Fasten the straps so the foot fits securely but comfortably into the shoe.

STEPS TO FITTING AN XPLORER STRETCH FIT

STEP ONE

Simply stretch the collar and slide on.

STEP TWO

The knit mid-section will hug the ankle and take its shape.

STEPS TO FITTING A SHOE

STEP ONE

Loosen all fastenings and pull the tongue towards the toe of the shoe to maximise room for the foot.

STEP TWO

Hold the tongue and collar or heel tab, and guide the shoe onto the foot.

STEP THREE

Place foot firmly on the ground with the child standing upright if possible, with their heel at the back of the shoe.

STEP FOUR

Pull the tongue back and fasten straps over the tongue so that the foot is held in place securely but comfortably. The child should be able to flex their ankle without any discomfort and their foot should fit square in the shoe while walking. Straps should sit across the foot without too much restriction.

STEP FOUR

Check that there is room at the end of the shoe by pressing the toe area. There should be a thumb's width of growth room between the top of the toes and the front of the shoe.

STEPS TO FITTING AN UNLINED BOOT

STEP ONE

Loosen all fastenings and pull the tongue (if applicable) towards the toe of the boot to maximise room for the foot.

STEP TWO

Hold the tongue and the back of the collar, and guide the boot onto the foot. Consider wearing socks for an easier fit, particularly if the boot is leather lined.

STEP THREE

Place foot firmly on the ground with the child standing upright if possible, with their heel at the back of the boot.

STEP FOUR

Pull the tongue back and fasten straps over the tongue so that the foot is held in place securely but comfortably. The child should be able to flex their ankle without any discomfort and their foot should fit square in the boot while walking. Straps should sit across the foot without too much restriction.

STEP FOUR

Check that there is room at the end of the boot by pressing the toe area. There should be a thumb's width of growth room between the top of the toes and the front of the boot.

STEPS TO FITTING A FLEECE LINED BOOT

STEP ONE

Loosen all fastenings and pull the tongue (if applicable) towards the toe of the boot to maximise room for the foot.

STEP TWO

Hold the tongue and the back of the collar, and guide the boot onto the foot.

STEP THREE

Place foot firmly on the ground with the child standing upright if possible, with their heel at the back of the boot.

STEP FOUR

Pull the tongue back and fasten straps over the tongue so that the foot is held in place securely but comfortably. The child should be able to flex their ankle without any discomfort and their foot should fit square in the boot while walking. Straps should sit across the foot without too much restriction.

STEP FOUR

Check that there is room at the end of the boot by pressing the toe area. There should be a thumb's width of growth room between the top of the toes and the front of the boot.

STEPS TO FITTING AN OPEN SANDAL

STEP ONE

Loosen all fastenings so the sandal opens up completely.

STEP TWO

Hold the straps open and guide the foot into the sandal.

STEP THREE

Place foot firmly on the ground with the child standing upright if possible, with their heel at the back of the sandal.

STEP FOUR

Secure all fastenings so that the foot is held in place securely but comfortably. The child should be able to flex their ankle without any discomfort and their foot should fit square in the sandal while walking. Straps should sit across the foot without too much restriction.

STEP FOUR

Check that there is room at the end of the sandal. There should be a thumb's width of growth room between the top of the toes and the front of the sandal.

STEPS TO FITTING A CLOSED SANDAL

STEP ONE

Loosen all fastenings and pull the centre front tab (if applicable) towards the toe of the sandal to maximise room for the foot.

STEP TWO

Hold the centre front tab and the back of the collar, and guide the sandal onto the foot.

STEP THREE

Place foot firmly on the ground with the child standing upright if possible, with their heel at the back of the sandal.

STEP FOUR

Pull the centre front tab back and secure fastenings so that the foot is held in place securely but comfortably. The child should be able to flex their ankle without any discomfort and their foot should fit square in the sandal while walking. Straps should sit across the foot without too much restriction.

STEP FOUR

Check that there is room at the end of the sandal by pressing the toe area. There should be a thumb's width of growth room between the top of the toes and the front of the sandal.

STAGE RANGE OVERVIEW

BABIES & CRAWLING

NB-XL

ALMOST WALKING & CRUISING

18-22

FIRST WALKERS

18-22

TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS

22-26

KIDS

27-33

BOBUX STAGE OVERVIEW