The Stride Rite size chart runs from size 0 (newborn, about 8.2 cm) to size 7 (big kid, about 25.1 cm). Each half size adds about 0.4-0.5 cm of foot length. Widths come in Medium, Wide and Extra Wide. On the Stride Rite toddler size chart, sizes 4-10 measure about 11.6-16.7 cm, and size 1 (20.1 cm) comes after size 13.5, not before it.
This guide covers the Stride Rite shoe size chart by age, the toddler and kids charts, width options, and the size 13 to size 1 switch. You will also learn how to measure and check the fit.
How to Measure Your Child’s Foot for Stride Rite Shoes
You need two numbers: foot length and ball circumference.
Trace your child’s foot on paper from heel to longest toe, and wrap a ribbon around the ball of the foot for width. Stride Rite stores also use a Brannock Device for a quick in-person check. For the full measuring method, see our Kids Shoe Size Chart guide.
How to Check Stride Rite Shoe Fit
Have your child stand up in both shoes.
Length
Press your thumb at the toe. Toes should wiggle freely. They should not touch the front, and the foot should not slide forward.
Width and Depth
The ball of the foot should feel snug, with no pinching. Run your thumb over the top of the shoe. The fabric should ripple slightly. Taut fabric means the shoe is too shallow. If you can pinch the fabric into a ridge, it is too deep.
Heel and Movement
The heel should grip without digging in. Ask your child to walk, jump and run. Stumbling or a changed walk means the fit is off.
FAQs
How does Stride Rite sizing run?
Stride Rite sizes by current foot length and width, so measure first and choose the larger size if between sizes.
What is the Stride Rite shoe size chart for toddlers?
Toddler sizes run about 4 to 10, or roughly 11.6 to 16.7 cm, in medium, wide and extra wide.
Can you explain the different shoe sizes for toddlers, including the different sizes and how they fit?
Sizes 3–6 suit new walkers and sizes 7–10 suit active preschoolers, with each half size about 0.4–0.5 cm longer.
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