I was just reading the sandals post and I'm suddenly wondering if DS has abnormally small feet. He is currently wearing size 4.5 with a good amount of room to grow. I bought him a pair of size 5 boots for his birthday because apparently I had no idea how to accurately measure and those are still wayyyy too big on him.
Re: S/O Shoes, what size are your LOs feet?
DD is about the same as your LO. Her 4's are too small, but 5's are definitely too big. 4.5's are difficult to find around here, so I put her in a lot of Robeez, go bare foot, or use thicker socks with shoes.
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Robeez are a really good idea. What size do you use for DD, 18-24mo? I'm looking forward to DS being a solid sz 5 so we don't have to teeter between the month and standard number sizing...so confusing and inconsistent.
Elmo/NPH duo is famous around TB from bumpies and bumpie kiddos, isn't he?
She's in 12-18 month Robeez, and they are even a little big yet. Target also has a knock off Robeez brand.
You could go to Steppin Out in the Columbia Mall to get his feet measured. It is on the top floor near Sears. One side of the store is all kids shoes but they don't have a huge selection for walkers under size 5. They have ordered smaller sizes for me if they are available but not in stock.
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Great suggestion! I think we should have him formally sized since a lot our shoes are hand-me-downs or guess and check purchases. I think we'll head over there this weekend, thanks!
Really! Every rain boot I have for him, I have 5 pairs, all fit so big and fall off his feet. So we are opposite if you guys. Size 7 shoes and size 5 rainboots, that's weird right??? Oh and his winter boots are a size 6 but they are getting tight!
DS is currently wearing a size 6.5 medium in Stride Rite shoes. When his foot was measured a few months ago it was between 6-6.5. he still has some room in his 6.5 shoes. We got his sandals in a 7 and are keeping our fingers crossed that they will last through the summer.
I think that the brand of shoe can make a huge difference. My cousin got DS a pair of Converse in size 5 and he could still wear them last week (although that was the last time for him to wear them).
4.5 does seem small, but I am sure it won't always be that way. As far as measuring, I've been taking DD to Stride Rite to get evaluated. Most of her shoes are SR, whether I buy them in the store, online or discount stores like Marshalls, so I at least have some consistent expectations.
She is currently wearing 5.5W and 6W which have ample room to grow.
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My friends son is 20 days older and he is almost in a 9!
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Another for man feet. They're even shaped like DH's!
We are almost out of the 4.5 stride-rites. Almost into the 5s.
She is a peanut. At 18 months she was 20lbs 12 ounces and 30.5"h, but those feet keep on growing.
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Yes, he has really narrow and long feet. His skinny feet probably can't keep those rainboots on! Oh well hopefully we don't need rainboots much longer!