Expert Measuring & Fitting Service
Following Startrite Standards
Start Rite have been making quality fitted children’s footwear since 1792 and the business still remains in private ownership, producing shoes in half sizes and width fittings.
All our fitters are trained and experienced in the use of Start Rite gauges, interpreting that size indicator to give the most accurate assessment of your child’s foot shape. This measurement will then be used by the fitter to select the best shoe for your child's foot from our range of brands. However, this measurement alone should not be used to purchase shoes from other brands either online, or in High St stores should you choose not to purchase from our style selection.
Child Food Health Register
We are proud to be listed on the register, which is only open to retailers who show a commitment to fitting excellence and stock shoes in a range of width fittings. The register particularly recognises the qualification awarded by the Society of Shoe Fitters.
Member of the Society of Shoe Fitters
This is now a registered charity organisation and promotes good practice in shoe fitting and foot health.
It’s members comprise of podiatrists, chiropodists, and of course, shoe fitters like ourselves.
Size Conversion Chart
The measurement taken on any branded gauge is just the first indication of the actual size and style of shoe which will ultimately fit and suit your child’s feet.
A large percentage of our stock is continental, and sourced from Europe.
A conversion chart, shown below, indicates the continental size that most closely relates to the Start Rite gauges we use.
Please note the 'S' stands for small and 'L' for large in front of the UK sizes.
| UK | EUR |
|---|---|
| S2 | |
| S2.5 | E18 |
| S3 | E19 |
| S3.5 | |
| S4 | E20 |
| S4.5 | E21 |
| S5 | |
| S5.5 | E22 |
| S6 | E23 |
| S6.5 | |
| S7 | E24 |
| S7.5 | E25 |
| S8 | |
| S8.5 | E26 |
| S9 | E27 |
| S9.5 | |
| S10 | E28 |
| S10.5 | |
| S11 | E29 |
| S11.5 | E30 |
| S12 | |
| S12.5 | E31 |
| S13 | E32 |
| S13.5 | |
| L1 | E33 |
| L1.5 | |
| L2 | E34 |
| L2.5 | E35 |
| L3 | |
| L3.5 | E36 |
| L4 | E37 |
| L4.5 | |
| L5 | E38 |
| L5.5 | E39 |
| L6 | |
| L6.5 | E40 |
| L7 | E41 |
| L7.5 | |
| L8 | E42 |
| L8.5 | |
| L9 | E43 |
| L9.5 | E44 |
| L10 | |
| L10.5 | E45 |
| L11 | E46 |
*Please note that there is not a corresponding European Size for every UK whole and half size.
Little Feet
Childrens Footwear Specialist
