plus12: To make sure kids’ shoes fit!
The plus12 is the first precise measuring device – independent of brand and shoe size.
What the plus12 can do
The innovative measuring device for children’s shoes that fit. The plus12 can be used to measure feet and the inside length of shoes (millimeter scale).
- It measures the length of children’s feet and automatically adds 12 mm extra space (approx. ? inch) for a proper fit
- Measures the precise inner length of the shoe (up to size 45)
Would you like to convert the measurement result into shoe sizes?
>> Click here for the practical table!
So what size is this shoe, anyway? Our research has shown that most children’s shoes are misleadingly (Link to our study, abstract in english) . A shoe labeled EU size 30 (UK 11.5) is usually only a size 28 (UK size 10) in length. This is why we recommend measuring the inside length in millimeter. If you want to convert the length to size, please see www.kidsfeet.info/shoesize.
A shoe labeled EU size 30 (UK 11.5) is usually only a size 28 (UK size 10) in length.
How the plus12 works
Measuring the length of children’s feet and the inner length of the shoe.
A 2 minute video for little feet and their shoes.
1. Foot measurement
Place the plus12 next to the foot and extend it so that the red tip is slightly longer than the toes. Then place your child barefoot or in matching socks on the plus12.
Tip: Let the measuring tape protrude slightly below the longest toe. Then lift your child’s toe slightly and press lightly on the red tip until it is flush with the toe.
2. measure shoe
Insert the plus12 into the shoe until the red arrow touches the point of the shoe. If you have a problem when putting the instrument into the shoe (the red arrow does not reach the end of the toe area) it means that the toecap of the shoe is too low.
ead the millimeter gauge on the back of the tape measure*.
So what size is this shoe, anyway? Our research has shown that most children’s shoes are misleadingly (Link to our study, abstract in english) . A shoe labeled EU size 30 (UK 11.5) is usually only a size 28 (UK size 10) in length. This is why we recommend measuring the inside length in millimeter. If you want to convert the length to size, please see www.kidsfeet.info/shoesize.
* Slight deviations are possible
3. Does the shoe fit?
If the plus12 foot measurement is the same as the shoe measurement, then the shoe fits, and allows the necessary 12 mm of extra space inside. For example, if the foot measures 180 mm on the plus12, then the inside of the shoe should also be 180 mm.
New shoes can leave a bit more room for growing, but not more than 17mm.
An example: This is how the shoe fits!
Foot measurement (= foot length incl. 12 mm): 180 mm
Shoe measurement: 180 – 185 mm