Igor Water sandals Yellow

Recommended growth allowance for children’s shoes

For children, we recommend allowing about 1 to 1.5 cm of growth room in their shoes. This gives children’s feet enough space to walk comfortably, move freely, and grow healthily, without the shoes appearing too large. More information can be found in the product details for kids’ shoes.

Allowance in shoes for adults or fully grown children

For adults or fully grown children, we recommend allowing a maximum of 0.5 cm of extra space. The toes should not touch the front of the shoe, but there should also be no excessive room. This ensures the shoes remain comfortable, stable, and perfectly fitting.

Correctly measuring feet

Place a sheet of paper firmly against the wall and have your child stand on it with their heels touching the wall. Mark a line at the longest toe (this is not always the big toe) and measure the length to about 0.1 cm accuracy. Always use the larger foot as a reference and compare the measurement with our kids’ shoe size chart.

How do I read the size chart?

Make sure to use the size chart for standard-fitting shoes. For some models, the online shop may indicate “runs small”– in that case, choose one size up. If it says “runs large”, choose one size down.

On our size chart page, you will also find a helpful video showing how to measure your child’s feet accurately.

Go to the size chart

Information about the fit of these water sandals (whether they run large, small, or true to size) can be found in the product details above. We recommend checking this information carefully to ensure you choose the correct size.

Measuring feet for babies

For small sizes, it is recommended to measure the feet every 3 months. Since young children often cannot accurately say whether their shoes are too small or too tight, it is important for parents to check this themselves.

Measuring feet for toddlers

From size 25 onward, feet grow a little slower. Usually, it is sufficient to measure the feet every 5 months to ensure a good fit and comfort.

Measuring feet for older children

As children grow, they can usually tell when shoes are too small or when their toes touch the front of the shoe. Still, it remains important to check foot size regularly to ensure a good fit and optimal comfort. In practice, measuring every 6 months is a good guideline.

You can find out if these kids’ shoes have a removable insole in the product details above. Check the specifications for a “loose sole”, which indicates whether the insole can be removed.

Limited support in water sandals

No, these kids’ water sandals do not provide full support for feet and ankles.

Designed for water activities

They do not have a stable heel counter (Contrefort), as they are designed for use at the pool or beach and not for long distances. They are ideal for water activities, but offer less support than regular sandals or shoes.

Cleaning and caring for kids’ synthetic shoes

Yes, kids’ shoes made of synthetic materials can be cleaned with proper care. For stubborn stains and dirt, the shoes can be cleaned using the Shoeboy Multi Clean.

Impregnating kids’ synthetic shoes

After cleaning, it is recommended to impregnate the shoes with Collonil Carbon Pro Spray to protect them from water and dirt.