Children's accessories seem small, cute and suitable for all children indiscriminately. Therefore, during a direct visit to the store, many are surprised that, like on adult items of clothing, children's socks have size markings, but they are not allowed to try them on before buying. A table for children with a list of a typical dimensional grid for this wardrobe item, supplemented by several rules for measuring the foot and determining the quality of the knee socks, will help you choose the size of socks that is right for your child.

The most important thing in choosing children's socks is that being on the child's feet, they should not cause discomfort. The size of socks for children taken “with a margin” can lead to the fact that the sock will be worse to warm, get off the foot, gather, the baby may stumble in it or rub his feet in shoes, which becomes tight due to additional folds of the fabric. For growth, you can take only warm woolen socks for shoes "with a margin". The elastic of tight socks will leave a mark on the skin, the baby's toes will experience pressure, this can lead to poor blood circulation and ingrown nails.

Size designations for children's socks

For manufacturers of socks, even within the same country, the dimensional grid of socks for children may differ, it is worth remembering the most typical tables found. For example, some hosiery manufacturing companies in Russia label children's socks with even numbers, skipping odd ones, while others use whole numbers consistently. At the same time, products of a foreign manufacturer may have "half" (10.5) or letter (S, M, L) designations.

If the age is indicated on the knee-highs, this indicates the elasticity of the material of the product and its ability to adapt to 3 adjacent sizes. When choosing socks that are marked by age, it is worth considering that with maximum stretch, the fabric will become thinner, which can create pressure on the toes and instep if it is high. An average division of products by age groups will be useful if golfs are purchased as a gift for children of friends whose parameters are not possible to know.

Age	Foot length in cm	Russian size
0-1 months	up to 6.4	10
0-1.5 months	6,5-7,4	10
0-3 months	7,5-8,4	10
1.5-3 months	8,5-9,4	10
3-6 months	9,5-10,4	10
6-9 months	10,5-11,4	12
9-12 months	11,5-12,4	12
1-1.5 years	12,5-13,4	14
1.5-2 years	13,5-14,4	14
2-3 years	14,5-15,4	16
3-4 years	15,5-16,5	16
4-5 years	16,5-17,4	18
5-6 years	17,5-18,4	18
6-7 years old	18,5-19,4	20
7-8 years old	19,5-20,4	20
8-9 years old	20,5-21,4	22
9-10 years old	21,5-22,4	22

Sock sizes in Russia are indicated by numbers from 6 (sometimes the size of socks for newborns is 0+) to 22, American products are labeled 2-12, and European products are labeled 16-29. Asian sock sizes are often indicated by letters and are always "small" compared to European sizes. In order not to get confused by regional differences in the designation of products, it is useful to have at hand comparative tables in which the sizes of children's socks from different producing countries are indicated in parallel in one line.

Age	Foot length, cm	Europe size	US size
0-3ms.	9.5	16-17	0-2
0-6 months	10.5	17-18	2,5-3,5
6-12 months	11.7	19	4-4,5
12-18 months	12.5	20	5-5,5
18-24 months	13.4	21-22	6-6,5
2 years	14.3	23	7
2.5 years	14.7	24	7,5-8
2.5-3 years	15.2	25	8-8,5
3-3.5 years	16	26	9-9,5
4 years	17.3	27	10-10,5
4.5 years	17.6	28	11-11,5
5 years	18.4	29	12

Selection of socks for children without trying on

How to measure the foot to choose the size of children's socks:

• Measuring the length of the foot of a lying baby with a thread is used for a newborn.
• Older children are asked to step on a piece of paper and trace the outline of the foot with a marker, the resulting footprint is measured in length at the protruding points.
• If the baby has shoes that fit him perfectly, determining the length of the foot is done by measuring the insole removed from this shoe.

The number obtained as a result of measurements is rounded up (9.8 becomes 10). After that, a table of sock sizes is taken and the required parameters of sock products are calculated from the resulting foot length. If we consider the products of Russian manufacturers, children's golf sizes are indicated by numbers close to the leg length in cm. With a foot length of 10-12 cm, there will be a number 11 on suitable golfs.

Foot length, cm	Shoe size	Product size, Russia
6-8	—	7 (6-8)
8-10	—	9 (8-10)
10-12	18-19	11 (10-12)
12-14	20-22	13 (12-14)
14-16	23-25	15 (14-16)
16-18	26-28	17 (16-18)
18-20	29-31	19 (18-20)
20-22	32-34	21 (20-22)
22-24	35-38	23 (22-24)

Armed with the knowledge of how to determine the size of socks suitable for your baby, you can go shopping. For a particularly customer-oriented and narrow-profile brand, a size chart for children's socks may be available directly in the store for the convenience of the buyer. But best of all, when going to a children's store, it is prudent to take the tables with you to reduce the likelihood of a mistake when choosing.

Children's socks- this is a necessary item that should provide comfort during the movement of the baby, and protect the legs from freezing. Any parent can choose the right material and color for the baby, but the most important thing is to determine the exact size of the child's legs.

How to determine the size of children's socks?

For your convenience, we have compiled tables that will help you choose the right clothes for your child. To select the correct size, use the length of the foot or the age of the child. To accurately measure the length of the foot, follow the instructions below:

1. Take a blank sheet of A4.
2. Ask the child to stand with both feet on the sheet.
3. Circle both legs clearly along the contour.
4. Measure the resulting distance from the big toe to the heel.
5. Choose the largest size of the two resulting (be sure to measure both feet, one foot may be larger than the other).

We will use the resulting value to determine the size of the child's socks, using the table below. For example, the length of the foot turned out to be 14.6 cm. This value falls in the range of 14.5 - 15.4, which corresponds to sock size 15.

Children's socks size chart

Foot length (cm)	Child's age	Russian size	The size
up to 6.4	0-1 months	10	6
6,5 - 7,4	0-1.5 months	10	7
7,5 - 8,4	0-3 months	10	8
8,5 - 9,4	1.5-3 months	10	9
9,5 - 10,4	3-6 months	10	10
10,5 - 11,4	6-9 months	12	11
11,5 - 12,4	9-12 months	12	12
12,5 - 13,4	1-1.5 years	14	13
13,5 - 14,4	1.5-2 years	14	14
14,5 - 15,4	2-3 years	16	15
15,5 - 16,5	3-4 years	16	16
16,5 - 17,4	4-5 years	18	17
17,5-18,4	5-6 years	18	18
18,5-19,4	6-7 years old	20	19
19,5-20,4	7-8 years old	20	20
20,5-21,4	8-9 years old	22	21
21,5-22,4	9-10 years old	22	22

Size of children's socks by age can be determined using the same table. The data in such a calculation may differ from the actual ones, and you may make a mistake with the purchase. We recommend using the length of the foot to determine the exact size.

Rules for choosing socks for children

Children's socks are underwear for a child. Therefore, for a comfortable life of your baby, you need to choose clothes made from natural fabrics. Suitable for cotton, wool, linen. They will allow the child's skin to breathe, do not rub the legs, are elastic enough and do not cause allergies. In order not to harm the skin of the child, we recommend buying only high-quality and popular brands that value their reputation.

It is necessary to put socks on a child from birth, without them the legs will freeze and the baby may get sick. It is best to choose models with anti-slip soles, this will significantly reduce the likelihood of a fall or injury to the baby. Buy several pairs of socks at once, as they need to be changed every day.

The correct size of socks for a child ensures the comfort of the legs. Small socks can lead to squeezing of blood vessels, and large ones will move off the foot, look unaesthetic under shoes. Therefore, it is so important to determine the correct size, correlate it with manufacturer tables and make the right purchase.

How to determine size

The size of socks of domestic manufacturers is equal to the length of the foot. To measure it correctly, you must have a pencil and a blank piece of paper with you. Having placed the child with a bare foot on a sheet of paper, you need to circle the leg and find the farthest points from the heel to the thumb in the figure. It is forbidden to put a newborn baby on legs, which means that it is important to measure the legs with a ruler.

Most often, the length of the foot has a fractional value, for example, 13.5 cm. The number should be rounded up to integers, that is, up to 14 cm. In this simple and easy way, we determined the size that must be correlated with the manufacturer's sizes.

Children's size grid

The dimensional grid of Russian manufacturers has an interval of 1 or 2 cm. So, in the size table of most manufacturers, you can see the size scale 12,14,16.

Let's give an example of the selection of socks according to the dimensional grid in centimeters. If the measurement of the baby's legs showed a value of 12.5, you can safely choose size 14, since 12 will be small or will sit back to back on the foot. Size 13 will also fit, however, as mentioned earlier, it can be difficult to find it.

Of course, sometimes buyers do not know the size of the child's legs, for example, if they buy socks in addition to the gift. In this case, you must use the dimensional grid by age. Its values ​​are less accurate, but still averaged under the standard height of the child's leg.

When choosing socks by age, the smallest size suitable for children from birth to six months is 10. Size 12 is suitable for babies from six months to a year, 14 - from one to two, 16 - from two to four years. Of course, when choosing this method, one should compare the size with the individual development of the child, because even peers can have differences in leg sizes by 1, 2 or even more centimeters.

Popular socks for girls and boys

Children's socks today are presented in a wide range, and the size of some of them should be chosen according to the specific characteristics of the material.

With rubber sole

Socks with rubber soles are a kind of comfortable home slippers designed for babies taking their first steps. The upper and insole are made of textile, the bottom from heel to toe is a rubber layer with a pattern.

The undoubted advantage of such a model is the precise fixation of the legs, as well as the lightness and anti-slip effect. In order for the model to perform all its functions, it is worth choosing the exact size, because in socks with a margin, the leg will ride inside the sock and cause discomfort to the baby.

with brakes

Another type of socks with non-slip soles are models with a small rubber pattern on the foot. Ovals and dots effectively combat slippage on smooth surfaces, while at the same time allowing the model to be worn under shoes as normal socks.

The rubber pattern in the anti-slip socks does not interfere with the elasticity of the models, allowing customers to purchase models with a small margin.

With leather sole

Socks with leather soles are referred to by users and some manufacturers as Czech socks. Indeed, they have similarities. The toe and heel are made of soft leather, on the foot there is a pleasant non-slip suede. The top of the socks is made of textile.

When purchasing such a model, it is important to remember that a large size of socks will gather in uncomfortable leather folds on the foot, and a small one will not fit on the leg. Therefore, before choosing this practical and convenient model, you should try it on a baby or take accurate measurements, correlating them with the manufacturer's table.

With silicone sole

Socks with silicone inserts on the foot are a variant of anti-slip socks. Due to the transparency and softness of the material, the inserts are practically not felt by the child.

For membrane shoes

Membrane shoes, which are popular today, require special equipment. So, it is important to think about warm and comfortable socks. First of all, you need to remember that cotton socks are not worn under membrane shoes. This is due to the property of cotton to absorb, but not remove moisture, which means that the baby’s legs that sweat when going to the store will be wet and cold throughout the journey home.

Special socks for membrane shoes, even with sweaty feet, remain dry, removing moisture to the outside. A relevant and warm option are models made of merino wool with the addition of synthetic fibers, as well as fleece.

Basketball

Basketball socks will come in handy for novice athletes, because this new look in the sock industry is gaining more and more fans. Its features can be considered a soft, but well-fixing leg fabric, reinforcement on the toe and heel area. Such models will last much longer than conventional models, because abrasion and loss of a presentable appearance do not threaten them.

For the pool

Children love water, while parents are in constant fear, because their beloved child can easily slip in the pool, and rubber flip flops are not always convenient to take off and put on. Socks for the pool dispel all the worries of parents.

The sole of the models is made of the thinnest embossed rubber, and the upper is made of dense and very elastic textiles. The length of the socks reach the ankle. The plasticity of the fabric makes the socks dimensionless, allowing them to be worn for more than one season. You can run around the pool and dive into the water without fear of losing them while swimming.

Seamless

Seamless socks for children eliminate the presence of a seam on the fingers. Such a model is especially relevant if there is a seam inside the shoe or the shoes are tight, and the seam on the socks begins to inevitably rub the fingers.

Seamless patterns are made from any materials. Cotton and synthetic socks without a seam are a convenient product for the comfort of children's feet.

heated

Children, as well as adults, often have to wait for a bus for a long time and get cold on the subway on the way to and from school. Cold feet will certainly lead to colds and unpleasant aching legs.

To avoid hypothermia of the feet, heated socks were invented, powered by a battery or batteries. The mechanism itself is located in the upper part of the sock and is absolutely invisible to others. Carbon plates evenly warm the surface of the foot up to 45-50 degrees and remain warm even when the shoes get wet.

traces

Short socks associated with love perfectly warm children's legs. In most cases, this option is suitable for babies up to a year old who are not yet aware of the dangers of a slippery floor, as well as for older children who control their movements. Factory models of footprints can also be made in textile versions, having rubber or silicone anti-slip inserts.

With toys

For babies up to a year, socks with toys are suitable. Knowing the love of children to examine their own legs, manufacturers have created models with sewn-on toys, for example, with ringing stars, teddy bears and bunnies. Such models are not intended to be worn with shoes and perform exclusively decorative functions.

Sports

A child who plays sports will need sports socks. They are more resistant to abrasion and stretching, keep well on the foot due to the increased proportion of elastic fibers. The percentage of natural threads in the composition is minimal, however, this does not prevent the socks from remaining comfortable and comfortable to wear.

Lungs

Socks in the summer protect the baby's feet from dirt and mechanical damage, their value is great. Light models are made of natural cotton, as well as cotton with synthetic threads. When choosing such models, it is important to feel the subtlety of the product, as well as to experience pleasant tactile impressions, because on hot summer days, delicate skin is more prone to irritation.

Popular patterns

Of course, every parent wants to see their child neat and beautiful. Socks with patterns add neatness and elegance to the image of the baby.

The most common pattern of socks for girls is represented by openwork models. The translucent pattern can be used on thin cotton socks, as well as on woolen ones.

For warm socks, the Norwegian pattern is suitable, which has won the first place in popularity in adult and children's collections in recent seasons. Socks in this theme can be decorated with deer, geometric flowers and snowflakes.

colors

The colors of children's socks are impressive in variety, some are practical, others are spectacular.

yellow

Socks in yellow colors belong to the category of elegant and very bright models. This tone is often complemented by horizontal black stripes, the children's favorite SpongeBob character, and the famous Angry Birds.

White

White socks are present in the wardrobe of boys and girls, serve as a casual and elegant option. It is worth remembering that the white color quickly changes its pure shade to washed out, so you will often have to change products for new ones.

Grey

Practical gray socks are perfect for everyday wear. Models for girls are complemented by pink, for boys - blue and black. The gray shade is resistant to numerous washes and is loved by many parents for its versatility.

Pink

Pink baby socks are present in every wardrobe of a young fashionista. Manufacturers richly decorate girlish models with bright hearts, cute bunnies and flowers.

materials

A large selection of traditional and new materials allows you to choose socks for any season and occasion.

Terry

Terry socks are distinguished by a special looped structure. Demi-season and winter models annually become the choice of parents. So, cotton and bamboo terry socks are suitable for autumn and spring, while double socks made of wool and cashmere are a winter option.

100% cotton

Models made of 100% cotton are not often found on the children's market today, because for a growing leg, some elasticity is important, achieved by adding at least 5% synthetic fiber.

Children's socks and tights have a different size grid. The size of socks is determined by the length of the foot, and the size of children's tights is determined by height. For your convenience, we have placed size tables that help you correctly determine the size of the first socks or tights for your child or choose a thing as a gift.

How to determine the size of children's socks

The size of socks, golf is determined by the length of the child's foot in centimeters. There are dimensional grids after 1 cm and after 2 cm for even values, like most Russian manufacturers. How to determine size? Measure the length of the child's foot and round up to the nearest whole value in centimeters. For example, for a foot length of 10.3, socks 11 or 12 are suitable.

How to determine the size of children's tights

The size of tights, leggings corresponds to the height of the child in centimeters and is designed for a standard foot length. The size range is the same as for clothes, only two heights are always indicated at once, for example, 74-80. This means that children's tights in size 74-80 will fit a little man with a height of 69-80 cm. If the legs and buttocks are plump, then tights in size 74-80 will fit a baby with a height of 63-74 cm.

Different manufacturers have different sizes. Some sew children's tights in sizes 62-68, 74-80, 86-92, 98-104, 110-116, 122-128, 134-140. Other manufacturers sew children's tights in sizes 56-62, 68-74, 80-86, 92-98, 104-110, 116-122, 128-134. According to Russian GOST, the sizes of children's tights must correspond to a certain foot length. We have provided these data in the table below. And for the convenience of determining the size of tights, the table indicates the approximate age of the child.

Socks - they are so different, and the numbers indicating the size of the product are often put into a state of stupor. After all, not everyone knows how to determine the size of women's socks, but I want the new thing to fit. You can’t try on socks in the store, so it remains to figure out the numbers, remembering the only ones that indicate your size.

The most common sizes of women's socks are 23 and 25, other sizes (27 and 29) are much less common. Remember: too large socks will crumple, rubbing corns, and smaller ones cause discomfort when worn and tear quickly.

How to choose the perfect option, knowing the female sizes of socks

The most unpleasant thing is that, knowing which female sizes of socks suit you, you can buy an unsuitable option. This is because many manufacturers, when making their products, do not take into account generally accepted standards.

You should not deal with such manufacturers, because it is possible that they neglect not only the size, but also incorrectly indicate the composition of the product. The quality of such an acquisition can be very disappointing.

Respectable domestic and foreign manufacturers always correctly indicate the sizes of women's socks. Therefore, it does not matter whether you buy them in a store, on the market or order them on the Internet, the main thing is to know your size.

How to find out the size of women's socks?

Before deciding which socks are right for you, you need to measure your feet. It is important to measure both the right and left foot. The easiest way to do it is this way:

• put the ruler on the floor or other flat surface;
• stand with your bare foot on top of the ruler so that its beginning coincides with the end of the heel;
• with the tip of a pencil or other ruler set parallel to the leg and perpendicular to the floor, touch the edge of the ruler under the foot;
• with the same pencil, similarly touch the ruler at the end of the longest toe. The number on the ruler will be the length of the foot;
• also measure the length of the second foot;
• Choose the larger value from the two measurements taken.

Now it remains to look at the given size of women's socks in the table below. So, if the length of your foot is 22.5 cm, then it corresponds to size 23 (Russia), for American manufacturers it is size 8, and according to international standards - S.

Foot length, cm	Shoe size	Sock size, Russia	Sock size Europe
21,3 – 21,9	35	23	S
21,9 – 22,6	36	23	S
22,6 – 23,3	37	23	S
23,3 – 23,9	38	25	M
23,9 – 24,6	39	25	M
24,6 – 25,3	40	25	M
25,3 – 26,0	41	27	L
26,0 – 26,7	42	27	L
26,7 – 27,3	43	27	L
27,3 – 28,0	44	29	XL
28,0 – 28,8	45	29	XL