About this guide: This size and fit guide explains how teenage boys’ school shoes should fit, how to read the size chart, and what to expect when you visit us in store. Teenage boys sit between the Children’s and Men’s ranges, and some school shoes go up to a size 12, so we fit older boys from whichever department suits their feet. It is part of our wider Back to School Fit Guide.
Use foot length in centimetres alongside the UK and EU size as a starting point. These are typical conversions across our ranges; we always confirm the exact fit in store.
Younger boys are covered in our Boys’ School Shoes Size & Fit Guide, and where schools allow trainers see our School Trainers & PE Shoes Size & Fit Guide.
A few of the teenage boys’ school shoes we fit most often, from junior into men’s sizes.
Most teenage boys’ school shoes are laced, giving a secure, adjustable fit for active days, though we also carry smart slip-on and buckle styles. We will make sure the fit stays snug through the heel and roomy enough at the toe, whichever style your son prefers. For older students we can also fit smart leather styles from the Men’s department, and where schools allow trainers we fit hard-wearing black school trainers too.
This guide is part of our wider Back to School Fit Guide. Here is how a visit works.
You are welcomed at the door, seated comfortably and looked after by a trained fitter from start to finish.
Walk in any time, or book a shoe fitting appointment during the busy back to school period to skip the wait.
A typical fitting takes around 15–20 minutes, a little longer if trying several styles.
We bring out several suitable styles in the right size and fitting, so there is a proper choice.
We check length, width and depth on both feet to support healthy foot development.
Around a size 3 to 4 you can often fit from either range. We measure and try both so he gets the best fit and the style he likes.
Yes, some do. Larger sizes are fitted from the Men’s department, so older boys are catered for under the same roof.
Yes. We stock multiple width fittings and half sizes across our main school ranges, so narrow and wide feet are fitted just as carefully as average widths.
You are welcome to walk in any time. During the busy back to school period you can book a fitting appointment to skip the wait.
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