How to Buy Kids Shoes Online (without Guessing Sizes)
Take all the guesswork out of online shopping! This is my secret to buy kids shoes online that fit perfectly every single time. Sponsored by Jenzy.
I still remember the first time we took my youngest daughter to the shoe store to pick out her own shoes. She was only 2 years old, but she wanted every single pair she saw! (She even grabbed some and tried to carry them with her!)
It was cute and all, but let’s be real — sometimes shoe shopping with little kids is an ordeal, even when they’re behaving. With baby number three on the way, I get exhausted just thinking about taking all of them to the store! Add in potential tantrums, a nursing baby that gets hungry every two hours, and you’ve got a recipe to wear mama out!
How to Buy Kids Shoes Online (without Guessing Sizes)
As a busy mama, online shopping has been a total lifesaver in so many ways. However, as much as I love online shopping, when it comes to kids shoes it’s not as easy.
When I shop online for shoes for my daughters, it always feels like I have to spend time reading fit reviews before ultimately guessing which size to buy my kids. If you guess wrong, then you’ve got to fool with return shipping — it defeats the purpose of online shopping being more convenient!
This is why I was so excited when I heard about a new app, Jenzy, that makes it easy to perfectly size your child’s foot all through one photo!
What is Jenzy and How Does it Work?
On the Jenzy app, you simply take a picture of your child’s foot beside a card like a library card or Costco card. The photo uses the card as a item of reference to then calculate the length of your child’s foot.
TIP: Use a card that’s the same size as a credit card, but NOT a credit card. Make sure it is not a card that contains sensitive information, just to be safe.
Once you take a photo, the Jenzy app provides your child’s correct size in every single shoe listed in the store — even accounting for fit differences between brands and styles!
For example, when I sized my daughter, I could see that she was a 9 US in some brands, but a 27 EU in the Flex Force × 1 by Pediped, which is what we ultimately purchased.
I have no idea what European sizes mean, but Jenzy made it a carefree process because it told me exactly what size I needed. No more guessing!
There are currently 12 partner brands on ShopJenzy, including Livie & Luca, See Kai Run and Pediped. These brands were carefully selected for their durability and comfort.
Jenzy also strives to support brands that are:
- podiatrist-approved
- eco-friendly
- women-owned
How cool is that?!
Once you find a pair of shoes that you like, simply purchase directly through the app. In less than 10 minutes, my summer shoe shopping was over and I could be confident that I wouldn’t have to deal with any returns later.
And yes, they fit perfectly!
Jenzy also allows you to create and save multiple kid profiles and will send you updates every few months when it is time to re-size. Currently, the app is available for iPhone and iPod Touch devices and is focused on sizing kids ages 0-6 years old (size 4-13.5 US / 19-31 EU) — though they plan to expand in the future. Click here to get the latest updates on Jenzy.com.
Download Jenzy today on the App Store and use the code SOCCERMOM20 for 20% off your first order! If you’re on your phone, click here to go directly to the app download page.
Meet the Women Entrepreneurs Behind the Jenzy App
Jenzy is the brainchild of first-time entrepreneurs Eve Ackerley and Carolyn Horner, who met while teaching abroad. Their original idea stemmed from issues Eve was having while trying to order shoes in rural China and always having to deal with returns (in Chinese!) They thought there should be a simpler way to size and shop for shoes and it should probably involve your phone.
Eve and Carolyn quickly discovered that out of everyone they talked to about their idea, parents were the most frustrated (and vocal) about the current shoe shopping landscape. Coupled with the fact that 70% of kids are wearing the wrong sized shoes – they decided to start small…as in kid feet small. On September 1, 2016, they created Jenzy — after lots of hard work, the app went live on the iOS App Store in June 2018!
There are so many fun things lined up for summer, don’t let shoe shopping be one more thing on your to-do list!
Download Jenzy today on the App Store and use the code SOCCERMOM20 for 20% off your first order! If you’re on your phone, click here to go directly to the app download page.
This post was sponsored by Jenzy; we received a pair of shoes and compensation for our review. However all opinions are 100% ours and honest. Thank you for supporting the brands we love!
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