How to choose right size height for custom socks?

Custom socks are crucial for your overall look. They give comfort and warmth to your foot and protect your legs from any type of injury. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over its length. Some prefer ankle-length socks and others like to wear knee-length socks. Everyone has their own choices and preferences. In this article, we will try to address this confusion and provide you concrete answers for choosing the right size while purchasing custom branded socks.

How to choose the right size for children?

It's difficult to choose the right size custom socks for kids as their feet can grow extremely fast, and socks or shoes which don't fit them correctly will cause damage to their feet, so take time when you are buying socks or shoes for your kids and keep measuring their feet to find the right size for your children.

Finding the right size for children is more challenging than adults’ sizes as there is no differentiation in gender, there are no fixed sizes, their feet grow faster, but to make your life easy, we have divided the sizes into three age groups: Baby Size, Toddler Size, and Youth Size.

If you don't want to risk your children's feet to deformities, then don't use small sizes socks or sizes as they cause serious health issues, and you may get shocked by reading this, but the fact is that almost two-thirds of all children wear shoes that are too small.

Baby Sizes

Normally, babies start walking from 10 to 18 months. You would not want your babies to walk outdoors by themselves at this age. Therefore, protecting their feet with shoes seems unnecessary, but you can protect them with non-slip socks, which strengthen the developing muscles.

During this period, have your child's feet professionally measured regularly as their feet grow faster during the first one and half years. You can check the below chart for baby size by age and length.

Age	US Size	Foot length (Inch)
0 - 2 mos.	0.5 - 1.5	3 1/2 - 3 7/8
1 - 3 mos.	2	4
3 - 6 mos.	2.5	4 1/8
6 - 9 mos.	3	4 3/8
9 - 11 mos.	3.5	4 1/2
10 - 12 mos.	4	4 3/4

 

 

Toddler Sizes

Following chart is for toddlers between one and three years of age.

Age	US Size	Foot length (Inch)
13 - 15 mos.	5	5
16 - 18 mos.	6	5 1/4
21 - 24 mos.	7	5 5/8
2 yrs.	3	6
3 yrs.	3.5	6 1/4

 

Youth Size Chart

Following chart is for big kids and youths between seven to twelve years of age.

Age	US Size	Foot length (Inch)
7 yrs.	1Y	7 5/8
8 yrs.	2Y	8
9 yrs.	3Y	8 3/8
10 yrs.	4Y	8 5/8
11 yrs.	5Y	9
12 yrs.	6Y	9 3/4

 

How do you know if a shoe fits perfectly?

Parents have to constantly check their children's feet whether they are fitting in shoes perfectly or not. There is a trick to check that as well. You can try placing a hand on the front of the shoe so that the child can't draw the toes up and, with the other hand, check the space between the foot and the heel. This way, you will get the idea of whether there is enough room to grow or not.

How much space should a child have in their shoes?

Most parents try to fit their children's feet in smaller shoes, simply because they want to avoid purchasing new shoes so quickly, but that may harm your children's feet as there should be enough space between your shoes and your feet.

At least 0.5 to 0.7 inches of space should be there for your child's foot to be able to roll in the shoes while walking or running around.

How to choose the right size for adults?

Adults are more fashion-conscious, and they experiment with their choices. They play sports, go to events, work. Therefore they will need custom socks more than anyone. You are that wise consumer who purchases custom branded socks, custom printed socks, custom dress socks from reputed brands. While choosing the right size for your custom athletics socks, custom baseball socks, custom logo socks, you have to understand the sizing, and here, we are going to tell you how you can choose the right size.

Shoe size chart men

There are two measurements necessary to find the perfect size: length and width of the foot. Measure your foot length using the sizing guide. Check out the chart given below to get a proper size understanding. If you are still in doubt, then go for a bigger size.

Foot length (inch)	US Men’s
7 2⁄3	0.5
7 5⁄6	1
8	1.5
8 1⁄6	2
8 1⁄3	2.5
8 1⁄2	3
8 2⁄3	3.5
8 5⁄6	4
9	4.5
9 1/6	5
9 1/3	5.5
9 1/2	6
9 2/3	6.5
9 5/6	7
10	7.5
10 1/6	8
10 1/3	8.5
10 1/2	9
10 2/3	9.5
10 5/6	10
11	10.5
11 1/6	11
11 1/3	11.5
11 1/2	12
11 2/3	12.5
11 5/6	13
12	13.5
12 1/6	14
12 1/3	14.5
12 1/2	15
12 2/3	15.5

 

Shoe Size Chart for Women

Measure your foot length using the sizing guide. Check out the chart given below to get a proper size understanding. If you are still in doubt, then go for a bigger size.

Foot length (inch)	US Women’s
7 1⁄3	1
7 1⁄2	1.5
7 2/3	2
7 5/6	2.5
8	3
8 1⁄6	3.5
8 1⁄3	4
8 1⁄2	4.5
8 2⁄3	5
8 5⁄6	5.5
9	6
9 1/6	6.5
9 1/3	7
9 1/2	7.5
9 2/3	8
9 5/6	8.5
10	9
10 1/6	9.5
10 1/3	10
10 1/2	10.5
10 2/3	11
10 5/6	11.5
11	12
11 1/6	12.5
11 1/3	13
11 1/2	13.5
11 2/3	14
11 5/6	14.5
12	15
12 1/6	15.5
12 1/3	16
12 1/2	16.5
12 2/3	17

 

How to measure shoe size and width at your home?

You can measure your shoe and width by yourself as well. Follow the steps given below to measure shoe size and width at your home and convenience.

Tip: If you feel one of your shoes is too tight. Then, measure both of your feet and consider the length of the longest foot as the size for your feet.

How to choose the right height of custom socks?

Heights of custom socks, custom athletics socks, and custom branded socks, custom dress socks, custom printed socks, custom baseball socks, and other custom socks with logo can vary from no-show to knee-high and everything in between. Here, we are giving you guidance about each sock height, which will help you choose the perfect cuff height.

If you are not very sure about which size is best for you, then check your shoe size as a guide. Please refer to the shoe size chart given above. Let’s dive into the sock length we usually provide.

Let’s dive into the sock length we usually provide.

No-show

Those who don't want others to know whether they are wearing socks should consider wearing no-show socks. These socks barely peek over your shoes. This height is preferred by runners and gym-enthusiasts.

Ankle

Just like its name, Ankle-Height socks rise a little higher than the no-show socks. It touches the wearer's ankle. People who prefer slightly more coverage than no-show socks choose to wear ankle socks. These socks are commonly spotted at the gym, office, and other casual outings. They are versatile and comfortable.

Quarter crew socks

Quarter crew socks are not quite as tall as over-the-knee or knee-high socks, but it rises two or four inches above the ankle for more support, visibility, and protection. They are popular among cyclists as well as trail runners and golf players.

Crew

The crew socks provide more coverage and compression to the wearer, and it is the most common socks among wearers. This sock gives more room to the fun, quirky, colorful, and bright patterns to be displayed. These socks are loved by trail runners, hikers, adventurers. It is perfect for everyday wear as well.

Tall crew

A tall crew provides more coverage of the calf and maybe the best choice for the everyday wearer. It covers your foot till mid-calf and leaves plenty of room for various patterns to be displayed.

Knee-High

Just like its name, knee-high covers the lower leg till the height of your knee, supporting calf, shin, and ankle. These socks are ideal for snow sports, long-distance running, and for those who spend every day on their feet while working.

Socks' heights are as versatile as our outdoor activities. Whether you like no-show socks or ankle socks or you like to switch socks depending on the activities you do, we have everything that suits you.

We provide the best custom printed socks, custom athletics socks, and custom branded socks to our customers. We make all sorts of sock lengths on-demand as well. Let us know if you have any requirements regarding custom socks.