We all know these guides are important in ensuring proper shoe fit. That's why, when you want to be absolutely sure about your online dance shoe purchase, it's important to turn to customer-friendly retailers like Just for Kix.

We know that different brands sometimes fit differently and we want our customers to find their exact fit. In fact, most of the products in our catalog come with shoe size guidelines, right on the page under the "sizing" tab, or in the product description. With us, there's no need to look further - no need to click around the website or in Google, searching for the dance shoe size guide information to make the right buying decisions.

What's more is that we have a friendly and professional customer service department you can always contact if you have questions about our size guides, or products in general. Just call us at 800-762-3347 or contact us online. We look forward to helping you!

In the meantime, feel free to browse our site anytime to check out our many dance shoe offerings, including the following:

Our kids dance shoes come in multitude of sizes, from size 1 to 13.5. We also offer varying widths, including medium, narrow, and wide. That said, fitting your kids for dance shoes can be tricky because they grow so quickly and unpredictably. To help you, print out our kids shoe fit guide. Make sure your dancer stands firmly with their foot on the paper. If they are between sizes round up.

If one foot is longer than the other, go with the bigger size. You may want to round up anyway to a slightly bigger size since kids grow quickly. Also, keep in mind that ballet and tap shoes tend to run a ½ to 1 full size smaller than street shoes.

Many of our combat boots, such as the Gia-Mia Adult Kombat Boots, run the same size as street shoes. That means whatever size your dancer is in regular shoes, then they'll be the same size in some of these shoes.

However, some of our boots, like our Pink Gator Combat boots, run one or even two sizes smaller than a street shoe so you will need to size up accordingly. If you have questions at any time, please don't hesitate to call our customer support number listed above.

Like our combat boots, our hip hop shoes also generally come in either street shoe size or run one to two sizes smaller in the case of our Alexandra Glitter High Top Sneaker. When you're shopping around, make sure you click on the "sizing" tab on each page or read the product description to find out which category the shoes you're interested in fall into.

Also, keep in mind that many of our shoe sizes run in whole sizes only, like our Gia-Mia Flash Hi-Top Sneaker. So if your dancer is a size 6 1/2, then order a size 7.

Buying ballet shoes seems straightforward enough, but it's a little trickier than you might realize because you're looking for a different kind of fit than with a street shoe. With a street shoe you want a comfortable fit with a little wiggle room. Not so with a ballet shoe. These shoes should fit like a pair of socks without any puckers or extra material pinching at the tip. In the case of the Bloch Synchrony Split-Sole it is best to order 2-3 sizes smaller than a street shoe.

That said, it shouldn't be so snug that it binds the dancer and impedes movement. While it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, many adult ballet shoes can run anywhere from one to three sizes smaller than street shoes.

While ballet shoes can be tough to fit, our character shoes are actually much easier. All of our products, including the ever-popular Capezio Jr. Footlight T-Strap, run the same as street size. If you need help figuring out your size, print out a copy of our adult women's shoe fit guide.

It will help you fit both the length of your foot, as well as the width. Just make sure you leave your shoes off when using this chart if you want to accurately determine your size.

Capture the crowd's attention with dance sneakers! Just make sure when you're buying them you take a look at the sizing information. You might not know it, but just because these are dance sneakers doesn't mean they come in the same size as regular sneakers.

Some of dance sneakers run one to two sizes smaller than a street shoe, which is why you need to be careful and size up accordingly. Other dance sneakers should be purchased in the same size as your dancer's street shoes.

Like ballet shoes, many jazz shoes can run smaller than street shoe sizes. In fact, for men, some of the jazz shoes we offer run an entire 2½ sizes smaller than street shoes. For women, it's closer to a ½ to 1 size smaller than street shoes.

The best economy jazz shoe is our Dance Basix Slip On Jazz Shoe. Get the same quality performance for half of the price!

Each product description offers fitting guidelines to help you make the right selection.

Many of our lyrical and contemporary shoes offer sizing charts on the product pages. For instance, our Canvas Half Sole Turner explains which size (small, medium or large) to order based on your actual street shoe size.  Our #1 selling turner is the Dance Basix Turner.

For products with actual shoe sizes (rather than just small, medium, or large), there are details on each product page directing you how to order the correct size.

To size pointe shoes for a ballerina, it is important to first measure the width and length of the feet. The width should be measured at the widest part of the foot, and the length should be measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe. It is also important to consider the shape of the foot and the arch, as well as the dancer's individual preferences and needs. Once the measurements are taken, it is best to try on multiple brands and styles of pointe shoes to find the best fit. It is also important to break-in the pointe shoes properly before dancing on pointe. It is always recommended to consult with a professional fitter or a ballet teacher to ensure the best fit and to prevent injury.

Some products, such as our Capezio Tiffany Pointe, run the same as street shoe size; for others, you'll have to order several sizes smaller than your street shoe size. Just make sure you read each product description carefully for guidelines on ordering sizes and ensuring that perfect fit.

Just like every other dance shoe, a good fit is important for tap shoes, as well. The reason goes beyond comfort and control. If your tap shoes don't fit properly, then the tap sounds won't be as clear or as precise. And the fit of many tap shoes differ from the fit of street shoes, often running smaller. In the case of the Bloch Youth Merry Jane Tap Shoe it is best to order 1.5 sizes larger than a street shoe.

Keep in mind, you want a more snug fit for tap shoes; plus, most will stretch with time and frequent use.