I have three children, all 3 and under, and their feet grow like crazy. I felt like every time I turned my head they were out of the last shoes I purchased. Now that I have this device, I know when things are getting too small without having to worry about their toes rubbing and them getting hurt. Plus, I don't have to wrangle them in a store to get them measured because I can do it at home before we leave... a MAJOR PLUS!! It sounds crazy but this device really has made a difference in our lives.
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This device has proven so useful. When I think my kids may need a new shoe, I just measure them at home and off we go.When you get it, make sure to read the instructions. I use the arch measurements as well as the foot measurements to get the correct size. Even at the shoe store, the employees often neglect the arch measurements. Some stores have these devices without any arch measurement markings whatsoever (a la Payless Shoe stores). Basically, the arch measure measurement (that part that you slide to the joint of your big toe) gives a shoe size and the foot measurement (the measurement to your longest toe) gives another shoe size. Compare the arch and foot measurements and buy the larger size. The instructions are also on the Brannock company website.
This device also measures the width of the foot. Both of my kids tend towards wide feet, but they seem to grow in and out of it.
The Ultra Fit Jr. model differs from the other models, because it is made of plastic and only measures children`s sizes. That's fine with me. Metal is so darn heavy.
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I'm glad I finally purchased this -in fact, I should have bought this a few years ago! I knew we really should have one of these because I like to get shoes for my daughter online as our favorite brands aren't always carried in stores around here. After reading all the reviews for this plastic one and the metal one, I almost paid the $10 more for the metal one. After all, I didn't want to pay this much and have it snap in half after the first use. But I have to say, it's a thick plastic -very sturdy. And the movable parts are connected with metal, so they move very smoothly. This doesn't feel like a cheap plastic "toy" or anything like that. I think the reviewers who said this is cheap plastic are only saying that because they were expecting metal. I am planning to take good care of this, just in case (put away from small hands immediately after use) but I really don't think it's fragile at all. Now, should it be priced like it is? Well, no. I feel like a price of $30 would be more fair, but it doesn't seem we have another choice. So I've taken away a star for the price. But it is a high-quality item, and I'm confident it will help me make better size choices for my daughter's feet. In fact, on the very first measurement I had an "aha" moment, "Oh! Your feet are now WIDE!" So I highly recommend this item for anyone who buys their kids shoes online. And yes, you can safely save the $10 and get the plastic one.Honest reviews on Ultra Fit Jr Brannock Device (children's)
So glad I have this. Nice to measure my kids feet at home and be able to buy shoes without them. Also handy to measure feet at home from time to time and know when they need to go up a size, and just grab the new shoes from the closet! Plus... Now I can buy shoes in advance and on sale!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Ultra Fit Jr Brannock Device (children's)
As at Aug 10th 2010 web site description clearly states: Very solid, high-quality, durable. Made of metal.Not true. Its made of plastic and is not worth $55. The most I would pay for this is $15-$20. At $55 I would expect it to be metal and strong.
I am returning the one I received today for refund. More attention should be paid to vendor's product descriptions and not sure why other buyers haven't noticed the error.
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