Today, when I was browsing new shoes online for myself, there were some codes written in the title of those shoes, like GS, PS, TD, W and I. I could not understand what does these codes mean, because I was buying shoes online for the first time.
These abbreviations were not written on just a single brand, but these were written on many shoe brands, like GOAT, Jordan, Nike, and StockX. And before buying shoes, it is very important to know their meaning.
So I asked their support about these abbreviations through live chat and they helped me out. So what do PS, GS, TD, and I secret codes mean on shoes? Let’s know in this article!
What Does PS Mean On Shoes?
It’s answer is very simple, the PS written on the shoes means Preschool. Which means that those shoes are for prescholar kids whose age is typically between 3 to 5.
The heel-to-toe length of PS category shoes ranges from 6 ½ to 8 ⅜ inches. And PS shoes are gender neutral, which means that both boys and girls can wear them.
Now I came to know that PS, GS and TD written on shoes are not secret codes, they are abbreviations used to know who the shoes are for.
What Does GS Mean On Shoes?
GS written on the shoes means Grade School, these shoes are for Grade Scholar kids. GS shoes can comfortably fit the feet of children of 6 to 11 years of age.
GS shoes sizes typically range from Youth Size 3.5 (EU 38) to 7.5 (EU 41). And if an adult has small feet, then maybe these shoes will fit them too.
What Does TD Stand for In Shoes?
TD written on the shoes means Toddler, these shoes are for toddlers who have recently started walking (typically 1 to 3 years old).
And the size of these shoes typically ranges from UK 1.5 (EU 17) to UK 9.5 (EU 27) and TD shoes have the smallest size. Like PS shoes, these shoes are also gender neutral.
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And what does other abbreviations mean on Shoes?
Here are some other common abbreviations that I found on shoes:
I: Shoes are for Infants, who are under the age on 1 year
M: Shoes are for Men’s
W: Shoes are for Women’s
GN: Shoes are Gender Neutral, so both men and womens can wear them
With the help of these abbreviations, you can easily understand that who are those shoes for.
Which shoes are cheaper: GS, PS, TD or I?
This questions are very basic and easy, I (Infants) and TD (Toddler) shoes are the cheapest.
Because their size is quite small and less material is required to make them compared to GS and PS shoes.
The bigger the size of the shoe, the higher will be its price, which means adults will have to release their pocket more to buy shoes 😁
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can adults wear shoes labeled PS or GS?
Perhaps adults will not be able to wear PS shoes, but if their foot size matches the size of GS shoes then they can wear them. In some cases, adults can also wear PS shoes if their foot is too small.
How can I tell if a shoe is PS, GS or TD size?
PS, GS or TD size code will be clearly written on the shoe box, if purchased online then it will be written on its title. Otherwise, it is not necessary to know whether the shoe is PS, GS or TD, check the size of your foot and shop accordingly.
Are PS/GS/TD shoes unisex or gender-specific?
Most TD and PS shoes are unisex because they are designed for children. And whether children is girl or boy, both can wear these shoes, but this is not applicable on every PS shoe design.
To know about GS shoes, you will have to check its description whether they are gender-specific or not.
Can I buy a GS shoe if my child wears a PS size?
If PS size shoes doesn’t fit in your child’s feet, then you can buy GS shoes for him/her. But if PS shoes fit your child’s feet then you should not buy GS shoes because their size is bigger and they will remain loose in your child’s feet.
Conclusion
I am an adult, so neither PS shoes nor GS will fit me, and certainly not Toddler shoes. So I avoided these shoe sizes and ordered shoes according to my feet size.
Here is a quick recap of these abbreviations on shoes:
I: Infant
TD: Toddler
PS: Pre School
GS: Grade School
If you still have any query related to these abbreviations/codes written on shoes, then you can ask me by commenting below. I will reply to you soon!
Happy Shopping!
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