AIBU to think if my son doesn't stop growing I going to have to start buying him skis

[myfallingstar]

My 15 year old 6ft 2 and growing is getting so big before christams I brought him a load of clothing which he's now grown out of I discovered I now have to Oder jeans from big n tall (next) 36 leg length and his feet and size 12 I honestly might have to buy him skis to put on as I am really struggling witch shops that cater for his size


Fuck know what I am going to do for school uniform next year

I had to by him Xl rain mac for the arm length and tbh he could of done with xxl but they just didn't have it

[TheMidnightHour]

Skis, sadly, require ski boots which are even more of a pain to fit than regular shoes. Can I recommend a matched pair of canoes?

I was 5'10" when I was 11 and grew another couple inches so I've never had trousers that fit right. I feel your pain. I don't know if this works for men's shoes, but for women's I find if the shoe is wider, the size I need is smaller, so perhaps worth a look?

[AnneofCheese]

My DH gets skinny jeans in uniqlo no problem. T shirts and shirts also fine from there and plenty teens shop there so don't think it's too old fashioned!

[hooker29]

My 16 year old is 6ft 3ins,has size 14 feet,a 38" waist and 34" inside leg. Next jeans are good-but for Xmas we got him some stuff from Jacamo and it's fab!
Their tops are 2" longer in the body and sleeves, so fit better.I found that tshirts from 'ordinary' shops were too short, but the Jacamo ones are great.Not badly priced either.

[ohtheholidays]

We have the same with our children.Youngest DD is only 7 and she has to have small women's clothes or 15-16 years in clothes.She's taller than some of the secondary age children that her brothers and sister go to school with and she's already in a size 4 women's shoes.

Our oldest feet have slowed down(size 11) but his legs and height haven't.He's 18 and just of 6 ft 2 now and a 34 inch leg.He's really slim as well 28-30 inch waist so it's hard buying him clothes.

All of ours (5DC)are going to be giants.My 11 year old is as tall as me already and in a size 7 women's shoes.My 13 year old is taller than me and in a size 8 men's shoes and our 16 year old towers over me now and is in a men's size 9 shoes.

None of mine have slowed down so far.I hope they do in the future.They cost us a small fortune in shoes and clothes.

[SliceOfLime]

My DH is 6ft5 and size 14 feet struggles to find clothes / shoes - try Walk Tall for shoes and 2 Tall for jeans. Not sure how good they will be for teenage boys but worth a look, good luck!

[BubbleGirl01]

I have similar problems but with 2 x 12 year olds. DTS1 5ft 8, size 10 shoe and DTS2 5ft 11 and size 11 shoe. They no longer fit in kids clothes but men's clothes are way too big on the waist, even in x small and they are not skinny.

Luckily school trousers go up to age 16 and DTS2's are just starting to creep up his ankles. They are currently still wearing the last lot of jeans/joggers that I bought in October in H&M and they are flapping above the ankles but luckily they have high top trainers. I really need to take them shopping urgently but that is not a pleasant task so I have been putting it off!

Don't get me started on my food bill!

[NewYearsHangoversHurtAlot]

My brother is all of 22 and an avid follower of fashion

36" inside leg isn't that long. I'm a 34" inside leg and find trousers really easily, my sister is a 36" and also finds them easily. No idea of brothers, I'd assume a hell of a lot longer and also seems capable of dressing himself.

My poor dh though...he's a 36" waist and a 28" leg short arse!

[SugarplumKate]

My problem is that 14 year old DS is tall and very skinny so I can get 28 waist/32 leg in topman at the moment, but he is almost out of those length wise but a 28 waist/34 leg is going to be more tricky. I feel for you re the feet, DS is size 10 and showing no signs of stopping!

[MaidOfStars]

My brother is 36, 6.5 and wears skinny jeans....

[myfallingstar]

Add message | Report | Message poster AnneofCheese Fri 09-Jan-15 20:05:20
I'm not sure why you'd need special shops to get you DS clothes. 6'2 isn't abnormal. My DH is 6'4 and just gets his clothes in ordinary high street stores.

no offence but teenagers and men have different taste in cloths a lot of teen fashion you can't get in big and tall because their for men

We wants to wear what's his friends are wearing skinny jeans are out of the questions but sensible jeans and New England coats are not really the look for 15 years old thought it's increasingly looking like he may not have much choice

[AnneofCheese]

I'm not sure why you'd need special shops to get you DS clothes. 6'2 isn't abnormal. My DH is 6'4 and just gets his clothes in ordinary high street stores.

[MaidOfStars]

He's 15, he'll slow down. My brother hit 6.5 at 16 and stopped. Size 13 feet. All catered for on High Street.

[Usernamerunningout]

9 year old got measured at school today came home with great delight to tell me he's 152cm with size 7 shoes.

I keep telling myself he's going to stop at 12 and everyone else will catch up.

Please someone tell me this is what your son did?!

[minionmadness]

I getting an insight into my clothes/shoes buying nightmare future here!

DTS2 is 6 and already 4ft 10" and wears a size 4 shoe!

DTS1 is 4ft 7" and wears a size 1 shoes.

[Number3cometome]

Ok so my son could end up that tall ?

[skylark2]

DH is 6'4 and buys his clothes at ordinary shops. He lives in jeans. No reason you need specialist providers for someone who's 6'2.

[NewYearsHangoversHurtAlot]

My 6'5 size 13 footed brother is still able to get clothes and shoes and socks on the high street. Ive no idea where from mind but socks and shoes come in his size as i bought himcsime for Christmas

[foreverton]

Ds is 11 and in a size 11 shoe. He's around 5ft5/6 and in large men's stuff.
His dad is 6ft2, my brother is 6ft7.
Ds seems to gain a shoe size every birthday, he was in an adult 5 at 7 yrs old, I worry his feet won't stop growing!!

[AuditAngel]

I'm going to stop owning about DS, he is only 10, 135cm and wearing a size 2 shoe.

My mum used to have these problems with my brother, he is 6'3 and a size 13 shoe (I think) but he was that size at about 14.

[ouryve]

My Nephew is well on his way. His paternal family are all tall and at 13, he is now taller than DH (prob about 5'11) and my dad has just bought him some new running spikes in a size 12.

[NotSayingImBatman]

What about Jacamo? Don't they cater for tall men?

[Number3cometome]

Can I ask - did your kids suddenly shoot up at a certain age? My son has always been far taller than his school mates but from the sounds of you guys your kids are much taller! My son is 12 end of the month and 5ft 3