How to find out what size shoes you need. How to determine the size of the foot for buying shoes. The fullness of shoes and how to determine it.

Any shoes, both for children and adults, must be comfortable. That is why shoes, sandals or sneakers must be matched exactly to the size of the foot. And, if parents still take care of their children, choosing the right shoes for their growing feet, then for some reason they often don’t even think about their feet. But an adult needs no less comfortable shoes than a child.

You can follow a simple path: go to a shoe store and start trying on the models you like. But today a lot of purchases are made via the Internet, which is convenient, because you don’t have to leave your home anywhere, and often the choice in online stores is much larger than in real ones.

Of course, when ordering shoes via the Internet, each of us may have doubts whether a new thing will fit or not fit in size. But for our convenience, almost every site that sells shoes provides size charts. The only thing we need to do is to correctly and accurately measure the size of our feet at home.

Sizes vary

Modern shoe manufacturers mainly use three measurement systems: French, English and the CIS system. Consider their fundamental differences.

Sizes according to the CIS system are measured by the length of the leg in millimeters. This is a very simple method that allows you to get the most accurate result, which is why it is so common (shoes in CIS sizes can be found in almost every store).

In order to determine the exact size, you need to measure the bare foot from the tip of the longest toe to the rounding of the heel in millimeters.

In the French sizing system, it is not the foot that is measured, but the insole. Its unit of measurement is called a stroke (bar mass system), which is equal to two-thirds (2/3) of a centimeter, which is approximately 6.6 millimeters.

At the same time, a margin of about 10 millimeters for an allowance is already laid on the insole. Such a system is complex and incomprehensible to ordinary people and practically does not occur in our country.

In the English system, the insole is also measured, it is somewhat simpler than the French one, but can also confuse the buyer. Dimensions are measured in inches (one inch = 2.54 centimeters). The baby's foot is taken as size zero, which is approximately equal to 4 inches (10.16 centimeters). Each next size differs from the previous one by 1/3 inch.

Step 2: Find the right shoe size with your favorite brand

Start looking for your dream shoes and see what size in centimeters fits your feet. These shoes must match then!

Step 3: Check the shoe width

Just to be sure, check the width of the shoe. We have listed the shoes as narrow, medium or wide. To determine your shoe width, simply measure the circumference of your foot. Do this by measuring the widest part of your leg as shown in the image above. Now find the length of the foot in the table without adding 5 mm. The leg lengths marked behind are the corresponding widths.

When sizes go from zero to 13, a new size grid appears. In it, shoe sizes again start with one, and also end with number 13. At the same time, size number 1 in the second dimensional grid is equal to size number 13 of the first dimensional grid. Of course, such a system of sizes also has its own complexity and nuances, so the sizes according to the CIS system are considered the simplest and most convenient.

Table of three systems

Workshop

Let's give a few practical advice how to measure the foot of an adult and a child. First of all, you need to take off your shoes and socks, stand with both feet on a piece of paper and trace the contours of the feet. It's best to do it thin. with a simple pencil, keeping it slightly sloping and pressing close to the foot. Having received such “prints”, you need to measure the length of both.

The legs may differ slightly in size, in which case you need to take as a basis the value that is slightly larger. If the length is not a whole number, round it up to 5 millimeters.

In addition, you can measure another value: the length from the inner edge of the foot to the outer. You need to do this on the back side, passing through the very high point arch (rise), which is located near the fold of the foot. Such a measure is needed to more accurately determine the individual volume.

Table of fullness (rise) in cm for each size

The measurement of children's legs occurs in exactly the same way. Make sure that the child does not sit, but stands. Only in standing position you can get the exact length of the foot, because. under the influence of weight, it may slightly increase in size. In addition, ask the child not to bend the fingers, this can also lead to incorrect measurements, which means that the shoes will be too tight and small.

Do not forget that kids grow up very quickly, so it is best to measure their foot on the day of purchase. You can also wear tights or socks. By the way, socks can also be worn when measuring the feet of an adult, if the shoes that you plan to purchase will be worn in the winter season.

If you did everything right and got the exact measurements of your or your child's foot, you can safely go to the store, real or virtual. Happy shopping!

Shoes - an integral part of wardrobe. Choosing shoes is a responsible and sometimes difficult task. It is important that it does not press, does not fall off the leg, that is, that the size of the product ideally matches the size of your foot. And now, when most purchases are made via the Internet, it is necessary to correctly determine the size of shoes. If you decide to buy shoes made not in an underground workshop, but on the official websites of well-known manufacturers, you can be sure that Size chart will be true.

How to measure your foot correctly?

Before you take on the ruler, pay attention to some subtleties and tips:

1. Do not measure your leg in the morning, it is better to postpone this procedure for the evening, because in the evening the foot increases a little.

2. Be sure to wear socks, because in most cases we wear shoes with a toe. But do not overdo it, you do not need to wear a terry or knitted sock, otherwise the measurements will be very different from reality.

3. Measure both legs, and take as the final value greater result. It often happens that a person's legs are not the same.

In order to choose the right shoe size for yourself, you need to know two main parameters: the length of the foot and its completeness.

Foot length
To determine this parameter, take Blank sheet paper, place it on a flat surface and stand on it. Circle the foot in a circle with a pencil, while making sure that the position of the pencil is strictly vertical, and it always touches the foot. Then remove your foot and measure the distance from the heel to the toes, this will be the length of your foot. At the same time, remember that you need to measure two legs, and choose a larger value.

Then, using the table, determine your size:

Thus, it is possible to determine the Russian shoe size. This measurement system complies with the international standard ISO 3355-77. And it is convenient in that it does not have corrections for the shape of the pads. But this system is not used in all countries.

In French system based on the length of the insole. The unit of measurement of the insole is a stroke, which is equal to 2.3 cm. The length of the insole is always slightly longer than the length of the foot, since the shoe has a so-called decorative allowance. And its size can be as much as 15 mm.
AT English system It is customary to measure length in inches. 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm. The length of the foot of a newborn (about 4 inches) is considered the zero size, and then the numbering starts from 0 and goes through 1/3 inch to 13, and then repeats again from 1 to 13.
American system measurements are similar to English. But the dimensions are shifted to zero by 1/12 inch, that is, by 2.1 mm. That is, some US and UK sizes are the same. Even in America there is a system of sizes for women's shoes large sizes. It is numbered from 1 to 13, but it is even more shifted to the beginning of the measurement in the direction of decrease.
Knowing your Russian shoe size, you can determine the size in sizing systems different countries. For convenience, all sizes are listed in the table:

Probably, many are familiar with the feeling when you put on shoes of your size, and your foot is clamped in it or, on the contrary, dangles. And it turns out that the shoes also differ in completeness. The fullness of the foot is called the girth of the foot in its widest part.

In the countries of the European Union, such dimensions are adopted that determine the fullness of the foot

B- narrow foot

D- foot of standard fullness,

E- fullness is slightly above average,

EE- wide (or full) foot.

But it is difficult to determine your completeness by eye, so it is better to return to measurements again. To do this, we use the formula:

W \u003d 0.25B - 0.15C - A, where

W- the fullness of your foot,

B– foot girth (mm),

With– foot length (mm),

BUT- coefficient, the value of which can be determined from the table.

To make it clearer, consider a simple calculation example.

Let's say your foot length is (C) 22 cm, girth of the foot at the widest point (H) 20.5 cm. We make a calculation: 205x0.25 - 220x0.15 - 17 = 1.25. Thus, in Russian system measurements, your fullness is 1 (the value has been rounded).

And to buy shoes from foreign sites, you need to translate domestic values fullness in foreign. The following table will help with this (the American and English systems of measurement are identical, therefore the American is omitted from the table):

But often on US sites do it easier. They distinguish 3 sizes of completeness:

N (narrow)- narrow foot

M (medium)- average fullness of the foot,

W (wide)- wide foot.

Explain all of the above simple example. Before us women's shoes. This model is perfect for any light dress, and will complement both the bride's outfit and the prom dress.

Let's pay attention to the characteristics of these shoes, located next to the product:

- colors(colors available) and meterial;

- size(available sizes) - in the figure, the length of the foot is circled in green (number), and the fullness is circled in red (letter);

- Size Chat(size table) - each manufacturer has its own size table or sizes are indicated in several systems (as in this case).

For example, if we choose shoes for our 38 foot size of medium fullness, then we need a size 8M.

Let's take another example. Before us are men's shoes:

Next to the product are available Select a Size, and below are the width options. In this case, there are several.

As you can see, it is not difficult to transfer your Russian shoe size to foreign measuring systems. These calculations will only take you a couple of minutes. But knowing your size in different measurement systems, you can make purchases on domestic and foreign sites without worries. Thus, save your time and money, and enjoy high-quality shoes from the most famous brands.