How do they measure shoe size
This post discusses the methods for measuring shoe size, which is a great way to know your correct shoe size before you start shopping. It’s based on the metric system, so it’s easy to comprehend and it can be useful in figuring out not only your foot width but also your foot length as well.
The first thing you need is a ruler with centimeter measurements on it. You can measure both feet if you prefer, but most of the time people will use one foot to calculate their shoe size by measuring that one sole from heel-to-toe and multiplying that number by 2 (the equivalent of centimeters).
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But before we do that, measure your feet from heel to toe.
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If you have normal feet, then you will probably have a little less than 1 inch between your longest and shortest toes.
With really big feet, it’s about 1 1/4 inches, but with really small feet, it can be up to 2 inches or so.
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Now as for your foot length, the best way to measure it is to find the heels of your shoes that fit you best and trace a line along the bottom of that heel all the way around your foot (see above photo) ending at the middle of your big toe.
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It is best to wear shoes with socks or your toes will be smushed against the floor and you won’t get a very accurate measurement.
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Or, if they are sandals, wear them barefoot so you can get an accurate measurement that way.
Then measure your foot circumfrance (1) around the ball of your foot at the widest part of your foot where it joins with the toes, (2) around your ankle just below where it meets your calf muscle and (3) at the longest point of your foot.
Make certain that you have measured to a skin surface as opposed to measuring over socks, shoes or whatever else you may be wearing on that foot.
Now, it is best to use the same method to take these three measurements on your other foot, and then you will have six different circumfrance measurements.
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Using any of the three methods below, take the one that is closest to the measurement of 1 inch.
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If they are equally close to an inch, then use whichever one is closest to 1 inch and do not use the next measurement down (i.e., do not drop a half size).
Measure around your foot from heel to toe as usual, then measure from the ball of your foot across the top of your foot (1) along the widest part of your foot and (2) to just below where your ankle bends.
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Now, if you have normal feet, that last measurement will be approximately 1 inches. If you have big feet/small shoes, then it will be more than that amount and would be a one size larger shoe.
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If you have very big feet or very small shoes or any combination in between, then measure the length of your foot using any method above except for foot circumference. Take that number and multiply it by 2 to get a shoe size in centimeters.
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