How to determine the size of men's shoes?
This value is determined by measuring the length of the foot.
This can be done through a ruler or measuring tape 56-60 cm long:
- To begin with, place both feet on paper or on cardboard in turn, and mark the extreme protrusion of the heel and the tip of the longest toe with a vertically placed pencil.
- Then get off the paper, and measure the segment between these dashes. Measurement requires the length of the foot on each foot. From the obtained values, you need to select the largest.
- The result should then be found in the dimensional grid.
Important! If it is necessary to purchase men's winter shoes, it is recommended to put socks on your feet first, with which it is later planned to be worn.
It is advisable to conduct such measurements in the morning in a cool room.
The length of the foot is currently decided to be determined by four approved standards .
International system
The desired value directly matches the foot length defined in millimeters (as a rule, millimeters are converted to centimeters with rounding up to 0.5 cm). When determining the basis, it is customary to take the length of the foot without taking into account the pads and decorative elements. A similar metric system has become widespread in the CIS countries.
European system
This standard applies to the French-style post-mass system, according to which the size is calculated along the length of the insole. The unit of measurement of such a system is a shtich (old French measure) (1 W = 2/3 cm or 6.7 mm). As a rule, the insole length exceeds the foot length by 10-15 mm due to the functional allowance . For this reason, European shoe sizes are always larger than Russian in numerical terms .
American system
This system is of English origin. A third inch is used as the base unit. The desired value is determined by the length of the insole.
English system
The British system is calculated in inches (2.54 cm) along the insole . This system is also called relative. The smallest size (zero) is 3.25 inches (foot length in newborns) . Numbering goes through 1/3 of an inch (8.5 mm).
Dimensional grid for men in cm for the Russian Federation
The sizes of men's shoe models in the Russian Federation comply with the ISO standard and are indicated in mm. The resulting value in this case should be rounded to 0.5.
Advice! When choosing a suitable model, experts recommend adding to the size of about 7 mm for a comfortable stay.
Foot measurements
Such measurements should be taken as carefully as possible, since it depends on how convenient and comfortable men's shoes will be.
To take these measurements, you must perform the following actions:
- On an A4-sized paper sheet, lower the leg in a thin sock and circle the foot with a vertical pencil, which should be held perpendicular to the surface of the paper so that the line does not go under the foot and does not go beyond it.
- Then you need to measure the length of the foot (the segment between the extreme protrusions: the heel and thumb).
- Next, you need to measure the width of the foot (the gap between the beams in the widest area).
- Then, using a centimeter tape, you should determine the girth of the rise (measurement is performed around the foot through the top of the longitudinal arch), then measure the girth of the ankle, as well as the feet in bundles (at the widest point), lower leg under the ankle (at the narrowest point), oblique rise (measurement is carried out obliquely through the protrusion of the heel and the bend point of the ankle joint) and additionally girth of the calf, when it is necessary to make shoes with ankle.
Men's shoes size chart
The table below can be an excellent guide when choosing products of this kind.
Sizes of men's shoes for different countries
The ratio of shoe sizes in the Russian Federation and in other countries is probably of interest to those who prefer to purchase such products in online stores .
A little complicating the choice of such things is that in different countries there are own nuances of designating this parameter:
- In the CIS countries, the determination of this value, as a rule, is carried out in accordance with the European shtikhmassovoy standard.
- Male models of American manufacturers are longer than female (if we consider identical sizes) by 1.5 inches.
- Chinese sizes are determined mainly in accordance with the shtikhmassovoy system, but there is a tendency to a slight decrease. For example, similar products of size 70 in China are slightly narrower and smaller than models of the same size from European manufacturers.
- The sizes of Korean models correspond to the length of the foot, calculated in millimeters.
- Turkish-made footwear meets European standards.
- The parameters of Mexican-made products are 1.5 inches less than American ones.
Fullness and width of the foot
Fullness of the foot - a parameter that determines how comfortable the products "sit" on their feet. This is called the girth of the foot in its most voluminous area. In most cases, the greatest width is observed in the toe area, directly at the base of the fingers (measurement is performed on the protruding bones).
Reference! The parameter “fullness of the foot” plays a significant role exclusively in the individual production of such products.
- B - narrow leg;
- D - normal leg fullness;
- E - leg slightly fuller than average;
- EE is a full, wide leg.
In an ordinary store, choosing the right option is not so difficult, just try on the pair you like to determine how comfortable your legs will be in it. But over time, an increasing number of people prefer to purchase goods without leaving home.
When ordering such products in online stores, everything is much more complicated. In this case, the best option would be to measure the foot and search for the value corresponding to the result obtained in the corresponding size table. Accurate sizing will greatly facilitate the process of choosing the right pair.
