Many men, compared with women, are much easier to choose shoes for themselves. Some even manage to get along with one pair (if the weather allows). But to choose comfortable, practical and versatile shoes for the stronger half is very important.
Oddly enough, this is not so easy to do. After all, a trip to the store for most representatives of the stronger sex is already an existing punishment. It’s easier to place an order online. But how can you buy shoes and boots without trying on and not be mistaken with size? Read about it later.
The subtleties of choosing men's European shoes
Shoes are an important component of a full-fledged male image. This statement is true both for fans of the classic costume, and for lovers of sports style. First of all, men's shoes or shoes should be practical . And they must have a few. When choosing, you need to know:
- rubber sole will last much longer;
- seams should be stitched evenly;
- metal lightning is considered more durable than plastic;
- The right size ensures comfortable wearing.
Men's shoes size chart from Europe
Why shoes through the network are ordered less often than other goods is clear to everyone. How is this even possible? They all advise that they don’t buy at the store right away, but only after walking for at least a few minutes, and suddenly without fitting. The trick is to choose the right size. And for this you need to know the differences in the dimensional grid of producing countries.
Interesting! Offers of shoes on a narrow foot are 20 times higher than the range of models for a wide foot.
Important! When ordering shoes on the store’s website, make sure that the manufacturer of this model does not have its own dimensional grid.
Determine your shoe size
Please note that the insole in European shoes is half a centimeter larger than the shoe itself. Do not take measurements from it, follow the instructions below!
Measure the leg correctly
To correctly measure the length of the foot, we carry out the following manipulations.
- On the floor we put a sheet of thick paper or not very thick cardboard. We put a foot on it, firmly rest on the floor, transferring weight to it. This must be done, only that way the exact measurement will turn out!
- He circles the foot with a pencil, which we hold strictly perpendicular to the floor. We measure the segment from the tip of the longest toe (not all have a large one) to the heel.
Size calculation example
If you want to translate this value into a bar-mass system (marking of Europe and Russia), multiply your figure (29 cm) by 1.5 and add 1.5 to the result. You get 45 (corresponds to the European size). However, it is not necessary to count, you can just see the table . So much easier. If the indicator turned out to be “intermediate” and it is not in the table, round the result up. For example, a foot of 29.7 cm is 46 Russian and 47 European sizes.
It is necessary to take such a measure from the foot several times . Better - before each purchase. Measurements should be carried out in the evening, when the leg swells a little.
Important! When buying winter boots, take one size larger. The same advice should be followed when buying sneakers. The foot should not be clamped. This can cause hypothermia and impair blood flow.
Correspondence of sizes of men's shoes in Europe and Russia
Russia and Europe use the metric system to measure length. Including when measuring the foot. Therefore, dimensional grids do not differ so much from them, only by one. However, not everything is so simple.
For example, in Italy, a shoe block is already made (smaller in width) than in Germany. Polish shoes are the same sizes as in Russia, and shoes sewn in China are at least one size smaller. And even models from the same factory may vary slightly. So to memorize all the data in the table and a whole bunch of exceptions is completely useless. Just remember the length of your foot, and choose the size in accordance with this indicator.
Interestingly, in fact, the European shoe size should have a step that is a multiple of 2 / 3cm, i.e. approximately 6.7 mm . This is the very barcode system that is now adopted in Russia and Europe. It was in strokes that the length of a shoe block by French shoe makers was once measured. And the true metric system is among Koreans. They measure the foot in millimeters.
On a note! After buying shoes for two weeks, you can return it to the store. The main condition is that you should not wear this pair (on the street). Grab the box and check and don't forget your passport. The seller must accept the goods and return the money for him.
