Matching shoe size: how to pick the perfect pair?

What is the size of yours?

So, you are going to buy shoes over the Internet or a catalog and do not know what size to choose? Indeed, matching shoe size - a problem faced by many buyers.

For this purpose, it is most convenient to use the tables in which the customized size different metric systems. However, this is not always a reliable way. Many shoe manufacturers can afford to vary the size, so the most proven option - choose shoes based on the size in inches or centimeters. At least, you can accurately measure the length of his own foot. You also need to take into account that compliance shoe sizes for men and women are different, so the purpose of tables do not exist.

Add-ons to the respective tables

• Some manufacturers make their shoe size designations special. Thus, the system "Mondpoint" measures the leg in millimeters. Accordingly, the shoe size may be marked 240 mm. Sometimes size is designated by two numbers separated by a slash, such as 240/95. In this case, the second number denotes the width of the foot in millimeters.
• Compliance with US shoe size for women is determined in the same way as for men, plus a half size.
• Shoes Canada will be equivalent to the size of the United States, but to buy shoes from the UK to the US size must add 1 size. Some manufacturers may add one and a half, so it is necessary to check with the manufacturer.
• Japanese shoe manufacturers based on the ratio 1 + 18, that is the choice of footwear to the US size 18 should be added (some even recommend 19).
• The Europeans are using the system, which comes from the French language (Parisien), where 1 is equal to 2/3 of a centimeter. Half the size does not happen, that is, US size zero is equal to the 15th European. The formula for conversion is: 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
• In Australia and New Zealand use the same shoe measurement systems, as in the UK. However, women's shoes match the size may vary. For example, in Australia, women's shoes 1-2 sizes larger than England.
• In Korea, all shoes is measured in millimeters, and in Turkey has a European compliance shoe sizes.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that there are two standards for determining the shoe sizes in the United States: normal size and "FIA" standard. Widely used conventional system, but between them there is a difference in half the size. Be sure to clarify this nuance before buying.

The rules of successful purchase

To pick shoes that perfectly sit on your foot, it is better to pay a little time exploring the dimensions matching system, which is present in every store. First you need to measure your foot diagonally from the tip of the big toe to the heel center - this will be the size of the foot in centimeters. In some tables the size in centimeters is indicated in the column entitled "Asia". If you have the opportunity to directly measure in inches, the resulting value can be viewed in the column "Inches". Most stores a system for returning the shoe, so you have no risk when buying. Good luck in your virtual shopping!