European size of women's shoes in Russian (table)

In order for the choice of shoes to be successful, and the new thing to please its owner, you must first decide on the size. This is especially important when shopping online, because there is no way to try it on right away.

Due to the fact that it is so difficult to choose a shoe wardrobe without trying on, many refuse to purchase the pair they like. But sometimes the only opportunity for our ladies to wear high-quality shoes of a European brand is to order them online. This article will help you correctly navigate the size chart and not deny yourself the pleasure of comfortable and fashionable shoes.

Features of choosing women's European shoes

How simple it was probably before the industrial revolution with the choice of shoes! It was sewn to individual measurements. Nobody has ever heard of sizing charts. They appeared already with the development of mass production. Shoes and boots now have their own size. But the catch is that in different countries, different manufacturers and even different models, the size and fullness of shoes are not the same.

The hardest thing is for the fair half. A woman should have a lot of shoes. Good and different. And also convenient. And for this it is important to choose the right size.

It is generally accepted that shoes produced in southern European countries (in Italy, for example) are smaller in width than those produced by manufacturers in the north (for example, in Germany). And the Chinese ones run a size small, or even two. In general it’s true, that’s just not every manufacturer has read this text and its size chart may surprise you. When choosing shoes, first consider the following:

• When buying winter or sports shoes, always add another half size or size. The leg should move freely;
• Don't take much larger high-heeled shoes - half a size will be enough. Otherwise, the foot will “move” forward and the load will no longer be on the heel area, but on the instep, which is dangerous for posture and bad for the shoes themselves;
• Try on a new pair in the evening, when your feet are a little swollen, so you can quickly decide whether the shoes fit or not.

Interesting! Researchers say that women are several times more likely than men to buy shoes that are smaller than they need.

European women's shoe size chart

What woman would refuse to buy high-quality European shoes? But how to correctly understand the size range? Let's look at the main differences between different manufacturers.

Important! The shoe size chart in Poland coincides with the Russian one!

How to determine your European shoe size?

The table above shows not just the ratio of sizes, but also the length of the foot in centimeters. It's easier to navigate this way. Let's measure your foot first.

Important! To determine the correct foot size, do not measure the insole, even if you think it fits you.The length of the insole is not an indicator.

How to take measurements?

Prepare a piece of thick cardboard and a pencil. Put a thin sock on your foot. Place your foot on a piece of cardboard, rest your leg, hold your foot strictly perpendicular to the floor and carefully trace it with a pencil. Using a ruler, measure the distance from your heel to the edge of your toes.

It is better to do this measurement more often. Ideally - before each purchase and check the resulting figure with the grid on the seller’s website. If you know that the left and right legs are significantly different from each other, take measurements from both, but make your choice based on the one that is larger.

Sizing example

For example, according to the workpiece, the length of the foot turned out to be 23 cm. This value corresponds to Russian 36th and European 37 sizes. If, when measuring your foot, you get an indicator that is not in the table (for example, 25.3 cm), round up. Those. we get the 39th Russian or 40th European.

Important! When ordering shoes online, check with the manufacturer to see if they use their own sizing chart.

Differences between women's shoe sizes in Europe and Russia

From the above it is clear that the size chart in many countries differs and sometimes very strongly. Why did this happen? It all depended on what system of measures the residents used in the first place.

In Europe and Russia, the metric system is used - that is, we measure everything in centimeters. When applied to shoes, the purely metric system is used more often in sizing for children. To know the length (and size) of a child's foot, it is enough to measure the distance from the heel to the tip of the big (or longest) toe in centimeters.

Interesting! The British took the length of a barley grain (one of the ancient measures of length) as a unit of shoe measurement. The average grain of this cereal is 1/3 inch, or approximately 8.46 mm.

When compiling a size chart for shoes for adults, both in Europe and in Russia, stamps are used - these are the very designations with which shoes are marked. In Russia it is used on both adult and children's shoes. Europe has its own stichmass. The size grid, as you can already see, is similar to the Russian one, only it is 1 order of magnitude smaller. Accordingly, European 37 is, in nine cases out of ten, Russian 38.

Knowing these little tricks and following our advice, you can now easily find what you need.