How to determine the fullness of your feet for shoes

Today there is a wide range of shoes on sale that meet any customer needs. Choosing a new couple is not only exciting, but also quite a difficult process. When we buy shoes in a store, we are used to trying them on, but buying using a seller's website on the Internet can be difficult for anyone. Often, to make it easier for customers to choose, precise size criteria are indicated on online portals. However, in the usual understanding, size refers to the length of the foot. Very rarely such an indicator as its completeness is taken into account. It determines its volume in the widest part, that is, in the area of ​​the bone.How to determine the fullness of your feet for shoes

Most people have average leg fatness, so many don’t even have an idea about this parameter. Those with large, wide or, conversely, narrow feet often experience some difficulties when buying shoes, without attaching much importance to the fullness of the shoes. In everyday life, the term is replaced by something similar in meaning - “block” or “lift”.People with non-standard feet tend to make the wrong choice of shoes, preferring models that are several sizes larger or smaller. Because of this, calluses often arise, and in the worst case, pathological changes in the joints occur.

How to measure and determine from a table

Shoe manufacturers primarily produce shoes based on averages. If the package does not indicate the fullness, then rest assured that the box contains a pair with medium fullness. Several systems for indicating completeness are accepted in the world:Table

  • the English system assumes the letter designation: A, B, C, D, E, F. In addition to the standard ones, there are 10 additional ones, namely 5 for narrow legs - 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, as well as 5 for large ones - 2F, 3F, 4F, 5F, 6F. These parameters are very rarely found in mass sales. They are mainly made to order. The step between values ​​is 0.5 cm;
  • the European system implies a digital designation, in increments of 0.5 cm. The size range goes from 1 to 8;
  • The Russian system for measuring the fullness of shoes is the only one that provides separate parameters for male and female feet. This rule is stated in GOST 3927-88. The step between parameters is smaller and is 0.4 cm. There are 12 sizes in a row.

In the tables, the parameters correspond to a certain foot length. If we rely on the Russian system, then value 6 is the average size, mainly used by manufacturers as a standard one. Indicators from 1 to 5 are suitable for narrow feet, and shoes with values ​​from 7 and above are designed for those with massive feet.

Leg fullness for women

To measure the fullness of a woman’s leg, it is necessary to take a measurement with a centimeter tape in the area of ​​the toe, in its widest part.The next step is to compare the obtained data on the volume of the foot with the length of the foot or its size. If the data differs when measuring your legs, it is recommended to opt for a larger value.

Important! It is recommended to take measurements in the evening, since by evening the legs tend to swell and trample.

The fullness of the foot in the Russian system is calculated using the following formula:

W = 0.25*B – 0.15*C – A, where:

W—fullness of the foot;

B is the volume of the foot, which is measured by a tailor’s centimeter strictly in millimeters;

C is the length of the foot, which is also measured in millimeters;

A is a constant value equal to 17 for women.

If you are planning to purchase a pair of American-made ones, then you should take into account the symbol system, which also has differences by gender. For representatives of the fair sex, the following values ​​are accepted:

  • 4A (SS - super slim) - very narrow;
  • 3A (S - slim) - narrow;
  • 2A (N -narrow) - slightly narrower than normal;
  • B (M medium) - average, normal;
  • C (W wide) - slightly wider than normal;
  • D (2W double wide) - wide;
  • E (3W triple wide) - quite wide.

The pitch is 5 mm, where B corresponds to 6 Russian fullness.Women's table

Leg fullness for men

Measurements of a man's foot are made according to the same principle as a woman's. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the difference in fullness for males and females is 5 mm, that is, the 2nd female size is equivalent to the 1st male, the 3rd female is equivalent to the 2nd male, and so on.

To measure fatness according to the Russian system, the same formula is used as for women.

W = 0.25*B – 0.15*C – A

The only difference is in coefficient A, which is 16 for men.

In the American system, the following values ​​are accepted for men:

  • A (SS) - quite narrow;
  • B (S) - narrow;
  • C (N) - slightly narrower than normal;
  • D (M) - normal;
  • E (W) - slightly more than normal;
  • 2E (2W)—wide;
  • 3E (3W) - quite wide.

In order to significantly simplify the choice, tables have been created that can be used to determine completeness based on the length of the foot and its girth. All measurements are taken strictly in millimeters.

A table has also been created to determine the correspondence between Russian and European measurement systems.Men's table

Fullness of legs for a child

The foot of a small child is like plasticine. A correctly selected pair of shoes will provide the basis for the further development of the entire musculoskeletal system.Foot measurement

Back in 1988, GOST was adopted. It spelled out a rule for creating shoes, including children's ones, which prescribed fullness in the same way as for adults. The difference between them was in their age group:

  • the booties were 1 full, that is, universal, with a foot length of approximately 100 mm;
  • for toddlers, weight levels are taken from 1 to 3, with 2 considered average with an average girth of 130 mm (size range from 20 to 23);
  • small children's shoes have 5 fullness values ​​(from 1 to 5), with 155 mm - 3 fullness (medium). Accepted sizes are from 23.5 to 26; preschool - also has 5 fullness values, 185 is the average value, that is, 3 for sizes from 27 to 31;
  • for schoolchildren (both girls and boys) 8 values ​​are accepted (from 1 to 8). The average is 225 for girls (4th grade) and 230 for boys (5th grade). Size range from 31 to 36. It is from school shoes that the fullness of shoes begins to differ by gender;
  • For teenagers, 8 parameters of completeness are accepted. For boys - 260-265 (4-5 values) are considered average, and for girls - 230-235. Size range from 35 to 41.

The difference between adjacent values ​​is 5 mm.According to GOST 3927-88, 8 fullness sizes are produced for mass production (from 1 to 8, subsequent ones are made to order). However, the data today is considered hopelessly outdated. The old standards were developed based on children who grew up in those times, and today, as manufacturers note, children have begun to mature earlier. Manufacturers are adapting to modern youth and have begun to produce shoes that can be adjusted for fullness. This function is provided by the presence of Velcro or lacing.kids' shoe size chart

In order to choose shoes correctly and not make a mistake, you need to place the child on the floor where there is a sheet of paper and trace the feet of both feet. When placed on the surface, the leg increases slightly when compared to the foot in a suspended state. Based on this layout, you can navigate when choosing a model. The stencil must be tried on the insole, but not on the sole. Some manufacturers put a decorative allowance in the sole, which can be misleading. Leg length is measured from the middle of the heel to the middle of the big toe. If the leg lengths are different, then the larger size must be taken into account. If you plan to wear the purchased pair on socks, then measurements must be taken with socks on.

Unfortunately, children very often cannot tell about discomfort, so when purchasing it is necessary to rely mainly on the measurements taken. The fact is that a layer of fat remains on a child’s foot, which reduces sensitivity, and therefore the baby simply does not feel how the sandals or boots are pinching, deforming the foot. You can invite your child to try walking. If you notice lameness, the shoes are small; if the child drags his feet, the shoes are large.Children's shoe sizes

Self-respecting manufacturers are currently conducting various studies and mass measurements of children’s feet in order to accurately recreate a comfortable last.

It is very important to choose shoes with blunt toes for children. Shoes with pointed toes can interfere with blood circulation and toe growth, which can lead to flat feet in the future.

When choosing shoes, place your finger in the space between the heel and the heel. If your finger fits in too tightly, you need to choose a larger size, and if there is free space left, choose a smaller size. A properly selected size will allow the leg to be in normal tone, without unnecessary tension.

The same procedure must be followed when determining completeness. Try to stick your fingers through both sides of the leg.

Important! Do not give in to salespeople and representatives of the older generation about the required fullness of shoes if you feel that the shoe is too tight for your baby. The first category seeks to sell a product without thinking about the health of your child. Old people often rely on their own sensations - they need more support for their feet for comfort than children.

Conclusion

Shoe patterns from each company may differ despite the standard established by GOST. Having found the seemingly ideal size from one manufacturer, you should not rely on just one pair. The same size from another company may differ slightly.

Knowing the individual characteristics of the foot, everyone will be able to make the right choice and find a suitable pair, even if they previously experienced enormous difficulties.

As for children's shoes, today the shoe industry provides the opportunity for every parent to choose the optimal pair for their child.The only problem is that the size chart of one company may differ greatly from the size chart of a second manufacturer. When choosing in an online store, you cannot ignore and find out the size tables provided.

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