Shoes occupy an important place in every man's wardrobe. Sometimes finding the right pair that will make you feel comfortable can be quite difficult. It is necessary that such products do not squeeze the legs and do not sit too loosely. An unmistakably determined size will allow you to make a truly successful purchase.
How to correctly determine the size of men's shoes?
This value is determined by measuring the length of the foot.
This can be done using a ruler or measuring tape 56-60 cm long:
- To begin with, you should place both feet alternately on paper or cardboard, and mark with a vertical pencil the outermost protrusion of the heel and the tip of the longest toe.
- Then get off the paper and measure the segment between these lines. You need to measure the length of the foot on each leg. From the obtained values, you need to select the largest.
- The result obtained should then be found in the size chart.
Important! If you need to purchase men's winter shoes, it is recommended to first put on the socks with which you plan to wear them later.
It is advisable to carry out such measurements in the morning in a cool room.
Current foot length determined by four approved standards.
International system
The desired value coincides directly with the length of the foot, determined in millimeters (as a rule, millimeters are converted to centimeters, rounded to the nearest 0.5 cm). When determining, it is customary to take the length of the foot as a basis, without taking into account lasts and decorative elements. A similar metric system has become widespread in the CIS countries.
European system
This standard refers to the dry mass system, which is of French origin, according to which the size is calculated by the length of the insole. The unit of measurement of such a system is the stich (Old French measure) (1 W = 2/3 cm or 6.7 mm). Usually, the length of the insole exceeds the length of the foot by 10-15 mm due to the functional allowance. For this reason European shoe sizes are always numerically larger than Russian ones.
American system
This system is of English origin. As a basic unit of measurement one third of an inch applies. The required value is determined by the length of the insole.
English system
British system calculated in inches (2.54 cm) based on the length of the insole. This system is also called relative. Smallest size (zero) – 3.25 inches (foot length for newborn babies). Numbering occurs in 1/3 inch (8.5 mm) increments.
Size chart for men in cm in 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 about 7 mm to the size for a comfortable feeling.
Leg measurements
Such measurements should be taken as carefully as possible, since this determines how convenient and comfortable men's shoes will be.
To take these measurements you need do the following:
- You need to place your foot in a thin sock on an A4 sheet of paper and outline the foot with a vertically placed pencil, which should be held perpendicular to the surface of the paper so that the line does not go under the foot or go beyond it.
- Then you need to measure the length of the foot (the segment between the extreme protrusions: the heel and the big toe).
- Next, you need to measure the width of the foot (the gap between the beams in the widest area).
- Then, using a measuring tape, you should determine the circumference of the instep (measurement is performed around the foot through the top of the longitudinal arch), then measure the circumference of the ankle, as well as the foot in the tufts (in the widest place), the shin under the ankle (in the narrowest place), and the oblique instep (measurement is made obliquely through the protrusion of the heel and the bend point of the ankle joint) and additionally the girth of the calf when it is necessary to make shoes with a shaft.
Men's shoe size chart
The table below can be an excellent guide when choosing products of this kind.
Men's shoe sizes for different countries
The ratio of shoe sizes in the Russian Federation and in other countries is probably of interest to those who prefers to purchase such products in online stores.
What makes choosing these things a little more difficult is that in different countries has its own nuances designations for this parameter:
- In CIS countries the determination of this value is usually carried out in accordance with the European weight standard.
- Male models American manufacturers exceed the length of women's (if we consider identical sizes) by 1.5 inches.
- Chinese sizes are determined primarily in accordance with the weight system, but there is a tendency to a slight decrease. For example, similar size 70 products made in China are slightly narrower and smaller than models of the same size from European manufacturers.
- Dimensions Korean models correspond to the length of the foot, calculated in millimeters.
- Shoes Turkish made meets European standards.
- Product parameters Mexican made 1.5 inches less than American ones.
Fullness and width of the foot
Fullness of the foot – a parameter that determines how comfortably the products “sit” on your feet. This is 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 toes (measurement is made along the protruding bones).
Reference! The “fullness of the foot” parameter plays a significant role exclusively in the individual production of such products.
The most common leg fullness scale used in the EU:
- B – narrow leg;
- D – normal leg fullness;
- E – the leg is slightly fuller than average;
- E.E. – full, wide leg.
In an ordinary store, choosing a suitable option is not so difficult; you just need to try on the pair you like to determine how comfortable your feet will be in it. But over time, more and more people prefer to purchase goods without leaving home.
When ordering similar products in online stores everything is much more complicated. In such a case, the best option would be to measure your foot and look for the value corresponding to the result obtained in the appropriate size table. Accurate sizing will greatly facilitate the process of choosing the right pair.
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