Many men, compared to women, are much simpler when it comes to choosing shoes for themselves. Some even manage to get by with just one pair (if the weather permits). But choosing comfortable, practical and versatile shoes for your stronger half is very important.
Oddly enough, this is not so easy to do. After all, going to the store for most representatives of the stronger sex is in itself a real punishment. It's easier to order online. But how can you buy shoes and boots without trying them on and not make a mistake with the size? Read more about this below.
Subtleties of choosing men's European shoes
Shoes are an important component of a complete male look. This statement is true for both fans of classic suits and sports style lovers. First of all men's boots or shoes should be practical. And you definitely need to have several of them. When choosing, you need to know:
the lightness of men's shoes sometimes indicates their impracticality;- rubber soles will last much longer;
- the seams must be stitched evenly;
- metal zippers are considered more durable than plastic ones;
- Correctly selected size guarantees wearing comfort.
Size chart for men's shoes from Europe
It’s clear to everyone why shoes are ordered online less often than other products. How is this even possible? Then everyone advises not to buy it in a store right away, but only after walking around for at least a few minutes, and suddenly without trying it on at all. The trick is to choose the right size. And to do this, you need to know the differences in the size chart of manufacturing countries.
Interesting! The range of shoes for narrow feet is 20 times greater than the range of models for wide feet.
Important! When ordering shoes on a store’s website, make sure that the manufacturer of this model does not have its own sizing chart.
Determining 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 her, follow the instructions below!
We measure the leg correctly
To correctly measure the length of the foot, we carry out the following manipulations.
- Place a sheet of thick paper or not very thick cardboard on the floor. We place our foot on it, press it firmly into the floor, transferring the weight to it. This must be done, this is the only way to get an accurate measurement!
- He outlines the foot with a pencil, which we hold strictly perpendicular to the floor. We measure the segment from the tip of the longest finger (not everyone has this big finger) to the heel.
Size calculation example
For example, when measuring a cardboard blank, you ended up with 29 cm. If the manufacturer of the selected shoes uses the metric system, no further manipulations are necessary. This indicator will be the required size.
If you want to convert this value to the line mass system (marking in Europe and Russia), multiply your figure (29 cm) by 1.5 and add 1.5 to the result. You get 45 (corresponds to European size). However, It is not necessary to count, you can just look at the table. It's much easier this way. If the indicator turns out to be “intermediate” and is not in the table, round the result up. For example, a foot of 29.7 cm is 46 Russian and 47 European sizes.
You need to take this measurement from your leg several times.. Better - before every purchase. Measurements should be taken in the evening, when the leg is slightly swollen.
Important! When buying winter boots, take a size up. The same advice should be followed when buying sneakers. The leg should not be pinched. This can cause hypothermia and impair blood flow.
Correspondence between men's shoe sizes in Europe and Russia
Why is there such a scatter in size grids? Isn’t it easier to make a single system? It may be simpler (and there are such attempts), but this is how it happened historically.
Russia and Europe use the metric system when measuring length. Including when measuring the foot. Therefore, their size grids are not that different, just by one. However, not everything is so simple.
For example, in Italy the shoe last is made narrower (smaller in width) than in Germany. Polish shoes have the same sizes as in Russia, and shoes made in China are at least one size smaller. And even models from the same factory may differ slightly. So there is absolutely no need to memorize all the data in the table above and a whole cart of exceptions. Just remember the length of your foot, and select the size in accordance with this indicator.
I wonder what really European shoe size should have a pitch that is a multiple of 2/3 cm, i.e. approximately 6.7 mm. This is the same line-mass system now adopted in Russia and Europe. It was in strokes that the length of a shoe last was once measured by French shoemakers. But the Koreans have a true metric system. They measure the foot in millimeters.
On a note! After purchasing shoes, you can return them to the store within two weeks. The main condition is that you should not wear this pair (outside). Take the box and receipt and don't forget your passport. The seller is obliged to accept the goods and return your money for it.
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