
Useful information on how to properly remove the measurements from the foot and compare the result with dimensional grids of shoe manufacturers.
The content of the article
- How to measure the foot of the foot in centimeters?
- The table of compliance of the size of the foot in centimeters and the size of shoes for women
- The table of compliance of the size of the foot in centimeters and the size of shoes for men
- The table of compliance of the size of the foot in centimeters and the size of shoes for children
- Are the dimensions of the foot and left leg the same centimeters the same?
- Tips for choosing shoes for women, men and children
- Video: video assistance by measurement
How to measure the foot of the foot in centimeters?
The foot measurement method is the same for both adults and children.

Drawing the contour of the foot for subsequent measurement
Important:
- It is better to take measurements in the afternoon, because in the evening the size of the leg increases by 5-8%. This is due to daytime loads.
- Before you start taking measurements, put on socks. This will facilitate the drawing of the contour.
- Draw the contour only in the "standing" position! Not lying without sitting, not on weight. Only standing!
- Measure the resulting circuit with a ruler or roulette. They give the most accurate results.
- Be sure to measure both feet and determine the size by greater result. Sometimes the difference between the left and right foot is half the size.
- The result is necessarily rounded up to 0 or 5 mm. For example, the result is 232 mm → round to 235 mm. If the result is 238 mm → round to 240 mm.
- Be sure to add 10-15 mm (for adult shoes) to the resulting result, 5-10 mm (for children). This is the so -called functional allowance. After all, in the foot in general and at the fingers in particular, there should be a place for movement and to change positions while walking.
The table of compliance of the size of the foot in centimeters and the size of shoes for women
To determine the size of women's shoes, use the following table.
Foot length, mm | The size | |||
Russia | Europe | China | USA | |
215 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 5 |
220 | 34 ½ | 35 ½ | 34 ½ | 5 ½ |
225 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 6 |
230 | 35 ½ | 36 ½ | 35 ½ | 6 ½ |
235 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 7 |
240 | 36 ½ | 37 ½ | 36 ½ | 7 ½ |
245 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 8 |
25 | 37 ½ | 38 ½ | 37 ½ | 8 ½ |
255 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 9 |
260 | 38 ½ | 39 ½ | 38 ½ | 9 ½ |
The table of compliance of the size of the foot in centimeters and the size of shoes for men
The table below demonstrates a net to determine the size of men's shoes.
Foot length, mm | Size Russia | Size Europe | Size China | US size |
250 | 39 | 40 | 38 ½ | 7 |
255 | 39½ | 40 ½ | 39 | 7 ½ |
260 | 40 | 41 | 39 ½ | 8 |
265 | 40 ½ | 41 ½ | 40 | 8 ½ |
270 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 9 |
275 | 41 ½ | 42 ½ | 42 | 9 ½ |
280 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 10 |
285 | 42 ½ | 43 ½ | 44 | 10 ½ |
290 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 11 |
295 | 43 ½ | 44 ½ | 46 | 11 ½ |
300 | 44 | 45 | — | 12 |
310 | 45 | 46 | — | 13 |
320 | 46 | 47 | — | 14 |
The table of compliance of the size of the foot in centimeters and the size of shoes for children
The dimensional grid for children's shoes is presented in the table.
Foot length, mm | Size Russia | Size Europe | Size China | US size |
95 | 16 | 16 | 9,5 | 1 |
100 | 16 ½ | 16 ½ | 10,0 | 1 |
105 | 17 | 17 | 10,5 | 2 |
110 | 18 | 18 | 11,0 | 2 ½ |
115 | 19 | 19 | 11,5 | 3 ½ |
120 | 19 ½ | 19 ½ | 12,0 | — |
125 | 20 | 20 | 12,5 | 4 |
130 | 21 | 21 | 13,0 | 5 |
135 | 22 | 22 | 13,5 | 5 ½ |
140 | 22 ½ | 22 ½ | 14,0 | 6 |
145 | 23 | 23 | 14,5 | 6 ½ |
150 | 24 | 24 | 15,0 | 7 ½ |
155 | 25 | 25 | 15,5 | 8 |
160 | 25 ½ | 25 ½ | 16,0 | 8 ½ |
165 | 26 | 26 | 16,5 | 9 |
170 | 27 | 27 | 17,0 | 10 |
175 | 28 | 28 | 17,5 | 10 ½ |
180 | 28 ½ | 28 ½ | 18,0 | 11 |
185 | 29 | 29 | 18,5 | 11 ½ |
190 | 29 ½ | 29 ½ | 19,0 | — |
195 | 30 | 30 | 19,5 | 12 |
200 | 30 ½ | 30 ½ | 20,0 | 12 ½ |
205 | 31 | 31 | 20,5 | 13 |
210 | 32 | 32 | 21,0 | 13 ½ |
Are the dimensions of the foot and left leg the same centimeters the same?
No, not the same. This is due to the fact that the human body is not symmetrical. Therefore, when buying shoes, try on the alleged new legs.
Tips for choosing shoes for women, men and children
- Be extremely attentive, determining the size of shoes. The interior of the shoes should be more than the length of the foot by at least 10 mm. The difference of 5 mm is allowed exclusively for models made of soft materials (for example, moccasin). This functional allowance is necessary in order to protect the fingers from the shock load that occurs when walking.
- In the widest part of the foot, the so -called bundles, the shoes should sit tight, but not squeeze the leg.
- Sports shoes should sit more freely than classic models.
- If you plan to measure shoes when buying, visit the store in the late afternoon.
- If you know what brand shoes will buy, be sure to study the dimensional grid on the official website of the manufacturer. Unfortunately, most brands offer their dimensional nets, which do not correspond to the generally accepted.
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