5y Shoe Size
Use the shoe size converter charts below to convert your shoe size across any of the various shoe sizing systems used worldwide. Our shoe size conversion charts will help you convert across most sizes worldwide.
With a soft measuring tape or ruler, measure the heel-to-toe length. Men's/Unisex US 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 UK 5.5 6 6 6.5 7 7.5 8. We use cookies to improve our site and your shopping experience. By continuing to browse our site you accept our cookie policy. You've discovered the Road Runner Kids website, home of the world's largest selection of the best athletic gear for your kids. In business since 1983, you can trust us for the best price on top rated kids shoes, kids athletic clothing, and the best kids shoe. For example, if you wear a women’s US size 7 shoe then size 37 is likely your Euro size. For women, shoe sizes of European brands are listed as a number from 35-44. For men, the numbering is from 39 to 50.To convert men’s US sizing to Euro sizing, add 31.5 to your US shoe size. For example, if you wear a men’s US size 11 then size.
Shoe Size Chart
5y Shoe Size In Women's
Shoe Size Chart - Women's Sizes
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
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4 | 35 | 2 | 8.1875' | 20.8 |
4.5 | 35 | 2.5 | 8.375' | 21.3 |
5 | 35-36 | 3 | 8.5' | 21.6 |
5.5 | 36 | 3.5 | 8.75' | 22.2 |
6 | 36-37 | 4 | 8.875' | 22.5 |
6.5 | 37 | 4.5 | 9.0625' | 23 |
7 | 37-38 | 5 | 9.25' | 23.5 |
7.5 | 38 | 5.5 | 9.375' | 23.8 |
8 | 38-39 | 6 | 9.5' | 24.1 |
8.5 | 39 | 6.5 | 9.6875' | 24.6 |
9 | 39-40 | 7 | 9.875' | 25.1 |
9.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 10' | 25.4 |
10 | 40-41 | 8 | 10.1875' | 25.9 |
10.5 | 41 | 8.5 | 10.3125' | 26.2 |
11 | 41-42 | 9 | 10.5' | 26.7 |
11.5 | 42 | 9.5 | 10.6875' | 27.1 |
12 | 42-43 | 10 | 10.875' | 27.6 |
Shoe Size Chart - Men's Sizes
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
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6 | 39 | 5.5 | 9.25' | 23.5 |
6.5 | 39 | 6 | 9.5' | 24.1 |
7 | 40 | 6.5 | 9.625' | 24.4 |
7.5 | 40-41 | 7 | 9.75' | 24.8 |
8 | 41 | 7.5 | 9.9375' | 25.4 |
8.5 | 41-42 | 8 | 10.125' | 25.7 |
9 | 42 | 8.5 | 10.25' | 26 |
9.5 | 42-43 | 9 | 10.4375' | 26.7 |
10 | 43 | 9.5 | 10.5625' | 27 |
10.5 | 43-44 | 10 | 10.75' | 27.3 |
11 | 44 | 10.5 | 10.9375' | 27.9 |
11.5 | 44-45 | 11 | 11.125' | 28.3 |
12 | 45 | 11.5 | 11.25' | 28.6 |
13 | 46 | 12.5 | 11.5625' | 29.4 |
14 | 47 | 13.5 | 11.875' | 30.2 |
15 | 48 | 14.5 | 12.1875' | 31 |
16 | 49 | 15.5 | 12.5' | 31.8 |
Youth Size Conversions (6 – 10 years)
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
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12.5 | 30 | 11.5 | 7.25' | 18.4 |
13 | 31 | 12 | 7.5' | 19.1 |
13.5 | 31 | 12.5 | 7.625' | 19.4 |
1 | 32 | 13 | 7.75' | 19.7 |
1.5 | 33 | 14 | 8' | 20.3 |
2 | 33 | 1 | 8.125' | 20.6 |
2.5 | 34 | 1.5 | 8.25' | 21 |
3 | 34 | 2 | 8.5' | 21.6 |
3.5 | 35 | 2.5 | 8.625' | 21.9 |
4 | 36 | 3 | 8.75' | 22.2 |
4.5 | 36 | 3.5 | 9' | 22.9 |
5 | 37 | 4 | 9.125' | 23.2 |
5.5 | 37 | 4.5 | 9.25' | 23.5 |
6 | 38 | 5 | 9.5' | 24.1 |
6.5 | 38 | 5.5 | 9.625' | 24.4 |
7 | 39 | 6 | 9.75' | 24.8 |
Also, check out the international ski boot sizing charts at SkiBootSizingCharts.com
Kids' Size Conversions (1 – 5 years)
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
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5.5 | 21 | 4.5 | 5' | 12.7 |
6 | 22 | 5 | 5.125' | 13 |
6.5 | 22 | 5.5 | 5.25' | 13.3 |
7 | 23 | 6 | 5.5' | 14 |
7.5 | 23 | 6.5 | 5.625' | 14.3 |
8 | 24 | 7 | 5.75' | 14.6 |
8.5 | 25 | 7.5 | 6' | 15.2 |
9 | 25 | 8 | 6.125' | 15.6 |
9.5 | 26 | 8.5 | 6.25' | 15.9 |
10 | 27 | 9 | 6.5' | 16.5 |
10.5 | 27 | 9.5 | 6.625' | 16.8 |
11 | 28 | 10 | 6.75' | 17.1 |
11.5 | 29 | 10.5 | 7' | 17.8 |
12 | 30 | 11 | 7.125' | 18.1 |
Infant Size Conversions (0 – 12 months)
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
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0.5 | 16 | 0 | 3.25' | 8.3 |
1 | 16 | 0.5 | 3.5' | 8.9 |
1.5 | 17 | 1 | 3.625' | 9.2 |
2 | 17 | 1 | 3.75' | 9.5 |
2.5 | 18 | 1.5 | 4' | 10.2 |
3 | 18 | 2 | 4.125' | 10.5 |
3.5 | 19 | 2.5 | 4.25' | 10.8 |
4 | 19 | 3 | 4.5' | 11.4 |
4.5 | 20 | 3.5 | 4.625' | 11.7 |
5 | 20 | 4 | 4.75' | 12.1 |
Also check our guides on how to find the right ski size and how to choose the right size ski poles.
Typically this measurement only considers length and not width. Sizing does vary slightly per manufacturer because each vendor uses their own set of lasts when creating the shoes, so these shoe size comparison charts are only estimates.
Shoe Size Selection Tips
- Always try to find online reviews of the pair you want to buy, from real people who have actually purchased the product. Best places to look for real reviews are amazon.com and YouTube.
- Measure your feet in the evening hours because feet expand throughout the day.
- If you're buying shoes for a first time walker, then be sure to purchase a pair with flexible soles and a small amount of extra growing space. When shoes are too big, blisters are likely to form while a tight fitting shoe will chafe your little one's feet and cause redness.
- If you're buying shoes for your child, take into account that footwear for children usually lasts for about four to five months. Therefore, create a household budget that includes enough funds to pay for several pairs of shoes.
- To find the most comfortable footwear for you, consider buying shoes for both the width and the length of your feet. Some people need to purchase shoes that are narrow because they are never comfortable on wide one, or the opposite. You may even need to buy shoes that are especially slim or extra wide.
- If you start with a known fact, there is a better chance of heading in the right direction.
- Remember that laced shoes give a little more leeway than slip-on shows. Some adjustments can be made by the thickness of the socks you wear. Those not wearing socks, are probably buying sandals, which do not always fit perfectly.Furthermore, keep in mind the shoes that are slightly large can be adjusted through the thickness of the socks, or for ladies wearing flats or pumps, there is a liner that can be purchased to help the shoe fit better.
- If a lot of walking is going to be involved, go beyond the size that is a little greater. Your foot is going to swell during the day, and the larger shoe will be more comfortable. You do not want it too large. The constant rubbing will cause blisters. Also, the shoes cannot be too large, because they would be very loose in the morning hours.
- When buying footwear online, take into consideration the type of activities you'll be performing in the shoes. Hiking shoes should be durable and waterproof. They should also cover your ankles to provide protection from snake and bug bites as well as rocks and plants. If you are buying regular workout shoes, then make sure that they come with a cushioning insert to protect your feet and legs from the activity. Dress shoes should feature a thick sole and quality construction.
Shopping Online And The Risks Involved When Choosing The Size
Shopping from a catalog or an online store has always carried a minor concern of uncertainty, which can offset by the increased selection and usually lower price.
Therefore, if buying online is the way you want to go, let us be the first and possibly last stop. With all the charts from all the countries and manufacturers making the shoes at your disposal, your task becomes easier. You need a starting point, like men's loafers size 9, or women's heels, size 5, double A.
Then you find the pair you want to buy. With your size information in your hand and the wealth of information from this site, and with a little luck, you should be able to find some way to make the comparison between what is being sold and what you need. This will ultimately allow you to make the right choice.
Finally, many people, of both sexes, like to exaggerate about the size shoes they wear. Large men will wear big shoes. Allegedly, women will often claim to wear a shoe smaller than their shoe size, or that is what Hollywood would have us believe. The key is to be truthful.
In the movie 'Steel Magnolias', Dolly Parton runs a beauty shop and the subject of shoes came up. She says something to the effect that she wears a size six, but because a size seven are so comfortable, she buys a size eight. The numbers may be off, but as we all know, show sizes can vary, and we do not know where the shoes she allegedly purchased were from a country where a size 6 may equal a size 8. Do your homework ahead of time.
Be honest with yourself and always remember, shoes, which are a little loose are usually more comfortable than those that feel a little tight. So when picking a size from among the charts study the variances among the countries and the shoe manufacturers and make your best choice.
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It is important to get the right size when buying new shoes. The shoe size converter on this site is meant to make it easier for you as there are several shoe-size systems used worldwide. Below you find conversion alternatives for the most common systems used today. The shoe size converter have men's and women's shoe sizes. The shoe size charts further down the page have boy's and girl's shoe sizes as well.
How to use the shoe size converter
To get your specific shoe size first select your gender, then select your size in one category in the converter. The other categories will automatically change to match your shoe size.
Choose the chart best suited for you, there are alternatives for:
Men’s, Women’s, Boy’s and Girl's shoe sizes
Using the shoe size charts
5y Shoe Size Conversion
Let’s say that you are a Woman from the United States with a shoe size of 7 and would like to know which size this corresponds to in Mexico. To get your shoe size first make sure that you are looking at the chart for Women’s shoe sizes, then go find the row with your desired region, in this case the row is marked “U.S. & Canada”. On this row the number 7 will be listed, the sizes which is above and under the number 7 is the corresponding sizes in the other regions, these numbers forms an column. In our case we will have to go down in the column until our column intersects with the row marked “Mexico”. In this intersection we will find the converted shoe size.
System | Men's shoe sizes | |||||||||||||||
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Europe | 35 | 35½ | 36 | 37 | 37½ | 38 | 38½ | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46½ | 48½ |
U.S. & Canada | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 10½ | 11½ | 12½ | 14 |
U.K. | 3 | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13½ |
Mexico | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 | |||||
Japan | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
Australia | 3 | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13½ |
Russia & Ukraine | 33.5 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | |||||||||
Korea (mm) | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 | 245 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
Inches | 9 | 9⅛ | 9¼ | 9⅜ | 9½ | 9⅝ | 9¾ | 9⅞ | 10 | 10 | 10¼ | 10½ | 10¾ | 11 | 11¼ | 11½ |
Centimeters | 22.8 | 23.1 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.1 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.6 | 29.2 |
Mondopoint | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 | 254 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
System | Mens shoe sizes(table one of two) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 35 | 35½ | 36 | 37 | 37½ | 38 | 38½ | 39 |
U.S. & Canada | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 |
U.K. | 3 | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ |
Mexico | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | |||||
Japan | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 |
Australia | 3 | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ |
Russia & Ukraina | 33.5 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | |||
Korea (mm) | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 |
Inches | 9 | 9⅛ | 9¼ | 9⅜ | 9½ | 9⅝ | 9¾ | 9⅞ |
Centimeters | 22.8 | 23.1 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.1 |
Mondopoint | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 |
System | Mens shoe sizes(table two of two) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46½ | 48½ |
U.S. & Canada | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 10½ | 11½ | 12½ | 14 |
U.K. | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13½ |
Mexico | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 |
Japan | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
Australia | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13½ |
Russia & Ukraina | 38 | 39 | ||||||
Korea (mm) | 245 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
Inches | 10 | 10⅛ | 10¼ | 10½ | 10¾ | 11 | 11¼ | 11½ |
Centimeters | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.6 | 29.2 |
Mondopoint | 254 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
System | Women's shoe sizes | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 35 | 35½ | 36 | 37 | 37½ | 38 | 38½ | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46½ | 48½ |
U.S. & Canada | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15.5 |
U.K. | 2½ | 3 | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 9½ | 10½ | 11½ | 13 |
Mexico | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 | |||||
Japan | 21 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Australia | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 10½ | 11½ | 12½ | 14 |
Russia & Ukraine | 33.5 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | |||||||||
Korea (mm) | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 | 245 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
Inches | 9 | 9⅛ | 9¼ | 9⅜ | 9½ | 9⅝ | 9¾ | 9⅞ | 10 | 10⅛ | 10¼ | 10½ | 10¾ | 11 | 11¼ | 11½ |
Centimeters | 22.8 | 23.1 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.1 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.6 | 29.2 |
Mondopoint | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 | 245 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
System | Women's shoe sizes(table one of two) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 35 | 35½ | 36 | 37 | 37½ | 38 | 38½ | 39 |
U.S. & Canada | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ |
U.K. | 2½ | 3 | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 |
Mexico | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | |||||
Japan | 21 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 |
Australia | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 |
Russia & Ukraina | 33.5 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | |||
Korea (mm) | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 |
Inches | 9 | 9⅛ | 9¼ | 9⅜ | 9½ | 9⅝ | 9¾ | 9⅞ |
Centimeters | 22.8 | 23.1 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.1 |
Mondopoint | 228 | 231 | 235 | 238 | 241 | 245 | 248 | 251 |
System | Women's shoe sizes(table two of two) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46½ | 48½ |
U.S. & Canada | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15.5 |
U.K. | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 9½ | 10½ | 11½ | 13 |
Mexico | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 |
Japan | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Australia | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 10½ | 11½ | 12½ | 14 |
Russia & Ukraina | 38 | 39 | ||||||
Korea (mm) | 245 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
Inches | 10 | 10⅛ | 10¼ | 10½ | 10¾ | 11 | 11¼ | 11½ |
Centimeters | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.6 | 29.2 |
Mondopoint | 245 | 257 | 260 | 267 | 273 | 279 | 286 | 292 |
System | Boy's shoe sizes | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 29 | 29.7 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.7 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 |
U.S. & Canada | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 |
U.K. | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 |
Japan | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 |
System | Boys shoe sizes(table one of two) | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 29 | 29.7 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 33 | 33.5 |
U.S. & Canada | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 |
U.K. | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 |
Japan | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 |
System | Boys shoe sizes(table two of two) | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 34 | 34.7 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 |
U.S. & Canada | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 |
U.K. | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 |
Japan | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 |
System | Girl's shoe sizes | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 32.2 | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 35 |
U.S. & Canada | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 |
U.K. | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 |
Japan | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 | 22 |
System | Girl's shoe sizes(table one of two) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 30 |
U.S. & Canada | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 |
U.K. | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 |
Japan | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 |
System | Girl's shoe sizes(table two of two) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 32.2 | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 35 |
U.S. & Canada | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 |
U.K. | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 |
Japan | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 | 22 |
- The Japanese system is based on the length of your foot in cm, so an easy way to find your size is to just measure your foot in cm.
- Observe that American women's shoe sizes are the same as American men's shoe sizes plus 1½ entities.
- 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters.
- Always measure both your feet as they tend to vary in length, choose the shoe size that fits the larger of the two.
- Shoes that are to small are the most common causes of foot pain. If the choice stands between a shoe size that are a little bit to big and a shoe size that are a little bit to small, go for the bigger one. You can always complement with an insole to make the shoe fit perfect.
- Be aware that not all brands of footwear fit the same. Other variables such as the width of the shoe will have an impact of the overall fit.
- Which time of the day is best for measuring your feet? The answer is the afternoon or the evening, because this is when they usually are at their largest volume.
- When trying out new shoes, use the kind of socks you actually will be wearing when using those particular shoes.
- Don't buy shoes to tight with the idea that they somehow will stretch out and fit over time. While this sometimes may be the case with leather shoes, most shoes won't be stretched out over time.
- Over time the shape of your feet changes, so don't assume your shoe size will be the same as it always has been.
- The mondopoint system is used by military services such as NATO, probably because it is easier to get an accurate fit as this system also takes the foot width into account. A shoe size with the measure 290/120 indicates a foot length of 290 millimetres with a width of 120 millimetres.
- To get a certain shoe size in Canada and the United States you can use this shoe size converter formula: The length of the last, measured in inches, multiplied by three and minus a constant. The constant in question differ for mens, women's and children's shoe sizes.
- American Women's shoe sizes are the same as American Men's shoe sizes plus 1½ entities.
- Paris Points, which is the shoe size system used in Europe, came from France. The length of one Paris Point equals two-thirds of a centimetre.
- The annual revenue for the footwear industry year 2012 was $48 Billion. (Source: National Shoe Retailers Association, U.S. Census Bureau)
- It's common in China that one of the bride's red shoes is tossed from the roof to ensure a happy marriage.
- Before the 19th century there was no distinction between the left or right shoe, they were both identical!
- When did we start using shoes? Findings of shoes and toe bones suggest it was about 40000 years ago.
- Brahim Takioullah holds the record for the largest feet on a living person.The measurements were taken by Guiness World Records in Paris, France, on 24 May 2011. His left foot is larger than his right and measures 38.1 centimetres.