To purchase comfortable shoes, people are often content with just knowing their size. But there are other factors that allow you to choose a more comfortable pair. In this article we will look at how to determine the fullness of shoes using the table.
What is the fullness of shoes
The fullness of a shoe is one of the most important parameters for shoe comfort, along with foot length, but many buyers ignore it. Sometimes fullness is also called the width of the foot or “last”.
People with wide feet should definitely take into account the fullness of future shoes. You should not purchase a product a couple sizes larger; this does not guarantee that you will be able to avoid calluses, corns and injuries. In addition, improperly selected shoes can cause the formation of joint lumps and growths.
The width of a shoe is the measurement measured around the toe box at the widest points. There are different ways to determine it: using formulas and tables. In addition, some countries have their own systems for setting this parameter. If your pair of shoes or boots does not have a fullness value, then they are most likely the standard average value.
For shoes made of soft material that diverges over time, people with standard foot lengths and widths can ignore the fullness of the shoes. But shoes or boots made of hard materials, selected without taking this parameter into account, will easily cause calluses and pain in the feet.
Why measure the fullness of your feet?
It is necessary to buy the shoes you like taking into account your fullness. If you have wide feet, incorrectly selected shoes will compress them, impair blood supply to the feet, and this can lead not only to calluses and corns, but also to cramps and the development of vascular diseases.
It is also very important for children to purchase comfortable shoes. Ignoring this advice usually leads to improper development of the child’s foot, poor posture and coordination of movement. If people cannot find shoes that fit, they try to take them a couple sizes larger. Under no circumstances should you do this.
If the shoes are just the same width, but much longer in length, the legs will get tired faster; if you wear such a pair for a long time, the foot can become severely deformed, and there is a possible risk of the formation of protruding bones. In addition, shoes that are too wide or narrow will interfere with your free movement, impairing coordination, which can be a source of serious injuries and bruises. Therefore, the fullness of the feet is an important factor when choosing shoes that should not be ignored.
How is completeness indicated?
The fullness of shoes can be indicated by both letters and numbers. In Europe and Russia, the digital designation of this characteristic is applicable. In England and the USA, capital letters of the Latin alphabet are used. In our country, according to GOST, there are 12 parameters of completeness, the difference between which is 4 mm.
If you look at the difference between the largest and smallest fullness, it is about 5 centimeters. In European countries, it is more common to divide the width of shoes into 8 values, with a difference between adjacent ones of 5 mm.
Before purchasing, be sure to find out about the country of manufacture of your shoes and determine the appropriate fullness.
If you know your width in the definition system of one country, then using a special table you can easily convert it to the definition system of another country:
Simple rules for determining completeness
The value for determining the fullness of your foot can be measured in the following simple way - you only need a regular centimeter, a sheet of clean paper and a pencil. First, measure the circumference of the widest part of your foot. In addition to this value, you will also need the length of the foot. To determine it, we stand on a sheet of paper and trace each foot.
Then we find the distance between the most distant points in the resulting image: this will be the length of your foot. Ready-made width and length values will help you determine fullness. This can be done using a special formula or table. When determining the length and width of the foot, the following nuances must be taken into account:
- All measurements should be taken in the evening, when the foot is slightly swollen and swollen after physical activity during the day.
- To purchase summer and demi-season shoes, all measurements must be taken while wearing thin socks; if you plan to buy winter boots, then you can wear thick and warm socks.
- When obtaining the length of the feet and outlining their contour, the pencil should be held perpendicular to the sheet.
- It is best to measure the length and width of both feet, and then simply select the largest values; This will help prevent chafing and calluses.
- When buying a pair of shoes in an online store, you need to ask the seller to help you choose shoes of the right size.
- In addition, you can ask previous buyers in detail and find out their feedback on the model you have chosen.
Special formula for determining the fullness of the foot
There is a special formula that helps determine exactly your completeness. It has small size restrictions, suitable for women with shoe sizes from 33.5 to 40, and men from 38.5 to 44.5.
X=0.25*A-0.15*B-C
- Where X is the completeness indicator.
- A is a constant coefficient equal to 16 for women, 17 for men.
- B - foot circumference measured in centimeters.
- C is the length of the foot measured in centimeters.
Shoe width table
In addition to the formula, you can determine your shoe fullness using the table.
In addition to using special formulas and tables, you can use an online calculator to calculate the value of your completeness on the Internet. This usually requires knowing the length and width of the foot in millimeters.
American completeness system
The USA has its own establishment scheme. Usually, in order to choose a suitable pair, Americans use capital letters of the Latin alphabet. Almost all children's shoes are made in standard medium sizes. But sometimes four parameters are used to indicate the width of the foot. These are A, B, D, E and EE. Of these, the smallest fullness is A. With models of boots and shoes for adults, the situation is a little more complicated. There is a special table to determine their completeness.
| US designation of completeness | Women's shoes | Men's footwear |
|---|---|---|
| 4A | The narrowest | — |
| 3A | Narrow | The narrowest |
| 2A | Thin | Narrow |
| A | — | Thin |
| IN | Standard | Almost standard |
| WITH | Slightly wider than standard | Almost standard |
| D | Wide | Standard |
| E | Widest | Wide |
| 2E | — | Wide |
| 3E | — | Widest |
| 4E | — | Widest |
European completeness system
In European countries, completeness is usually indicated by numbers - from 1 to 12. There is a special table that allows you to determine your completeness according to the European system.
There are 12 completeness values in total; only the first 9 are presented in the table, since they are the most common. The difference between adjacent values is 5 mm. Average fullness is indicated by the number 6 (F). Anything smaller indicates fullness, characterizing a narrower pair, anything larger indicates a wider one.
Please note that the shoe sizes presented in the table are European!
A few words about children's shoes
In some countries there is no concept of the fullness of children's feet. But in others it is still used. The most famous manufacturers of children's shoes are currently carrying out various mass measurements and studies to create specific values for the fullness of children's feet.
In the meantime, for comfortable wearing of shoes for children, there are different laces, fasteners and Velcro that allow you to adjust the shoes to the size of a small foot. In European and American online stores, sometimes for children's shoes, in addition to the size, they set a letter designation characterizing the width of the pair:
- M (Medium) - standard width.
- N (Narrow) - narrow foot.
- W (Wide) - wide foot.
- XW (X-Wide) - very wide foot.
- XXW (XX-Wide) - the widest foot.
- To understand that you have chosen the right size for you, pay attention to your foot: its contours should not extend beyond the shape of the shoe, the heel should not slip out when walking, and the toes should have a little free space in the toe so that they can be used move it slightly.
- If the pair is made of genuine leather, there is a risk that it will fit too loosely in the heel; After some time, your pair will take the shape of a leg.
- Be sure to consider the fullness of your feet when purchasing skates, ski boots and other high-risk footwear.
- In addition to the size of your shoes and their fit, some sellers provide other parameters that can help you find a more comfortable pair; these usually include the width of the boot, heel height, length of fasteners and much more; You shouldn’t ignore such things, and then your purchase will only make you happy.
- When choosing a product in an online store, be sure to ask the seller to help you choose the appropriate size and fullness of the foot.
- If you are ordering shoes and do not know your size according to the European, American or British system, measure your foot length in millimeters and, using special tables that can be found on the Internet or ask your seller, determine your shoe size.
- The best option for purchasing a product that will please you for a long time with its quality and wearing comfort is to personally contact a specialized shoe salon, where well-trained consultants will help you with your choice.
The fullness of shoes is a parameter that should not be neglected if you want to purchase a convenient and comfortable pair. Always ask the seller to help you choose not only the appropriate size, but also the fullness.
We have more or less figured it out, then how to determine the fullness of the foot and is it necessary to take this indicator into account at all? - Few people think about it. Meanwhile, this is also an extremely important characteristic, ignoring which can lead to very serious consequences, both in children and adults. The vast majority of people have a standard, average foot size, but when choosing shoes they also need to check this parameter so as not to accidentally buy a size for a narrow or wide foot. By the way, if the fullness of the shoes is not indicated in the product description, then it is standard.
Why determine the fullness of the foot?
In simple terms, the fullness of the shoes (aka width) is a parameter that determines how comfortably the selected pair will fit on your foot. Won't boots, shoes, sneakers put pressure? Or, on the contrary, will they wobble to such an extent that you will have to literally hold the shoes with your fingers.
Neither one nor the other option can be considered healthy (we won’t even talk about discomfort, calluses and pain when walking). Especially when it comes to children's shoes. Ignoring fullness can lead to disturbances in the development of the foot, which in turn will form an abnormal gait and affect the physical development of the child.
In the case of adults, the fullness of the foot is an equally important parameter. Standard full-length shoes will put pressure on a wide foot, which impairs blood circulation, makes you get tired faster, and contributes to the development of cramps and vascular disorders.
Often, knowing that shoes of “their” size are tight, people buy a pair a size or even two larger. And this is again bad: such shoes rub, cause the formation of calluses, and even deform the foot, eventually leading to the formation of protruding bones.
About the fact that in too narrow or too wide shoes you can simply fall, twist or even break your leg - it’s probably not worth going on about, this is already understandable. It’s probably best not to know what months in a cast and crutches are for those who haven’t experienced it yet.
As you can see, regardless of the options, the result of ignoring the width is disastrous. Therefore, it is better to play it safe and clearly understand what kind of fullness of shoes is right for you. Moreover, there is absolutely nothing complicated about it. It is enough to measure your foot once, check the results obtained and take them, as they say, “for use.”
How to measure foot fullness
Fullness of the foot- this is the circumference of the foot at its widest part. As a rule, the widest part of the foot is near the toe, in the area of the bones near the big toe and little toe.
If you don’t have a special device at hand, then it doesn’t matter - to determine the fullness of your foot, you will need a centimeter (flexible tailor’s tape) and a calculator. To avoid mistakes in measurements, consider the following recommendations.
- It is necessary to measure the fullness of the foot in the evening - during an active day the foot “spreads”.
- Both legs need to be measured. As a rule, the feet are asymmetrical, and the larger of the two numbers obtained is taken as the result.
- If you are buying shoes that will need to be worn over socks or tights, take measurements directly into them.
Now let's proceed directly to the measurements.
Place your foot (and then the other) on a piece of paper, transfer your weight to your foot. Bend over and use a tailor's tape to measure two parameters:
- the width of the foot at its widest point;
- foot length.
As mentioned above, we take into account the largest numbers obtained when measuring two legs.
These measurements are only an intermediate stage. Shoe manufacturers, depending on the region of location, indicate the fullness of the foot according to their own rules. So, in Russia, in accordance with GOST 3927-88, the width of shoes is marked with numbers from 1 to 12 with an interval of 4 mm. In Europe there is a similar marking - but with an interval of 5 mm. In the UK and the USA, letter designations are accepted - A, B, C, D, E, F every 5 mm. In addition, doublings and triplings are accepted in letter systems ( AA, AAA, FF, FFF) letters that indicate a slightly increased completeness value compared to standard values.
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 (our desired parameter);
IN- foot circumference, measured with a tailor's tape, mm;
WITH- foot length, mm;
A- a constant coefficient, which is equal to 16 for men and 17 for women.
Let's give a simple example of calculation.
Suppose you are a man and you have measured that: your foot circumference (B) is 23 cm, and your length (C) is 25 cm.
In this case: W = 0.25*230 - 0.15*250 - 16 = 4
Thus, the fullness of the foot in the Russian coordinate system is 4 .
For information: a fullness index of 6 is considered normal fullness of feet. Indicators 2-5 characterize feet that are already average. 7 and above – wider than average, wide, full, very wide.
To make it easier determine the fullness of the foot, we have prepared a table for you.
| Size | Fullness (lift), mm | ||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 35 | 197 | 202 | 207 | 212 | 217 | 222 | 227 | 232 | 237 |
| 36 | 201 | 206 | 211 | 216 | 221 | 226 | 231 | 236 | 241 |
| 37 | 205 | 210 | 215 | 220 | 225 | 230 | 235 | 240 | 245 |
| 38 | 209 | 214 | 219 | 224 | 229 | 234 | 239 | 244 | 249 |
| 39 | 213 | 218 | 223 | 228 | 233 | 238 | 243 | 248 | 253 |
| 40 | 217 | 222 | 227 | 232 | 237 | 242 | 247 | 252 | 257 |
| 41 | 221 | 226 | 231 | 236 | 241 | 246 | 251 | 256 | 261 |
| 42 | 225 | 230 | 235 | 240 | 245 | 250 | 255 | 260 | 265 |
| 43 | 229 | 234 | 239 | 244 | 249 | 254 | 259 | 264 | 269 |
| 44 | 233 | 238 | 243 | 248 | 253 | 258 | 263 | 268 | 273 |
| 45 | 237 | 242 | 247 | 252 | 257 | 262 | 267 | 272 | 277 |
| 46 | 241 | 246 | 251 | 256 | 261 | 266 | 271 | 276 | 281 |
| 47 | 245 | 250 | 255 | 260 | 265 | 270 | 275 | 280 | 285 |
| 48 | 249 | 254 | 259 | 264 | 269 | 274 | 279 | 284 | 289 |
Well, to convert the resulting leg fullness to another measurement system - European or American - use this shoe fullness correspondence table.
Concerning children's shoes, then the fullness of a child’s foot in European and American online stores is often indicated as follows:
1 = Narrow(narrow) = N
2 = Medium(average) = M
3 = Wide(wide) = W
4 = X-Wide(very wide) = XW
5 = XX-Wide(very very wide) = XXW
You can clearly see how to measure the fullness of your feet in this video.
Choosing shoes is an important, responsible and interesting matter. Today, even shoes are sold in online stores, where there is no opportunity to try them on. But I really want to buy a couple of beautiful shoes! In order not to make a mistake when choosing shoes and not to be disappointed when receiving the package, you need to know your foot size. By foot size, we usually mean the length of the foot, but size consists of two values - the length and width of the foot. The fullness (width) of shoes is a value that is not always indicated. The fact is that shoes made of soft materials stretch over time, and determination of leg fullness(feet) matters more when choosing rigid shoes.
The fullness of a shoe is the circumference of the foot at its widest toe. Fullness is sometimes called a "block". Many people prefer not to determine the fullness of their feet, because... For most, it is standard and adhere to standard values. People with wide feet have to buy shoes a size (or two) larger than their own. The result of this selection is, at a minimum, calluses on the feet, and at a maximum, the formation of joint bumps and growths.
According to the English system completeness are designated by letters - A, B, C, D, E and F. Digital numbering completeness used in Russian, French and European systems. In Russia, to indicate the fullness of men's and women's shoes, numbers from 1 to 12 are used with an interval of 4 mm. In Europe, gradations from 1 to 8 are used, every 5 mm.
Before you measure your size, here are some tips to consider:
1. It is advisable to measure your leg in the evening, because... in the evening the foot becomes larger.
2. Measure both legs, and take the larger result as the final value. It often happens that a person's legs are slightly different.
3. If you are going to wear shoes with socks, then you should put them on and measure your foot with them.
But it’s difficult to determine your completeness by eye, so we’ll use the formula:
W = 0.25B – 0.15C – A, where
W– the fullness of your foot,
B– foot circumference (mm),
WITH– foot length (mm),
A– a constant coefficient, which for men is 17, and for women – 16.
Let's say your foot length is (C) 25 cm, foot circumference at its widest point (H) 23 cm. We make the calculation: 230x0.25 – 250x0.15 – 16 = 1.25. Thus, in the Russian measurement system your completeness is 4
As you have seen, converting the calculation is not difficult. These calculations will only take you a few minutes. But knowing your size will help you shop without worry. Thus, save your time and money, and enjoy quality shoes. Have fun and happy shopping!
From the time the first pair of shoes was made to the present day, several size correspondence tables have been formed. Shoe size is an alphabetic or numeric code for designating a certain linear value of shoe size, most often defining only the length of the sole of the foot.
Shoe sizes
Today there are 4 different size charts:
- International standard ISO 3355-77. The shoe size number is the length of the foot in centimeters with an error of 0.5 cm. The length of the foot is measured from the heel to the most protruding toe. This system is easy to use, since there is no correction for the block (functional allowance). It is this system that is used in Russia.
- European system- metric, along the length of the insole, that is, longer than the foot, since the so-called functional allowance is taken into account. Therefore, European shoe size designations are larger than in the first system!
- English system- inch, measured by the length of the insole. Smallest (original, zero) size = 4 inches (newborn baby foot size). Numbering is every 1/3 inch (8.5mm).
- American system similar to the English one, but the original size is smaller and women's sizes are separated into a separate system (the difference with the English one is even greater).
Fullness of the foot
Foot fullness (width) is important when choosing rigid shoes that won't stretch out over time! These are usually boots for snowboarding, skiing, rollerblading, as well as some brands of shoes, such as Salomon. In Russia, according to GOST 3927-88, numbers from 1 to 12 with an interval of 4 mm are used to indicate the fullness of men's and women's shoes. In Europe - gradations from 1 to 8, every 5 mm. In the UK and the USA - letter designations of fullness: A, B, C, D, F, b/w 5mm,
How to find out your shoe size
First you need to measure the length of your foot. It is best to do this at the end of the day, when the legs “trample” and become larger. Standing on a piece of paper (with socks on if you plan to wear them), trace your foot with a pencil. Measure the distance between the farthest points in the drawing. Measure both legs and choose the longer length. Round the result to 5 mm and find your size in the table. The fullness of the leg (last) is measured at the widest points of the toe box using a centimeter. The second way to find out your size is to take the insole from the shoe that fits you best and try it on. It is important to keep in mind that although there are clear standards, not all manufacturers adhere to them! Unfortunately, very often two identical sizes of two different pairs of shoes, even from famous manufacturers, actually mean something completely different from what was expected. Therefore, you should carefully read the size chart on the online store’s website or even contact support! Men's shoe sizes
Women's shoe sizes
Children's shoe sizes
Fullness of shoes
Fullness table for each size
| Size | Fullness (rise) in cm | ||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 35 | 19,7 | 20,2 | 20,7 | 21,2 | 21,7 | 22,2 | 22,7 | 23,2 | 23,7 |
| 36 | 20,1 | 20,6 | 21,1 | 21,6 | 22,1 | 22,6 | 23,1 | 23,6 | 24,1 |
| 37 | 20,5 | 21,0 | 21,5 | 22,0 | 22,5 | 23.0 | 23,5 | 24,0 | 24,5 |
| 38 | 20,9 | 21,4 | 21,9 | 22,4 | 22,9 | 23,4 | 23,9 | 24,4 | 24,9 |
| 39 | 21,3 | 21,8 | 22,3 | 22,8 | 23,3 | 23,8 | 24,3 | 24,8 | 25,3 |
| 40 | 21,7 | 22,2 | 22,7 | 23,2 | 23,7 | 24,2 | 24,7 | 25,2 | 25,7 |
| 41 | 22,1 | 22,6 | 23,1 | 23,6 | 24,1 | 24,6 | 25,1 | 25,6 | 26,1 |
| 42 | 22,5 | 23,0 | 23,5 | 24,0 | 24,5 | 25,0 | 25,5 | 26,0 | 26,5 |
| 43 | 22,9 | 23,4 | 23,9 | 24,4 | 24,9 | 25,4 | 25,9 | 26,4 | 26,9 |
| 44 | 23,3 | 23,8 | 24,3 | 24,8 | 25,3 | 25,8 | 26,3 | 26,8 | 27,3 |
| 45 | 23,7 | 24,2 | 24,7 | 25,2 | 25,7 | 26,2 | 26,7 | 27,2 | 27,7 |
| 46 | 24,1 | 24,6 | 25,1 | 25,6 | 26,1 | 26,6 | 27,1 | 27,6 | 28,1 |
| 47 | 24,5 | 25,0 | 25,5 | 26,0 | 26,5 | 27,0 | 27,5 | 28,0 | 28,5 |
| 48 | 24,9 | 25,4 | 25,9 | 26,4 | 26,9 | 27,4 | 27,9 | 28,4 | |
We pay close attention to the material from which it is made, be it natural or artificial raw materials, the presence of accessories (Velcro, fasteners, lacing, zippers, decorative elements), and aesthetic appearance. However, not every shoe of the right size fits perfectly on the foot and fits a person.
It’s no secret that if a person’s shoes are chosen incorrectly, they will slip or, conversely, squeeze (and this factor can lead to What could this be connected with? Of course, it all depends on each specific model, domestic or foreign manufacturer. And what does each does it specifically mean us by size? Is it only the length of the foot? After all, in addition to such an indicator as the length of the foot, there is another term that is characteristic of the shoe industry, this is the fullness of the shoes (the table of fullness will be given below). Unfortunately, we are not faced with this concept often, and many have not even heard of it. However, it is also worth relying on when trying on shoes, especially if a person’s foot is wide or, conversely, narrow. What does this parameter mean? Why is it needed? What does the table look like? Let’s try these and other questions answer in the article.
What is shoe fullness?
This is an indicator of the circumference of the foot in the place where the bone is located (this part of the foot is considered the widest part of the toe). The indicator of shoe fullness directly depends on the group of lasts, which are divided according to gender and age. The shoe fullness table is described in detail in GOST 3927-88. However, today not all manufacturers refer to the state standard, nor do they often indicate this parameter on their product. It is generally accepted that if completeness is not specified, then it corresponds to the average (normal) value. In addition, many enterprises specialize in the production and production of shoes of a specific width (very narrow, narrow, normal, wider than average, wide). This indicator is especially relevant for sports equipment. This includes skates and other sports shoes.
Completeness designation
This indicator is indicated in digital or letter equivalent. Digital is typical for Russia and European countries. For the UK and the USA, the fullness of shoes (the table will be shown below) is a letter (in Latin - A, B, C, D, F with an interval of 5 mm) parameter. In our country, according to the generally accepted standard, a gradation of 1-12 with 4 mm intervals is used. In this case, the difference between the smallest and largest indicators can be as much as 5 cm. In European countries, completeness varies between 1-8 in increments of 5 mm.
Simple rules for determining completeness
To determine the appropriate shoe size for your feet, you can use a simple formula or online app. Based on the entered parameters, it will give you the option you need (this is a fairly fast and convenient method). Also, for clarity, a table of shoe fullness can be an assistant. Now let's talk about everything in order.
First you need to find out the length (at the most protruding points) and width (at the widest protrusion of the toe) of the foot (in mm). Measurements should be taken for each foot separately, ideally in the evening or at the end of the working day and preferably on a thin sock, since few people wear shoes on bare feet, not counting summer options - sandals, clogs and others. Next, among the results obtained for the length and width of the foot, the largest are selected.
Formula for determining the fullness of boots and shoes
This formula will help determine the required fullness of shoes for both men and women, and it looks like this:
W = 0.25xB - 0.15xC - A,
where W is the completeness index;
B - width (girth) of the foot;
C - foot length;
A is a coefficient indicator that has a constant value: 16 - for women's shoes 33.5-40, corresponding to a foot length of 21-27.5 cm, and 17 - for men's shoes in the size range 38.5-44.5, corresponding to a foot length of 24 .5-30.5 cm (numbers A and B shown in the figure do not apply to the formula).
The ratio and width of the foot is clearly shown in the table, for which an interval between adjacent numbers of 5 mm is acceptable.
| Size | Fullness (lift), mm | ||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 35 | 197 | 202 | 207 | 212 | 217 | 222 | 227 | 232 | 237 |
| 36 | 201 | 206 | 211 | 216 | 221 | 226 | 231 | 236 | 241 |
| 37 | 205 | 210 | 215 | 220 | 225 | 230 | 235 | 240 | 245 |
| 38 | 209 | 214 | 219 | 224 | 229 | 234 | 239 | 244 | 249 |
| 39 | 213 | 218 | 223 | 228 | 233 | 238 | 243 | 248 | 253 |
| 40 | 217 | 222 | 227 | 232 | 237 | 242 | 247 | 252 | 257 |
| 41 | 221 | 226 | 231 | 236 | 241 | 246 | 451 | 256 | 261 |
| 42 | 225 | 230 | 235 | 240 | 245 | 250 | 255 | 260 | 265 |
| 43 | 229 | 234 | 239 | 244 | 249 | 254 | 259 | 264 | 269 |
| 44 | 233 | 238 | 243 | 248 | 253 | 258 | 263 | 268 | 273 |
| 45 | 237 | 242 | 247 | 252 | 257 | 262 | 267 | 272 | 277 |
| 46 | 241 | 246 | 251 | 256 | 261 | 266 | 271 | 276 | 281 |
| 47 | 245 | 250 | 255 | 260 | 265 | 270 | 275 | 280 | 285 |
| 48 | 249 | 254 | 259 | 264 | 269 | 274 | 279 | 284 | 289 |
According to the table, a completeness index of 6 is an indicator of normal completeness of the feet. Indicators 2-5 characterize feet that are narrower than average, and 7 and further - wider than average, wide, full, very wide.
The table for the fullness of women's shoes is slightly different from men's. The difference is one value, that is, number 1 for the fullness of women's shoes corresponds to number 2 for men; number 2 in women corresponds to number 3 in men, etc.
American system for determining the fullness of shoes
As mentioned above, America has its own system by which the fullness of shoes is indicated. The table (USA) below is a clear confirmation of this.
Alphanumeric designation of completeness (for women's / men's shoes) | Foot fullness for women's shoes | Foot fullness for men's shoes |
| 4A (AAAA as well as SS (super slim)) | Very thin | - |
| 3A (AAA or S (slim)) | Thin | Very narrow |
| 2A (AA or N (narrow)) | Narrow | Very narrow |
| A | - | Narrow |
| B (M (medium) / N (narrow)) | Normal | A little more normal |
C (W (wide) / N (narrow)) | Slightly wider than normal | A little more normal |
D (double wide / M (medium)) | Wide | Normal, average |
E (WWW, 3W (triple wide) / W)) | Very wide | Wide |
| 2E (EE, WW, 2W) | - | Very wide |
| 3E (EEE, WWW, 3W) | - | Very wide |
| 4E (EEEE, WWWW, 4W) | - | Very wide |
A few words about the fullness of children's shoes
I would like to give a few words to the children. For them, the concept of “fullness of children's shoes” is acceptable. The table given in the generally accepted standard 3927-88, unfortunately, is somewhat outdated, and the acceleration of modern children, who are seemingly taller than their Soviet peers, is clear proof of this. Self-respecting manufacturers of children's shoes are currently conducting various studies and mass measurements of children's feet in order to accurately recreate the desired last. In addition, they use a simple method of producing shoes using accessories - Velcro, laces, and fasteners. This fitting allows you to independently adjust the fullness indicator to suit the parameters of the child’s foot. Therefore, before any purchase, it is better to try on shoes more than once so as not to make a mistake in your choice.