Choosing the required shoe size is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. But there are some difficulties to be overcome.
Each seller has a specific table of shoe sizes. In most cases, sellers use international sizing charts: European (EU or ISO), American (USA), British (UK) and Russian (RUS).
There are five main shoe measurement systems:
- 1. The American system is almost an analogue of the English system, but differs slightly from it. Shoe sizes are numbered in 1/3 inch increments.
- 2. English - the system does not measure the length of your foot, but the length of the insole. The differences between European and American are that the unit of measurement is the inch rather than the millimeter or centimeter. The minimum pitch is 1/3 inches or 8.5 mm.
- 3. European - it is not the length of the leg that is measured, but the length of the insole. Because of this, the size, unlike ISO, is slightly larger. The unit of measurement is called shtikh and is equal to 2\3 centimeters or 6.7 mm.
- 4. ISO 3355-77 - foot length is measured from the beginning of the heel to the extreme point of the big toe. Shoe sizes are calculated in millimeters, but most often, for convenience, the size is indicated in centimeters.
- 5. Russian - shoe size is determined quite simply. To do this, take the length of the foot, then divide the result by two and add the length of the foot.
That is, if your foot length is 26cm, then take 26cm: 2=13cm, add foot length 13cm+26cm=39 size. It seems confusing, but it's actually very simple.
This simple method will help you determine your foot size: you need to take a piece of paper, trace your foot with a pencil or pen, then measure the distance between the beginning of the foot and the extreme point of the outline of the big toe. 
You can ask them to circle your foot (this will be more accurate than doing it yourself) or you can put a clean sheet on the floor, put your heel against the wall and circle only your big toe.
This will be the length of the foot in centimeters. You just need to take into account that to determine the size, increase the resulting length by 0.5 or 0.7 centimeters. When choosing winter shoes, you should take at least 0.5-1 sizes larger. But it’s still better to measure the length of the insole of your shoes. Since when choosing a size it is more accurate to take into account the length of the insole than the anatomical length.
You can also print out this size chart and measure your feet:
Using the obtained value, you now need to determine your size using the table provided for men's, women's and children's shoes:
Men's shoe size chart
| Russian | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
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| US size | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| European size | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| In centimeters | 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 28 | 28,5 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Women's shoe size chart
| Russian | 34 | 34,5 | 35 | 35,5 | 36 | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US size | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 |
| European size | 35 | 35,5 | 36 | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 | 39 | 39,5 | 40 |
| In centimeters | 21,5 | 22 | 22,5 | 23 | 23,5 | 24 | 24,5 | 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,5 |
Sizing chart for children's shoes
| Russian | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| European size | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 |
| In centimeters | 20 | 20,5 | 21,5 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
For some models, you may need the width of the foot and the amount of instep.
Basically, the width of the foot is indicated in American shoes. Width, like length, is also measured between the outermost points across the foot. It would not be superfluous to measure both the dimensions of the foot and the parameters of the insole from the shoe so that the results are the most accurate. The amount of lift can be measured using a thread. You need to tie a thread around the widest part of the foot, fix a section of the thread, straighten it and measure it with a ruler. If you have to buy shoes with high tops, such as boots, then you need to take into account the volume and height of the top.
If on the product page the seller indicated the size chart of the shoes being sold, then at least it wouldn’t hurt to ask the seller whether it corresponds to reality or not? Very often, sellers, especially on Aliexpress, list products with the wrong sizing chart. It is clear that in this case, doubts will arise when determining the shoe size.
Therefore, it is best if you write to the seller your size in the order, preferably in ISO or American, and the seller will advise you which size to take.
It is better to ask when ordering because in case of problems, your message will serve as proof that the seller gave you the wrong size or sent you the wrong product.
The text of the question will have to be entered in English. You can use text translation programs if installed on your computer, or free online translators such as translate.ru, lingvo-online.ru/ru, promt.ru, translate.google.ru, online.translate.ua/ru and etc., but usually standard phrases are enough:
— Hello, my feet size is XXX cm or Y.Y US. Can you advice me what size i should choose?
Replace XXX and YY with your sizes and send to the seller.
One of the best ways to buy shoes online without fail is to try on the same shoes in a store. Remember the size and then order. Thus, it is almost impossible to make a mistake with the size.
If suddenly you ordered shoes on Aliexpress based on the seller’s advice and they did not fit you, then return the entire amount. How to do it .
For example, the size chart for men's and women's Nike shoes:
Maybe this table will be useful to someone, but not all sizes match the real ones: 
The selection of sports shoes, like regular ones, is based on determining the length of your feet.
General tips for choosing shoes:
- If your shoes are too small, this will lead to pain and discomfort in your feet.
- If shoes are too large, this can lead to blisters, loss of stability and, as a result, injury.
- Do not assume that you have the same shoe size as before. The shape of your foot changes all the time.
- Follow our recommended procedure for measuring the length of your feet and you will be confident in choosing the correct shoe size.
We believe that by ordering shoes from us, you have completed this procedure!
Tips for taking measurements:
- Wear the socks that you will wear with your new shoes (the thickness of the sock, especially the use of a thick wool sock, will significantly affect the size of the shoes required).
- If you take measurements without assistance, you will get more accurate results while sitting on a chair or in an armchair.
- Measure in centimeters.
1. Stand on a sheet of paper placed on a flat surface. It is necessary to stand on the sheet, or at least sit with your foot on the floor. Otherwise, you may make a mistake with a smaller size, which is extremely undesirable.
2. Use a pencil to outline the foot (see Figure 1). When measuring, hold the pencil strictly vertically and ensure that the pencil is in constant contact with the foot throughout the entire process.
3. To determine the length of the foot, measure the distance between the most distant points of the drawing along the length as shown in Figure 2.
4. Find the result you received (the indicator in millimeters is rounded up) in the size grid table and you will receive a size number corresponding to your measurements.
Shoe sizes
Shoe size in Russia is considered to be the length of the foot, in absolute value or in fractions of a centimeter (divided by 2/3 cm). In other countries, this is usually done using the length of the shoe insole, in fractions of an inch or centimeter (dimensioned systems).
Basic shoe numbering systems:
International standard ISO 3355-77. The shoe number is the foot size measured in millimeters (usually converted to centimeters, rounded to the nearest 0.5 cm). Foot length is measured from the heel to the most prominent toe. There are no corrections to the shape of the pad, which makes the system easy to use and understand. This metric system is also used in Russia.
European system– centimeter, along the length of the insole. The unit of measurement is shtih, equal to 2/3 cm (6.7 mm). The length of the insole is usually 10-15 millimeters longer than the length of the foot (the so-called functional allowance), therefore the European shoe size designations are larger than in the first system.
English system- inch, on 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 initial size in this system is smaller than in the English one. Numbering is every 1/3 inch. Women's sizes are separated there into a separate system (the difference with the English one is even greater).
| centimeters | Russians | English | American men's | American women's | french europe |
| MONDO POINT | RUS | UK | USA MAN | USA LADY | FRENCH |
| 22 | 34 | 2,5 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| 22,5 | 34,5 | 3 | 3,5 | 4,5 | 35,5 |
| 23 | 35 | 3,5 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| 23,5 | 36 | 4 | 4,5 | 5,5 | 37 |
| 24 | 36,5 | 4,5 | 5 | 6 | 37,5 |
| 24,5 | 37 | 5 | 5,5 | 6,5 | 38 |
| 25 | 37,5 | 5,5 | 6 | 7 | 39 |
| 25,5 | 38,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7,5 | 39,5 |
| 25,75 | 39 | 6,5 | 7 | 8 | 40 |
| 26 | 40 | 7 | 7,5 | 8,5 | 41 |
| 26,5 | 40,5 | 7,5 | 8 | 9 | 41,5 |
| 27 | 41 | 8 | 8,5 | 9,5 | 42 |
| 27,5 | 41,5 | 8,5 | 9 | 10 | 42,5 |
| 28 | 42 | 9 | 9,5 | 10,5 | 43 |
| 28,5 | 43 | 9,5 | 10 | 11 | 44 |
| 28,75 | 43,5 | 10 | 10,5 | - | 44,5 |
| 29 | 44,5 | 10,5 | 11 | - | 45 |
| 29,5 | 45 | 11 | 11,5 | - | 46 |
| 30 | 45,5 | 11,5 | 12 | - | 46,5 |
| 30,5 | 46 | 12 | 12,5 | - | 47 |
| 31 | 46,5 | 12,5 | 13 | - | 47,5 |
| 31,5 | 47 | 13 | 13,5 | - | 48 |
| 31,75 | 48 | 13,5 | 14 | - | 49 |
| 32 | 48,5 | 14 | 14,5 | - | 49,5 |
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This is the circumference of the foot at its widest toe (as shown in the figure). Digital numbering is used in Russian, American and European systems. Many people prefer not to determine their foot fullness, because... For most people it falls within the standard size and they usually adhere to the following standard values ( American scale, same as English) : B– narrow fullness of the foot, You can determine your foot fullness using a very simple formula: W = 0.25 B – 0.15 C – A W– the required completeness number, |
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Size |
Completeness |
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Measure the circumference of the foot at the widest point of the toe and the length of the foot using a centimeter. After this, simple calculations are carried out using the formula. For example, you are a man, your foot length is 220 mm, girth 205 mm, we consider: 205 x 0.25 = 51,25 minus 220 x 0.15 = 33 minus 17 . Total 1,25 . Therefore, your completeness according to the Russian system equals 1.
Then, if you need leg completeness data in another country’s system, you can use the table we posted above. The American system for measuring the fullness of shoes is almost identical to the English one.
To determine what size of women's shoes will correspond to a foot length of 24 cm, you should look at the table of generally accepted values in different countries (it will be presented below). It should be taken into account that the actual size of different manufacturers may have significant differences from the standard. Also, one should not ignore the fullness of the foot and the height of the instep, which can significantly affect the parameters of women's shoes. Therefore, in order to avoid inconvenience during wearing, the formation of abrasions, calluses and joint deformation, it is best to try on the products you like before purchasing.
The length of the foot is measured from the heel to the tip of the big toe or in projection
According to the international current standard, which is currently in force in Russia and the countries of the former USSR, to determine the size of women's shoes, it is necessary to measure the true length of the foot in centimeters, without making allowance for the shape of the last, freedom of the leg when moving and other adjustments.
The table of the European system looks different due to the fact that it takes the length of the insole as a basis. In this case, the unit of measurement is “shtikh”, the value of which is 0.67 cm. Due to the fact that the functional allowance on the insole is from 10 to 15 mm, the European figure exceeds the Russian analogue.
Using the table you can find out which digital size designations are suitable
The English system also takes into account the length of the insole, but it is measured in inches. The count starts not from 1, but from 4 inches, since this is the length of the child’s leg at birth. Numbering occurs in 1/3 inch (0.85 cm) increments.
The American table is very similar to the English version, and the difference in indicators is due to the smaller initial size.
To make it easier to navigate which size of women's shoes corresponds to 24 cm of foot length, in the table you can see comparative data for this indicator in different countries.
Completeness parameters
Since when choosing sandals, shoes, shoes or boots, in addition to the length of the foot, its width and instep height are also taken into account, you should know how to correctly determine the fullness indicator.
The fullness of the foot is measured at the ball of the foot
This is easy to do using the formula:
P = 0.25 x O – 0.15 x D – A
- O is the circumference of the widest part of the foot, expressed in mm;
- D is the length of the foot in mm;
- A is a constant, which for women's shoes is 16.
In Russia and Ukraine, there is a GOST, according to which the fullness of women's and men's shoes is expressed in numbers from 1 to 12. The interval between them is 0.4 cm.
For European countries, this indicator varies from 1 to 8, in increments of 0.5 cm.
You can also determine your shoe size based on the fullness of your feet.
In England and the USA, the letter symbols A, B, C, D, F are used to indicate completeness at intervals of 0.5 cm.
Many manufacturers put all the indicators on the sole. They can also be found on the price tag or in the certificate.
Proper foot measurement
It is better to take measurements in the evening, when the legs are swollen and the feet are slightly deformed under body weight.
First you need to stand with both feet on a sheet of thick paper and outline their contours with a pencil or thin marker. Since the size of both feet varies slightly between people, further calculations should be carried out using the parameters of the larger foot.
An easy way to find out your size
Then, using a measuring tape, you need to find out the distance between the extreme points of the foot. This will be the data that can be inserted into the sizing table.
Choosing shoes for children and teenagers
The size indicators for children's shoes and for teenage girls differ from their adult counterparts.
Purchase rules
To prevent your shoes from squeezing your feet when you wear them, but at the same time not dangling on them and rubbing them, follow these rules:
- fitting should be carried out in the afternoon;
- You need to put on two feet at once, fully fastening and lacing the products;
- you need to walk a little so that the leg takes the correct position;
- there should be free space in the toe of the product, occupying from 0.5 to 1.5 cm.
In children's shoes, this distance can be up to 2 cm “for growth”.
When placing an order in an online store, it is necessary to clarify the possibility of trying on and returning, since even very accurate measurements do not guarantee full compliance of the parameters of the leg and the product, as well as the convenience of the last.
In centimeters or other units, measured from the heel to the tip of the longest toe. It would seem that everything is simple. I measured my feet properly and chose the right length or sandals, but no such luck. This is because different countries around the world have their own size charts, which they adhere to. This should definitely be taken into account, because now stores offer a fairly wide range of products, delivered there from all over the world. Today we will answer the question of what shoe size it is - 27. Let's look at a children's size table with this indicator and an adult one and understand the four main systems for determining them.
Children's indicators
To begin with, it is worth paying attention to children's shoe size 27: what is it, say, European or American, how many centimeters is the insole and what parameters does it correspond to in different countries of the world? The table will show the most basic systems and the Chinese sizing chart, which has recently been gaining popularity among Russians.
By following this table, you can easily choose size 27 shoes for your child. What age are these shoes most often suitable for? The answer will be: for a 4.5-5 year old child (this is the average statistical data).
Dimensions for adults
There is one very interesting fact: by measuring your arm from the wrist to the elbow (should be measured from the inside of the arm), a person will determine the size of his leg, that is, these two lengths: the arm from the wrist to the elbow and the leg from the heel to the toes are equal . In Soviet times, in our country, shoe size was determined by centimeters of leg length, but now such a designation is extremely rare: on socks or children's sandals produced according to Soviet standards. In order to understand what shoe size 27 is for adults, we present a table where its value will correspond to 27 centimeters along the insole.
Both tables show that only China remained faithful to the old sizing indicators, where the length of the foot fully corresponds to the shoe size.
Perhaps soon no one will be interested in the question of what shoe size it is - 27. And here's why. In the process of evolution, people gradually change. These changes are related to the height and shoe size of humanity as a whole. For example, the average height of men at the beginning of the 19th century in Russia was only 165 cm, and women even less, about 150 cm. Accordingly, the average shoe size of the population was not the same as it is now. For men at the beginning of the 20th century it was size 41, and for women - 37. Now everything has changed: people have become taller, and their feet have grown considerably. So, currently the normal size for a girl is considered to be 39, although many already wear 41, and for men - 44 shoe size. It’s scary to imagine how this figure will change in a few more decades.
We hope that the article helped you figure it out and understand what shoe size it is - 27.
Buying things online is not only profitable, but also practical. Without leaving your home, you can place an order and within 2-3 days you can enjoy your new item. A table of sizes for men's shoes, clothes or underwear will be a good guide when choosing a purchase. When choosing a gift for your friend or even for yourself, you need to take into account all the nuances so that the new thing fits you well.
To calculate the size, many manufacturers use two criteria:
Foot length/width.
Insole length/width.
The length parameter determines the size of the foot or insole itself, and the width determines their fullness.
It is worth considering that the second indicator is more important when choosing women's models than children's or men's. The fullness of the leg is also not taken into account when choosing sports models, since in most cases soft and very elastic fabrics are used in their manufacture.
If you have taken your own measurements according to one of the standard criteria, then the following table will help you determine the size of men’s shoes:
Shoe size | Foot length(cm) |
International standards
Men's shoes have different standards in different countries, but, nevertheless, the same criterion is used as the basis for the calculation - the length of the foot or insole. For example, if 38 European (EU) suits you, then you can safely buy a Brazilian one - 37 (BR) or a Russian one - 38, even without trying on.
Table of correspondence between men's shoe sizes and standards used in Russia, Europe and other countries:
Foot size(cm) | Europe | Brazil | China | Russia- |
Popular payment systems
Today there are two main calculation tables:
Shtikhmassovaya.
Metric.
European standards
European standards calculate these sizes of men's shoes in cm. The length of the insole is taken as the basis for measurements. Measurements are carried out using the so-called “strokes” (1W = 2/3cm).
Standard table of European sizes for men's shoes:
Foot size(cm) | Europe |
English and American standards
In these systems, the length of the insole is used as the basis for the calculation. All measurements are taken in inches. In the English table, the original (smallest) size is 3.25 inches, and in the American (USA) table the values are even smaller. Numbering in these systems is carried out for each 1/3 of an inch.
The following table will help you figure out how to determine the size of men's shoes according to American or English standards:
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Thus, we can say that in the table of men's shoes, size 6 uk is equal to 7 USA. When compared with European standards, these parameters correspond to 25 (Euro).
Metric system
According to the standard, foot length measurements are taken. Indicators can be determined in cm or mm. The readings are rounded to 0.5 cm, that is, neither allowances nor any decorative chains are taken into account.
Let's compare Russian sizes of men's shoes in the table of the metric and mass systems:
Metric size (foot length in centimeters) | Shoe size (weight) |
23 female | |
25 female | |
25 male | |
Children's standards
As for adults, children's measurements are carried out according to two main criteria - the length of the insole and the length of the foot. Children grow quickly and therefore it is necessary to buy boots or shoes for a child with a small margin, but not more than 1 cm.
Men's shoes in small sizes are presented in the following table:
Approximate age | Foot length, cm | US size | Size UK | Size, Europe | Size, Russia |
1 - 1.5 years | |||||
1 (teenage) | |||||
1 (teenage) | |||||
Using this table, you can independently determine which shoes are best to buy for your child.
How to take measurements correctly
Place your feet on cardboard paper and trace their outlines with a pencil.
Take a measuring tape or ruler and measure the distance between the extreme points of your heel and big toe.
It is advisable to take measurements at the end of the day, since it is at this time that the leg is slightly swollen.
If the lengths on both legs are slightly different from each other, then you should focus on those that are larger.
Round the results to the nearest 0.5 cm.