How To Measure Feet For Shoe Size And Width

Find your fit

The Shoe Guide

Ownership shoes in the right size is important for ensuring a comfy fit. If you lot desire to know which size, width or type of shoe is right for y'all or for a kid, this is the identify.

The Shoe Guide

Find Your Fit

Adult Shoe Sizing

Measuring
your foot

When buying new shoes, you demand to accept both your foot length and width into account. E'er measure your foot apartment on the floor, never in a shoe.

Foot length

Stand flat-footed with your heel against a wall. Use a ruler or tape mensurate on the floor to measure from the back of your heel to the tip of your longest toe.
Foot width

Measure the flat width across the ball of your human foot (the widest point) by stepping on the ruler or tape measure out.

Choosing the
right width

Choosing the right shoe width is of import to your human foot health and condolement. Different shoe widths provide varying space and fit options. For example, wide-width shoes have a wider sole and a deeper toe cap than a standard fit.

Width	Women	Men	Kids
Narrow	North, 2A	Due north, 2B	─
Standard	Thou, B	K, D	M
Wide	W, D	W, 2E	West
Extra-wide	XW, 2E	XW, 4E	XW
Actress-extra-broad	XXW, 4E	XXW, 6E	─
Wide calf	WC	─	─
Extra-wide calf	XWC	─	─
Broad width, wide calf	Westward WC	─	─
Wide width, extra-wide dogie	W XWC	─	─

Width	Sizes
Narrow
Women	N, 2A
Men	N, 2B
Kids	─
Standard
Women	M, B
Men	Grand, D
Kids	M
Wide
Women	W, D
Men	W, 2E
Kids	Due west
Actress-wide
Women	XW, 2E
Men	XW, 4E
Kids	XW
Extra-extra-broad
Women	XXW, 4E
Men	XXW, 6E
Kids	─
Broad dogie
Women	WC
Men	─
Kids	─
Extra-broad calf
Women	XWC
Men	─
Kids	─
Wide width, broad calf
Women	Due west WC
Men	─
Kids	─
Wide width, extra-wide calf
Women	Due west XWC
Men	─
Kids	─

Shoe anatomy &
measurements

Knowing the parts of a shoe and how to mensurate them can make a huge difference when shopping for the right fit. Check out the shoe details and measurements before yous purchase and utilise this guide to help you lot.

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ane. Shaft height

Measured from the top of the heel to the highest point of the backside of the boot

2. Boot circumference

Measured at the widest part of the shaft
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1. Heel height

Measured from the bottom of the heel to the point where it connects to the shoe

2. Platform height

Measured from the footbed to the outsole
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1. Outsole

The slice of hard material on the lesser of the shoe

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2. Midsole

The cushioned material that is between your human foot and outsole of the shoe

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3. Sole

The part of the shoe that sits beneath the human foot

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4. Lining

The material within the shoe that comes in contact with the entire foot

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5. Upper

The role of the shoe above the sole

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7. Toe Cap

The part of the shoe that surrounds the toes

How your shoes
should fit

Once you have an idea of your size, information technology'south of import to know how a shoe should fit. Your best fit can vary depending on the type or mode of shoe you're buying, and this may bear on the final size you cull.

Kids' Shoe Sizing

Measuring
kids' anxiety

Baby and toddler feet can grow half a size (or more than!) every few months. Measure their anxiety every 2 months to avert buying shoes that may be the wrong size.

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Signs a child's
shoes are the
wrong size

Kids can conduct differently when they are wearing shoes that are too small or too large. Hither are some tell-tale signs that a kid may exist wearing the wrong size shoe.

Signs shoes are too modest

Their shoes cause blisters or press deeply into the peel.
Their toes are cramped against the front end of the shoe. At that place should be enough space to press the tip of your thumb down without striking a toe.
They appear less active or don't want to play exterior as frequently. They simply may not want to put on uncomfortable shoes they've outgrown.
They say that their feet hurt. If a child complains of knee, hip, back or articulation pain, this may be a sign of poor-fitting shoes.

SIGNS SHOES ARE TOO BIG

Their heel lifts out of the shoe when they walk.
They trip or twist their ankles oft.
Their walk is afflicted.
They drag their feet.
They become blisters.

Ages & stages

Most kids' shoe sizes align with age or size. Growth rates vary from child to child, so measure and bank check their feet oft.

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eleven

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thirteen

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three

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half-dozen

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─ Kids' Shoe Size Nautical chart ─