Before an adult, the question "how to measuresize of the foot? "occurs rarely. Usually this figure we remember well, and although the size of the shoe may differ slightly from the models of different manufacturers, when trying on, you can always ask for a pair for size larger or smaller. Difficulties can arise when ordering shoes through the Internet, because you often need to specify the size of the foot in centimeters (especially the child), as well as its completeness. We will tell you how to measure the size of a leg in an adult and a baby, and give practical advice on choosing shoes and ordering them by catalogs or online.

So, we need a sheet of paper and a pencil. It is necessary to stand on the sheet with two feet, trying to lean evenly. Carefully we circle both legs along the contour, the pencil - perpendicular to the floor. Then measure the distance between the heel and the most protruding forward finger (not always this thumb). Often recommendations on how to measure the size of a leg do not take into account the possible difference between the left and right legs. Therefore, we circle and measure both, and choose the largest as the final value. By the way, if you try on shoes in the store and it seems to you that the left and right shoes sit differently, ask for another pair. Probably, the sample from the showcase is more "different".

The same recommendations for foot measurement are applicable andto the child. But how to choose the size of shoes for the baby, if you do not have the option of fitting? Do the following. Take a cut outline of the outlined leg to the store. Remove the insole from the boot and attach a sample to it. For a child who already walks, the stock should be up to 1 cm, since the foot will move slightly forward when walking. Of course, you need to take into account both the seasonality and the thickness of the sock. And although it is difficult to predict in advance what size a shoe will be worn by a baby in a few months, it should be taken into account that a healthy child can buy shoes more than half the size that is obtained by gauging. When ordering shoes remotely, be guided by the size grid of a particular manufacturer, in which the length of the foot is indicated in centimeters (and sometimes in millimeters) and in specific dimensions.

With the development of online shopping appearedthe opportunity to order shoes from Europe, China and the US at the most attractive prices. And for this it is necessary not only to know how to measure the size of a foot, but also how to correlate it with the system adopted in another country. "Our" 36 size can correspond to 4 German or 6-7 American. The same with children's shoes. Typically, the comparison tables are on the site in the order form in the size chart or size table section (as well as size guide and size converter). Often in the form of the order you need to enter not only the size, but also the completeness of the shoes. Usually it has an alphabetic designation, however, American indices, like sizes, differ from English ones, so the exact values ​​must again be looked at the tables. If we are talking about boots, then you need to measure and bootleg circumference.

Helpful advice: Before placing an order, read customer reviews of the attracted brand in general and the chosen model in particular. Often they are listed there on the site, but you can use the search engine. According to the reviews it is easy to see if the shoes of this model have a tendency to deviate from the declared size in one direction or another. Also, studying the reviews will help to make an impression and about the real quality of what you see in the picture. Similarly, it is recommended to do when ordering clothes. When shopping in overseas stores, you can find out the size of your leg in an unusual system by using special converter programs for mobile devices.

So, by correctly performing the measurements and armed withtables of sizes, and also spending a little time gathering information, you can almost surely choose shoes in any real or virtual store. Enjoy the shopping!