Some unsuccessful purchases are the causes of not only a spoiled mood, but also financial losses, sometimes quite significant. It is especially insulting to make a mistake when choosing shoes. Then, in addition to a bad mood and solid spending, physical discomfort from an uncomfortable couple is also added. In order to avoid the most common mistakes the next time you buy shoes, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the understandable system of signs adopted not only in our country, but also abroad.
Classification of designations
Given the desire of buyers to get as much information as possible, manufacturers have developed a special system of symbols that are applied either on shoe labels or on packaging. They help the buyer not to make a mistake and choose the most suitable pair. The designation system on shoes is regulated by GOSTs and is the same for all manufacturers. Therefore, it is extremely important for the buyer to be able to decipher these signs.
All designations on shoes are divided into several groups. These are the characters that indicate:
- boot part, ohin question;
- material from which it is made;
- the presence of special properties (thermal or moisture resistance, increased depreciation, insulated composition, etc.).
A special letter system for fullness has also been adopted.
Location symbols
There are 3 basic signs that indicate a part of a shoe. They are called location. The image of a boot with an arrow pointing down indicates the toe of the shoe. The same boot with a pointer up - the sole. And the double arrow placed inside the boot indicates the lining of the shoe and the insole.
These thumbnails are usually used in conjunction with symbols indicating what the pair was made of. That is, opposite each location designation, a material icon is affixed. Such a system is very convenient for the buyer.
Shoe material designation
There are 4 signs that tell you what raw material a particular pair was made from. The image of the skin of an animal indicates that this model is entirely or some part of it is made of genuine leather. If a diamond is placed inside such a symbol, then spraying was used.
Textile materials are indicated by a square, as if woven from threads. Finally, all other raw materials, including rubber, plastics and wood, will be presented as a diamond.
Special characters
Sometimes, in addition to material icons, the manufacturer places on the box or labelunusual images that inform the buyer about the special properties of the purchased pair. So, the designation on shoes in the form of a snowflake above the boot symbolizes a warmed model designed for the cold season.
If a fire is placed above the boot, the buyer can count on the sole of this pair to be heat resistant. A water-resistant model will be marked with a drop icon above the boot. The track under the boot indicates shoes with increased cushioning.
Model completeness
Also, the volume of shoes is one of the most requested information. With the same foot length, that is, size, the fullness can differ quite significantly. It is for this reason that some models do not sit well on the leg. Various symbols are used to indicate the fullness of shoes, but the most widely used is the English marking system, for which the Latin alphabet is used. For normal legs, the letter "F" is used. If the foot is already normal, you should pick up a pair with the “E” sign. "G" and "H" indicate a large and full leg.
If you pay attention to the special designations on shoes located on the box when buying, the purchase of each new pair will bring only joy and comfort.
