Now, when a huge number of purchases are made through online shopping, it is possible to order the necessary goods from anywhere in the world, including American online stores. They attract the Russian consumer with affordable prices and good quality. In addition to online shopping, clothes and shoes with American sizes can often be seen in regular stores, which sometimes confuses buyers who are used to Russian and European sizes.
Shoes American style
Coming to a shoe store, it is sometimes difficult to decide on the required size. Some of the prudent buyers come with a pre-cut insole, while others struggle to figure out how the chosen American shoe size corresponds to the Russian one. And it also happens that in a completely Russian online store you need to place an order, butthere are difficulties in determining the desired characteristics. Although most of the questions are still caused by attempts to purchase shoes on foreign sites, where American shoe sizes are often indicated.
To avoid the troubles described above, it is better to compare the accepted standards for Russian and foreign sizes in advance. It must be remembered that the size grid for adults is different from children's, so that there is no awkward embarrassment when receiving an order and then returning it.
By the way, the English and American size tables are also different from each other, so you should carefully determine which standard sizes are indicated. As a rule, for adults in the US, numbering is from four to sixteen, when in England it starts with three.
Convenience and reasonable price
Recently, purchases on foreign Internet sites are increasingly attracting Russians, even despite the rising exchange rate of the ruble against the dollar. Brand shoes from the United States of America are widely known for their high quality and durability.
A person wearing shoes from US manufacturers prefers convenience and practicality, is confident in himself and values his he alth, time and money. Shoes for work or boots for going out - products made from genuine leather or high-quality synthetic materials will last a long time and reliably.
In addition to all other pluses, when ordering shoes on foreign Internet sites, you do not need to overpay suppliers and local stores. In US online stores, prices forbrands are much lower than in Russian boutiques, and the chance of running into a fake is much less.
On an adult leg
Connoisseurs of high-quality tailoring shoes should make sure that Russian and American shoe sizes match before buying. Children's mesh is different from adult. This must be taken into account. Therefore, it is better to use a table. American shoe size starts at 4, it is equal to size 34 by Russian standards. For accuracy, it is better to check with the size of the foot. To do this, you can stand on a long ruler, which can be laid under the foot from the middle of the big toe to the middle of the heel. This will determine the length of the foot most accurately.
During the measurement procedure, you must fully stand on both feet. This will give you a more accurate result than sitting down.
For baby
US sizes of children's shoes provide a separate size grid. From one and a half to six years there is a gradation from 6 to 13.5. In children's shoes, it is important to pay attention to the fullness of the child's foot, if in Russia it is indicated by numbers from 1 to 4, then in the USA it is defined by the letter values B, D, E and EE. The American shoe size is "halves", unlike the Russian one, which is very convenient. The sixth and sixth and a half corresponds to the domestic twenty-first, the eighth twenty-third, and the eighth and a half is already the twenty-fourth. More details can be seen in the comparison table at the end of the article.
Every mother knows how important it is to choose good shoes for a developing child. Atchildren are formed foot, posture, due to poor shoes, it is easy to get acquired flat feet. Therefore, when choosing, it is necessary to pay special attention to the insole and sole: they must be anatomical.
For the little ones
As for shoes for babies and one-year-olds, here, as a rule, no one cares about the fullness of the foot. Usually, any purchased shoes are suitable for a child's foot at this age, the main thing is that the length matches. Since babies can’t stand at all yet, you just need to measure the length of the foot from the big toe to the middle of the heel, adding 1-2 centimeters to the stock. For kids, shoes are made from size 0.5 to size 5.
The Western market is replete with beautiful and high-quality slippers for home and walks. In online stores, you usually have the opportunity to choose your favorite shoes by filter, setting the required sizes. So finding the right booties for your baby will be easy and simple.
Nuances
It should be remembered that domestic and Western sizes differ not only in numbering. For men and women, the gradations are different, you should not buy size 40 sneakers for a man, guided by the women's table. The same is true for children: there is a separate category for them, as well as for newly born babies.
Table
When buying shoes abroad, especially in online stores, you need to pay attention to the difference. For clarity, convenient comparative tables of American sizes have been prepared.shoes.
Men:
| Foot size | Russian size | US men's size |
| 25 | 39 | 7 |
| 25, 5 | 39, 5 | 7, 5 |
| 26 | 40 | 8 |
| 26, 5 | 40, 5 | 8, 5 |
| 27 | 41 | 9 |
| 27, 5 | 41, 5 | 9, 5 |
| 28 | 42 | 10 |
| 28, 5 | 42, 5 | 10, 5 |
| 29 | 43 | 11 |
| 29, 5 | 43, 5 | 11, 5 |
| 30 | 44 | 12 |
| 31 | 45 | 13 |
| 32 | 46 | 14 |
Women:
| Foot size | Russian size | US Women's Size |
| 21, 5 | 34 | 5 |
| 22 | 34, 5 | 5, 5 |
| 22, 5 | 35 | 6 |
| 23 | 35, 5 | 6, 5 |
| 23, 5 | 36 | 7 |
| 24 | 36, 5 | 7, 5 |
| 24, 5 | 37 | 8 |
| 25 | 37, 5 | 8, 5 |
| 25, 5 | 38 | 9 |
| 26 | 38, 5 | 9, 5 |
Children's mesh is different. If inin the adult table of American shoe sizes, the 5th size will be equal to 21.5 cm of the foot, then in the children's this value is half as much.
Children's shoes are usually considered from 5.5 to 13.5 sizes. 5, 5 corresponds to the 20th Russian, the sixth and sixth and a half - the twenty-first, the sevens equal the twenty-second, the eighth - the twenty-third, but 8, 5 and 9 will already go like 24. 9, 5 will be 25, and 10, 10, 5 and 11 fit 26 size. 11.5 and 12 are equal to the 28th size in Russia, 12.5 is the twenty-ninth, and 13 and 13.5 are the thirtieth.
For teens:
| Foot size | Russian size | US size |
| 19, 5 | 32 | 31 |
| 20 | 33 | 31 |
| 21 | 34 | 32 |
| 22 | 35 | 33 |
| 22, 5 | 36 | 34 |
| 23 | 37 | 35 |
| 23, 5 | 37 | 36 |
| 24, 5 | 38 | 36, 5 |
| 25 | 39 | 37 |
Paying attention to the size grid, you will ensure that the choice of shoes will become even more convenient and attractive for online shoppers. Affordable price for high quality boots can be decisive in buying quality, and comparing the sizes of Russian and American will help you choose the right shoes. Which shoe size to choose will help you understand the correct foot measurement.
