There are several systems for measuring shoe sizes. The most common of them are: US (USA), EU (Europe) and UK (Great Britain). Since the EU system is widespread in our country, when buying shoes abroad or in online stores, a logical question arises: the UK / US shoe size is how much according to Russian standards?
Size comparison
According to the table below, you can quickly navigate if you know your size in at least one of the measurement systems, or if you measure your foot with a centimeter.
UK shoe size is calculated in inch system at the rate of 1/3 inch=8.47 mm. But it is important not only to be able to convert inches to centimeters, but also to correctly measure the foot. Indeed, for the correct choice of shoes, knowing the length of the foot is not enough, the size of the ankle and protruding joints are also important. All this is taken into account comprehensively in any measurement system, and the UK size is no exception.
Male and feminine
It is customary to divide foot measurements according to gender. Women's and men's UK shoe sizes are different, as you can seefrom the table above. And if we compare the EU and UK systems, in the first men's size is 1 cm larger than the similar women's.
Let's consider an example: women's shoe size UK 6 is 39 centimeters in the metric system. And which one will be similar to him? In this case, the UK shoe size into Russian (if translated) for men is 40 centimeters. The same difference in centimeters. It is preserved when comparing all dimensions in the grid. And, for example, children's shoe size UK 6 in Russian is 14 centimeters (more on this later).
How to measure your foot
First you need to figure out what parameters are taken into account when creating shoes. The first and main thing is really the length of the foot - from the most protruding point of the heel to the tip of the big toe.
Further, from left to right, the following parameters are taken into account: the first phalanx of the thumb. Since this part of the toe moves more actively when walking, it is customary to take it into account in the calculation of the size and design of shoes. Lateral protrusion - the base of the thumb - is an important parameter influencing the choice of shoe model. It should be narrow enough if there is no ledge; and wide enough if the ledge is large so that the shoe sits comfortably on the foot.
Inner arch or simply arch - its dimensions are also taken into account by shoe manufacturers. In cases of flat feet or high arches, for example, completely different shoe manufacturing technologies are used. And finally, the inner heel and the ankle protrusion on the inside - influence the choice of shoes in the same way as the arch.
If you look in more detail, thenyou can also measure the circumference of the ankle, the widest part of the foot (at the base of the toes) and the circumference of the instep, so you can find the right UK shoe size for you.
But such meticulousness is the exception rather than the rule. Although for buying shoes through the site, without the opportunity to touch and try on the model you like, such measurement accuracy can do a good job and save the buyer from wasting time and money on returning or replacing a shoe model that did not fit.
Baby foot
Any mother knows that choosing shoes for a child is several times more difficult than for herself. And not only because there is no opportunity to try and feel the shoes on your foot on your own, but rather because the child is many times more mobile than adults, so when choosing a pair for him, you need to take this into account.
Important parameters when choosing shoes for a child:
- The principle of layering. Foot length is not shoe size. Separately, the length of the insole and boot / sneaker is taken into account.
- To the length of the foot, you need to add from half to one centimeter so that the leg does not deform with increased physical activity of the child. It is also useful, because children grow very quickly and after six months they grow out of shoes of their size so that they can no longer even wear them.
- The length of the boot/sneaker is even longer than the length of the insole. This will be the shoe size in the measurement table.
- The thickness of the material, the model (open, closed) and a number of other parameters affect the final shoe size. In everycase, its coefficient is considered to determine the size of the child's shoes.
Age of child and shoes
And, of course, the age of the baby is very important. Knowing the length of the foot or its size in the EU system, you can easily choose the size of UK children's shoes. Summary table:
The data is divided into three categories according to the child's growth rate. Up to two years - very fast growth, it slows down by 4 years, and a little more - by 12. So, shoes bought in the first months of life wear out in just weeks.
Label
As the purchase of footwear from overseas manufacturers has become ubiquitous, as well as the distribution of local products around the world has gained in scale, the designation of sizes on labels has become universal. As a rule, it indicates at least three measurement systems: American, European and British.
The first and main measurement is indicated either by the country of origin or by the country - the main buyer of the product. Also on the labels there are letters, such as S, M, L and others. They also indicate the size. But unlike codes, letters and numbers indicate size ranges. That is, they are more universal and subjective. Therefore, it is better not to rely on them when buying something online.
UK
UK shoe size is not translated into Russian by adding centimeters. The British system of measurement differs radically from the metric (or mondopoint, to be more precise) accepted by us, inincluding designation and marking.
Usually, manufacturers indicate a standard British dimensional grid. But not all English shoe brands are guided by it. There are brands that use their own size chart, which can be found on the company's website. This was done for the convenience of the manufacturer, as well as based on the technology of making shoes.
Increased demands on the quality of footwear make many look to the UK market. Including when choosing shoes for babies. English collections really demonstrate wide ranges, very high quality products and a variety of models. Each such manufacturer necessarily translates UK sizes into other measurement systems and duplicates them in all sources: from the label on the shoe box to the company's website.
To determine which UK size is right for you, you can focus on reviews of specific brands of shoes and models on forums and specialized sites. Or ask a question to the manufacturing company itself through the feedback form. Large reputable brands, as a rule, acquire consultants who speak Russian. Thus, you will receive all comprehensive information first hand.
Compliance with UK American and European shoe sizes greatly simplifies online shopping and increases the chance of getting the right shoes you were looking for.
