There are different systems for determining the size of shoes. In the CIS countries, they are used to determining the size in centimeters. This method is called the metric system. Used in the CIS countries. The English and American systems use the inch measure of length. The French measure of length (ancient) is called shtihmasovy, (1 shtich=2/3cm.). But now Russian sizes are guided more by European ones in calculations, since our system has long been outdated (GOSTs from the times of the USSR).
How to determine your shoe size
Often, when choosing shoes with foreign sizes, people get lost, not knowing which one will fit. Especially when they see numbers separated by commas in the dimensional grid. What is the size of shoes in Russian - 5, 5? Some tables don't even have it. And all this is because in the States two standards are applied in practice (by manufacturers): the FIA standard for women's shoes and regular sizes. The difference is ½ size.
Symbols:
- US M - male American.
- US W FIA - women's American size.
For sports shoes US designation:
- US W Athl - Women's (USA).
- US M Athl - Men's (USA).
Size Conversion
The table will help determine 5 shoe sizes for Russian women's and men's. There is one more nuance - according to US standards, size charts for men and women are different.
According to the US charts, there is no male adult size 5 foot as it is a very small size for an adult. In the US, there are separate size charts for children, teenagers, and even dwarfs. In all cases, the fullness and elevation of the leg must be taken into account. After all, a teenage girl can also have a foot 26 cm long. But the rest of the parameters will be small for an adult. For this, American manufacturers have developed such a size system.
A separate issue is men's sizes. If a man wears a size 38, then he will most likely have to buy shoes in the teens department or order half an inch more.
The most complete conversion chart of 5, 5 shoe sizes into Russian
Different countries use different sizes. Therefore, in order to buy shoes in the US, you need to know the equivalent of the size difference in foreign countries and the CIS.
Increasingly, our people are shopping on the Internet. When making such a purchase, there is always a risk of “missing” with the size. But the gain in price often outweighs the hesitation about "hitting" in size. For a signature pair of cherished sneakers, we're willing to take risks.
Different designations of shoes in the US and Russia make you doubt the purchase. After all, the designations, at first glance, are not clear. How to correctly calculate 5.5 americanshoe size in Russian The tables indicate the ratio of Russian sizes to American.
Conclusion: 5, 5 shoe size in Russian is our 35 size. Of course, it is still impossible to count on an exact hit without trying on. In most of the presented shoe size tables, 5 American to Russian corresponds to size 34, 5 or 35. This is depending on the fullness of the foot. If the foot is wide, and the fullness is indicated as standard (medium), you need to take a larger size. Half size for sure.
Recalculate US shoe size 5 into Russian
The size of Americans is determined by two criteria at the same time: the length and fullness of the foot. How to accurately measure the length of the foot?
- You need to stand on a piece of paper with all your weight and mark the extreme points of your fingers and heels. Then draw perpendicular lines to the extreme points. This will make it easier to take measurements. It is better to measure both legs, as one may be larger than the other. This aspect must be taken into account and calculated from a larger value.
- Measure the distance with a ruler. It is better and more accurate if all measurements are written in millimeters. We get the length of our foot. Thus, the desired size is determined, after which this data can be easily converted to US size.
- Fullness or width of the foot. Shoe manufacturers in the US use the following letter designation (generic):
N - narrow foot;
M – middle (medium) foot;
W - wide foot.
To measure the fullness yourself, you need to measure the distance of the foot (the widest) - from the bonethumb to the bone of the little finger. This can be done on the same sheet of paper where the length was measured. Just additionally mark the width points and connect them with a straight line.
Size chart for women and men
When making a purchase, you need to pay attention to the size chart on the store's website. Some well-known manufacturers, such as Nike, use their own sizing charts.
If we analyze data from US tables, the translation of 5, 5 shoe sizes into Russian will be simple for some, and difficult for others.
Tables from different sources may differ in one or more sizes. Therefore, it is better to look at the manufacturer's table based on the size of your own foot and select a more suitable size, rounding up.
When choosing your size, you need to pay attention to all the tables and take into account all the parameters given in them. According to one, 5, 5 shoe size in Russian will be 35, and on the other it may be 37. If you already have experience buying American shoes, then you can compare the size that you have with the one you want to order.
