Shoe sizing is based on the length and width of your foot. Determining your proper shoe size is essential to a comfortable fit.
Fit Tips
Shoes that are too small are one of the major causes of foot pain and problems
Shoes that are too large can cause blistering and a lack of stability
Don't assume your shoe size is the same as it always has been. The shape of your feet changes over time.
Measurement Tips
Take your measurements at the end of the day, when your feet are the largest
Wear the socks you'll wear with your new shoes when you measure
Measure both feet and fit shoes to the larger foot
If you are doing the measurement by yourself, you will get more accurate results if you sit in a chair when measuring. Don't stand.
If you have someone to help you take your foot measurement, standing is the best choice
You may take measurements in inches or centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.
How to measure your foot
While seated, place your foot on a piece of paper in front of you
With a pencil, trace around your foot. Hold the pencil as straight up-and-down as possible while measuring and be sure that your pencil remains in constant contact with your foot during this process.
With a ruler, measure your tracing to determine your foot length and width
Foot length
To find your foot length, measure the distance between the two longest points on your tracing.
To convert to centimeters, multiply the measurement by 2.54.
Foot width
To find your foot width, measure the distance between the two widest points on your tracing.
