How To Read Shoe Sizes?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Compare the arch length to the heel-to-toe length

. Generally you’ll use the larger of the two measurements as the correct shoe size. If the arch length and heel-to-toe length are the same, this will be the shoe size. If the heel-to-toe length is larger than the arch length, then fit to the heel-to-toe size.

What do shoe size numbers mean?

While all shoe sizes use a number

to indicate the length of the shoe

, they differ in exactly what they measure, what unit of measurement they use, and where the size 0 (or 1) is positioned. Some systems also indicate the shoe width, sometimes also as a number, but in many cases by one or more letters.

What is shoe size 41 in Philippines?

USA UK EUR 7.5 6.5 40.5
8


7

41
8.5 7.5 42 9 8 42.5

What size is 7 in mens?

Women’s Sizing 7 8 Men’s Sizing

5.5


6.5

What is my feet size?

To find your foot length,

measure the distance between the two longest points on your tracing. Reduce this number by 5 mm, or 1/5-inch

. The result is your foot length and the number you will use to determine your shoe size.

What does 6 M US mean in shoe size?

The “M” stands for

medium width

of the shoe. The sizes are standard for women. Therefore, you should order your normal shoe size.

Can a size 9.5 fit a 10?

For example,

if you wear US 9.5, you could order a US 10

. Feel free to let us know in the order note if you need an extra pair of insoles which takes up the space of a half size. *Our biggest size for women is US 9. And women’s US 10 equals men’s US 9, women’s US 11 equals men’s US 10; so on and so forth.

What size shoe is 9 inches?

U.S. Euro Inches
4.5


36

9 inches
5 37 9.125 inches 5.5 37 9.25 inches 6 38 9.5 inches

How do you compare shoe sizes?

INTERNATIONAL SHOE SIZE GUIDE 6 8 39 6.5 8.5 40 7 9 41 8 10 42

What is Philippine shoe size?

Adult Women’s Shoe Size Conversion Table US, Canada, Philippines

5


6.5
Australia 3.5 5 U.K. 2.5 4 Europe, China, Singapore 35-36 37

Is size 7 the same as 37?

US Men’s US Women’s EU Shoe Size 5 6.5 Size 37 EU 5.5 7 Size 37.5 EU 6 7.5 Size 38 EU 6.5 8 Size 39 EU

What size is 43?

US Sizes Euro Sizes CM 9 42 26 9.5 42-43 26.7
10


43-44


27

10.5


43-44.5


27.3

Is 7Y and 7 the same?


For men’s shoe sizes, 7Y equals size 7

. In other words, sizes 7 and 7Y share the same length, but youth size is typically made for kids’ feet, while adult sizes are for adults’.

What is M on shoe size?

M Shoe Width

If you see the M letter on the shoe size tag, it means that the shoe is neither too wide nor narrow. Instead, M means

average or medium width

. In other words, M means medium width in females’ shoe sizes.

Is men’s 7 and 7Y the same?

Conversation. There is a 7 mens and 7Y.

They are the same size in length

, but the adult size is made for an adults foot & the youth for a kid.

What size shoe is 10.5 inches?

Length (inches) Length (centimeters) US Size 10′′ 25.4 cm 9.5 10 3/16′′ 25.9 cm 10
10 3/8′′

26.2 cm 10.5
10 1/2′′ 26.7 cm 11

How do I measure one foot?

How do I know what size shoe to buy online?

  1. Put on a pair of socks.
  2. Place one foot on the paper.
  3. Draw outline of your foot.
  4. Now mark the longest and widest part of your feet.
  5. Repeat the similar procedure for other foot.
  6. Measure the longest & widest point from the outline of your foot.

What does M and D mean in shoe size?

Showing 1-10 of 120 answers. In American shoe sizing, letter indicates width. C is narrow,

D is standard (or medium, hence the accompanying “M”)

and E, EE (or 2E), AND EEE (or 3E) are the extra wide sizes. If most off-the-shelf shoes in size 44.5 fit you, go with a corresponding US size in D(M). Viktor Alvarado.

What does W and M mean in shoes?

The letter W simply stands for wide when it comes to shoe width fitting. Often, you will find shoes labeled as M. In fact, there is not much variance between W and M in shoe sizing, as both letters mean

medium or normal width

.

What is 7W in shoe size?

5N 2.5N 22N 7W

4.5W

24W
7XW 4.5XW 24XW 7.5N 5N 24.5N 7.5M 5M 24.5M

What is the average shoe size for a 5 10 man?

Height Shoe size 5’6′′ to 5’9′′ 9.5 to 10.5 5’10” to 6’2′′

11 to 12.5
6’3′′ and taller 13 to 20+

What is the difference between a 9 and a 9.5 shoe?

There is approximately a

1/6′′

difference between each half-size (e.g., between 9 and 9.5, between a 9.5 and a 10, and so on) For every half size up, the width (across the ball) will increase by 1/8′′

Is it OK to wear a half size bigger shoe?

The only time that you could wear a shoe in a bigger size is when purchasing a sneaker but

you should only go up about half a size

. The reason for this is that our feet tend to swell because fluid accumulates due to gravity with prolonged standing and weight baring activities.

What size is an 8 in shoes?

(Men, Women & Kids) MENS WOMENS USA EUROPE UK 7.5 40.0 5.5 8.0

41.0


6.0
8.5 41.5 6.5

What shoe size is 9.5 inches in women’s?

Inches Centimeters U.S. & Canada 9-11/16 24.6 8.5 9-7/8 25.1 9 10 25.4 9.5
10-3/16

25.9 10
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