The best method to measure shoes is to put them down carefully on a dull surface, such as a floor or a table. However, measuring the shoe will only work for brands whose footwear you already have.
Accurate measurement of your feet, as well as the shoes, is a must if you’re purchasing shoes online. Shoes that are too tight or too loose are uncomfortable as well as unfashionable.
Place your shoes down carefully on a flat surface, such as a table or floor to get the best measuring result. Yet, measuring a pre-existing shoe will work only for brands whose footwear you already own. Or else, you will have to measure your own feet and apply the measurements to the sizing guide given by the brand or a website.
Below you will walk through a detailed guide on taking measurements for shoes. Keep on reading on to find out more.
Steps To Measure Shoes
Measure Shoe Length – Put your shoes on a flat, solid surface, such as a table or floor. Then position the measuring tape on the tip of your shoe and pull it to the heel of the shoe, or until where the shoe ends.
Measure Shoe Width – With the shoes placed on a flat surface, put one tip of the measuring tape on one side of the widest part of the shoe [on the front] and measure it until the other side. You should measure across the widest shoe vamp, but it is crucial to exclude the sole.
Measure Shoe Height – First of all, put the shoes on a solid, flat surface such as a table. Then, position the measuring tape vertical to the heel of the shoe and drag it to the edge of the shoe opening. This will give you the shoe height. In this instance, make certain to include the shoe sole.
Measure Shoe Top-line – In this case, you should put the tip of your measuring tape inside the opening of the shoes and circle it inside. This will provide you with the shoe’s top-line measurement.
Measure Sole Thickness – Placing your shoes on a solid, flat surface, measure the sole thickness by putting the tip of the measuring tape on the bottom edge of the sole and measuring until the top edge.
Measure Heel Thickness/Heel Height – In order to measure shoes with heels, position the tip of the measuring tape on the base edge of the heel and measure until the part where the heel is connected to the main body of the shoe.
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Steps To Measure Your Body
Foot Length Measurement – The most important part of taking measurements for shoes is to measure your foot length since most shoe sizes depend mainly on the measurement of the foot length only. Regarding this, grab a piece of paper and place your foot on it. In case, if your foot is too big, attach another sheet of paper to it, with the ends of both slightly overlapping. Next, position your foot onto the paper and, using a pen or a marker, gently trace around the foot, with the pen vertical to your foot. Make certain that you are wearing the sock that you will be wearing with the shoe you buy. Put all your weight onto the paper, as it will help you to get the most precise measurement.
The Width Measurement – Grab the measuring tape and gently wrap it around the widest part of your foot, which is typically around the bunion joint. Put a mark on the point where the two ends overlap. Make certain that you place all your weight on the foot while making this measurement.
Tips For Making Measurements
– Make sure that all the measurements are made with the shoes positioned on a smooth surface, like a floor or a table, and all creases smoothened out.
– While measuring, do not hold the tape measure too tightly or loose. It must wrap around your body well.
– Make certain that all the measurements are as precise as possible.
– Consult an international sizing chart as each country or region has its own rules of sizing. Brands vary in sizing as well, and many brands are known for having garments that run a size larger. Therefore, it is necessary to match your measurements with their sizing guide.
– Always refer to the sizing guide noted by a brand/store.
– Take the measurements after a full day of walking as it tends to grow the size of the foot.
– Try to be as precise as possible when taking shoe sizes, and measure to the nearest inch.
– Because our feet tend to be asymmetrical, measuring both feet, is recommended.