MEASUREMENTS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING SHOES/SHOES
If you want to buy shoes without being able to try them on (which happens), it is good to have your measurements on hand to be sure you make the right choice. Once you know them, getting it wrong becomes almost impossible.
But first… the question everyone asks: “What is the relationship between shoe size and my foot size? Couldn't they have used cm instead of weird sizes?! ”
Ah… how I understand you!
In fact, the metric system did not exist when bootmakers began making shoes. They used the “Paris point”, which is equivalent to 0.666cm… This way of measuring has spread throughout Europe, with the exception of the United Kingdom and Italy, which use their own measurement.
And that hasn't changed since! But don't worry, I'll show you how to get around this so you can order shoes without trying them on, regardless of the measurement used.
Take your measuring tapes!
FOOT LENGTH
This involves measuring your foot, from the tip of your heel to the tip of your biggest toe.
If you're alone, measuring your foot can be tricky (and asking a friend to measure your foot can be a little weird...).
There is a solution: take a sheet of paper and place your foot on it. Make a pencil mark at the two measurement points.
Measure the distance between the two... and VOILA!
Now that you have this measurement, let's look at the equivalence table!
TABLES AND EQUIVALENCES (FR / UK / US / IT): CHOOSE YOUR SIZE ACCORDING TO YOUR MEASUREMENTS
Thanks to this table, you can now know which shoe size to choose, whatever the measurement used (if it is not indicated on the site, do not hesitate to send an email).
Example: if your foot is 28cm long, you need a 43.5 in FR, a 9.5 in UK, a 9.5 in US and a 42.5 in IT.
There you go, you know everything about the equivalence of shoe sizes! But what if you have the opportunity to try the pair before buying it?
DETAILS THAT SHOW YOU SHOES ARE THE RIGHT SIZE (AND OTHER TIPS)
When trying on shoes in stores, pay attention to the following points to make sure they fit you like a glove.
- 1 - For width : your foot must be supported, but not crushed (leather shoes will relax).
- 2 - For the length : your toes should not touch the tip of the shoe (or barely).
- 3 - Last detail . Have you had your eye on shoes but they only come in a half size/one size larger than yours? No problem: It's better to have a shoe that's too big than too small , since small techniques - like using an anti-slide - can save you almost a size. (Be careful, it should not be too big!)
MEASUREMENT C: TOTAL SHIRT LENGTH
We start from the top of the armhole to the bottom of the shirt.
If you don't have the right size piece on hand...no worries! Here's how to take your measurements...
HOW TO TAKE MEASURES ?
SLEEVE LENGTH
Sleeve length is the length of your arm, measured from the beginning of the shoulder to the wrist.
THE CHEST
To obtain your chest measurement, pass the tape measure around the most prominent part of it.
Note: The chest measurement is equivalent to the armpit to armpit length - which I talked about above - multiplied by two.
THE COLLAR TURN
Knowing this measurement is not vital, but be aware that it will change depending on the size (S, M, L...) you take. To obtain it, you must measure your neck circumference, just below your Adam's apple. Then add one centimeter to the measurement obtained (you still need to be able to breathe!).
Now that you have all these measurements, let's look at the conversion charts to see how they translate to clothing sizes!
THE TABLES: CHOOSE YOUR SIZE ACCORDING TO THESE MAIN MEASUREMENTS
Sizes may vary between brands. Using this table will help you choose:
THE SIZE CHART FOR US/UK SHIRTS
Note : if you are unsure, contact the customer service of the site on which you plan to purchase and communicate your measurements (which you were able to take thanks to these explanations)
THE DETAILS THAT SHOW YOU WHEN A SHIRT IS THE RIGHT SIZE (AND OTHER TIPS)
When you try on a shirt in store, pay attention to the following points to make sure it fits you like a glove: