To measure your foot size accurately, follow these steps:
- Prepare Materials : You will need a ruler or tape measure, a piece of paper, a pen or pencil, and a hard floor surface
- Wear Socks : Put on the socks you plan to wear with the shoes you are measuring for
- Position Paper : Tape a piece of paper to the floor so it doesn’t slip
- Trace Your Foot : Stand with one foot flat on the paper, heel slightly touching a wall if possible, and trace the outline of your foot with the pen held straight down. It helps to have someone assist you to keep your foot still
- Mark Key Points : Mark the tip of your longest toe (which may not always be the big toe) and the back of your heel on the paper
- Measure Foot Length : Use the ruler to measure the distance between the heel and the longest toe mark. This is your foot length
- Measure Foot Width : Place the ruler on the floor and measure the widest part of your foot (the ball of your foot) by stepping on the ruler or measuring across the tracing
- Measure Both Feet : Since one foot can be slightly larger, measure both and use the larger measurements for shoe sizing
- Best Time to Measure : Measure your feet at the end of the day when they are at their largest due to natural swelling
This method gives you your foot length and width, which you can then compare to shoe size charts for the brand you want to buy, as sizing can vary between brands
. Summary:
- Stand on paper, trace foot
- Mark heel and longest toe
- Measure length between marks
- Measure width at widest part
- Measure both feet and use larger size
- Measure at day’s end for accuracy
This approach ensures you get the most accurate measurement for selecting properly fitting shoes.
