There are several sizing systems for shoes and clothing. In Russia, for example, it is customary to determine the length in centimeters, and in the British - in inches. How, then, to choose your shoe size when buying British boots or shoes?
Today, Internet shopping is gaining more and more popularity. At the same time, many people prefer to make purchases not in Russian online stores, but in foreign ones. In this situation, the buyer may be faced with the problem of choosing the right size. In the USA, Europe, England and Russia, there are completely different numbering systems by which shoes should be selected.
Features of the UK sizing system
It should be remembered that the British measure everything in inches, and not in the centimeters we are used to. In this case, the shoe number is determined by the insole of the shoe, and not by the size of the foot. One inch equals 2.54 cm. In this case, accuracy is important, since it is easier to use millimeters when converting one unit of measurement to another. The starting point for British gradation is 4 inches. This is the size of a newborn's foot. The points follow each other every 1/3 inch or 8.5 mm. Shoe sizes are numbered from 0 to 13, after which the gradation is repeated again.
To make it easier for you to pick up shoes or boots, you need to use the old proven method. The drawing of your foot will help determine the appropriate shoe size. Circle the leg with a pencil or pen on thick paper, or better on cardboard. In this case, the stationery should be kept in a perpendicular position. The extreme points of your drawing will be your heel and longest toe. After the drawing is completed, the foot image needs to be cut along the contour.
Of course, this method does not exclude small errors, but they are not critical. The cut out underfoot will help you decide on the purchase for yourself or as a gift to a friend. In order to choose a shoe of a suitable size, it is enough to attach the drawing to the sole. If you are making a purchase in an online store, it is better to download from the Internet and print a table of correspondence between the numbering of various systems: domestic and British. In addition, some manufacturers set an individual dimensional grid for their products.
How to find a model with a suitable foot fullness
The prudent British indicate the width of the shoe. This allows buyers to choose the appropriate model not only according to the size of the foot, but also to take into account the fullness of the foot. In this case, the gradation between the symbols is only 5 mm. For a wide foot, a G-marked model is suitable, while regular standard pairs contain the letter F. If you have a non-standard foot width, you should choose shoes with the GX designation.
