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how to measure a shoe

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  Some people think that it is easy to measure a shoe. If they are just starting out, they believe that there is only one way to do it: by measuring the length of the shoe and comparing it with the length of an adult foot. However, this method is not always accurate as shoes can come in different sizes and shapes. To provide better accuracy, you should use some other methods such as using a string or taking pictures of your feet and then compare them with pictures taken from different angles or use a ruler to take note of widths and heights. Before taking your measurements, you should know where to take them from. The best spot is on the ball of your foot. To do this, you may need to unlace the shoe or take off socks that cover the area. Image source: https://www.newbalance.com/ To measure width and length, divide your foot into four parts: toes and arches; forefoot (between the toes); heel; and ball of foot. The ball of your foot is just a small piece at the bottom or back of y

how to measure infant shoe size

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  There are a number of different shoe sizes that can be used for infants, and it is important to have the correct size in order to ensure the baby has room to grow. These measurements often come in whole numbers like 12, 13, or 14 Image source: https://www.macys.com/ In order to measure shoe size for infants you will need a flat surface and a metric ruler. You will also need an object with known dimensions, such as a piece of paper or the bottom of a cereal box. Image source: https://www.overstock.com/ The first step is measuring the length from toe to heel on your infant's foot with your metric ruler. Record this number in millimeters (mm). Image source: https://www.vans.com/ The next step is to start measuring from the bottom of the shoe to determine the midpoint or center of your infant's foot, which is about 2.4 cm (1 inch). Image source: https://www.converse.com/ Next, you will use a thumbtack to mark where the heel of your infant's foot starts and you will