how to measure a shoe

 

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.

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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 your foot, so it does not have an arch like other parts have. Measure the length of your foot. The length can be measured from the outside edge of the ball to the inside edge of your big toe. Take note on how high or low your arch is. This part can be measured from the outside edge of your arch to just under the heel. Measure width, but only when you have taken note of height and arch. To find this out, you will need to bend and straighten a ruler on a piece of cardboard. Measureing width is easy: just take a ruler, hold it on top-center with one side on top and one side on bottom (with an inch mark) and measure down from there until you reach your heel (where either end touches). Measure the height of your foot. For this, you will need a piece of paper and some tape or a small-sized ruler. To do this, wrap the paper around your foot (make sure it is not too small or too big) and then mark the place where the paper overlaps. Then, measure how far away from your toes and arch it is (to find out if you have an arch). Put it up on a wall (shoe box is also okay) facing straight down to take picture of your whole foot in one shot. Measure width again, but now add half inch for each size larger or smaller shoe you plan on buying so that it will be easier to find out if the shoes fit your feet correctly. Take care when taking your measurements. To make sure your measurements are correct, you can always ask friends and family to help you out.

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To measure height, you will need a tape measure or a ruler. When measuring height, make sure that the shoes are closed so that it does not fall off easily or put them in some plastic bags for protection (this is only if there is no rule against it). You can always use some sandbags on top of your shoes as a makeshift shoe box to prevent this from happening.