Q&A for How to Find Your Shoe Size

Then you may have a narrower or wider than average foot (size D width) and may need to special order online if you can't find a store near you that carries shoes to your specification.

The article explains that a women's average width is a B and a women's narrow is an A or below, while the men's average is a D. Even though the chart they are using is titled "Men's Shoe Width...", it is actually the same chart for men and for women -- the article just didn't make that clear.

Yes its okay. After some days they become loose. If its uncomfortable or paining, then only choose the next size.

Most websites that sell shoes will have a sizing chart that you can refer to. If the website does not have a sizing chart, then you can order a size that is similar to the size you are currently wearing. If the shoe arrives and it does not fit, see if you can return it; most online shops have a flexible return policy.

The reason is because it's so uncommon that it just doesn't make sense to a shoe store to keep that size in stock. Most of the time, they need to be specially ordered online from a manufacturer directly or from an online shoe store that carries your size.

It could be the differences in different shoe manufacturers' standards. Also, a shoe with a wide rounded toe will allow your foot to slide deeper into the shoe because of the full rounded toe. A pad for the ball of the foot can be placed under the insole to prevent your foot from sliding deep into the shoe--a shoe salesman did this for me once when fitting me for a pair of shoes.

No, many play tennis with the exact same trainers they wear every day, so you'll be fine.

It depends on the purpose for which you will be wearing the shoes. The average sports-player needs less of a different size than supports (stiffer versus softer structures in differing areas) for their particular sport, to avoid injury. Those who are especially active or train for long periods (such as marathon runners), to a degree by which the shoe must accommodate swelling, do need to purchase larger shoes. However, if you are that serious about sport, you should be professionally fitted by shops that sell shoes for your sport, e.g. a hiking store for outdoorsmen or a sports store. They not only have better advice than the general guideline but a size replacement policy.

Your shoe is likely too big. Try to get a foam or gel heel insert. It goes on the inside of your shoe, right on the heel part.

Most shoes do not have this problem but if your second toe touches the front of your shoe and the others don't, your best bet is probably to just get the shoe in the next size.

The charts here measure in both inches and millimeters. You could measure in either inches or measure in centimeters and multiply the centimeter length times ten to get the millimeter length.

No, unfortunately, there's no reliable relationship between height and shoe size.

Yes - 1/2 inch or 12 mm to allow for natural motion. If there is no room, what initially might feel like a snug fit can ultimately feel quite painful, as there is no room for impact as you rock forwards. The foot always travels somewhere into the shoe. If there is nowhere to go, it's like striking the ground with the front of the foot.

According to the article, "E and up are wide and extra-wide." Because manufacturer sizing charts can very and some company's shoes may run slightly smaller or larger than average. See if the manufacturer has a specific sizing chart to determine which width matches your foot.

Yes, soccer cleats follow the same sizing, unless they are in European sizes. In that case, just look up a US size converter. Also, soccer cleats are often produced in a C width (whereas most men's shoes are D width). This is because soccer cleats should fit quite snugly.

B width. Widths range from AAA (narrowest) to 2A, A, B, C, D, E, 2E, 3E and 4E. 'medium' or average for women is B. For men, it's D.

There is no difference for "metric" (e.g. Canada) versus "imperial" (USA). The difference is in markets, and this article shows American sizes. There are conversions for differing markets, but you have to know the name of the market. For example, Google reports that an American size 8 shoe is a European size 42.

Men's and boy's shoes use the same sizing. Look at a shoe size chart which shows corresponding foot sizes in inches for more information.

The article explains that a women's average width is a B and a women's narrow is an A or below, while the men's average is a D. Even though the chart they are using is titled "Men's Shoe Width," it is actually the same chart for men and for women; the article just didn't make that clear.

Typically, you need one size up in sneakers to accommodate the toe box. Depending on the brand you can go half or a full size down. Ask the sales assistant to measure the sandal and your feet for an accurate fit.

No, shoe size is primarily determined by length from heel to tip of the toe.

Most online shoe retailers will have a sizing conversion chart, though if the one you're ordering from doesn't, you can find one via Google.

While length, with some variation in width, is the major determinant, other factors affect size including height (dorsum height) and the truncated height length. Some shoes are more accommodating of arch, and some have a shorter arch which requires a larger size. As well, not all manufacturers have the same quality control and can vary from industry standard or even from pair to pair. Always try on shoes before purchase to ensure a proper fit.

This depends on the brand of the shoe and brand of the boot. Simplest way would be to measure the foot bed of the sneaker, then check the equivalent cm for the boot. Functionally, they should be the same measurement.

That depends on the shoe brand, but here is the standard as per size scale: Men's size: US 9 EU 42 | Women's : US: 10.5 |EU 42.

If you go by the chats, 10 inches is approximately a 9 women's or 7.5 men's and 4 inches is a D-E width.

You are better to get the wide show where you can because the width does not always scale with the shoe size.