Selecting the right footwear is key to maintaining the health and well-being of our feet. However, many people do not know how to measure their size properly.
In this article we explain how to do it easily and accurately.
How to measure foot length
Foot length is determined from the heel to the end of the longest toe .
To do it correctly, place your bare foot on a sheet of paper, draw the outline of your foot with a pencil, and then measure the distance in a straight line from your heel to your longest toe. Write down the result. (measure both feet)
How to measure foot width
The length of the foot is determined at the metatarsal area, right where the toes can bend.
To measure correctly, identify this part of the foot (the widest part) and using the same circumference that you used to measure the length, measure the distance in a straight line from one side to the widest side. Write down the result.
IMPORTANT!
Use a rigid ruler and not a tape measure, this can change the result!
EXPLANATORY IMAGE OF HOW TO DRAW AND MEASURE:
HOW TO KNOW IF THE FOOT IS WIDE, MEDIUM OR NARROW?
Using the length and width measurements taken, you must divide the length by the width. Example: length 25.4 and width 9.2 ---> 2.7
This result must be verified with this table:
