In the modern world, without leaving your home, with the help of the Internet you can buy anything. Shoes are no exception. But there is one “but”: sizes that are different from the grid adopted in post-Soviet countries. So, the most common shoe size among women, 37, is marked in the USA in a completely different way, and all because in different countries they have a different approach to drawing up a dimensional grid. Sometimes the fullness of the leg is also taken into account.
Different countries - different sizes
The size of shoes in Russia is determined by the length of the foot, which is measured from the heel to the maximum protruding toe. The system adopted in Russia complies with the world standard, in which there is no correction for the shape of the pads.
According to the system adopted in Europe, it is necessary to measure in centimeters the length of the insole, which is obviously longer than the foot. The reason is the presence of a functional increase of 10-15 mm. In the European dimensional grid, a special unit of measurement called a pin is adopted (equivalent to 6.7 mm or 2/3 cm).
In the American, as well as English, system, the size is measured by the insole in inches. The pitch is 1/3 inch, but each system has its own starting point. Shoe size 37 in the USA can be female or teen. Separately, men's, women's and children's shoe sizes are distinguished.
Important Features
Athletic shoes may not match the size of the shoes or sandals. It’s worth a look at the website of a particular manufacturer, so as not to be mistaken. If in Russia the difference between shoes of adjacent sizes is 6.7 mm, then in America it is 8.5 mm, and this fact must be taken into account when buying shoes.
Shoe size 37 in the USA. How to choose the right one?
Looking for a new thing and have shoe size 37? In the USA, which one corresponds to it? You need to understand that the most important parameter that you should focus on is the length of the foot. It is she who affects the final result of the purchase. Shoe size 37 in the USA for female models - 7.5 (foot length 24.5 cm), for teenagers - 6 (foot length 23 cm). In the case of female sizes, if the foot is slightly smaller than the standard size 37 and has a length of 24 cm, you need the American size number 7, larger (25 cm) - number 8. For teenage models, a foot length of 22.5 cm corresponds to a size of 5.5, for 23.5 cm - 6.5.
A difference of a few millimeters can play a trick, it will be impossible to walk in shoes. Therefore, it is better not to use general tables, the data in which may differ, and before buying shoes measure the length of the actual foot and look at the size of the American manufacturer’s website.
The best option, which, however, is not always possible, is to try on shoes before purchasing, then the risk of buying an unsuccessful pair is minimal.