There are different systems for determining the size of shoes. In the CIS countries are used to determine the size in centimeters. This method is called the metric system. Used in the CIS countries. English and American systems use inch measure of length. The French measure of length (ancient) is called the stichmasova, (1 stich = 2 / 3cm.). But now the Russian sizes are oriented more towards the European ones in calculations, since our system has long been outdated (GOSTs from the time of the USSR).
How to correctly determine your shoe size
Often, choosing shoes with foreign sizes, people get lost, not knowing which one is suitable. Especially when they see numbers in the dimensional grid, separated by commas. Here is what shoe size is it in Russian - 5.5? Some tables don't even have one. And all this is because in the States two standards are applied in practice (by manufacturers): the standard for FIA women's shoes and the usual sizes. The difference is ½ size.
Designations:
- US M — male American.
- US W FІ - American female size.
For sports shoes, US designations:
- US W Athl - Female (United States).
- US M Athl - Male (United States).
Size conversion
The table will help determine the 5 size of shoes for Russian female and male. There is another caveat - according to US standards, the size charts for men and women are different.
As the American tables show, there is no male adult size 5 legs, as this is a very small size for an adult. In the United States, there are separate dimensional tables for children, adolescents, and even dwarfs. In all cases, the fullness and elevation of the leg must be taken into account. After all, a teenage girl may also have a foot 26 cm long. But the remaining parameters will be small for an adult. For this, American manufacturers have developed such a system of sizes.
A separate topic is men's sizes. If a man wears size 38, then he will likely have to buy shoes in the teenage department or take half a centimeter more.
The most complete conversion chart for 5.5 shoe sizes in Russian
Different countries use different dimensional grids. Therefore, to buy shoes in the USA, you need to know the equivalent size difference in foreign countries and the CIS.
Increasingly, our people shop on the Internet. When making such a purchase, there is always a risk of “missing out” with size. But the gain in price more often outweighs the fluctuations about the "hit" in size. For the sake of a branded pair of treasured sneakers, we are ready to take risks.
Different designations of shoes in the US and Russia make it doubtful to buy. After all, the designations, at first glance, are not clear. How to calculate 5.5 American shoe size in Russian? The tables indicate the ratio of Russian to American sizes .
Conclusion: 5.5 shoe size in Russian is our 35 size. Of course, you still can’t count on an exact hit without trying on. In most of the presented shoe size tables, 5 American to Russian corresponds to a size of 34.5 or 35. This depends on the fullness of the foot. If the leg is wide, and the completeness is indicated as standard (medium), you need to take a larger size. Half size for sure.
We recalculate the size 5 US shoes in Russian
The size of Americans is determined by two criteria simultaneously: the length and fullness of the foot.
How to accurately measure the length of the foot?
- You need to stand on a piece of paper with all the weight and mark the extreme points of the fingers and heels. Then draw perpendicular lines to the extreme points. So it will be more convenient to take measurements. It is better to measure both legs, as one may be larger than the other. This aspect must be taken into account and a calculation should be made from a larger value.
- Measure the distance with a ruler. Better and more accurate if all measurements are recorded in millimeters. We get the length of our foot. Thus, the desired size is determined, after this data can easily be converted to the American size.
- Fullness or width of the foot. Shoe manufacturers in the United States use the following letter designation (general):
N - narrow foot;
M - middle (medium) foot;
W - wide foot.
To measure completeness yourself, you need to measure the distance of the foot (the widest) - from the bone of the thumb to the bone of the little finger. This can be done on the same sheet of paper where the length was measured. Only additionally mark the points of width and connect them with a straight line.
Pivot Size Chart for Women and Men
When making a purchase, you need to pay attention to the size chart on the store’s website. Some well-known manufacturers, for example, Nike, use their own dimensional grids.
If you analyze the data in the US tables, translating 5.5 shoe sizes into Russian will be simple for someone, but difficult for someone.
Tables from different sources may vary by one or more sizes. Therefore, it is better to look at the table of the manufacturer based on the size of their own legs and choose a more suitable size, rounding up.
When choosing your size, you need to pay attention to all the tables and take into account all the parameters listed in them. One 5.5 shoe size in Russian will be 35, and the other may be 37. If you already have experience buying American shoes, then you can compare the size that is with what you want to order.