HOW TO MEASURE YOUR FOOT

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR FOOT

To get the most accurate results, measure your foot at the end of the day or right after a workout, when your feet are slightly swollen and closest to their maximum size.

PREPARATION

  1. Prepare a sheet of paper.
  2. Fold one edge of the sheet to create a 90° corner (as shown in the illustration).
  3. Place the paper firmly in the corner between a wall and the floor, ideally against a flat surface like a door without a baseboard.
  4. Put on the type of socks you plan to wear with the shoes.
  5. Get a pencil or pen ready.

MEASURING

  1. Place one foot on the paper so that your heel touches the wall or door.
  2. Shift your full body weight onto this foot.
  3. Lean down and make a 1 mm mark at the tip of your longest toe (usually the big toe or the second toe).
    ⚠️ Important: Hold the pencil strictly vertically. Do not angle it or slip it under your toes. Any tilt may distort the result and make the measurement inaccurate.
  4. Repeat the same steps with your other foot — your left and right feet may differ by up to 10 mm.

RECORDING THE LENGTH

  1. Use a ruler to measure the distance from the folded edge of the paper to the mark you made.
  2. Record the length of the longer foot in millimeters.
    ✅ Tip: If you have a higher body weight and tend to experience foot swelling at the end of the day, or if you have joint conditions like bunions (hallux valgus), add 5 mm to the total foot length. This will help minimize pressure on your joints and reduce the risk of discomfort or chronic strain.

WIDTH (GIRTH) — SHOE FITTING AND COMFORT

A key factor in shoe comfort is width (also called girth), which determines how snug or loose the shoe feels.

Feet of the same length can have very different widths — this is measured around the ball of the foot (metatarsal heads).

EXAMPLE FOR CUSTOM ORDERS

If your foot length is 284 mm and your width (girth) is 226 mm, then:

In the comment field when placing your order, write:

  • Foot length: 284 mm + 5 mm (extra allowance)
  • Foot width: 226 mm

This will ensure your shoes are crafted for maximum comfort and fit.

Accurate foot measurement is the first step to comfortable, supportive footwear.

Whether you're buying everyday shoes, sports sneakers, or orthopedic footwear, the right size and width matter!

 

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