how are shoe sizes measured in the us
Shoe sizes are measured in inches in the United States. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 0.39, times two; then multiply the result by ten. For example, a size 8 is 39 × 2 × 10 or 208cm. A US shoe size has traditionally been based on their width and height with a half-size adjustment for European feet (i.e., an extra toe length). As such, US sizes are roughly a half-size larger than shoe sizes in many other countries. In addition, the shape of shoes and boots changed to accommodate the new sizing method, whereas some areas within Europe (such as the United Kingdom) retained more traditional sizing methods. Image source: https://www.target.com/ Shoe manufacturers generally use either U.S. sizing or size conversion tables based on U.S. sizing for their product labeling (though some use their own system), and the results can be quite confusing for consumers when different brands use different conversion rules for their products (even within the s
