How to Measure Your Foot Length

Both sizing systems focus on the length of your feet. It’s important to measure your feet frequently throughout your life, as your shoe / sandal size can change over time. And definitely measure both feet because most of us have one that’s larger or longer than the other. Go with the longer measurement unless the discrepancy is more than an inch or so, in which case you may need to see a professional for orthotics or specialized footwear.

To measure your feet for shoes / sandals:

– Stand in your bare feet with you heel against a wall.

– Place a ruler on the floor parallel to your foot with the end of the ruler against the wall.

– Find the length from the wall to the end of your longest toe, which is usually the big toe but sometimes the second or third toe.

– Use this measurement in either centimeters or inches to find your size in the charts below.