How to Measure Your Foot at Home (3 Easy Methods)

What you will need

• A sheet of paper
• A pen
• A ruler or measuring tape
• A wall and a hard floor

Method 1: wall and paper

1. Tape paper to the floor against a wall and wear thin socks.
2. Stand with your heel against the wall.
3. Mark the tip of your longest toe.
4. Measure from the wall to the mark in cm.

Method 2: tracing

1. Stand on paper and trace around the foot with the pen upright.
2. Measure from the heel to the longest toe.
3. Measure the widest point for width.

Method 3: existing shoe

1. Take a shoe that fits well.
2. Measure the inside length of the insole.
3. Subtract 1 cm for the foot length.

Common mistakes

• Measuring in the morning, when feet are smaller.
• Measuring one foot only.
• Ignoring width.
• Using socks that are too thick.