Socks - they are so different, and the numbers indicating the size of the product are often put into a state of stupor. After all, not everyone knows how to determine the size of women's socks, but I want the new thing to fit. You can’t try on socks in the store, so it remains to figure out the numbers, remembering the only ones that indicate your size.

The most common sizes of women's socks are 23 and 25, other sizes (27 and 29) are much less common. Remember: too large socks will crumple, rubbing corns, and smaller ones cause discomfort when worn and tear quickly.

How to choose the perfect option, knowing the female sizes of socks

The most unpleasant thing is that, knowing which female sizes of socks suit you, you can buy an unsuitable option. This is because many manufacturers, when making their products, do not take into account generally accepted standards.

You should not deal with such manufacturers, because it is possible that they neglect not only the size, but also incorrectly indicate the composition of the product. The quality of such an acquisition can be very disappointing.

Respectable domestic and foreign manufacturers always correctly indicate the sizes of women's socks. Therefore, it does not matter whether you buy them in a store, on the market or order them on the Internet, the main thing is to know your size.

How to find out the size of women's socks?

Before deciding which socks are right for you, you need to measure your feet. It is important to measure both the right and left foot. The easiest way to do it is this way:

• put the ruler on the floor or other flat surface;
• stand with your bare foot on top of the ruler so that its beginning coincides with the end of the heel;
• with the tip of a pencil or other ruler set parallel to the leg and perpendicular to the floor, touch the edge of the ruler under the foot;
• with the same pencil, similarly touch the ruler at the end of the longest toe. The number on the ruler will be the length of the foot;
• also measure the length of the second foot;
• Choose the larger value from the two measurements taken.

Now it remains to look at the given size of women's socks in the table below. So, if the length of your foot is 22.5 cm, then it corresponds to size 23 (Russia), for American manufacturers it is size 8, and according to international standards - S.

Socks are a basic piece of a man's wardrobe. Their size is of great importance, contrary to popular belief - they can cause discomfort, insecurity.

Why is the size of socks so important for men? The question will confuse many representatives of the stronger sex, because they do not attach importance to this nuance of wardrobe formation, and never think about what size they need socks. And in vain! The comfort during the day depends on the size of the socks, they can cause the formation of corns, spoil the gait and mood. Every man must know how to choose the size of socks.

In order for the socks on the leg to sit tightly, but not to press the foot, you need to accurately determine their size. You can’t choose it by shoes - only by the leg. The parameters of sneakers, shoes and slippers cannot be the determining factors. You can determine the size of socks only by the length of the foot. To do this, you need to measure it - put your foot on a horizontal surface and mark the beginning of the big toe and the middle of the heel with dots. The resulting length can be used for sock sizes.

In accordance with the size of the sock to the length of the foot, its quality is also important - the type of molding, the features and density of weaving the thread, the type of fiber.

On the packaging of the product or on the website of the online store where you make a purchase, there must be a table of sizes for men's socks. The Russian version looks like this:

The size chart for men's socks may look different if the manufacturer is from Europe or America. Sometimes the seller gives additional guidance, and draws a parallel between the size of socks and shoes. But it is impossible to use only these data when choosing, it is imperative to compare the parameters of the product with the length of the foot.

European, Asian and American sock sizes

Men's socks, made, for example, in Asian countries, are sure to run small. This nuance must be taken into account. You need to buy foreign-made products only at retail outlets of large suppliers. In the markets, no one will provide you with a size matching table or specify the features of the material.

On European goods, the dimension is never indicated in a numerical value. Letter marking should be read like this:

• S-23
• M - 25 socks size,
• L - 27,
• XL - 29,
• XXL - 31,
• XXL - 33.

You should not be dismissive of the choice of such an insignificant, at first glance, wardrobe item. For a man, socks are an indicator of how attentive he is to his appearance, image, that is, how much he respects others and how he strives for success.

The sizes of tights and socks are presented in different size tables. The size of the tights is determined by the height, and the size of the socks is determined by the length of the foot. To calculate the desired parameters, you will need a measuring tape. All values ​​are written in centimeters.

How to measure the specified parameters for children's tights and socks

Circle the foot

Measure with a ruler

Foot length - place the child's foot on the sheet and circle the leg along the contour. Measure the distance from the tip of your thumb to your heel. The result is rounded up. The growth of children up to a year - measurements are taken in the prone position. Lay your child on a flat surface with feet straight and toes pointing up. Measure your height from head to toe with tape. The growth of children after a year - measurements are taken in a standing position. Place your child barefoot with their back against a wall. Shoulders are as straight as possible. Measure the distance from head to toe.

In the size chart, find the appropriate decoding for socks and tights. When choosing tights, the weight of the child must be taken into account: if it is higher or lower than the corresponding parameters of the height / weight table, then you need tights one size larger or smaller, respectively.

Socks are a basic item of men's wardrobe, with the help of which men can protect their feet from bad weather and friction from shoes. Initially, in the arsenal of men there were only a few models of socks in black, gray, white and brown, and today the list of models has expanded significantly. It remains only to choose the right model and size, which will help determine the size table for men's socks.

It is no secret that only the right size will provide a man with a comfortable stay in socks, regardless of the materials of production and quality. Therefore, experts advise to correctly calculate your size by comparing data with dimensional grids and tables. As with other items of clothing, a domestic dimensional grid is provided, in which sizes are compared with foreign sizes.

Many men make the mistake of underestimating the importance of such a basic wardrobe item as socks. When choosing, it is important first of all to pay attention to the materials of the production of socks, as well as to know your size. Otherwise, the socks will stretch or dangle, losing their shape and integrity. And only the correct size of socks will provide a man with a comfortable and long-term stay in them.

The easiest way to determine the size of men's socks is done at home. To do this, you need to take a white sheet of paper, put it on the floor and step on it with your foot. Next, using a pencil or pen, you need to outline the boundaries of the heel and toes. The resulting distance is measured with a ruler, applying it to the most protruding point in the figure (from the thumb to the heel).

Expert opinion

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

When choosing socks, it is important to pay attention not only to the size, but also to the elastic band. It is desirable that it be anatomical and wide from 3 cm or more.

Can the size differ with different material?

An important factor in the selection of the size of socks are the materials of their manufacture. If these are flexible and elastic fabrics, namely a mixture of natural fabrics with synthetic additives, then the size is determined by only one leg. In this case, it is possible to avoid errors precisely because the stretching fabric easily takes the shape of the foot. Synthetic additive can be in the range of 5-30%.

If the socks are made exclusively from natural and dense in texture and knit fabric, for example, from cotton, in this case it is important to measure both legs and round the obtained data up. It is no secret that such fabrics tend to shrink after washing, reducing the size of the socks. It is advisable to try on several different manufacturers of socks and materials of manufacture in order to choose the best option.

Sock size chart

The main information field in this case is a table of sizes for men's socks, in which you can compare the length of the foot with Russian and foreign size markings. Each specified dimension of men's socks provides for a certain length of the foot, here the dimensions are compared with international standards.

Do you know the size of your socks?

YesNot

For example, if a man needs to determine what size 27 is, he looks at the table and sees that for such a size the foot should be 26.0-26.7 cm long, the 25th size will be for the man whose foot length is 23.3-23.9 cm , 29 size - 27.3-28.0 cm and so on. The size of the socks can be obtained from the seller, but, as a rule, a tag is attached to a pair of socks, which indicates both the size, the composition of the material, and the model of the socks.

Do the shoes fit the size of the socks?

Often, sock manufacturers and men themselves prefer to determine the size of men's socks by the size of their shoes. In fact, this is an effective method, but it is important to observe the subtleties of the calculation. To compare how the size of the shoe will match the size of the socks, you need to get the insole out of it and measure the length. If the length of the insole corresponds to the length of the foot on paper, then the shoe size can be an indicator of the size of the socks.

comparison table

A comparison table of shoe sizes for socks and shoes can also be with Russian and international designations, but in this case it will be enough to measure the domestic size. According to it, you can navigate in the sizes of imported socks, using the previous table for men.

Please refer to the table below for matching socks and shoes sizes:

Conclusion

The size of socks is the main criterion for choosing such a basic wardrobe item. If a man buys socks of a small size, the fabric will constantly be in a stretchable state, violating its shape, strength and integrity. Large socks will dangle, fold into an accordion, losing their shape and presentable appearance. Therefore, a man needs to know all the subtleties of determining the size, comparing the data obtained with the table.

For adults:

For kids:

Shoe size	Foot size (cm)	Socks size (RF)
18	10,4 - 11,0	12	Children's socks size 12
19	11,0 - 11,6
20	11,6 - 12,2
21	12,2 - 12,8	14	Children's socks size 14
22	12,8 - 13,5
23	13,5 - 14,2
24	14,2 - 14,8	16	Children's socks size 16
25	14,8 - 15,5
26	15,5 - 16,2
27	16,2 - 16,9	18	Children's socks size 18
28	16,9 - 17,6
29	17,6 - 18,3
30	18,3 - 19,0	20	Children's socks size 20
31	19,0 - 19,7
32	19,7 - 20,4
33	20,4 - 21,1	22	Children's socks 22 sizes
34	21,1 - 21,8
35	21,8 - 22,2

How to choose the size of socks.

At first glance, such an activity as determining the size of socks may seem like an easy task. However, you should be prepared for certain nuances and complexities. First of all, you need to measure your foot size. To do this, place both feet on a previously prepared piece of paper and circle them along the contour with an ordinary pencil. Then use a ruler to measure the distance from the tip of your thumb to your heel. The size of the left foot may differ slightly from the size of the right, this is quite a natural phenomenon. That is why you need to measure both legs in order to choose the largest value. Using the data obtained, you can safely proceed to the choice of socks.

In the table below, our online sock store has marked the matching sizes. In this case, the matter is slightly complicated by the fact that products from different manufacturers may have a smaller or, conversely, larger deviation from the reference sizes, and, as you know, fitting for this category of goods is not provided. Therefore, it is not easy to buy men's, women's or children's socks.

Going to the store with a ruler or so-called "by eye" selection may not always provide positive results. How well the socks will sit on the feet directly depends not only on their size, but also on the material used, the conditions for shaping the product and the knitting density. The simplest solution in such a situation is to choose a single manufacturer. Two or three trial purchases, and you can already decide on your size, and therefore not experience any difficulties in the future with the choice of socks.